| Played in Houston, TX, weather: 86 degrees, fair, calm. |
| San Diego won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Angel McTermid kicked off 59 yards from the HOU35. Richard Melsha returned the ball 19 yards to the SDO25. Tackled by Donald Morehead. |
| San Diego: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-SDO25 (1Q: 14:28) Ryan Mallett pass completed to FB Jonah Burnett for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Michael Wheeler, assisted by OLB Max Hout. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-4-SDO31 (1Q: 13:41) Rick Carr ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Max Hout, assisted by DE Rodney Tylke. |
| San Diego: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Morehead is blitzing. 3-3-SDO32 (1Q: 13:16) Ryan Mallett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Richard Melsha. OLB Donald Morehead hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-3-SDO32 (1Q: 13:10) Jeff Siddiqui punted 58 yards. Lenny Bruce returned the kick 1 yard to the HOU11. Tackled by Darrell Frederick. Ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Coby Fleener at the HOU11. |
| Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU11 (1Q: 13:03) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-15-HOU06 (1Q: 12:57) Joseph de Marco ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerry Allen. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-15-HOU06 (1Q: 12:15) Cary Hicks ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Jake Cowley, assisted by S Calvin Pryor. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Rockne is blitzing. 3-11-HOU10 (1Q: 11:46) Edwin Schneggenburger pass was intended for RB Joseph de Marco and was intercepted by CB Kenyon Hicks at the HOU16. The interception was returned 16 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! San Diego 6, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 11:46) Extra point by Ed Stanton was good. San Diego 7, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 11:38) Ed Stanton kicked off 62 yards from the SDO35. Lenny Bruce returned the ball 14 yards to the HOU17. Tackled by Jonah Burnett. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU17 (1Q: 11:03) The Kid Schneggenburger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Coby Fleener. ILB The Avenger Allen defended the pass. PENALTY: San Diego was called for Offsides. |
| Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-5-HOU22 (1Q: 10:55) Cary Hicks ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Walter Johnstone. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-3-HOU24 (1Q: 10:22) Edwin Schneggenburger pass completed to TE Dwayne Allen for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Darnell Rockne. Allen gained 6 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU38 (1Q: 09:50) Cary Hicks ran a trap outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Darnell Rockne, assisted by DE Dana Shea. Key block delivered by Doug Beasley. Houston's Kelvin Benjamin was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-3-HOU45 (1Q: 09:07) Cary Hicks ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Calvin Pryor, assisted by OLB Blaine Dworak. |
| Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-2-HOU46 (1Q: 08:29) Little Ickes ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Casey Ready. Key block delivered by Lonnie Hitchcock. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU49 (1Q: 08:00) Edwin Schneggenburger pass completed to TE Dwayne Allen for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Kenyon Hicks, assisted by OLB Jake Cowley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-SDO38 (1Q: 07:28) Edwin Schneggenburger pass completed to TE Dwayne Allen for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Jake Cowley, assisted by S Gavin Barlow. |
| Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-11-SDO39 (1Q: 06:48) Joseph de Marco ran a draw inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Casey Winters. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cowley is blitzing. 3-8-SDO36 (1Q: 06:10) The Kid Schneggenburger pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Mercury Stokes. |
| 4-8-SDO36 (1Q: 06:03) Jason Mangum punted 36 yards. Touchback. |
| San Diego: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-SDO20 (1Q: 05:56) PENALTY: San Diego was called for a False Start. |
| San Diego: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-15-SDO15 (1Q: 05:51) Ryan Mallett scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by S Alexis Carmazzi. |
| San Diego: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-SDO23 (1Q: 05:21) Ryan Mallett pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Richard Melsha. DT Ty Terry blocked the pass. |
| San Diego: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Morehead is blitzing. 3-7-SDO23 (1Q: 05:13) Ryan Mallett pass completed to WR Richard Melsha for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Rod Torres. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Melsha gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| San Diego: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-SDO39 (1Q: 04:44) Rodney Perry ran around left end for 52 yards. Tackled by OLB Duracell Bunny Hout. Key block delivered by Neil Auyeung. |
| San Diego: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-9-HOU09 (1Q: 04:14) Rick Carr ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Butch Craig. Key block delivered by Kelvin Lane. |
| San Diego: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-4-HOU04 (1Q: 03:47) Ryan Mallett pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Jonah Burnett. S Dwight Marshall defended the pass. |
| San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-4-HOU04 (1Q: 03:41) Rick Carr ran around left end for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Louie Warwick. San Diego 13, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 03:41) Extra point by Ed Stanton was good. San Diego 14, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 03:31) Ed Stanton kicked off 69 yards from the SDO35. Touchback. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cowley is blitzing. 1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 03:31) Cary Hicks ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB The Avenger Allen, assisted by S Calvin Pryor. Key block delivered by Lonnie Hitchcock. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU32 (1Q: 03:02) Cary Hicks ran around left end for 19 yards. Tackled by S Gavin Barlow, assisted by DT Timmy Jernigan. Key block delivered by Doug Beasley. PENALTY: San Diego was called for an Intentional Face Mask. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-SDO34 (1Q: 02:48) The Kid Schneggenburger scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Kenyon Hicks. |
| Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-SDO22 (1Q: 02:02) The Kid Schneggenburger pass was dropped by WR Mercury Stokes. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-SDO22 (1Q: 01:55) Edwin Schneggenburger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelvin Benjamin. ILB The Avenger Allen simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Allen is blitzing. 3-10-SDO22 (1Q: 01:48) Edwin Schneggenburger pass completed to WR Mercury Stokes for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Darnell Rockne. |
| 4-2-SDO14 (1Q: 01:23) Angel McTermid attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston's Angel McTermid was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game. San Diego 14, Houston 3 |
| (1Q: 01:17) Angel McTermid kicked off 72 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
| San Diego: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-SDO20 (1Q: 01:17) Ryan Mallett scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Percy Van DeWege. |
| San Diego: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-2-SDO28 (1Q: 00:35) Rick Carr ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Donald Morehead. Key block delivered by Jayce Hayes. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| San Diego: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-SDO34 (2Q: 15:00) Ryan Mallett pass completed to WR Richard Melsha for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Michael Wheeler. |
| San Diego: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-SDO45 (2Q: 14:14) Rodney Perry ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Butch Craig. |
| San Diego: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-6-SDO49 (2Q: 13:45) Ryan Mallett pass completed to WR Richard Melsha for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Duracell Bunny Hout. Melsha gained 6 yards after the catch. |
| San Diego: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU45 (2Q: 13:20) Ryan Mallett pass completed to WR Richard Melsha for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Michael Wheeler. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| San Diego: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU34 (2Q: 12:40) Ryan Mallett pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Darrell Frederick. OLB Donald Morehead defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-HOU34 (2Q: 12:36) Ryan Mallett pass was intended for WR Casey Utley and was intercepted by CB Rod Torres at the HOU03. The interception was returned 97 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. San Diego 14, Houston 9 |
| (2Q: 12:36) Extra point by Angel McTermid was good. San Diego 14, Houston 10 |
| (2Q: 12:28) Angel McTermid kicked off 67 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
| San Diego: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-SDO20 (2Q: 12:28) Ryan Mallett pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Darrell Frederick. DE Seaman Kurtz defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. |
| San Diego: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-SDO25 (2Q: 12:21) Rick Carr ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Michael Wheeler. Key block delivered by Kelvin Lane. |
| San Diego: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-3-SDO32 (2Q: 11:53) Ryan Mallett pass completed to TE Darrell Frederick for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Rod Torres. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| San Diego: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-SDO37 (2Q: 11:33) Rodney Perry ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Jared Hernandez, assisted by DT Butch Craig. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-11-SDO36 (2Q: 11:12) Ryan Mallett pass completed to TE Darrell Frederick for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Donald Morehead. Frederick gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-5-SDO42 (2Q: 10:35) Ryan Mallett pass completed to RB Rick Carr for 7 yards. Tackled by S Dwight Marshall. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Carr gained 6 yards after the catch. |
| San Diego: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-SDO49 (2Q: 09:56) Jonah Burnett ran a trap outside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Rodney Tylke. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-8-HOU49 (2Q: 09:24) Ryan Mallett pass completed to RB Rick Carr for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Ty Terry. Carr gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| San Diego: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-4-HOU45 (2Q: 08:53) Jonah Burnett ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Dwight Marshall, assisted by CB Wesley Crane. |
| 4-4-HOU45 (2Q: 08:16) Jeff Siddiqui punted 45 yards. Touchback. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offsides. |
| San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU40 (2Q: 08:11) Ryan Mallett pass completed to WR Rylan Gaines for 11 yards. Tackled by S Dwight Marshall, assisted by S Alexis Carmazzi. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| San Diego: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU29 (2Q: 07:33) Ryan Mallett pass completed to FB Jonah Burnett for 9 yards. Tackled by S Alexis Carmazzi. Burnett gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: San Diego was called for Offensive Holding. |
| San Diego: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-20-HOU39 (2Q: 07:23) Ryan Mallett pass completed to TE Bryant Pearson for 9 yards. Tackled by S Lenny Bruce. Pearson gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| San Diego: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-11-HOU30 (2Q: 07:01) Ryan Mallett pass completed to FB Jonah Burnett for 4 yards. Tackled by S Lenny Bruce, assisted by CB Wesley Crane. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| San Diego: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Morehead and Hout are blitzing. 3-7-HOU26 (2Q: 06:25) Rick Carr ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Francisco Reeves. |
| 4-2-HOU21 (2Q: 05:49) Ed Stanton attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. San Diego 17, Houston 10 |
| (2Q: 05:44) Ed Stanton kicked off 69 yards from the SDO35. Touchback. |
| Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 05:44) Edwin Schneggenburger pass completed to FB Kirk Curley for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Darnell Rockne. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-HOU23 (2Q: 05:01) The Kid Schneggenburger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dwayne Allen. DE J.T. Pereira hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Johnstone is blitzing. 3-7-HOU23 (2Q: 04:53) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start. |
| Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-12-HOU18 (2Q: 04:47) Edwin Schneggenburger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelvin Benjamin. S Gavin Barlow knocked the ball out of his grasp. |
| 4-12-HOU18 (2Q: 04:37) Jason Mangum punted 49 yards. Calvin Pryor returned the kick -3 yards to the SDO30. Tackled by Ed O'Donnell. |
| San Diego: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-SDO30 (2Q: 04:30) Rick Carr ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Ty Terry, assisted by OLB Max Hout. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-8-SDO32 (2Q: 04:02) Ryan Mallett pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Casey Utley. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-8-SDO32 (2Q: 03:55) Ryan Mallett pass completed to RB Rick Carr for 4 yards. Tackled by S Alexis Carmazzi. Carr gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| 4-4-SDO36 (2Q: 03:13) Jeff Siddiqui punted 64 yards. Touchback. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 03:06) Cary Hicks ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Walter Johnstone. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-HOU20 (2Q: 02:29) The Kid Schneggenburger pass completed to TE Coby Fleener for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerry Allen, assisted by OLB Jake Cowley. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU30 (2Q: 02:00) Cary Hicks ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerry Allen. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cowley is blitzing. 2-10-HOU30 (2Q: 01:39) The Kid Schneggenburger pass completed to WR Mercury Stokes for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerry Allen. Stokes gained 5 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Rockne is blitzing. 1-10-HOU40 (2Q: 01:18) Edwin Schneggenburger pass completed to WR Mercury Stokes for 6 yards. Tackled by S Gavin Barlow. |
| Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-4-HOU46 (2Q: 00:56) Edwin Schneggenburger pass completed to TE Coby Fleener for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Darnell Rockne. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Cowley is blitzing. 1-10-HOU50 (2Q: 00:47) Edwin Schneggenburger pass completed to RB Cary Hicks for 5 yards. Tackled by S Calvin Pryor, assisted by CB Kenyon Hicks. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cowley is blitzing. 2-5-SDO45 (2Q: 00:39) Edwin Schneggenburger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mercury Stokes. OLB Jake Cowley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cowley is blitzing. 3-5-SDO45 (2Q: 00:32) Edwin Schneggenburger sacked by DE Glen Anzivino for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Bruce Sloan. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| 4-11-HOU49 (2Q: 00:21) Jason Mangum punted 40 yards. Calvin Pryor returned the kick 7 yards to the SDO18. Tackled by Kirk Curley. PENALTY: Houston was called for an Ineligible Man Downfield on the Punt. The penalty was declined. |
| San Diego: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-SDO18 (2Q: 00:13) Ryan Mallett dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Ed Stanton kicked off 73 yards from the SDO35. Touchback. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 15:00) Edwin Schneggenburger pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Coby Fleener. DE Casey Ready blocked the pass. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-HOU20 (3Q: 14:50) Edwin Schneggenburger pass completed to TE Coby Fleener for 24 yards. Tackled by OLB Walter Johnstone, assisted by ILB Jerry Allen. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Fleener gained 14 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU44 (3Q: 14:07) The Kid Schneggenburger pass completed to TE Dwayne Allen for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerry Allen, assisted by CB Darnell Rockne. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-SDO46 (3Q: 13:32) The Kid Schneggenburger pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Cary Hicks. S Calvin Pryor defended the pass. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-SDO46 (3Q: 13:25) Edwin Schneggenburger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dwayne Allen. CB Kenyon Hicks defended the pass. |
| Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Dworak is blitzing. 3-10-SDO46 (3Q: 13:17) Edwin Schneggenburger scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Casey Winters. |
| 4-8-SDO44 (3Q: 12:48) Jason Mangum punted 44 yards. Touchback. |
| San Diego: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-SDO20 (3Q: 12:42) Rodney Perry ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Donald Morehead. |
| San Diego: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-6-SDO24 (3Q: 12:08) Ryan Mallett pass completed to FB Jonah Burnett for 22 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Wesley Crane. Burnett gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-SDO46 (3Q: 11:33) Ryan Mallett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Julio Van DeWege. OLB Stephen Hicks defended the pass. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-SDO46 (3Q: 11:29) Ryan Mallett pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Rick Carr. DE Rodney Tylke blocked the pass. |
| San Diego: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 3-10-SDO46 (3Q: 11:23) Rick Carr ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Jared Hernandez, assisted by ILB Michael Wheeler. |
| 4-5-HOU49 (3Q: 10:51) Jeff Siddiqui punted 43 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU06. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU06 (3Q: 10:40) Brad Ickes ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Casey Ready. |
| Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-6-HOU10 (3Q: 10:02) Edwin Schneggenburger pass completed to WR Kelvin Benjamin for 32 yards. Tackled by S Calvin Pryor. Benjamin gained 26 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Johnstone is blitzing. 1-10-HOU42 (3Q: 09:18) Edwin Schneggenburger pass completed to TE Coby Fleener for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerry Allen. San Diego's Timmy Jernigan was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor quadriceps injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-7-HOU45 (3Q: 08:32) The Kid Schneggenburger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mercury Stokes. DE Casey Ready hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: San Diego was called for Unnecessary Roughness. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-SDO40 (3Q: 08:28) Cary Hicks ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB The Avenger Allen, assisted by S Calvin Pryor. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-9-SDO39 (3Q: 07:57) Edwin Schneggenburger pass completed to WR Mercury Stokes for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Ralph Conner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Stokes gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-SDO30 (3Q: 07:23) Cary Hicks ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Gavin Barlow. |
| Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-SDO29 (3Q: 06:40) The Kid Schneggenburger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dwayne Allen. DE Glen Anzivino hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cowley is blitzing. 3-9-SDO29 (3Q: 06:30) Edwin Schneggenburger pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Joseph de Marco. S Bryce Travis defended the pass. |
| 4-9-SDO29 (3Q: 06:26) Angel McTermid attempted a 46 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. |
| San Diego: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-SDO36 (3Q: 06:19) Rick Carr ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Michael Wheeler. Key block delivered by Jonah Burnett. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-4-SDO42 (3Q: 05:46) Ryan Mallett pass completed to WR Richard Melsha for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Rod Torres. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: San Diego was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct. |
| San Diego: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-SDO34 (3Q: 05:39) Ryan Mallett pass completed to TE Darrell Frederick for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Max Hout, assisted by DE Francisco Reeves. Frederick gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| San Diego: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-SDO44 (3Q: 05:03) Rick Carr ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by S Alexis Carmazzi. Key block delivered by Kelvin Lane. |
| San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-1-HOU47 (3Q: 04:42) Rick Carr ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Ty Terry. Key block delivered by Louie Warwick. |
| San Diego: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU43 (3Q: 04:07) Ryan Mallett pass completed to RB Rick Carr for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Rod Torres. Carr gained 18 yards after the catch. |
| San Diego: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 03:23) Rick Carr ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Dwight Marshall, assisted by DT Butch Craig. Key block delivered by Neil Auyeung. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-HOU15 (3Q: 02:50) Rick Carr ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Ty Terry, assisted by S Dwight Marshall. Key block delivered by Jayce Hayes. |
| San Diego: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-7-HOU07 (3Q: 02:16) Ryan Mallett pass was dropped by WR Rylan Gaines. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| San Diego: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-7-HOU07 (3Q: 02:12) Ryan Mallett pass completed to FB Jonah Burnett for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Percy Van DeWege. Burnett gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| San Diego: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-HOU01 (3Q: 01:32) PENALTY: San Diego was called for a False Start. |
| San Diego: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Morehead is blitzing. 3-6-HOU06 (3Q: 01:25) Ryan Mallett pass completed to FB Jonah Burnett for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Burnett gained 5 yards after the catch. San Diego 23, Houston 10 |
| (3Q: 01:25) Extra point by Ed Stanton was good. San Diego 24, Houston 10 |
| (3Q: 01:14) Ed Stanton kicked off 74 yards from the SDO35. Touchback. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 01:14) Cary Hicks ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerry Allen. Key block delivered by Bruce Sloan. |
| Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-2-HOU28 (3Q: 00:34) The Kid Schneggenburger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gene Banks. OLB Jake Cowley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: San Diego was called for Offsides. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU33 (3Q: 00:27) Cary Hicks ran a draw inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Calvin Pryor. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-8-HOU35 (4Q: 15:00) Edwin Schneggenburger pass was dropped by WR Gene Banks. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-8-HOU35 (4Q: 14:56) Edwin Schneggenburger pass completed to WR Cedric Allison for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Kenyon Hicks. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Allison gained 7 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU49 (4Q: 14:13) Edwin Schneggenburger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Coby Fleener. CB Tito Peeler defended the pass. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-HOU49 (4Q: 14:08) Edwin Schneggenburger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelvin Benjamin. OLB Kris Maioriello hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Johnstone is blitzing. 3-10-HOU49 (4Q: 14:03) The Kid Schneggenburger pass was intended for WR Gene Banks and was intercepted by ILB Ralph Conner at the SDO33. Tackled by Gene Banks. |
| San Diego: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-SDO33 (4Q: 13:51) Rick Carr ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Ty Terry. |
| San Diego: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-8-SDO35 (4Q: 13:12) Ryan Mallett sacked by DT Jared Hernandez for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Neil Auyeung. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Morehead is blitzing. 3-16-SDO27 (4Q: 12:27) Ryan Mallett pass completed to WR Julio Van DeWege for 23 yards. Tackled by S Dwight Marshall. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU50 (4Q: 11:54) Rick Carr ran around right end for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Percy Van DeWege. Key block delivered by Neil Auyeung. |
| San Diego: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU33 (4Q: 11:10) Ryan Mallett pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Richard Melsha. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-HOU33 (4Q: 11:03) Ryan Mallett pass completed to WR Rylan Gaines for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Rod Torres. |
| San Diego: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wheeler and Morehead are blitzing. 3-7-HOU30 (4Q: 10:30) Ryan Mallett pass completed to TE Darrell Frederick for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Duracell Bunny Hout. Frederick gained 1 yard after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by SDO Rylan Gaines on the HOU24. |
| 4-1-HOU24 (4Q: 10:06) Ed Stanton attempted a 41 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cowley is blitzing. 1-10-HOU31 (4Q: 09:59) The Kid Schneggenburger pass completed to WR Gene Banks for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Tito Peeler, assisted by ILB Jerry Allen. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-HOU34 (4Q: 09:18) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start. |
| Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-12-HOU29 (4Q: 09:11) Edwin Schneggenburger scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Kenyon Hicks. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cowley is blitzing. 3-7-HOU34 (4Q: 08:42) Edwin Schneggenburger pass completed to WR Mercury Stokes for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Darnell Rockne. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Stokes gained 6 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU46 (4Q: 08:00) Cary Hicks ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Gavin Barlow. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Dworak is blitzing. 2-6-HOU50 (4Q: 07:21) Edwin Schneggenburger pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Kirk Curley. DE Glen Anzivino hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: Houston was called for an Illegal Substitution. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-11-HOU45 (4Q: 07:14) Edwin Schneggenburger sacked by OLB Jake Cowley for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Bruce Sloan. The ball was fumbled and recovered by SDO Walter Johnstone for 5 yards to the HOU35. Houston's Kelvin Benjamin was hurt on the play. |
| San Diego: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU35 (4Q: 06:58) Rick Carr ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Rodney Tylke, assisted by S Dwight Marshall. |
| San Diego: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-HOU35 (4Q: 06:15) Ryan Mallett pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Rick Carr. DE Abel Kurtz hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| San Diego: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Morehead is blitzing. 3-10-HOU35 (4Q: 06:10) Ryan Mallett pass was intended for RB Rick Carr and was intercepted by CB Rod Torres at the HOU32. Tackled by Rick Carr. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU32 (4Q: 05:57) The Kid Schneggenburger pass completed to WR Mercury Stokes for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Ralph Conner. Stokes gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-3-HOU39 (4Q: 05:34) Edwin Schneggenburger pass completed to WR Gene Banks for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Walter Johnstone. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Johnstone is blitzing. 1-10-SDO49 (4Q: 05:16) Edwin Schneggenburger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mercury Stokes. OLB Jake Cowley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-SDO49 (4Q: 05:10) Edwin Schneggenburger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mercury Stokes. S Gavin Barlow defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cowley is blitzing. 3-10-SDO49 (4Q: 05:03) Edwin Schneggenburger pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Dwayne Allen. DE J.T. Pereira blocked the pass. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Cowley is blitzing. 4-10-SDO49 (4Q: 04:57) The Kid Schneggenburger pass was blocked at the line, intended for FB Kirk Curley. DE J.T. Pereira blocked the pass. The ball goes over on downs. |
| San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-SDO49 (4Q: 04:49) Rick Carr ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Rodney Tylke, assisted by DT Ty Terry. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-HOU48 (4Q: 04:05) Rick Carr ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Dwight Marshall, assisted by DT Jared Hernandez. Key block delivered by Broderick Adderley. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU39 (4Q: 03:19) Rick Carr ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Dwight Marshall, assisted by DE Rodney Tylke. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Wheeler is blitzing. 2-7-HOU36 (4Q: 02:34) Rick Carr ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Abel Kurtz, assisted by S Dwight Marshall. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-3-HOU32 (4Q: 02:22) Rick Carr ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Butch Craig. Key block delivered by Broderick Adderley. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| San Diego: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 02:11) Rick Carr ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Dwight Marshall. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-8-HOU23 (4Q: 02:00) Rick Carr ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Donald Morehead, assisted by S Dwight Marshall. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| San Diego: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-10-HOU25 (4Q: 01:48) Rodney Perry ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Dwight Marshall. |
| 4-4-HOU19 (4Q: 01:02) Ed Stanton attempted a 36 yard field goal and succeeded. San Diego 27, Houston 10 |
| (4Q: 00:57) Ed Stanton kicked off 66 yards from the SDO35. Lenny Bruce returned the ball 20 yards to the HOU19. Tackled by Rick Carr. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU19 (4Q: 00:49) Jerald Newman pass completed to WR Gene Banks for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Darnell Rockne. Banks gained 17 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU48 (4Q: 00:24) Jerald Newman pass completed to WR Gene Banks for 12 yards. Tackled by S Bryce Travis. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-SDO40 (4Q: 00:04) Jerald Newman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cedric Allison. DE Dana Shea hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Final Score: San Diego Chargers 27, Houston Texans 10 |