| Played in Denver, CO, weather: 33 degrees, fair, 21 mph wind. |
| Pittsburgh won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Brandon McManus kicked off 74 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 15:00) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR D.J. Nekolny for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Shane Ray. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Buckner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.James | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Flowers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Graham | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT D.McCormick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Nekolny | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Kemp | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Clemons | Protect | +++ | SLB V.Miller | Short Zone | --- | | FB C.McGregor | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | Double RB | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB S.Ray | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT36 (1Q: 14:33) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right guard for 35 yards. Tackled by CB Bradley Roby. Key block delivered by Rico Waas. Denver's Tyrann Mathieu was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor quadriceps injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle |
| +++ | RDE N.Simmons | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates |
| +++ | WLB V.Miller | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | NB D.Freuler | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-DEN29 (1Q: 14:07) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Sammie Coates for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Tyrann Mathieu, assisted by ILB Brandon Marshall. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Wilson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Simmons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB V.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | NB D.Freuler | Short Zone | --- | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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1-10-DEN12 (1Q: 13:31) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jimmy Graham. DE Malik Jackson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Wilson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Simmons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB V.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| --- | RCB B.Callahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | NB D.Freuler | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| --- | FS T.Mathieu | Double TE | +++ |
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2-10-DEN12 (1Q: 13:21) Ben Roethlisberger sacked by DT Sylvester Williams for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Francisco Dixon. PENALTY: DE Malik Jackson of Denver was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Jackson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Kranchick | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT D.Wilson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE N.Simmons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB V.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| --- | LCB B.Roby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| --- | RCB B.Callahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| --- | NB D.Freuler | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| --- | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| --- | FS T.Mathieu | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-DEN07 (1Q: 13:11) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Rueben Randle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Neil Simmons, assisted by CB Tyrann Mathieu. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Jackson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Kranchick | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Wilson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Simmons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB V.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | NB D.Freuler | Bump and Run | --- | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Double TE | +++ |
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1-2-DEN02 (1Q: 12:37) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB J.C. Buckner.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Kemp | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Kranchick |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.McCormick | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Wilson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Randle |
| +++ | RDE S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB J.Buckner | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates |
| +++ | MLB V.Miller | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB R.Kaesviharn | In Box | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | LCB S.Ray | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS D.Freuler | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-DEN03 (1Q: 11:53) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Denzel McCormick.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Buckner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Nekolny |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| --- | 1tcDT D.McCormick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Coates |
| +++ | RDE M.Kemp | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB V.Miller | In Box | --- | | FB L.Linquist |
| +++ | MLB B.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB S.Ray | In Box | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-DEN01 (1Q: 11:11) Liam Linquist ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Rico Waas. Pittsburgh 6, Denver 0
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Buckner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Flowers | In Box | --- | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.McCormick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Kemp | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Linquist | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE V.Miller | In Box | --- | | TE J.James |
| +++ | SLB B.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| --- | MLB S.Ray | In Box | --- | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | WLB B.Roby | In Box | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | LCB B.Callahan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | RCB T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | SS T.Mathieu | In Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 11:11) Extra point by Justin Tucker was good. Pittsburgh 7, Denver 0 |
| (1Q: 11:02) Justin Tucker kicked off 71 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (1Q: 11:02) Salvatore Fox sacked by DE Myron Benson for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Louis Vasquez.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Hampton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Carlisle | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Heuerman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB D.Penrice | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | RCB F.Pujols | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 2-18-DEN17 (1Q: 10:30) PENALTY: DT Kendall Langford of Pittsburgh was called for Encroachment. |
2-13-DEN22 (1Q: 10:19) Play-Action. Salvatore Fox pass completed to WR Demaryius Thomas for 20 yards. Tackled by ILB Jarvis Jones. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Thomas gained 15 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) K.Hampton | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | --- | | TE Z.Ertz | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Carlisle | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Heuerman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB D.Penrice | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Long |
| +++ | RCB F.Pujols | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN42 (1Q: 09:39) Salvatore Fox pass completed to RB Alvin Sullivan for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Alfred Wilcox. Sullivan gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) F.McGee | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Sullivan | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB A.Wilcox | Short Zone | --- | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT40 (1Q: 09:02) Alvin Sullivan ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ryan Shazier, assisted by DT Kendall Langford.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Thomas |
| +++ | RDE M.Benson | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Sullivan | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB A.Wilcox | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-PIT37 (1Q: 08:22) Salvatore Fox pass completed to WR Demaryius Thomas for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jarvis Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Sullivan | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB A.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-PIT32 (1Q: 07:57) Salvatore Fox pass was intended for RB Benny Cunningham and was intercepted by CB Patrick Robinson at the PIT22. The interception was returned 15 yards. Tackled by Benny Cunningham.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Hampton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT G.Carlisle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE B.Rodgers | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB D.Boyer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Heuerman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB J.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | LCB T.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| --- | SS W.Fitzgerald | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS C.Dahl | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT37 (1Q: 07:49) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Sammie Coates for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Bradley Roby, assisted by CB Darien Freuler. Coates gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Wilson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Simmons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB V.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Bump and Run | --- | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | NB D.Freuler | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-PIT42 (1Q: 07:24) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Deron Kranchick for 19 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Von Miller.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Wilson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Simmons | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB V.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | NB D.Freuler | Short Zone | --- | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN39 (1Q: 06:42) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Tyrann Mathieu.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Randle |
| +++ | RDE N.Simmons | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates |
| +++ | WLB V.Miller | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | NB D.Freuler | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| --- | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| --- | FS T.Mathieu | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-DEN35 (1Q: 06:18) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Jimmy Graham for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Von Miller. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Jackson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Kranchick | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Wilson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE N.Simmons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB V.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | NB D.Freuler | Short Zone | --- | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN26 (1Q: 05:40) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Jimmy Graham for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Von Miller. Graham gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Buckner | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.James | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.McCormick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Nekolny | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Kemp | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Clemons | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB V.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.McGregor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | Double RB | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB S.Ray | Bump and Run | --- | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Bump and Run | --- | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-DEN16 (1Q: 05:13) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to FB Le'Veon Bell for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Tyrann Mathieu, assisted by ILB Brandon Marshall.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Buckner | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Nekolny | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.McCormick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Coates | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Kemp | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB V.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Linquist | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB S.Ray | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Bump and Run | --- | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-DEN08 (1Q: 04:31) Le'Veon Bell ran a draw inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Von Miller, assisted by DE Daniel Wilson. Key block delivered by Tom Sweeney.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle |
| +++ | RDE N.Simmons | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | In Box | --- | | SLOT S.Coates |
| +++ | WLB V.Miller | In Box | --- | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Out of Box | --- | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | NB D.Freuler | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-4-DEN04 (1Q: 04:03) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sammie Coates. OLB Von Miller defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Wilson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE N.Simmons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nekolny | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB V.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| --- | NB D.Freuler | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| --- | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-DEN04 (1Q: 03:56) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Brandon Marshall, assisted by S T.J. Ward.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Buckner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Flowers | In Box | --- | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.McCormick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle |
| +++ | RDE M.Kemp | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB V.Miller | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates |
| +++ | MLB B.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB S.Ray | In Box | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| --- | RCB B.Callahan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-DEN02 (1Q: 03:18) Le'Veon Bell ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Von Miller, assisted by DE Daniel Wilson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Kemp | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Nekolny |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.McCormick | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Coates |
| +++ | RDE S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Buckner | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Linquist |
| +++ | MLB V.Miller | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB R.Kaesviharn | In Box | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | LCB S.Ray | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS D.Freuler | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-4-DEN04 (1Q: 02:51) Justin Tucker attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 10, Denver 0 |
| (1Q: 02:43) Justin Tucker kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (1Q: 02:43) Alvin Sullivan ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Sean Smith. Key block delivered by Aiden Branch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | In Box | --- | | X(SE) F.McGee |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Thomas |
| +++ | RDE M.Benson | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Sullivan | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | In Box | --- | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB A.Wilcox | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-5-DEN30 (1Q: 02:00) Benny Cunningham ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Reshad Jones, assisted by ILB Jarvis Jones. Key block delivered by D.J. Long.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | In Box | --- | | X(SE) K.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Benson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas |
| +++ | RDE G.Carlisle | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | In Box | --- | | TE J.Heuerman |
| +++ | MLB J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB D.Penrice | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | RCB F.Pujols | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN37 (1Q: 01:27) Alvin Sullivan ran a trap outside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by S Sean Smith, assisted by ILB Jarvis Jones. Key block delivered by Aiden Branch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Benson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Thomas |
| +++ | RDE G.Carlisle | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Sullivan | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Jeffries |
| +++ | MLB J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB D.Penrice | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | RCB F.Pujols | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN50 (1Q: 00:59) Alvin Sullivan ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Ryan Shazier.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | In Box | --- | | TE Z.Ertz |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas |
| +++ | RDE M.Benson | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Sullivan | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| --- | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB A.Wilcox | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-PIT48 (1Q: 00:19) Salvatore Fox pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Demaryius Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Benson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Sullivan | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Long |
| --- | NB A.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-PIT48 (1Q: 00:13) Salvatore Fox pass completed to WR Demaryius Thomas for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Devante Penrice, assisted by CB Patrick Robinson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE G.Carlisle | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) F.McGee | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Rodgers | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Sullivan | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT C.Emerson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Penrice | Short Zone | --- | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB F.Pujols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS C.Dahl | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
| 4-12-DEN48 (2Q: 15:00) Edgar Johnston punted 40 yards. Le'Veon Bell returned the kick 2 yards to the PIT14. PENALTY: DE Brent Rodgers of Pittsburgh was called for Holding on the Punt Return. Denver's Alvin Sullivan was hurt on the play. |
| 1-10-PIT06 (2Q: 14:52) PENALTY: WR Deron Kranchick of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
1-13-PIT03 (2Q: 14:44) Le'Veon Bell ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Brandon Marshall. Key block delivered by Rusty Morris.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Wilson | In Box | --- | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Randle |
| +++ | RDE N.Simmons | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates |
| +++ | WLB V.Miller | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| --- | RCB B.Callahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | NB D.Freuler | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-PIT08 (2Q: 14:10) Liam Linquist ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S T.J. Ward. ILB Brandon Marshall crushed Tom Sweeney to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Buckner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Coates |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle |
| +++ | RDE M.Kemp | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Linquist | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB V.Miller | In Box | +++ | | TE J.James |
| +++ | MLB B.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| --- | WLB S.Ray | In Box | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| --- | RCB D.Freuler | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-PIT04 (2Q: 13:27) Ben Roethlisberger pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Deron Kranchick. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Buckner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Wilson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB V.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | RCB D.Freuler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | NB B.Callahan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS F.Peterson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-PIT04 (2Q: 13:18) Peter Reilly punted 54 yards. Bryce Callahan returned the kick 9 yards to the PIT49. PENALTY: TE Elliot Jeffries of Denver was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-DEN39 (2Q: 13:11) Benny Cunningham ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Leonard Vance. PENALTY: G Ryan Clady of Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas |
| +++ | RDE M.Benson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| --- | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | RCB T.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Long |
| --- | NB A.Wilcox | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-DEN29 (2Q: 13:04) Benny Cunningham ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Sean Smith, assisted by ILB Jarvis Jones.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Benson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas |
| +++ | RDE G.Carlisle | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Heuerman |
| +++ | MLB J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB D.Penrice | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | RCB F.Pujols | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-19-DEN30 (2Q: 12:22) Salvatore Fox pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Francisco McGee. DT Kendall Langford defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| --- | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB A.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-19-DEN30 (2Q: 12:15) Salvatore Fox scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Kendall Langford.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Hampton | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Carlisle | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE J.Heuerman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB D.Penrice | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | RCB F.Pujols | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-DEN36 (2Q: 11:34) Edgar Johnston punted 46 yards. Le'Veon Bell called for a fair catch at the PIT18. |
1-10-PIT18 (2Q: 11:27) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Deron Kranchick. CB Tyrann Mathieu defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Wilson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE N.Simmons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | --- | MLB B.Marshall | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB V.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | NB D.Freuler | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT18 (2Q: 11:18) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR D.J. Nekolny for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Shane Ray. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Buckner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Nekolny | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.McCormick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Coates | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Kemp | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SLB V.Miller | Double RB | +++ | | FB L.Linquist | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB S.Ray | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Bump and Run | --- | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-PIT20 (2Q: 10:48) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Deron Kranchick for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Brandon Marshall. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Buckner | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Kranchick | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Wilson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB V.Miller | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | RCB D.Freuler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | NB B.Callahan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS F.Peterson | Double Z(FL) | --- |
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1-10-PIT34 (2Q: 10:13) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to FB Le'Veon Bell for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Brandon Marshall, assisted by DT Marty Kemp. Bell gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Jackson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Kranchick | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.McCormick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Kemp | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB V.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.James | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB S.Ray | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT44 (2Q: 09:47) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Deron Kranchick. CB Bradley Roby defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT D.Wilson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE N.Simmons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB V.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | NB D.Freuler | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT44 (2Q: 09:40) Liam Linquist ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Brandon Marshall.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Buckner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.McCormick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle |
| +++ | RDE M.Kemp | In Box | --- | | RB L.Linquist | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB V.Miller | In Box | +++ | | TE J.James |
| +++ | MLB B.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB S.Ray | In Box | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-10-PIT44 (2Q: 09:11) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Jimmy Graham for 7 yards. Tackled by S T.J. Ward. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE S.Ray | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Wilson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE M.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB V.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | RCB D.Freuler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| --- | NB B.Callahan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS F.Peterson | Double Z(FL) | --- |
|
| 4-3-DEN49 (2Q: 08:26) Peter Reilly punted 49 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN20 (2Q: 08:19) Salvatore Fox pass completed to WR Francisco McGee for -2 yards. Tackled by S Reshad Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE M.Benson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Cunningham | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB A.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-12-DEN18 (2Q: 07:53) Benny Cunningham ran a trap outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Sean Smith. Key block delivered by Mitchell Schwartz.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Vance | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas |
| +++ | RDE G.Carlisle | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Jeffries |
| +++ | MLB J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB D.Penrice | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | RCB F.Pujols | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Out of Box | --- | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-DEN28 (2Q: 07:24) Salvatore Fox pass completed to TE Zach Ertz for 7 yards. Tackled by S Craig Dahl. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Pittsburgh's Derrick Boyer was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Carlisle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Boyer | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB R.Shazier | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Bump and Run | --- | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS W.Fitzgerald | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS C.Dahl | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN35 (2Q: 06:38) Benny Cunningham ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Ryan Shazier.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | In Box | --- | | TE Z.Ertz |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas |
| +++ | RDE M.Benson | In Box | --- | | RB B.Cunningham | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB A.Wilcox | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-DEN37 (2Q: 06:02) Play-Action. Salvatore Fox pass completed to WR Francisco McGee for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Alfred Wilcox.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB A.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-DEN42 (2Q: 05:25) Play-Action. Salvatore Fox pass completed to TE Zach Ertz for 23 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Craig Dahl. Ertz gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE G.Carlisle | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Rodgers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Penrice | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB A.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS C.Dahl | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT35 (2Q: 04:48) Salvatore Fox pass completed to TE Zach Ertz for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Ryan Shazier, assisted by CB Patrick Robinson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT C.Emerson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB A.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-PIT36 (2Q: 04:04) Salvatore Fox pass was dropped by TE Jeff Heuerman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Carlisle | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Heuerman | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB J.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB D.Penrice | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Long |
| --- | RCB F.Pujols | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-PIT36 (2Q: 03:59) Salvatore Fox pass completed to WR Demaryius Thomas for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Trumaine Johnson. Thomas gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE G.Carlisle | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Hampton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT C.Emerson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Jeffries | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Penrice | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB F.Pujols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS C.Dahl | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT24 (2Q: 03:40) Salvatore Fox pass completed to TE Zach Ertz for 24 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Ertz gained 18 yards after the catch. Pittsburgh 10, Denver 6
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | --- | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB A.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (2Q: 03:40) Extra point by Brandon McManus was good. Pittsburgh 10, Denver 7 |
| (2Q: 03:29) Brandon McManus kicked off 70 yards from the DEN35. Le'Veon Bell returned the ball 105 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 16, Denver 7 |
| (2Q: 03:29) Extra point by Justin Tucker was good. Pittsburgh 17, Denver 7 |
| (2Q: 02:56) Justin Tucker kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
| 1-10-DEN25 (2Q: 02:56) PENALTY: DE Myron Benson of Pittsburgh was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-DEN30 (2Q: 02:56) Benny Cunningham ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Reshad Jones, assisted by ILB Jarvis Jones.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Benson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas |
| +++ | RDE G.Carlisle | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Heuerman |
| --- | MLB J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| --- | WLB D.Penrice | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | LCB T.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | RCB F.Pujols | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| --- | SS S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| --- | FS R.Jones | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-DEN28 (2Q: 02:39) Play-Action. Salvatore Fox pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kaden Hampton. CB Trumaine Johnson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Hampton | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE G.Carlisle | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Heuerman | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB D.Penrice | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB T.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | RCB F.Pujols | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-DEN28 (2Q: 02:35) Play-Action. Salvatore Fox pass completed to WR Francisco McGee for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Fernando Pujols. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Carlisle | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | Double Z(FL) | --- | | TE J.Heuerman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Deep Zone | --- | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB D.Penrice | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | RCB F.Pujols | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN49 (2Q: 02:09) Salvatore Fox pass completed to WR Kaden Hampton for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Alfred Wilcox.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Hampton | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Carlisle | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT F.McGee | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Rodgers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Penrice | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT C.Emerson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Wayne | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Wilcox | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | RCB F.Pujols | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | NB R.Shazier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | DB A.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS C.Dahl | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-8-PIT49 (2Q: 02:00) Salvatore Fox sacked by CB Alfred Wilcox for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Ryan Clady.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| --- | LCB T.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB A.Wilcox | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-16-DEN43 (2Q: 01:28) Salvatore Fox pass was dropped by WR Kaden Hampton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE G.Carlisle | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Hampton | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Rodgers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Benson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Cunningham | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | MLB J.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Heuerman | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Penrice | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB A.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| --- | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS C.Dahl | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-DEN43 (2Q: 01:21) Edgar Johnston punted 52 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT05. |
1-10-PIT05 (2Q: 01:10) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Sammie Coates for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Bryce Callahan.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Buckner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.McCormick | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Wilson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Randle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Jackson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nekolny | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB B.Roby | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | RCB D.Freuler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | NB B.Callahan | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | DB F.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT16 (2Q: 00:40) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Von Miller, assisted by DT Sylvester Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle |
| +++ | RDE N.Simmons | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates |
| +++ | WLB V.Miller | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | NB D.Freuler | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| --- | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Justin Tucker kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (3Q: 15:00) Salvatore Fox pass completed to TE Zach Ertz for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jarvis Jones, assisted by CB Trumaine Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Hampton | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE G.Carlisle | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Heuerman | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB D.Penrice | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-4-DEN31 (3Q: 14:16) Benny Cunningham ran outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Ryan Shazier, assisted by S Sean Smith. Key block delivered by Ryan Clady.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | In Box | --- | | X(SE) K.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Benson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas |
| +++ | RDE G.Carlisle | In Box | --- | | RB B.Cunningham | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Heuerman |
| +++ | MLB J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB D.Penrice | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | RCB F.Pujols | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN42 (3Q: 13:34) Salvatore Fox pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Demaryius Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Heuerman | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Carlisle | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Jeffries | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB D.Penrice | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | RCB F.Pujols | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN42 (3Q: 13:27) Benny Cunningham ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Myron Benson. Key block delivered by Mitchell Schwartz.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Benson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas |
| +++ | RDE G.Carlisle | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Jeffries |
| +++ | MLB J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB D.Penrice | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | RCB F.Pujols | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-DEN50 (3Q: 12:58) Salvatore Fox pass completed to WR Francisco McGee for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Devante Penrice. McGee gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT G.Carlisle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Rodgers | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Penrice | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB R.Shazier | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Bump and Run | --- | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS W.Fitzgerald | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS C.Dahl | Double Z(FL) | --- |
|
1-10-PIT44 (3Q: 12:16) Salvatore Fox pass completed to TE Zach Ertz for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jarvis Jones, assisted by CB Patrick Robinson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB A.Wilcox | Short Zone | --- | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT39 (3Q: 11:39) Salvatore Fox pass completed to TE Jeff Heuerman for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Devante Penrice. Heuerman gained 17 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Hampton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | --- | | TE Z.Ertz | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Carlisle | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Cunningham | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Heuerman | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB D.Penrice | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | RCB F.Pujols | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT20 (3Q: 10:55) Elliot Jeffries ran a draw inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Sean Smith.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Benson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas |
| +++ | RDE G.Carlisle | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham |
| +++ | SLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Jeffries | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB D.Penrice | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | RCB F.Pujols | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-9-PIT19 (3Q: 10:18) PENALTY: G Ryan Clady of Denver was called for a False Start. |
2-14-PIT24 (3Q: 10:14) Benny Cunningham ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Sean Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas |
| +++ | RDE M.Benson | In Box | --- | | RB B.Cunningham | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Long |
| --- | NB A.Wilcox | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-PIT15 (3Q: 09:32) Salvatore Fox pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Francisco McGee. ILB Jarvis Jones hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE G.Carlisle | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Rodgers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Penrice | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Long |
| --- | NB F.Pujols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS C.Dahl | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-PIT15 (3Q: 09:27) Brandon McManus attempted a 32 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 17, Denver 10 |
| (3Q: 09:19) Brandon McManus kicked off 73 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 09:19) Le'Veon Bell ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S T.J. Ward, assisted by DT Sylvester Williams. ILB Brandon Marshall knocked down Marcus Gilbert to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle |
| +++ | RDE S.Ray | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB B.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates |
| +++ | WLB V.Miller | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | NB D.Freuler | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| --- | FS T.Mathieu | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-PIT23 (3Q: 08:38) Le'Veon Bell ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Von Miller.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle |
| +++ | RDE S.Ray | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates |
| +++ | WLB V.Miller | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | NB D.Freuler | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-PIT23 (3Q: 08:09) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Rueben Randle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Brandon Marshall. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Buckner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Wilson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB V.Miller | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | RCB D.Freuler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | NB B.Callahan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS F.Peterson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-PIT29 (3Q: 07:32) Peter Reilly punted 43 yards. Bryce Callahan returned the kick 5 yards to the DEN33. Tackled by Liam Linquist. |
1-10-DEN33 (3Q: 07:25) Play-Action. Salvatore Fox pass completed to TE Zach Ertz for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Benson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Cunningham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB A.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN33 (3Q: 07:02) Salvatore Fox pass completed to WR Norman Wayne for 11 yards. Tackled by S Craig Dahl. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Wayne gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Hampton | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Carlisle | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT F.McGee | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Rodgers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Penrice | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Wayne | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB T.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | NB R.Shazier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | DB A.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS C.Dahl | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN44 (3Q: 06:37) Benny Cunningham ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by DT Leonard Vance. Key block delivered by Mitchell Schwartz. Schwartz ran over Sean Smith to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | In Box | --- | | TE Z.Ertz |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Thomas |
| +++ | RDE M.Benson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB A.Wilcox | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Out of Box | --- | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT42 (3Q: 05:58) Benny Cunningham ran outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by S Sean Smith, assisted by ILB Jarvis Jones. Key block delivered by D.J. Long.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas |
| +++ | RDE M.Benson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Jones | In Box | --- | | SLOT C.Emerson |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | --- | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Out of Box | --- | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB A.Wilcox | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Out of Box | --- | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-PIT31 (3Q: 05:19) Salvatore Fox pass completed to WR Francisco McGee for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Riddick Farley. McGee gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Benson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Cunningham | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB A.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT20 (3Q: 04:44) Salvatore Fox pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Clay Emerson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Long |
| --- | NB A.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT20 (3Q: 04:40) Benny Cunningham ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Gage Carlisle, assisted by S Reshad Jones.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Vance | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas |
| +++ | RDE G.Carlisle | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Jeffries |
| +++ | MLB J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB D.Penrice | In Box | --- | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | RCB F.Pujols | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| --- | SS S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-PIT14 (3Q: 03:58) Salvatore Fox pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Clay Emerson. CB Fernando Pujols defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE G.Carlisle | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Rodgers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | RDE M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Protect | --- | MLB J.Jones | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT C.Emerson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Penrice | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB F.Pujols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS C.Dahl | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-PIT14 (3Q: 03:54) Brandon McManus attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 17, Denver 13 |
| (3Q: 03:46) Brandon McManus kicked off 74 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 03:46) Deron Kranchick ran a reverse around right end for 41 yards. Tackled by CB Bradley Roby. Key block delivered by Rusty Morris.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Buckner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick | Ball Carrier | +++ | 3tcDT K.Flowers | In Box | --- | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle |
| +++ | RDE M.Jackson | In Box | --- | | RB L.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB V.Miller | In Box | --- | | TE J.James |
| +++ | MLB B.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB S.Ray | In Box | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN34 (3Q: 03:08) Le'Veon Bell ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Daniel Wilson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle |
| +++ | RDE N.Simmons | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates |
| +++ | WLB V.Miller | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| --- | LCB B.Roby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | NB D.Freuler | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN34 (3Q: 02:26) Le'Veon Bell ran a draw inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Malik Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Randle |
| +++ | RDE N.Simmons | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates |
| +++ | WLB V.Miller | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | NB D.Freuler | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-DEN33 (3Q: 01:58) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Rueben Randle for 32 yards. Tackled by OLB Von Miller. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Randle gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Buckner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Wilson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB V.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | RCB D.Freuler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | NB B.Callahan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS F.Peterson | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
| 1-1-DEN01 (3Q: 01:21) PENALTY: T Marcus Gilbert of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
| 1-6-DEN06 (3Q: 01:15) PENALTY: G Rico Waas of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
1-11-DEN11 (3Q: 01:06) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Sammie Coates for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Brandon Marshall. Coates gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Buckner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Nekolny | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Flowers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Coates | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Kemp | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB V.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Linquist | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB S.Ray | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-DEN01 (3Q: 00:23) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Sammie Coates for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 23, Denver 13
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Buckner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Randle | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.McCormick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Kranchick | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Kemp | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE V.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Nekolny | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | MLB S.Ray | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | WLB B.Roby | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | LCB B.Callahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | RCB T.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | SS T.Mathieu | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 00:23) Extra point by Justin Tucker was blocked. |
| (3Q: 00:17) Justin Tucker kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (3Q: 00:17) Salvatore Fox pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Francisco McGee.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB A.Wilcox | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN25 (3Q: 00:11) Salvatore Fox pass completed to WR Demaryius Thomas for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Ryan Shazier. Thomas gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Benson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Cunningham | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB A.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
3-9-DEN26 (4Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Salvatore Fox pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kaden Hampton. DE Gage Carlisle hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Hampton | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE G.Carlisle | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Heuerman | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB D.Penrice | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | RCB F.Pujols | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| --- | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
| 4-9-DEN26 (4Q: 14:54) Edgar Johnston punted 51 yards. Le'Veon Bell returned the kick 22 yards to the PIT45. Tackled by Gage Heath. |
1-10-PIT45 (4Q: 14:45) Le'Veon Bell ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S T.J. Ward, assisted by DT Denzel McCormick. Key block delivered by Rico Waas.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Buckner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Nekolny |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.McCormick | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Coates |
| +++ | RDE M.Kemp | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB V.Miller | In Box | --- | | FB L.Linquist |
| +++ | MLB B.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB S.Ray | In Box | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-DEN49 (4Q: 14:00) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Bradley Roby.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Wilson | In Box | --- | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle |
| +++ | RDE N.Simmons | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates |
| +++ | WLB V.Miller | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| --- | NB D.Freuler | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-DEN49 (4Q: 13:27) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jesse James. DT Marty Kemp defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: OLB Shane Ray of Denver was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Buckner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.McCormick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE M.Kemp | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB V.Miller | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE J.James | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB S.Ray | Short Zone | --- | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN44 (4Q: 13:22) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Jimmy Graham for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Brandon Marshall.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Buckner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Coates | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.McCormick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Kemp | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Linquist | Protect | +++ | SLB V.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.James | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB S.Ray | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-DEN41 (4Q: 12:45) Ben Roethlisberger pass was dropped by RB Cary McGregor. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Buckner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.James | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT D.McCormick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Nekolny | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Kemp | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Clemons | Protect | +++ | SLB V.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.McGregor | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB B.Marshall | Double RB | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB S.Ray | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-DEN41 (4Q: 12:38) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Sammie Coates for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Sylvester Williams. Coates gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE S.Ray | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Coates | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Wilson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Kranchick | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB V.Miller | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | RCB D.Freuler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | NB B.Callahan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS F.Peterson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-DEN38 (4Q: 11:52) Peter Reilly punted 38 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN20 (4Q: 11:45) Demaryius Thomas ran a reverse around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Riddick Farley. Key block delivered by Louis Vasquez.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | In Box | --- | | TE H.Wagner |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Benson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE G.Carlisle | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham |
| +++ | SLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Jeffries |
| +++ | MLB J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB D.Penrice | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | RCB F.Pujols | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| --- | SS S.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-DEN28 (4Q: 11:02) Benny Cunningham ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Sean Smith. Key block delivered by Ryan Clady.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas |
| +++ | RDE M.Benson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB A.Wilcox | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN30 (4Q: 10:18) Benny Cunningham ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Leonard Vance, assisted by ILB Jarvis Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas |
| +++ | RDE M.Benson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB A.Wilcox | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-DEN33 (4Q: 09:53) Salvatore Fox pass completed to WR Clay Emerson for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Alfred Wilcox. Emerson gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT C.Emerson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB A.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN44 (4Q: 09:31) Salvatore Fox pass was intended for WR Francisco McGee and was intercepted by ILB Jarvis Jones at the DEN48. The interception was returned 1 yard. Tackled by Zach Ertz.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Protect | --- | 3tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB A.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| --- | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN47 (4Q: 09:19) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Le'Veon Bell. ILB Brandon Marshall defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Wilson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE S.Ray | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB V.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| --- | LCB B.Roby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| --- | RCB B.Callahan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | NB D.Freuler | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN47 (4Q: 09:15) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Jimmy Graham for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Von Miller. Graham gained 5 yards after the catch. PENALTY: WR Rueben Randle of Pittsburgh was called for an Illegal Formation.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Flowers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Graham | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.McCormick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE M.Kemp | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Linquist | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB V.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.James | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB S.Ray | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-PIT48 (4Q: 09:09) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Von Miller.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.McCormick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle |
| +++ | RDE D.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB V.Miller | In Box | +++ | | TE J.James |
| +++ | MLB B.Marshall | In Box | --- | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB S.Ray | In Box | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-15-PIT48 (4Q: 08:36) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Jesse James for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Shane Ray. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Kemp | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB V.Miller | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE J.James | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB S.Ray | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-DEN45 (4Q: 08:06) Peter Reilly punted 32 yards. Bryce Callahan called for a fair catch at the DEN13. |
1-10-DEN13 (4Q: 07:56) Salvatore Fox pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Demaryius Thomas. ILB Jarvis Jones defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Protect | --- | MLB J.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB A.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-DEN13 (4Q: 07:49) Salvatore Fox pass completed to WR Francisco McGee for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Trumaine Johnson, assisted by CB Alfred Wilcox. McGee gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) F.McGee | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Bump and Run | --- | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB A.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN36 (4Q: 07:13) Benny Cunningham ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Trumaine Johnson, assisted by CB Alfred Wilcox. Key block delivered by D.J. Long. Long ran over Leonard Vance to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | In Box | --- | | X(SE) F.McGee |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | In Box | --- | | TE Z.Ertz |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Thomas |
| +++ | RDE M.Benson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | In Box | --- | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB A.Wilcox | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-DEN42 (4Q: 06:31) Salvatore Fox pass completed to RB Benny Cunningham for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jarvis Jones. Cunningham gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Hampton | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Carlisle | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Cunningham | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Heuerman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB J.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB D.Penrice | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | RCB F.Pujols | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-DEN45 (4Q: 05:48) Benny Cunningham ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Devante Penrice.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | In Box | --- | | TE Z.Ertz |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Carlisle | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Thomas |
| +++ | RDE B.Rodgers | In Box | --- | | RB B.Cunningham | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Penrice | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson |
| +++ | WLB J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB R.Shazier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS W.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS C.Dahl | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-2-DEN44 (4Q: 05:10) Edgar Johnston punted 51 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the PIT05. |
1-10-PIT05 (4Q: 05:02) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Daniel Wilson, assisted by OLB Von Miller.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle |
| +++ | RDE N.Simmons | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB B.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates |
| +++ | WLB V.Miller | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| --- | LCB B.Roby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | NB D.Freuler | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-PIT02 (4Q: 04:19) Liam Linquist ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S T.J. Ward.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Buckner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.McCormick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle |
| +++ | RDE M.Kemp | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Linquist | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB V.Miller | In Box | +++ | | TE J.James |
| --- | MLB B.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB S.Ray | In Box | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| +++ | RCB B.Callahan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS T.Mathieu | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-PIT08 (4Q: 03:32) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Sylvester Williams, assisted by OLB Von Miller.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Buckner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kranchick |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| --- | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Randle |
| +++ | RDE M.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Coates |
| +++ | WLB V.Miller | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Sweeney |
| +++ | LCB B.Roby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Dixon |
| +++ | RCB D.Freuler | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Morris |
| --- | NB B.Callahan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Waas |
| --- | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Gilbert |
| +++ | FS F.Peterson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-9-PIT06 (4Q: 02:45) Peter Reilly punted 52 yards. Bryce Callahan returned the kick 6 yards to the DEN48. Tackled by Kendall Langford. |
1-10-DEN48 (4Q: 02:35) Salvatore Fox pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Zach Ertz. CB Trumaine Johnson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Jeffries | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB A.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| --- | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-DEN48 (4Q: 02:28) Salvatore Fox pass completed to TE Zach Ertz for 33 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson. Ertz gained 28 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | --- | | TE Z.Ertz | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB A.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT19 (4Q: 02:06) Play-Action. Salvatore Fox pass completed to WR Kaden Hampton for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Trumaine Johnson. Hampton gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Hampton | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Benson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Jeffries | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB A.Wilcox | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-4-PIT04 (4Q: 01:59) Benny Cunningham ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Ryan Shazier.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Benson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas |
| +++ | RDE G.Carlisle | In Box | --- | | RB B.Cunningham | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson |
| +++ | MLB J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB D.Penrice | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | RCB F.Pujols | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-PIT02 (4Q: 01:35) Benny Cunningham ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Kendall Langford.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE G.Carlisle | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Vance | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas |
| +++ | RDE M.Benson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Rodgers | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson |
| +++ | MLB J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB R.Farley | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB D.Penrice | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | RCB A.Wilcox | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| --- | SS P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-PIT04 (4Q: 01:14) Benny Cunningham ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Leonard Vance.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE G.Carlisle | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) F.McGee |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Vance | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Rodgers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas |
| +++ | RDE M.Benson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Emerson |
| +++ | WLB D.Penrice | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | NB F.Pujols | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS C.Dahl | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
| 4-2-PIT02 (4Q: 01:06) Brandon McManus attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 23, Denver 16 |
| (4Q: 01:01) Brandon McManus kicked off (onside) from the DEN35. DEN Norman Wayne recovered the kick. |
1-10-DEN48 (4Q: 00:54) Salvatore Fox pass completed to RB Benny Cunningham for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Adrian Evans. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Devante Penrice on the PIT48.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Fox |
| *** | LDE R.Farley | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Heuerman | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Carlisle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Ertz | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Rodgers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Penrice | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cunningham | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB J.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Jeffries | Protect | +++ | LCB A.Wilcox | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | RCB F.Pujols | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | NB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Long |
| +++ | DB A.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Branch |
| +++ | SS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | FS C.Dahl | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-PIT48 (4Q: 00:44) Ben Roethlisberger dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Denver called a time out. |
| 2-12-PIT46 (4Q: 00:35) Ben Roethlisberger dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Denver called a time out. |
| 3-14-PIT44 (4Q: 00:24) Ben Roethlisberger dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Denver Broncos 16 |