| Played in Houston, TX, weather: 86 degrees, fair, calm. |
| Houston won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Josh Lambo kicked off 74 yards from the SDO35. Touchback. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 15:00) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR Keith Mumphery for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Steve Williams. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-6-HOU24 (1Q: 14:28) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR DeAndre Hopkins for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Stan Mayes. Hopkins gained 9 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU36 (1Q: 13:55) Dustin Wheeler ran around the left tackle for 6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Manti Te'o, assisted by S Scott Sexton. Key block delivered by Duane Brown. Brown flattened Jimmy Wilson to ensure the play's success. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Emanuel is blitzing. 2-4-HOU42 (1Q: 13:31) T.J. Yates sacked by OLB Kyle Emanuel for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Greg Mancz. |
| Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-9-HOU37 (1Q: 13:05) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR Keith Mumphery for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Thomas Noble. Mumphery gained 7 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-SDO46 (1Q: 12:43) T.J. Yates pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Marcedes Lewis. DE Kendall Reyes drove right through Xavier Su'a-Filo to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-SDO46 (1Q: 12:36) T.J. Yates pass fell incomplete, intended for WR DeAndre Hopkins. DE Gustavo Devine hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-SDO46 (1Q: 12:30) T.J. Yates scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB James Reeves. |
| 4-3-SDO39 (1Q: 11:52) Clyde Austin punted 39 yards. Touchback. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-SDO20 (1Q: 11:46) Melvin Gordon ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Mark Barron, assisted by DE J.J. Watt. Key block delivered by J.C. Tretter. |
| San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-2-SDO28 (1Q: 11:24) Melvin Gordon ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Charles James, assisted by DE J.J. Watt. Key block delivered by Andre Stargell. |
| San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-SDO31 (1Q: 10:47) Melvin Gordon ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Whitney Mercilus. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Mercilus and Barron are blitzing. 2-8-SDO33 (1Q: 10:13) Philip Rivers sacked by OLB Whitney Mercilus for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Doug Free. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Mercilus is blitzing. 3-15-SDO26 (1Q: 09:28) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Keenan Allen. OLB Whitney Mercilus hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-15-SDO26 (1Q: 09:17) Shane Lechler punted 47 yards. Kevin Johnson returned the kick 18 yards to the HOU45. Tackled by Zurlon Tipton. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU45 (1Q: 09:08) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR DeAndre Hopkins for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Denzel Perryman, assisted by ILB Manti Te'o. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-2-SDO47 (1Q: 08:40) Dustin Wheeler ran around left end for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Javier Perez, assisted by ILB Manti Te'o. Key block delivered by Greg Mancz. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Emanuel is blitzing. 1-10-SDO35 (1Q: 08:16) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR Cecil Shorts for 32 yards. Tackled by CB Jason Verrett. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Shorts gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-3-SDO03 (1Q: 07:38) Alfred Blue ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Kendall Reyes. |
| Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-3-SDO03 (1Q: 07:13) Kenny Hilliard ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Grady Lofton. Houston 6, San Diego 0 |
| (1Q: 07:13) Extra point by Randal Browne was good. Houston 7, San Diego 0 |
| (1Q: 07:03) Randal Browne kicked off 70 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-SDO20 (1Q: 07:03) PENALTY: San Diego was called for a False Start. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-15-SDO15 (1Q: 06:55) Zurlon Tipton ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB John Simon. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-13-SDO17 (1Q: 06:28) Philip Rivers pass was dropped by WR Keenan Allen. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-13-SDO17 (1Q: 06:15) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Steven Miller for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Charles James. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-4-SDO26 (1Q: 05:30) Shane Lechler punted 48 yards. Keith Mumphery returned the kick 23 yards to the HOU49. Tackled by Douglas Parham. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU49 (1Q: 05:19) T.J. Yates pass was dropped by WR Keith Mumphery. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Emanuel is blitzing. 2-10-HOU49 (1Q: 05:11) Dustin Wheeler ran inside the left guard for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Kyle Emanuel. Key block delivered by Kelechi Osemele. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Reeves and Wilson are blitzing. 1-10-SDO40 (1Q: 04:35) Dustin Wheeler ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Manti Te'o. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-9-SDO39 (1Q: 04:02) Dustin Wheeler ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Manti Te'o. |
| Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-SDO40 (1Q: 03:26) T.J. Yates pass completed to TE Anthony McCoy for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeremiah Attaochu. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| 4-7-SDO37 (1Q: 02:53) Clyde Austin punted 37 yards. Touchback. |
| San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-SDO20 (1Q: 02:47) Melvin Gordon ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Rahim Moore. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU CB Kevin Johnson to the SDO27. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-SDO27 (1Q: 02:37) T.J. Yates pass was dropped by WR Cecil Shorts. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Emanuel is blitzing. 2-10-SDO27 (1Q: 02:29) Alfred Blue ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Scott Sexton. |
| Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Emanuel and Te'o are blitzing. 3-8-SDO25 (1Q: 01:57) T.J. Yates pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Keith Mumphery. CB Jason Verrett knocked the ball out of his grasp. |
| 4-8-SDO25 (1Q: 01:47) Randal Browne attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 10, San Diego 0 |
| (1Q: 01:41) Randal Browne kicked off 62 yards from the HOU35. Thomas Noble returned the ball 28 yards to the SDO31. Tackled by Benardrick McKinney. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Mercilus and Moore are blitzing. 1-10-SDO31 (1Q: 01:14) PENALTY: San Diego was called for a False Start. |
| San Diego: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-15-SDO26 (1Q: 01:08) Melvin Gordon ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Jerrell Freeman, assisted by DE Jared Crick. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-14-SDO27 (1Q: 00:25) Zurlon Tipton ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Jared Crick. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-9-SDO32 (2Q: 15:00) Philip Rivers pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Jeff Janis. DE J.J. Watt blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-9-SDO32 (2Q: 14:50) Shane Lechler punted 32 yards. Kevin Johnson returned the kick 64 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Houston 16, San Diego 0 |
| (2Q: 14:50) Extra point by Randal Browne was good. Houston 17, San Diego 0 |
| (2Q: 14:42) Randal Browne kicked off 70 yards from the HOU35. Thomas Noble returned the ball 21 yards to the SDO16. Tackled by Benardrick McKinney. |
| San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Mercilus is blitzing. 1-10-SDO16 (2Q: 14:20) PENALTY: Houston was called for Encroachment. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-5-SDO21 (2Q: 14:12) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Keenan Allen for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jerrell Freeman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Allen gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-SDO26 (2Q: 13:43) Melvin Gordon ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Max Bullough. |
| San Diego: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-6-SDO30 (2Q: 13:02) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeff Janis. ILB Brian Cushing knocked the ball out of his grasp. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Mercilus is blitzing. 3-6-SDO30 (2Q: 12:58) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 7 yards. Tackled by S Rahim Moore. Hester gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-SDO37 (2Q: 12:16) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Keenan Allen for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Christian Covington. Allen gained 2 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Houston was called for Defensive Holding. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-SDO42 (2Q: 12:06) Melvin Gordon ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB John Simon, assisted by S Rahim Moore. |
| San Diego: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-7-SDO45 (2Q: 11:34) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Keenan Allen for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Charles James, assisted by S Rahim Moore. Allen gained 5 yards after the catch. |
| San Diego: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU45 (2Q: 11:05) Melvin Gordon ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Jared Crick, assisted by S Mark Barron. Key block delivered by Gregory Haas. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Cushing is blitzing. 2-5-HOU40 (2Q: 10:30) Melvin Gordon ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Whitney Mercilus. |
| San Diego: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-HOU41 (2Q: 10:02) Philip Rivers pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Keenan Allen. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-6-HOU41 (2Q: 09:56) Shane Lechler punted 41 yards. Touchback. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 09:50) T.J. Yates pass completed to RB Alfred Blue for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Steve Williams. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-11-HOU19 (2Q: 09:05) T.J. Yates scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Leonard Johnson. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-3-HOU27 (2Q: 08:32) T.J. Yates sacked by OLB Jeremiah Attaochu for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Duane Brown. |
| 4-7-HOU23 (2Q: 07:51) Clyde Austin punted 32 yards. Steven Miller returned the kick 9 yards to the HOU46. Tackled by Anthony McCoy. |
| San Diego: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU46 (2Q: 07:42) Philip Rivers scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Whitney Mercilus. |
| San Diego: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-1-HOU37 (2Q: 07:18) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Keenan Allen. DE J.J. Watt hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Mercilus is blitzing. 3-1-HOU37 (2Q: 07:08) Melvin Gordon ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Whitney Mercilus, assisted by S Rahim Moore. |
| 4-2-HOU38 (2Q: 06:47) Shane Lechler punted 36 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU02. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU02 (2Q: 06:39) Alfred Blue ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Manti Te'o, assisted by ILB Denzel Perryman. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-11-HOU01 (2Q: 06:15) Alfred Blue ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Jason Verrett. Key block delivered by Greg Mancz. |
| Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-3-HOU09 (2Q: 05:38) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR DeAndre Hopkins for 5 yards. Tackled by S Jimmy Wilson. PENALTY: San Diego was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU14 (2Q: 05:32) Alfred Blue ran around left end for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Steve Williams. Key block delivered by Greg Mancz. |
| Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU31 (2Q: 04:59) Alfred Blue ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by S Scott Sexton. Key block delivered by Duane Brown. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-2-HOU39 (2Q: 04:20) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR DeAndre Hopkins for 45 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Manti Te'o. Hopkins gained 33 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-SDO16 (2Q: 03:53) PENALTY: Houston was called for Delay of Game. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-15-SDO21 (2Q: 03:43) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR Keith Mumphery for 11 yards. Tackled by S Jimmy Wilson, assisted by CB Jason Verrett. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-4-SDO10 (2Q: 03:20) T.J. Yates pass completed to TE Marcedes Lewis for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeremiah Attaochu. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-1-SDO01 (2Q: 02:58) T.J. Yates pass was dropped by TE Demarcus Dobbs. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-1-SDO01 (2Q: 02:51) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR DeAndre Hopkins for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Houston 23, San Diego 0 |
| (2Q: 02:51) Extra point by Randal Browne was good. Houston 24, San Diego 0 |
| (2Q: 02:41) Randal Browne kicked off 55 yards from the HOU35. Douglas Parham returned the ball 33 yards to the SDO43. Tackled by Marcedes Lewis. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-SDO43 (2Q: 02:08) Philip Rivers pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Devin Hester. DE J.J. Watt blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| San Diego: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-SDO43 (2Q: 02:02) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Keenan Allen for 23 yards. Tackled by S Rahim Moore, assisted by ILB Brian Cushing. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Allen gained 17 yards after the catch. PENALTY: San Diego was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-20-SDO33 (2Q: 01:53) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Keenan Allen. DE Riddick Farley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| San Diego: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Mercilus and Jackson are blitzing. 3-20-SDO33 (2Q: 01:45) Philip Rivers sacked by CB Kareem Jackson for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Doug Free. |
| 4-29-SDO24 (2Q: 01:12) Shane Lechler punted 48 yards. Kevin Johnson returned the kick 12 yards to the HOU40. Tackled by Andre Stargell. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Emanuel is blitzing. 1-10-HOU40 (2Q: 01:01) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR Keith Mumphery for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jason Verrett. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-5-HOU45 (2Q: 00:42) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR Keith Mumphery for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Leonard Johnson, assisted by S Scott Sexton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-SDO44 (2Q: 00:33) T.J. Yates pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Keith Mumphery. DT Stan Mayes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-SDO44 (2Q: 00:25) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR DeAndre Hopkins for 26 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB James Reeves. Hopkins gained 18 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 1-10-SDO18 (2Q: 00:09) Randal Browne attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 27, San Diego 0 |
| (2Q: 00:04) Randal Browne kicked off 66 yards from the HOU35. Thomas Noble returned the ball 21 yards to the SDO20. Tackled by Kenny Hilliard. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Randal Browne kicked off 54 yards from the HOU35. Thomas Noble returned the ball 29 yards to the SDO40. Tackled by Dustin Wheeler. |
| San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-SDO40 (3Q: 14:24) Zurlon Tipton ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Kevin Johnson, assisted by S Andre Hal. |
| San Diego: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-6-SDO44 (3Q: 13:41) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeff Janis. DT Brandon Mebane hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hal is blitzing. 3-6-SDO44 (3Q: 13:35) Zurlon Tipton ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Andre Hal, assisted by ILB Max Bullough. |
| 4-10-SDO40 (3Q: 12:50) Shane Lechler punted 48 yards. Kevin Johnson returned the kick 28 yards to the HOU40. PENALTY: Houston was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU29 (3Q: 12:40) T.J. Yates scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Jason Verrett. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Reeves is blitzing. 2-6-HOU33 (3Q: 11:59) T.J. Yates pass completed to TE Anthony McCoy for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Carlos Thompson. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-4-HOU35 (3Q: 11:19) Kenny Hilliard ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB James Reeves, assisted by CB Thomas Noble. |
| 4-5-HOU34 (3Q: 10:43) Clyde Austin punted 40 yards. Steven Miller returned the kick 9 yards to the SDO35. Tackled by Kenny Hilliard. |
| San Diego: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-SDO35 (3Q: 10:33) Philip Rivers pass was intended for WR Keenan Allen and was intercepted by CB Charles James at the SDO43. Tackled by Keenan Allen. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-SDO43 (3Q: 10:21) Kenny Hilliard ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Christopher Maxwell. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-SDO43 (3Q: 09:58) Dustin Wheeler ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeremiah Attaochu, assisted by S Christopher Maxwell. |
| Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-8-SDO41 (3Q: 09:25) Dustin Wheeler ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB James Reeves. Wheeler made a great move on Richard Willis. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Reeves is blitzing. 4-2-SDO35 (3Q: 08:55) T.J. Yates pass completed to TE Marcedes Lewis for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Conrad Hardy. Lewis gained 6 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-SDO25 (3Q: 08:16) T.J. Yates sacked by OLB Jeremiah Attaochu and DE Kendall Reyes for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Andy Gallik. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-15-SDO30 (3Q: 07:41) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR Hakeem Nicks for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Thomas Noble. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-14-SDO29 (3Q: 07:14) T.J. Yates pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Hakeem Nicks. DT Javier Perez hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 4-14-SDO29 (3Q: 07:04) Randal Browne attempted a 46 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
| San Diego: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Watt and Bullough are blitzing. 1-10-SDO36 (3Q: 06:57) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Douglas Parham for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Kareem Jackson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-SDO47 (3Q: 06:27) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Jeff Janis for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Charles James, assisted by DE Riddick Farley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bullough is blitzing. 2-7-HOU50 (3Q: 05:53) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Douglas Parham. ILB Max Bullough hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| San Diego: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-7-HOU50 (3Q: 05:47) Philip Rivers pass completed to FB Andre Stargell for 7 yards. Tackled by DE J.J. Watt. Stargell gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU43 (3Q: 05:17) Zurlon Tipton ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Kareem Jackson. DE Riddick Farley knocked down Trevor Robinson to break up the play. |
| San Diego: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Watt is blitzing. 2-9-HOU42 (3Q: 04:35) Philip Rivers sacked by DE J.J. Watt for a loss of 13 yards. Sack allowed by Gregory Haas. |
| San Diego: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-22-SDO45 (3Q: 04:10) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steven Miller. DE Riddick Farley defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-22-SDO45 (3Q: 04:00) Shane Lechler punted 42 yards. Keith Mumphery called for a fair catch at the HOU13. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU13 (3Q: 03:49) Ricky Stanzi scrambled for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB James Reeves and assisted by ILB Carlos Thompson. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU28 (3Q: 03:20) Kenny Hilliard ran a draw inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Javier Perez. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-10-HOU28 (3Q: 02:35) Kenny Hilliard ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Richard Willis, assisted by ILB Carlos Thompson. PENALTY: San Diego was called for Offsides. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-5-HOU33 (3Q: 02:25) Kenny Hilliard ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Gustavo Devine, assisted by OLB Richard Willis. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-3-HOU35 (3Q: 01:57) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Reeves and Williams are blitzing. 3-8-HOU30 (3Q: 01:50) Dale Everett ran a reverse around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB James Reeves, assisted by DE Kendall Reyes. Houston's Ricky Stanzi was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| 4-6-HOU32 (3Q: 01:10) Clyde Austin punted 45 yards. Steven Miller called for a fair catch at the SDO23. |
| San Diego: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Watt and Bullough are blitzing. 1-10-SDO23 (3Q: 01:03) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Douglas Parham for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Mark Barron. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-SDO35 (3Q: 00:36) Philip Rivers sacked by DE Riddick Farley for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Tony Hills. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-16-SDO29 (4Q: 15:00) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Zurlon Tipton for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Charles James. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Tipton gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 3-5-SDO40 (4Q: 14:35) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Zurlon Tipton for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Kareem Jackson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-3-SDO42 (4Q: 14:03) Shane Lechler punted 29 yards. Kevin Johnson returned the kick 21 yards to the HOU50. Tackled by Steven Miller. Ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Brandon Thompson at the HOU50. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU50 (4Q: 13:53) Dustin Wheeler ran a draw inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Jimmy Wilson, assisted by OLB Jeremiah Attaochu. Wheeler made a great move on Conrad Hardy. Key block delivered by James Lewis. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-3-SDO43 (4Q: 13:23) Dustin Wheeler ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Carlos Thompson. |
| Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-2-SDO42 (4Q: 12:40) Kenny Hilliard ran a trap outside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Kendall Reyes. |
| 4-4-SDO44 (4Q: 12:16) Clyde Austin punted 44 yards. Touchback. PENALTY: Houston was called for an Ineligible Man Downfield on the Punt. The penalty was declined. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-SDO20 (4Q: 12:11) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Jeff Janis for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Charles James, assisted by ILB Max Bullough. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. San Diego's J.C. Tretter was hurt on the play. |
| San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-5-SDO25 (4Q: 11:30) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for TE William Brown. OLB Robert Williams hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| San Diego: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-5-SDO25 (4Q: 11:24) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Jeff Janis for 18 yards. Tackled by S Rahim Moore. Janis gained 12 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| San Diego: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Williams is blitzing. 1-10-SDO43 (4Q: 10:54) Zurlon Tipton ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Brandon Mebane, assisted by CB Kevin Johnson. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-14-SDO39 (4Q: 10:13) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Steven Miller for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Charles James. Miller gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| San Diego: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-SDO43 (4Q: 09:43) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steven Miller. OLB Robert Williams hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 4-10-SDO43 (4Q: 09:36) Shane Lechler punted 51 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU06. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU06 (4Q: 09:29) Dustin Wheeler ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Carlos Thompson, assisted by S Christopher Maxwell. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-6-HOU10 (4Q: 08:57) Kenny Hilliard ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB James Reeves. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-HOU10 (4Q: 08:16) Dustin Wheeler ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Thomas Noble. |
| 4-2-HOU14 (4Q: 07:43) Clyde Austin punted 49 yards. Steven Miller returned the kick 8 yards to the SDO45. Tackled by Kenny Hilliard. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-SDO45 (4Q: 07:34) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Thomas Ford for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Max Bullough. |
| San Diego: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-6-SDO49 (4Q: 06:49) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Zurlon Tipton for -3 yards. Tackled by DE J.J. Watt, assisted by CB Kevin Johnson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| San Diego: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Watt is blitzing. 3-9-SDO46 (4Q: 06:16) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Steven Miller for 13 yards. Tackled by S Mark Barron. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU41 (4Q: 05:39) Zurlon Tipton ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Kevin Johnson. Key block delivered by Gregory Haas. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-HOU36 (4Q: 05:12) Zurlon Tipton ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Riddick Farley, assisted by S Rahim Moore. Key block delivered by Doug Free. |
| San Diego: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Watt is blitzing. 1-10-HOU29 (4Q: 04:29) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Jeff Janis for 1 yard. Tackled by S Mark Barron. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-9-HOU28 (4Q: 04:08) PENALTY: Houston was called for Encroachment. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-4-HOU23 (4Q: 03:58) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Brandon Thompson, assisted by S Andre Hal. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| San Diego: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-2-HOU21 (4Q: 03:26) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Douglas Parham for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| San Diego: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Watt is blitzing. 1-10-HOU11 (4Q: 02:56) Zurlon Tipton ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Brandon Mebane, assisted by ILB Brian Cushing. |
| San Diego: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-7-HOU08 (4Q: 02:26) Zurlon Tipton ran a trap outside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Brandon Mebane. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Williams and Johnson are blitzing. 3-11-HOU12 (4Q: 02:00) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeff Janis. S Andre Hal defended the pass. |
| 4-11-HOU12 (4Q: 01:52) Josh Lambo attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 27, San Diego 3 |
| (4Q: 01:46) Josh Lambo kicked off 73 yards from the SDO35. DeAndre Hopkins returned the ball 31 yards to the HOU23. Tackled by William Brown. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU23 (4Q: 01:37) Dustin Wheeler ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Kendall Reyes, assisted by OLB Jeremiah Attaochu. |
| San Diego called a time out. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-11-HOU22 (4Q: 01:30) Dustin Wheeler ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeremiah Attaochu. |
| San Diego called a time out. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-8-HOU25 (4Q: 01:20) Kenny Hilliard ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 46 yards. Tackled by OLB James Reeves. Key block delivered by Kendall Lamm. |
| San Diego called a time out. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-SDO29 (4Q: 01:13) Dustin Wheeler ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Jimmy Wilson. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-9-SDO28 (4Q: 00:28) Ricky Stanzi dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Final Score: Houston Texans 27, San Diego Chargers 3 |