| Played in Indianapolis, IN, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm. |
| Buffalo won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Carson Abrams kicked off 74 yards from the IND35. Touchback. PENALTY: FB Patrick Quayle of Indianapolis was called for Offsides on the Kickoff. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Carson Abrams kicked off 52 yards from the IND30. Irv Wolf returned the ball 16 yards to the BUF34. Tackled by Grant Fitzgerald. |
1-10-BUF34 (1Q: 14:34) Walt Montgomery pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tristan Boone. CB Levi Duran defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Newsom | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT T.Boone | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB A.Cohn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB L.Duran | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-BUF34 (1Q: 14:28) Walt Montgomery pass completed to WR Karl Mahoney for 18 yards. Tackled by S Duane Ekernas. Mahoney gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boone | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | TE F.Guzy | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND48 (1Q: 13:56) Ellis Bennett ran a trap outside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Rondell Harden.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | TE F.Guzy |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Kerr |
| +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| --- | WLB A.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-IND45 (1Q: 13:16) Sammy Patterson ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 45 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Oscar Maloney. Buffalo 6, Indianapolis 0
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | --- | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Boone |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | --- | | FB F.Guzy |
| +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Out of Box | --- | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 13:16) Extra point by Ronald Locklear was good. Buffalo 7, Indianapolis 0 |
| (1Q: 12:54) Ronald Locklear kicked off 48 yards from the BUF35. Norbert Parrish returned the ball 18 yards to the IND35. Tackled by Bobby Richmond. PENALTY: TE Sedrick Flaherty of Buffalo was called for Offsides on the Kickoff. The penalty was declined. |
1-10-IND35 (1Q: 12:25) Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Dominic Blair for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Pete Banks, assisted by OLB Bruce Horton. Blair gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Owens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Buchanan | Protect | --- | WILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB P.Muir | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB J.Brandon | Man-to-Man | --- | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB P.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-IND39 (1Q: 11:44) Vincent Richard ran a trap outside the right tackle for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Rusty Donaldson, assisted by S Lonnie Welch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT R.Donaldson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish |
| +++ | RDE B.Rauch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB V.Richard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Quayle |
| +++ | WLB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-IND40 (1Q: 11:18) Joseph Branch pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Spencer Banks. OLB Bruce Horton blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Owens | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Caswell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Salazar | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Banks | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB P.Quayle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB B.Battistone | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| --- | WLB J.Lane | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| --- | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-5-IND40 (1Q: 11:12) Joel Myers punted 58 yards. The ball was downed at the BUF02. |
1-10-BUF02 (1Q: 11:03) Sammy Patterson ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Eddie Devine, assisted by DE Rondell Harden.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | TE F.Guzy |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | --- | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Spy | +++ | | TE B.Gilliard |
| +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-BUF05 (1Q: 10:34) Bart Kerr ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Duane Ekernas.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Newsom |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Boone |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Kerr | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Flaherty |
| +++ | WLB A.Cohn | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| --- | NB L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-BUF10 (1Q: 10:10) Walt Montgomery pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tristan Boone. CB Jonah Anderson defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boone | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Bernard | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Cohn | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE F.Guzy | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB S.Caldwell | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB L.Duran | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB D.Schlidt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS J.Anderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS A.Berry | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| 4-2-BUF10 (1Q: 10:03) Alonzo Johnson punted 58 yards. Dominic Blair returned the kick 7 yards to the IND39. Tackled by Bobby Richmond. |
1-10-IND39 (1Q: 09:56) Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Herman Thomas for 47 yards. Tackled by CB Pete Banks. Thomas gained 42 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-BUF14 (1Q: 09:18) Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Norbert Parrish for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Camden Hinderliter. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Blair | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Horton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-BUF11 (1Q: 08:32) Martin Leydorf ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Bruce Horton. Key block delivered by Paul Cortez.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT R.Donaldson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE B.Rauch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-3-BUF03 (1Q: 07:52) Vincent Richard ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Rusty Donaldson.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Buchanan |
| +++ | NT R.Donaldson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE L.Owens | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Blair |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB V.Richard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Greene |
| +++ | WILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB P.Muir | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB J.Brandon | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 2-2-BUF02 (1Q: 07:23) PENALTY: DT Howie Winger of Buffalo was called for Encroachment. |
2-1-BUF01 (1Q: 07:19) Vincent Richard ran a trap outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Rusty Donaldson, assisted by OLB Nathaniel Ackerman.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT R.Donaldson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Owens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas |
| +++ | RDE M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB V.Richard | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Quayle |
| +++ | SILB B.Horton | In Box | --- | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WILB P.Muir | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | WLB J.Brandon | In Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | RCB L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | In Box | +++ |
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3-1-BUF01 (1Q: 06:53) Martin Leydorf ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Jose Rosenkoetter. Buffalo 7, Indianapolis 6
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT R.Donaldson | In Box | --- | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Owens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish |
| +++ | RDE M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas |
| +++ | SILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WILB P.Muir | In Box | --- | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | WLB J.Brandon | In Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | RCB L.Welch | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | In Box | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 06:53) Extra point by Carson Abrams was good. Indianapolis 7, Buffalo 7 |
| (1Q: 06:42) Carson Abrams kicked off 69 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (1Q: 06:42) Sammy Patterson ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Abraham Berry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Newsom |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Boone |
| +++ | WLB A.Cohn | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-BUF28 (1Q: 06:15) Sammy Patterson ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Duane Ekernas, assisted by DE Rondell Harden.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | TE F.Guzy |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| --- | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Gilliard |
| +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| --- | WLB A.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| --- | RCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Spy | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-BUF26 (1Q: 05:36) Walt Montgomery pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Sedrick Flaherty. S Duane Ekernas defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boone | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT I.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | TE F.Guzy | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB A.Cohn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB J.Anderson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS L.Duran | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-9-BUF26 (1Q: 05:29) Alonzo Johnson punted 36 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the IND38. |
1-10-IND38 (1Q: 05:18) Martin Leydorf ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Rex Hoag.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT R.Donaldson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE B.Rauch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-IND37 (1Q: 04:44) Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Herman Thomas for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Malcolm Woodson. Thomas gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Blair | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB V.Richard | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Quayle | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Horton | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND48 (1Q: 04:14) Martin Leydorf ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Rusty Donaldson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT R.Donaldson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE L.Owens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | --- | | RB M.Leydorf | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Quayle |
| +++ | WILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB P.Muir | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB J.Brandon | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-IND49 (1Q: 03:49) Martin Leydorf ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Nathaniel Ackerman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT R.Donaldson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE B.Rauch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| --- | RCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-BUF48 (1Q: 03:20) Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Dominic Blair for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Brian Salazar. Blair gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Owens | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Caswell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Salazar | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Banks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Battistone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | --- | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB L.Noblitt | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF34 (1Q: 02:36) Martin Leydorf ran inside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Leland Krakowski, assisted by S Rex Hoag. Key block delivered by Pete Williamson. Williamson flattened Pete Banks to ensure the play's success. Indianapolis's Carlton Walsh was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor neck injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT R.Donaldson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE L.Owens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | --- | | RB M.Leydorf | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | --- | | TE D.Buchanan |
| +++ | WILB B.Horton | In Box | --- | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB P.Muir | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB J.Brandon | Out of Box | --- | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB P.Banks | Out of Box | --- | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF24 (1Q: 01:52) Herman Thomas ran a reverse around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Leland Krakowski, assisted by OLB Nathaniel Ackerman. Key block delivered by Jose Rosenkoetter.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT R.Donaldson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE B.Rauch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | --- | | RB M.Leydorf |
| +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-BUF18 (1Q: 01:28) Joseph Branch pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominic Blair. DE Leland Krakowski hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Buchanan | Protect | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.Owens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Blair | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB V.Richard | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Quayle | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB P.Muir | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB J.Brandon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| --- | RCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-BUF18 (1Q: 01:22) Spencer Banks ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Emmitt Caswell, assisted by S Rex Hoag. Key block delivered by Sammy Poston.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Owens | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT E.Caswell | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE B.Rauch | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) N.Parrish |
| +++ | SLB B.Salazar | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Banks | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Horton | In Box | --- | | SLOT H.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB B.Battistone | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB L.Noblitt | Out of Box | --- | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF12 (1Q: 00:47) Joseph Branch pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominic Blair. DE Brady Rauch drove right through Pete Williamson to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Protect | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| --- | NB C.Hinderliter | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF12 (1Q: 00:38) Play-Action. Joseph Branch pass completed to TE Carlton Walsh for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Bruce Horton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: C Pete Williamson of Indianapolis was called for Clipping.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.Owens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Buchanan | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB P.Muir | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB J.Brandon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| --- | RCB P.Banks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-16-BUF18 (1Q: 00:32) Play-Action. Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Norbert Parrish for 6 yards. Tackled by S Rex Hoag.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Owens | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT E.Caswell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB B.Salazar | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Banks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | TE D.Buchanan | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB B.Battistone | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB J.Lane | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| --- | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-BUF12 (1Q: 00:09) Carson Abrams attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 10, Buffalo 7 |
| (1Q: 00:03) Carson Abrams kicked off 57 yards from the IND35. Rex Hoag returned the ball 11 yards to the BUF19. Tackled by Archie Cohn. PENALTY: WR Chad Weisenbach of Buffalo was called for an Illegal Block on the Kick Return. |
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-BUF07 (2Q: 15:00) Sammy Patterson ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Steven Caldwell.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | TE F.Guzy |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Spy | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Gilliard |
| +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF10 (2Q: 14:22) Sammy Patterson ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by S Abraham Berry.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | TE F.Guzy |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Gilliard |
| +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | Spy | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| --- | WLB A.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| --- | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-BUF07 (2Q: 13:54) Walt Montgomery pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Karl Mahoney. OLB Steven Caldwell defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boone | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT I.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE F.Guzy | Protect | --- | WILB A.Cohn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB J.Anderson | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS L.Duran | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-BUF07 (2Q: 13:45) Alonzo Johnson punted and it was blocked by Herman Thomas. BUF Alonzo Johnson recovered the ball in the end zone for a safety. Indianapolis 12, Buffalo 7 |
| (2Q: 13:40) Ronald Locklear kicked off 49 yards from the BUF20. Norbert Parrish returned the ball 33 yards to the BUF36. Tackled by Irv Wolf. |
1-10-BUF36 (2Q: 13:20) Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Dominic Blair for 16 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Nathaniel Ackerman. Blair gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Quayle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB B.Horton | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB P.Muir | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF20 (2Q: 12:47) Martin Leydorf ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Lonnie Welch. Key block delivered by Damien Buchanan.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT B.Rauch | In Box | --- | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE B.Salazar | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) N.Parrish |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Buchanan |
| +++ | WILB B.Horton | In Box | --- | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB P.Muir | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB J.Brandon | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-BUF14 (2Q: 12:20) Joseph Branch pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Martin Leydorf. OLB Malcolm Woodson defended the pass. PENALTY: DE Brady Rauch of Buffalo was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Jaster | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-9-BUF09 (2Q: 12:14) Vincent Richard ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Nathaniel Ackerman, assisted by DT Rusty Donaldson.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE B.Rauch | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Buchanan |
| +++ | NT R.Donaldson | In Box | --- | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE B.Salazar | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Greene |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB V.Richard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Quayle |
| --- | WILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB P.Muir | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB J.Brandon | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| --- | RCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-BUF08 (2Q: 11:47) Joseph Branch pass was dropped by TE Grady Greene.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Buchanan | Protect | --- | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Protect | +++ | RDE L.Owens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Blair | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB V.Richard | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Greene | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB P.Muir | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB J.Brandon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB P.Banks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-BUF08 (2Q: 11:41) Joseph Branch pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Spencer Banks. CB Pete Banks defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Owens | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Caswell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB B.Salazar | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Banks | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Battistone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| --- | LCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB L.Noblitt | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| --- | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-BUF08 (2Q: 11:31) Carson Abrams attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 15, Buffalo 7 |
| (2Q: 11:26) Carson Abrams kicked off 70 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (2Q: 11:26) Walt Montgomery pass completed to TE Sedrick Flaherty for 4 yards. Tackled by S Abraham Berry, assisted by OLB Steven Caldwell.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE F.Guzy | Protect | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE B.Gilliard | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-6-BUF29 (2Q: 11:04) Walt Montgomery pass completed to WR Karl Mahoney for 44 yards. Tackled by CB Jonah Anderson. Mahoney gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE F.Guzy | Protect | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Flaherty | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE B.Gilliard | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB J.Anderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Spy on QB | +++ |
|
1-10-IND27 (2Q: 10:22) Sammy Patterson ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Toby Lawhorn, assisted by OLB Archie Cohn. Key block delivered by Oscar Maloney.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Newsom |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Boone |
| +++ | WLB A.Cohn | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-IND21 (2Q: 09:44) Ellis Bennett ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB T.J. Helfrich. Key block delivered by Barry Schweitzer.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | TE F.Guzy |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Kerr |
| +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| --- | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-IND15 (2Q: 09:17) Walt Montgomery pass completed to WR Devin Ruff for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Jonah Anderson. The ball was fumbled and recovered by IND Ezra Vilimek for 7 yards to the IND13.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE C.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Newsom | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT I.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Cohn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Ruff | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB E.Vilimek | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT I.Wolf | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB J.Anderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | NB S.Caldwell | Spy on QB | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | DB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS D.Schlidt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND13 (2Q: 09:10) Play-Action. Joseph Branch pass completed to FB Patrick Quayle for 29 yards. Tackled by OLB Malcolm Woodson. Quayle gained 26 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Quayle | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB P.Muir | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB J.Brandon | Bump and Run | --- | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND42 (2Q: 08:27) Joseph Branch pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominic Blair. DE Brady Rauch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| --- | RCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Short Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-IND42 (2Q: 08:21) Martin Leydorf ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Lonnie Welch, assisted by OLB Malcolm Woodson. Key block delivered by Micah Winslett.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT R.Donaldson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE B.Rauch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-IND50 (2Q: 07:49) Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Herman Thomas for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Brian Salazar. Thomas gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT H.Winger | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Salazar | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB P.Muir | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB B.Battistone | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB J.Brandon | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Short Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF45 (2Q: 07:04) Joseph Branch pass was dropped by WR Herman Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Short Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF45 (2Q: 07:00) Play-Action. Joseph Branch pass completed to FB Patrick Quayle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Lonnie Welch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE L.Owens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Quayle | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB P.Muir | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB J.Brandon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-BUF40 (2Q: 06:32) Play-Action. Joseph Branch sacked by DE Lincoln Owens for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Sammy Poston. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Emmitt Caswell on the BUF48.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Owens | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | NT E.Caswell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB B.Salazar | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Banks | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Buchanan | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB J.Lane | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| --- | LCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| --- | RCB L.Noblitt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| --- | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF48 (2Q: 06:21) Walt Montgomery pass completed to TE Sedrick Flaherty for 18 yards. Tackled by S Abraham Berry. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE F.Guzy | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Flaherty | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | --- | | FB B.Kerr | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB J.Anderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND34 (2Q: 05:49) Play-Action. Walt Montgomery pass completed to WR Tristan Boone for 13 yards. Tackled by S Abraham Berry. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Boone gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boone | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE F.Guzy | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND21 (2Q: 05:11) Bart Kerr ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Corey Bernard, assisted by DE Rondell Harden.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE C.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Newsom |
| +++ | NT I.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Boone |
| +++ | RDE A.Cohn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB A.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Kerr | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Ruff |
| +++ | LCB J.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | NB S.Caldwell | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | DB D.Schlidt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-IND20 (2Q: 04:28) Sammy Patterson ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Toby Lawhorn, assisted by DE Rondell Harden. Key block delivered by Barry Schweitzer.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Newsom |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | --- | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Boone |
| +++ | WLB A.Cohn | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-IND12 (2Q: 03:43) Sammy Patterson ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Abraham Berry. Key block delivered by Tyrus Bernstein.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boone |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE C.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB A.Cohn | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | --- | | TE F.Guzy |
| +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB D.Schlidt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-IND11 (2Q: 02:58) Walt Montgomery pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Sedrick Flaherty. DT Jeffrey Henderson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boone | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | TE F.Guzy | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT O.Maloney |
| --- | WLB A.Morrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| --- | RCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-IND11 (2Q: 02:51) Walt Montgomery pass completed to WR Karl Mahoney for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Indianapolis 15, Buffalo 13
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boone | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | TE F.Guzy | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 02:51) Extra point by Ronald Locklear missed. |
| (2Q: 02:42) Ronald Locklear kicked off 54 yards from the BUF35. Norbert Parrish returned the ball 25 yards to the IND36. Tackled by Barry Schweitzer. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-IND36 (2Q: 02:00) Joseph Branch pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Herman Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Protect | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| --- | LCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| --- | NB C.Hinderliter | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| --- | SS L.Welch | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Short Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-IND36 (2Q: 01:54) Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Dominic Blair for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Jameson Lane.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB G.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB B.Horton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-IND34 (2Q: 01:35) Play-Action. Joseph Branch pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominic Blair. OLB Bruce Horton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Owens | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT E.Caswell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB B.Salazar | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Banks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Battistone | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| --- | LCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| --- | RCB L.Welch | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB L.Noblitt | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-IND34 (2Q: 01:27) Joel Myers punted 61 yards. The ball was downed at the BUF05. |
1-10-BUF05 (2Q: 01:17) Sammy Patterson ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Alvin Morrison, assisted by S Duane Ekernas.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | TE F.Guzy |
| --- | NT J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Gilliard |
| +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | Spy | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS J.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF08 (2Q: 00:48) Play-Action. Walt Montgomery pass completed to WR Devin Ruff for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Jonah Anderson.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Newsom | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT I.Godfrey | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT T.Boone | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Cohn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Kerr | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Harden | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Ruff | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB J.Anderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | NB S.Caldwell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | DB R.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS L.Duran | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS D.Schlidt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Indianapolis called a time out. |
3-8-BUF07 (2Q: 00:36) Walt Montgomery pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Tristan Boone. DT Isaac Godfrey blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Mahoney | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT I.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | FB F.Guzy | Protect | +++ | WILB A.Cohn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB J.Anderson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS L.Duran | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-BUF07 (2Q: 00:27) Alonzo Johnson punted 50 yards. Dominic Blair returned the kick 14 yards to the BUF43. Tackled by Tyrus Bernstein. |
1-10-BUF43 (2Q: 00:19) Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Norbert Parrish for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Camden Hinderliter. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Parrish gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Salazar | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Buchanan | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Short Zone | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Indianapolis called a time out. |
| 1-10-BUF26 (2Q: 00:03) Carson Abrams attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 18, Buffalo 13 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Ronald Locklear kicked off 69 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-IND25 (3Q: 15:00) Martin Leydorf ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Jared Brandon, assisted by S Rex Hoag. Key block delivered by Jose Rosenkoetter.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT B.Rauch | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE L.Owens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Buchanan |
| +++ | WILB B.Horton | In Box | --- | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB P.Muir | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB J.Brandon | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-IND33 (3Q: 14:38) Martin Leydorf ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Rusty Donaldson, assisted by OLB Nathaniel Ackerman. Key block delivered by Sammy Poston.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT R.Donaldson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE B.Rauch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-IND36 (3Q: 13:58) Martin Leydorf ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Bruce Horton, assisted by OLB Nathaniel Ackerman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT R.Donaldson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE L.Owens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Buchanan |
| --- | WILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB P.Muir | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB J.Brandon | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| --- | RCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| --- | SS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-IND39 (3Q: 13:17) Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Herman Thomas for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Jameson Lane. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Double SLOT | --- | | SLOT H.Thomas | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Horton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-IND42 (3Q: 12:51) Joseph Branch pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominic Blair. OLB Brian Salazar defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Owens | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Caswell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Salazar | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Banks | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB P.Quayle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB B.Battistone | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB J.Lane | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| --- | LCB P.Banks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-IND42 (3Q: 12:46) Joel Myers punted 47 yards. Reuben Daley called for a fair catch at the BUF11. Buffalo's Brian Salazar was hurt on the play. |
1-10-BUF11 (3Q: 12:35) Walt Montgomery pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Sedrick Flaherty. S Abraham Berry defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boone | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | TE F.Guzy | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| --- | WLB A.Morrison | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF11 (3Q: 12:31) Walt Montgomery pass was intended for WR Tristan Boone and was intercepted by CB Rob Barton at the BUF26. Tackled by Tristan Boone.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Mahoney | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB S.Caldwell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | FB F.Guzy | Protect | --- | WILB T.Helfrich | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| --- | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| --- | FS C.Marlow | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF26 (3Q: 12:22) Joseph Branch pass completed to RB Martin Leydorf for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Bruce Horton. PENALTY: ILB Pedro Muir of Buffalo was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Owens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Buchanan | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB P.Muir | Short Zone | --- | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB P.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF21 (3Q: 12:16) Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Herman Thomas for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Pete Banks.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE L.Owens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB V.Richard | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Quayle | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-BUF15 (3Q: 11:50) Martin Leydorf ran a draw inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Rex Hoag, assisted by OLB Malcolm Woodson. Key block delivered by Carlton Walsh.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT R.Donaldson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE B.Rauch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Quayle |
| +++ | WILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB P.Muir | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| --- | SS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-9-BUF09 (3Q: 11:10) Play-Action. Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Norbert Parrish for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY: G Paul Cortez of Indianapolis was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Blair | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE L.Owens | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Buchanan | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB P.Muir | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| --- | LCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-19-BUF19 (3Q: 11:02) Joseph Branch sacked by DE Brady Rauch for a loss of 7 yards. Rauch ran right past Jose Rosenkoetter and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB L.Noblitt | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| --- | FS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-26-BUF26 (3Q: 10:23) Joseph Branch pass was blocked at the line, intended for FB Patrick Quayle. DE Brady Rauch blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB V.Richard | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Quayle | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-26-BUF26 (3Q: 10:16) Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Dominic Blair for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Jameson Lane, assisted by CB Pete Banks. Blair gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Owens | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Caswell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Banks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Battistone | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB L.Noblitt | Short Zone | --- | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-22-BUF22 (3Q: 09:46) Carson Abrams attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 21, Buffalo 13 |
| (3Q: 09:41) Carson Abrams kicked off 74 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (3Q: 09:41) Walt Montgomery pass completed to TE Francisco Guzy for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Steven Caldwell, assisted by S Duane Ekernas. PENALTY: S Abraham Berry of Indianapolis was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boone | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | TE F.Guzy | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF30 (3Q: 09:33) Bart Kerr ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Connor Marlow, assisted by DT Isaac Godfrey.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE C.Bernard | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Newsom |
| +++ | NT I.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Boone |
| +++ | RDE A.Cohn | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB A.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Kerr | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Ruff |
| +++ | LCB J.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | NB S.Caldwell | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | DB D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| --- | SS C.Marlow | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS D.Schlidt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-BUF31 (3Q: 09:12) Sammy Patterson ran a trap outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Duane Ekernas, assisted by ILB Eddie Devine. Key block delivered by Tyrus Bernstein.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Newsom |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | --- | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Boone |
| +++ | WLB A.Cohn | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-BUF40 (3Q: 08:46) Sammy Patterson ran a trap outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Toby Lawhorn.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Newsom |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Boone |
| +++ | WLB A.Cohn | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| --- | NB L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-10-BUF40 (3Q: 08:14) PENALTY: WR Tristan Boone of Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
2-15-BUF35 (3Q: 08:07) Walt Montgomery pass completed to TE Sedrick Flaherty for 14 yards. Tackled by S Abraham Berry, assisted by CB Rob Barton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boone | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE F.Guzy | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-BUF49 (3Q: 07:37) Sammy Patterson ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 51 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Oscar Maloney. Indianapolis 21, Buffalo 19
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Newsom |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE C.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB A.Cohn | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Boone |
| +++ | WLB T.Helfrich | Spy | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | LCB S.Caldwell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB D.Schlidt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS J.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 07:37) Walt Montgomery passed to Tristan Boone for the successful two-point conversion. Indianapolis 21, Buffalo 21 |
| (3Q: 07:21) Ronald Locklear kicked off 62 yards from the BUF35. Norbert Parrish returned the ball 21 yards to the IND24. Tackled by Barry Schweitzer. PENALTY: FB Patrick Quayle of Indianapolis was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-IND10 (3Q: 07:01) Martin Leydorf ran outside the right tackle for 43 yards. Tackled by CB Lawrence Noblitt. Key block delivered by Pete Williamson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT R.Donaldson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE B.Rauch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB L.Noblitt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB R.Daley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-BUF47 (3Q: 06:17) Grant Fitzgerald ran outside the right tackle for 20 yards. Tackled by S Lonnie Welch. Key block delivered by Pete Williamson.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE B.Rauch | In Box | --- | | TE D.Buchanan |
| +++ | NT R.Donaldson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE L.Krakowski | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Greene |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Fitzgerald | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Quayle |
| +++ | WILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB P.Muir | In Box | --- | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Out of Box | --- | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF27 (3Q: 05:32) Martin Leydorf ran a trap outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Leland Krakowski.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT R.Donaldson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE B.Rauch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| --- | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| --- | RCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| --- | NB C.Hinderliter | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-BUF31 (3Q: 05:04) Joseph Branch pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Carlton Walsh. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Buchanan | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE L.Owens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Blair | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Fitzgerald | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Quayle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB B.Horton | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB P.Muir | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB J.Brandon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB P.Banks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-14-BUF31 (3Q: 04:51) PENALTY: G Paul Cortez of Indianapolis was called for a False Start. |
3-19-BUF36 (3Q: 04:41) Joseph Branch pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Herman Thomas. DE Leland Krakowski hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Caswell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Banks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.Battistone | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| --- | NB L.Noblitt | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-19-BUF36 (3Q: 04:31) Joel Myers punted 36 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF20 (3Q: 04:26) Ellis Bennett ran a trap outside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Steven Caldwell.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | --- | | TE F.Guzy |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| --- | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Kerr |
| +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| --- | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| --- | RCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-BUF24 (3Q: 03:45) Sammy Patterson ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Eddie Devine, assisted by OLB T.J. Helfrich. PENALTY: OLB Alvin Morrison of Indianapolis was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | --- | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | FB F.Guzy |
| +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | In Box | --- | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| --- | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF39 (3Q: 03:39) Sammy Patterson ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Ezra Vilimek. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | TE F.Guzy |
| --- | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB E.Devine | Spy | +++ | | TE B.Gilliard |
| --- | WILB T.Helfrich | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| --- | RCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| --- | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| --- | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-BUF37 (3Q: 02:54) Walt Montgomery pass was dropped by RB Sammy Patterson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Boone | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | TE F.Guzy | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WILB T.Helfrich | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| --- | FS C.Marlow | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-BUF37 (3Q: 02:48) Walt Montgomery sacked by S Abraham Berry for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Tyrus Bernstein.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE F.Guzy | Protect | +++ | NT I.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE B.Gilliard | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB A.Cohn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| --- | WLB J.Anderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| --- | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
| 4-18-BUF31 (3Q: 02:10) Alonzo Johnson punted 41 yards. Dominic Blair returned the kick 10 yards to the IND38. Tackled by Barry Schweitzer. |
1-10-IND38 (3Q: 02:00) Joseph Branch pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Norbert Parrish. DT Rusty Donaldson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Horton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| --- | NB C.Hinderliter | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-IND38 (3Q: 01:54) Joseph Branch pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Vincent Richard. DE Leland Krakowski hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB V.Richard | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Quayle | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB L.Noblitt | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-IND38 (3Q: 01:50) Joseph Branch sacked by DE Brady Rauch for a loss of 1 yard. Sack allowed by Jose Rosenkoetter.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Buchanan | Protect | +++ | NT E.Caswell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Protect | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Blair | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Banks | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Greene | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WILB B.Battistone | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB J.Lane | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| --- | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-IND37 (3Q: 01:17) Joel Myers punted 50 yards. Reuben Daley returned the kick 3 yards to the BUF16. Tackled by Archie Cohn. |
1-10-BUF16 (3Q: 01:07) Ellis Bennett ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Eddie Devine.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | TE F.Guzy |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| --- | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Kerr |
| --- | WILB T.Helfrich | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| --- | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-BUF13 (3Q: 00:47) Sammy Patterson ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB T.J. Helfrich. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | TE F.Guzy |
| --- | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Spy | +++ | | TE B.Gilliard |
| +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-BUF14 (3Q: 00:04) Walt Montgomery pass completed to WR Tristan Boone for 16 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Levi Duran. Boone gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Newsom | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT I.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Bernard | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Double Z(FL) | --- | | SLOT T.Boone | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Cohn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | LCB J.Anderson | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB D.Schlidt | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS L.Duran | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-BUF30 (4Q: 15:00) Sammy Patterson ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Archie Cohn, assisted by OLB Steven Caldwell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Newsom |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Boone |
| +++ | WLB A.Cohn | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB J.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF30 (4Q: 14:27) Walt Montgomery pass was dropped by WR Tristan Boone. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boone | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE F.Guzy | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-BUF30 (4Q: 14:21) Walt Montgomery pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Sedrick Flaherty. S Abraham Berry simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boone | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT I.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE F.Guzy | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WILB A.Cohn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB J.Anderson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS L.Duran | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-BUF30 (4Q: 14:15) Alonzo Johnson punted 39 yards. Dominic Blair called for a fair catch at the IND31. |
1-10-IND31 (4Q: 14:07) Joseph Branch scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Pete Banks and assisted by CB Jameson Lane. PENALTY: WR Dominic Blair of Indianapolis was called for Illegal Motion.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fitzgerald | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB B.Horton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
1-15-IND26 (4Q: 13:59) Joseph Branch pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Carlton Walsh. CB Jameson Lane defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| --- | NB L.Noblitt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Short Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-IND26 (4Q: 13:49) Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Dominic Blair for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Camden Hinderliter, assisted by DT Rusty Donaldson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Fitzgerald | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Man-to-Man | --- | | SLOT H.Thomas | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Horton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-IND29 (4Q: 13:22) Joseph Branch pass completed to TE Carlton Walsh for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Jameson Lane. Walsh gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Owens | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB S.Banks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT H.Thomas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Battistone | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB L.Noblitt | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-IND36 (4Q: 12:52) Joel Myers punted 55 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the BUF09. |
1-10-BUF09 (4Q: 12:43) Ellis Bennett ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Alvin Morrison, assisted by DT Jeffrey Henderson. Key block delivered by Tyrus Bernstein.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Newsom |
| +++ | NT I.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Boone |
| +++ | RDE A.Cohn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB A.Morrison | In Box | --- | | RB E.Bennett | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Ruff |
| +++ | LCB J.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | NB S.Caldwell | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | DB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS D.Schlidt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF21 (4Q: 12:04) Sammy Patterson ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Eddie Devine.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Bennett |
| +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-BUF25 (4Q: 11:27) Bart Kerr ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Duane Ekernas.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Newsom |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Boone |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Kerr | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Flaherty |
| +++ | WLB A.Cohn | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| --- | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| --- | RCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-BUF21 (4Q: 10:56) Walt Montgomery pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Sedrick Flaherty. DE Corey Bernard blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boone | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE F.Guzy | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB A.Cohn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB J.Anderson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS L.Duran | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-BUF21 (4Q: 10:50) Alonzo Johnson punted 42 yards. Dominic Blair returned the kick 14 yards to the BUF49. Tackled by Tyrus Bernstein. Ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Francisco Guzy at the BUF49. |
1-10-BUF49 (4Q: 10:42) Sammy Patterson ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Jeffrey Henderson, assisted by OLB Steven Caldwell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Newsom |
| +++ | NT J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Boone |
| +++ | WLB A.Cohn | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-IND50 (4Q: 10:11) Ellis Bennett ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB T.J. Helfrich, assisted by S Duane Ekernas. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | --- | | TE F.Guzy |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | --- | | TE B.Gilliard |
| +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | Spy | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | --- |
|
3-8-IND49 (4Q: 09:40) Walt Montgomery pass completed to TE Sedrick Flaherty for 36 yards. Tackled by OLB Archie Cohn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Flaherty gained 17 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE F.Guzy | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Blitz Passer | --- | | FB B.Kerr | Protect | +++ | WILB A.Cohn | Double Z(FL) | --- | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB J.Anderson | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS L.Duran | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND13 (4Q: 08:54) Sammy Patterson ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Steven Caldwell, assisted by OLB T.J. Helfrich. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boone |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | TE F.Guzy |
| +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | In Box | --- | | LG T.York |
| --- | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| --- | RCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| --- | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-IND12 (4Q: 08:17) Ellis Bennett ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Rondell Harden.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | --- | | TE F.Guzy |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Gilliard |
| +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-IND06 (4Q: 07:36) Walt Montgomery pass completed to WR Karl Mahoney for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Buffalo 27, Indianapolis 21
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Mahoney | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB B.Kerr | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 07:36) Extra point by Ronald Locklear was good. Buffalo 28, Indianapolis 21 |
| (4Q: 07:28) Ronald Locklear kicked off 69 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-IND25 (4Q: 07:28) Herman Thomas ran a reverse around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Bruce Horton, assisted by CB Jameson Lane. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT R.Donaldson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE B.Rauch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Jaster |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | --- | | RB G.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-IND24 (4Q: 06:53) Play-Action. Joseph Branch pass was intended for WR Dominic Blair and was intercepted by CB Camden Hinderliter at the IND42. The interception was returned 4 yards. Tackled by Norbert Parrish.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| --- | RCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| --- | FS R.Hoag | Short Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND38 (4Q: 06:41) Bart Kerr ran outside the right tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by S Duane Ekernas, assisted by CB Jonah Anderson. Key block delivered by Bobby Richmond.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Newsom |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Boone |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Kerr | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Flaherty |
| +++ | WLB A.Cohn | In Box | --- | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB J.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-IND23 (4Q: 05:56) Walt Montgomery pass completed to RB Ellis Bennett for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Eddie Devine. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE F.Guzy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Gilliard | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB S.Caldwell | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Kerr | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| --- | RCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Double TE | --- |
|
2-5-IND18 (4Q: 05:09) Sammy Patterson ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Abraham Berry. Key block delivered by Barry Schweitzer. PENALTY: C Barry Schweitzer of Buffalo was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Newsom |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Boone |
| +++ | WLB A.Cohn | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| --- | NB J.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-15-IND28 (4Q: 04:58) Walt Montgomery pass completed to WR Benjamin Newsom for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Eddie Devine. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Newsom | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Boone | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE F.Guzy | Protect | +++ | WLB A.Cohn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| --- | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB L.Duran | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-IND17 (4Q: 04:13) Walt Montgomery pass was intended for TE Sedrick Flaherty and was intercepted by S Abraham Berry in the end zone. Touchback.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boone | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT I.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE C.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Protect | --- | SILB E.Devine | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE F.Guzy | Protect | --- | WILB A.Cohn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB J.Anderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS L.Duran | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND20 (4Q: 04:05) Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Herman Thomas for 30 yards. Tackled by S Rex Hoag. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Thomas gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Walsh | Protect | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB L.Noblitt | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | --- | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Short Zone | --- |
|
1-10-IND50 (4Q: 03:38) Martin Leydorf ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Bruce Horton. Key block delivered by Paul Cortez.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT R.Donaldson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE B.Rauch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB B.Horton | In Box | --- | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-BUF44 (4Q: 03:11) Joseph Branch pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominic Blair. CB Jameson Lane knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Protect | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB M.Woodson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Horton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB L.Noblitt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| --- | FS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-BUF44 (4Q: 03:07) Joseph Branch pass was intended for TE Carlton Walsh and was intercepted by CB Pete Banks at the BUF14. The interception was returned 86 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Buffalo 34, Indianapolis 21
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Owens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Buchanan | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Caswell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Blair | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Banks | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Quayle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Battistone | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB P.Banks | Short Zone | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB L.Noblitt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 03:07) Extra point by Ronald Locklear was good. Buffalo 35, Indianapolis 21 |
| (4Q: 02:54) Ronald Locklear kicked off 74 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-IND25 (4Q: 02:54) Joseph Branch pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Norbert Parrish. DE Brady Rauch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Blair | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Horton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB L.Noblitt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| --- | FS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-IND25 (4Q: 02:50) Joseph Branch pass completed to RB Martin Leydorf for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Bruce Horton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Buchanan | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Short Zone | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB L.Noblitt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-IND28 (4Q: 02:42) Joseph Branch sacked by DE Leland Krakowski for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Pete Williamson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | NT E.Caswell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Banks | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB B.Battistone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| --- | NB L.Noblitt | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-16-IND19 (4Q: 02:26) Joseph Branch pass completed to TE Damien Buchanan for 36 yards. Tackled by OLB Britt Battistone. Buchanan gained 22 yards after the catch. PENALTY: G Paul Cortez of Indianapolis was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Owens | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Caswell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Protect | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB S.Banks | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Buchanan | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Battistone | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| --- | RCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB L.Noblitt | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-25-IND10 (4Q: 02:14) Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Herman Thomas for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Pete Banks. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Owens | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Blair | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Caswell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Banks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Battistone | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB L.Noblitt | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND24 (4Q: 02:08) Sammy Patterson ran around right end for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Eddie Devine.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | --- | | TE F.Guzy |
| --- | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Gilliard |
| +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | Spy | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-10-IND24 (4Q: 02:00) Sammy Patterson ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Steven Caldwell. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | TE F.Guzy |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Spy | +++ | | TE B.Gilliard |
| +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | In Box | --- | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB J.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Indianapolis called a time out. |
3-9-IND23 (4Q: 01:53) Ellis Bennett ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Eddie Devine. PENALTY: OLB Archie Cohn of Indianapolis was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | TE F.Guzy |
| +++ | NT I.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE C.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | --- | | RB E.Bennett | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Gilliard |
| +++ | WILB A.Cohn | Spy | --- | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB J.Anderson | In Box | --- | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-IND18 (4Q: 01:42) Ellis Bennett ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Eddie Devine, assisted by DE Rondell Harden. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | TE F.Guzy |
| --- | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Gilliard |
| +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Indianapolis called a time out. |
2-11-IND19 (4Q: 01:34) Sammy Patterson ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB T.J. Helfrich, assisted by DE Ezra Vilimek.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boone |
| +++ | NT J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | TE F.Guzy |
| +++ | WILB T.Helfrich | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| --- | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Indianapolis called a time out. |
3-10-IND18 (4Q: 01:27) Ellis Bennett ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Alvin Morrison, assisted by S Connor Marlow. Key block delivered by Barry Schweitzer.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Newsom |
| +++ | NT I.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Mahoney |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Spy | +++ | | SLOT T.Boone |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Maloney |
| +++ | LCB J.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Richmond |
| +++ | FS C.Marlow | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-1-IND09 (4Q: 00:42) Ronald Locklear attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 38, Indianapolis 21 |
| (4Q: 00:37) Ronald Locklear kicked off 62 yards from the BUF35. Norbert Parrish returned the ball 31 yards to the IND34. Tackled by Barry Schweitzer. |
1-10-IND34 (4Q: 00:32) Joseph Branch pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Herman Thomas. DE Brady Rauch drove right through Jose Rosenkoetter to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Caswell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB P.Muir | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB C.Hinderliter | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | NB J.Brandon | Short Zone | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | DB J.Lane | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| --- | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-IND34 (4Q: 00:24) Play-Action. Joseph Branch pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Herman Thomas. ILB Pedro Muir knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Owens | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Caswell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Leydorf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB P.Muir | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | NB J.Brandon | Short Zone | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | DB L.Welch | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-IND34 (4Q: 00:15) Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Herman Thomas for 6 yards. Tackled by S Rex Hoag.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE L.Krakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Protect | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | --- | | RB S.Banks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB P.Muir | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB C.Hinderliter | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | NB J.Brandon | Short Zone | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | DB M.Harden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Final Score: Buffalo Bills 38, Indianapolis Colts 21 |