Regular Season Week 5: Pittsburgh at Buffalo
September 30, 2074 50° Buffalo Stadium
Attendance: 57,587 (79%)
PIT has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 18-Matthew Eusebio kicks 74 yards from BUF 35 to PIT -9. 49-Wendell Martin to PIT 22 for 32 yards. Tackle by 95-Tracy Smith . BUF 94-Kelly Casillas was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 22 (14:55) 43-Christopher Amador ran to PIT 23 for 1 yards. Tackle by 42-David Sierra .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-9-PIT 23 (14:19) 3-John Smith pass Pass knocked down by 38-Barry Miller . incomplete, intended for 84-Jeffrey McManus .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB4 Blitz
Pass Key
3-9-PIT 23 (14:15) 3-John Smith pass complete to 42-Donald Green to PIT 27 for 4 yards. Tackle by 97-Benjamin Nichols . Great move by 42-Donald Green to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
4-4-PIT 27 (13:37) 11-Robbie Bushnell punts 51 yards to BUF 22. Fair Catch by 17-Sam Grange .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 22 (13:30) 24-Joel Manning ran to PIT 41 for 37 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 29-Walter Patterson . BUF 75-Stephen Wright was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PIT 24-Larry Thomas was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
1-10-PIT 41 (12:44) 48-Justin Owens ran to PIT 29 for 12 yards. Tackle by 25-Mike Kelly .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
1-10-PIT 29 (12:01) 48-Justin Owens ran to PIT 28 for 1 yards. Tackle by 58-Charles Romero .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-9-PIT 28 (11:20) 48-Justin Owens ran to PIT 17 for 11 yards. Tackle by 29-Walter Patterson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-PIT 17 (10:39) 24-Joel Manning ran to PIT 10 for 7 yards. Tackle by 94-Gary Neal . 44-Charles Caba missed that block completely. BUF 63-Charlie Serrano was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
2-3-PIT 10 (9:53) 48-Justin Owens ran to PIT 10 for a short loss. Tackle by 95-Emil Brown .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
3-3-PIT 10 (9:19) 24-Joel Manning ran to PIT 5 for 5 yards. Tackle by 55-Rodney Lacroix .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
1-5-PIT 5 (8:35) 48-Justin Owens ran to PIT 0 for 5 yards. Tackle by 25-Mike Kelly .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
Run Key
2-1-PIT 0 (7:57) 24-Joel Manning ran for 0 yards. TOUCHDOWN! PIT 71-Troy Nieves was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. BUF 6 PIT 0
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
(7:54) Extra point GOOD by 18-Matthew Eusebio . BUF 62-Wayne Kirchoff was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. BUF 7 PIT 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:54) 18-Matthew Eusebio kicks 75 yards from BUF 35 to PIT -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 25 (7:54) 3-John Smith pass incomplete, dropped by 49-Wendell Martin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
2-10-PIT 25 (7:51) 3-John Smith pass Pass knocked down by 42-David Sierra . incomplete, intended for 88-Bernard Braithwaite . Pressure by 97-Benjamin Nichols .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR All Go
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
3-10-PIT 25 (7:42) 3-John Smith pass complete to 84-Jeffrey McManus to PIT 40 for 15 yards. Tackle by 59-Brian Price . PIT 57-Jimmy Griffin was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 40 (6:55) 49-Wendell Martin ran to PIT 41 for 1 yards. Tackle by 98-Christopher Lyon .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
2-9-PIT 41 (6:19) 49-Wendell Martin ran to PIT 45 for 4 yards. Tackle by 24-Richard Lewis .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-5-PIT 45 (5:39) 3-John Smith pass complete to 82-Christopher Lawson to BUF 30 for 25 yards. Tackle by 94-Kelly Casillas .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-10-BUF 30 (4:54) 3-John Smith pass complete to 49-Wendell Martin to BUF 23 for 7 yards. Tackle by 59-Brian Price .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
2-3-BUF 23 (4:12) 43-Christopher Amador ran to BUF 15 for 8 yards. Tackle by 24-Richard Lewis .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
1-10-BUF 15 (3:32) 3-John Smith pass complete to 88-Bernard Braithwaite to BUF 14 for a short gain. Tackle by 30-Edwin Chapin .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
2-10-BUF 14 (2:59) 49-Wendell Martin ran to BUF 11 for 3 yards. Tackle by 37-Allen Seltzer .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
3-7-BUF 11 (2:14) 49-Wendell Martin ran to BUF 13 for -2 yards. Tackle by 97-Benjamin Nichols .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
4-9-BUF 13 (1:36) 3-Thomas Ward 30 yard field goal is GOOD. BUF 7 PIT 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:33) 3-Thomas Ward kicks 71 yards from PIT 35 to BUF -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 25 (1:33) 8-William Owens pass complete to 44-Charles Caba to BUF 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 99-Fredrick Aguilar .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
2-7-BUF 28 (0:52) 24-Joel Manning ran to BUF 32 for 4 yards. Tackle by 99-Fredrick Aguilar .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-3-BUF 32 (0:13) 24-Joel Manning ran to BUF 34 for 2 yards. Tackle by 71-Troy Nieves . 86-Steve Eagle completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
End of first quarter.
4-1-BUF 34 (15:00) 2-Larry Chavez punts 47 yards to PIT 19. 49-Wendell Martin to PIT 27 for 8 yards. Tackle by 56-Gil Robinson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 27 (14:52) 49-Wendell Martin ran to PIT 29 for 2 yards. Tackle by 59-Brian Price .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Pass Key
2-8-PIT 29 (14:17) 3-John Smith pass Pass knocked down by 38-Barry Miller . incomplete, intended for 84-Jeffrey McManus .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB4 Blitz
3-8-PIT 29 (14:14) 3-John Smith pass complete to 49-Wendell Martin to PIT 34 for 6 yards. Tackle by 38-Barry Miller .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
4-2-PIT 34 (13:38)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 16 (13:30) 24-Joel Manning ran to BUF 17 for 1 yards. Tackle by 60-Edgar Lunt .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
2-9-BUF 17 (12:55) 24-Joel Manning ran to BUF 15 for -1 yards. Tackle by 55-Rodney Lacroix . BUF 63-Charlie Serrano was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
3-11-BUF 15 (12:19) 8-William Owens sacked at BUF 7 for -9 yards ( 71-Troy Nieves ). Sack allowed by 62-Wayne Kirchoff . 62-Wayne Kirchoff missed that block completely. BUF 67-Tyrone Salgado was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
4-19-BUF 7 (11:34) 2-Larry Chavez punts 45 yards to PIT 48. Fair Catch by 49-Wendell Martin .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 48 (11:28) 3-John Smith pass complete to 82-Christopher Lawson to BUF 47 for 5 yards. Tackle by 94-Kelly Casillas .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-5-BUF 47 (10:48) 49-Wendell Martin ran to BUF 42 for 5 yards. Tackle by 42-David Sierra . PIT 57-Jimmy Griffin was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
3-1-BUF 42 (10:11) 49-Wendell Martin ran to BUF 41 for 1 yards. Tackle by 41-Randy Clyburn .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
1-10-BUF 41 (9:28) 49-Wendell Martin ran to BUF 43 for -2 yards. Tackle by 97-Benjamin Nichols .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-12-BUF 43 (8:46) 49-Wendell Martin ran to BUF 42 for a short gain. Tackle by 76-Robert McFarlin .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
3-11-BUF 42 (8:10) 3-John Smith pass incomplete, dropped by 49-Wendell Martin .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-11-BUF 42 (8:06) 11-Robbie Bushnell punts 38 yards to BUF 5.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 5 (7:56) 8-William Owens pass complete to 24-Joel Manning to BUF 17 for 12 yards. Tackle by 36-Willie Belcher .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
1-10-BUF 17 (7:16) 48-Justin Owens ran to BUF 23 for 7 yards. Tackle by 94-Gary Neal .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
2-3-BUF 23 (6:31) 24-Joel Manning ran to BUF 22 for -1 yards. Tackle by 99-Fredrick Aguilar .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
3-4-BUF 22 (5:52) 24-Joel Manning ran to BUF 22 for a short gain. Tackle by 55-Rodney Lacroix .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
4-4-BUF 22 (5:15) 2-Larry Chavez punts 44 yards to PIT 33. 49-Wendell Martin to PIT 39 for 6 yards. Tackle by 41-Randy Clyburn .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 39 (5:07) 49-Wendell Martin ran to PIT 41 for 2 yards. Tackle by 30-Edwin Chapin .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-8-PIT 41 (4:24) 49-Wendell Martin ran to PIT 45 for 4 yards. Tackle by 55-Kirk Murphy .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
3-3-PIT 45 (3:44) 3-John Smith pass complete to 85-James Williams to BUF 48 for 7 yards. Tackle by 37-Allen Seltzer .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-BUF 48 (3:02) 49-Wendell Martin ran to BUF 47 for 1 yards. Tackle by 94-Kelly Casillas . BUF 97-Benjamin Nichols was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
2-9-BUF 47 (2:25) 3-John Smith pass complete to 88-Bernard Braithwaite to BUF 35 for 12 yards. Tackle by 42-David Sierra .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-BUF 35 (2:00) 3-John Smith pass complete to 84-Jeffrey McManus to BUF 28 for 7 yards. Tackle by 24-Richard Lewis . 84-Jeffrey McManus breaks down the CB. 24-Richard Lewis got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Timeout PIT
2-3-BUF 28 (1:54) 3-John Smith pass complete to 84-Jeffrey McManus to BUF 22 for 6 yards. Tackle by 38-Barry Miller .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Timeout PIT
1-10-BUF 22 (1:48) 3-John Smith pass complete to 88-Bernard Braithwaite to BUF 19 for 3 yards. Tackle by 30-Edwin Chapin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Timeout PIT
2-7-BUF 19 (1:43) 3-John Smith sacked at BUF 26 for -7 yards ( 68-Donald Duquette ). Sack allowed by 57-Jimmy Griffin .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB4 Blitz
3-14-BUF 26 (1:22) 3-John Smith pass incomplete, dropped by 84-Walter Larmon .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB4 Blitz
Pass Key
4-14-BUF 26 (1:19) 3-Thomas Ward 43 yard field goal is GOOD. BUF 7 PIT 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:15) 3-Thomas Ward kicks 72 yards from PIT 35 to BUF -7. 19-August Hiner to BUF 26 for 34 yards. Tackle by 25-Mike Kelly .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 26 (1:10) 24-Joel Manning ran to BUF 33 for 7 yards. Tackle by 36-Willie Belcher .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-3-BUF 33 (0:30) 44-Charles Caba ran to BUF 46 for 13 yards. Tackle by 37-John Arehart .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Timeout BUF
1-10-BUF 46 (0:22) 8-William Owens pass Pass knocked down by 24-Larry Thomas . incomplete, intended for 86-Steve Eagle .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
2-10-BUF 46 (0:20) 24-Joel Manning ran to BUF 48 for 2 yards. Tackle by 95-Emil Brown .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Timeout BUF
3-8-BUF 48 (0:15) 8-William Owens pass complete to 86-Steve Eagle to PIT 35 for 18 yards. Tackle by 94-Gary Neal . 25-Mike Kelly got away with a hold on that play. PIT 95-Emil Brown was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PENALTY - Offsides (PIT 95-Emil Brown) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
1-10-PIT 35 (0:08) 18-Matthew Eusebio 53 yard field goal is GOOD. BUF 10 PIT 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:04) 18-Matthew Eusebio kicks 74 yards from BUF 35 to PIT -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 25 (0:04) 49-Wendell Martin ran to PIT 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 41-Randy Clyburn .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
End of half.
(15:00) 3-Thomas Ward kicks 74 yards from PIT 35 to BUF -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 25 (15:00) 8-William Owens pass complete to 86-Steve Eagle to BUF 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 58-Charles Romero . Great move by 86-Steve Eagle to get free of his coverage. BUF 62-Wayne Kirchoff was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-3-BUF 32 (14:24) 24-Joel Manning ran to BUF 37 for 5 yards. Tackle by 94-Gary Neal .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Run Key
1-10-BUF 37 (13:42) 44-Charles Caba ran to BUF 37 for a short gain. Tackle by 95-Emil Brown .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-10-BUF 37 (13:05) 24-Joel Manning ran to BUF 35 for -2 yards. Tackle by 71-Troy Nieves .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
3-12-BUF 35 (12:25) 8-William Owens pass complete to 86-Steve Eagle to BUF 41 for 6 yards. Tackle by 58-Charles Romero . PENALTY - Pass Interference (PIT 25-Mike Kelly)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-BUF 41 (12:22) 8-William Owens pass complete to 44-Charles Caba to BUF 44 for 3 yards. Tackle by 99-Fredrick Aguilar .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
2-7-BUF 44 (11:49) 48-Justin Owens ran to BUF 46 for 2 yards. Tackle by 91-Joe Sankey .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
3-5-BUF 46 (11:09) 8-William Owens pass complete to 86-Steve Eagle to PIT 44 for 11 yards. Tackle by 99-Fredrick Aguilar .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
1-10-PIT 44 (10:34) 24-Joel Manning ran to PIT 43 for a short gain. Tackle by 95-Emil Brown .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
2-10-PIT 43 (10:01) 8-William Owens pass complete to 86-Steve Eagle to PIT 38 for 6 yards. Tackle by 55-Rodney Lacroix .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
3-4-PIT 38 (9:20) 24-Joel Manning ran to PIT 38 for a short loss. Tackle by 72-Curtis Martin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
4-4-PIT 38 (8:44) 18-Matthew Eusebio 56 yard field goal is GOOD. BUF 13 PIT 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:40) 18-Matthew Eusebio kicks 74 yards from BUF 35 to PIT -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 25 (8:40) 3-John Smith pass complete to 88-Bernard Braithwaite to PIT 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 30-Edwin Chapin .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
2-7-PIT 28 (7:57) 3-John Smith sacked at PIT 19 for -9 yards ( 76-Robert McFarlin ). Sack allowed by 51-John Garcia . BUF 68-Donald Duquette was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
3-16-PIT 19 (7:15) 3-John Smith sacked at PIT 13 for -6 yards ( 98-Christopher Lyon ). Sack allowed by 57-Jimmy Griffin . 57-Jimmy Griffin totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-22-PIT 13 (6:37) 11-Robbie Bushnell punts 53 yards to BUF 34. Fair Catch by 17-Sam Grange . PIT 68-Gary Hardy was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 34 (6:30) 24-Joel Manning ran to BUF 34 for a short loss. Tackle by 71-Troy Nieves .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-10-BUF 34 (5:46) 24-Joel Manning ran to BUF 29 for -5 yards. Tackle by 71-Troy Nieves . 44-Charles Caba totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
3-15-BUF 29 (5:06) 8-William Owens pass Pass knocked down by 55-Rodney Lacroix . incomplete, intended for 24-Joel Manning .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
4-15-BUF 29 (5:02) 2-Larry Chavez punts 46 yards to PIT 25. Fair Catch by 49-Wendell Martin .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 25 (4:56) 3-John Smith pass complete to 85-James Williams to PIT 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 37-Allen Seltzer .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-7-PIT 28 (4:15) 49-Wendell Martin ran to PIT 37 for 9 yards. Tackle by 42-David Sierra .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-PIT 37 (3:40) 43-Christopher Amador ran to PIT 40 for 3 yards. Tackle by 98-Christopher Lyon . 63-Scott Bryant missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-7-PIT 40 (2:57) 43-Christopher Amador ran to PIT 48 for 7 yards. Tackle by 42-David Sierra .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
1-10-PIT 48 (2:21) 3-John Smith pass complete to 49-Wendell Martin to BUF 46 for 6 yards. Tackle by 94-Kelly Casillas .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Pass Key
Timeout PIT
2-4-BUF 46 (1:48) 43-Christopher Amador ran to BUF 45 for 1 yards. Tackle by 55-Kirk Murphy .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
3-3-BUF 45 (1:06) 3-John Smith pass complete to 49-Wendell Martin to BUF 40 for 6 yards. Tackle by 59-Brian Price . PENALTY - Facemask (BUF 59-Brian Price)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Flat Left
Pass Key
1-10-BUF 25 (1:01) 43-Christopher Amador ran to BUF 23 for 2 yards. Tackle by 55-Kirk Murphy .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
2-8-BUF 23 (0:22) 3-John Smith pass complete to 43-Christopher Amador to BUF 21 for 2 yards. Tackle by 59-Brian Price .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
3-7-BUF 21 (15:00) 3-John Smith pass Pass knocked down by 37-Allen Seltzer . incomplete, intended for 85-James Williams . PIT 68-Gary Hardy was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB4 Blitz
Pass Key
4-7-BUF 21 (14:56) 3-Thomas Ward 38 yard field goal is GOOD. BUF 13 PIT 9
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(14:53) 3-Thomas Ward kicks 74 yards from PIT 35 to BUF -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BUF 25 (14:53) 24-Joel Manning ran to BUF 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 94-Gary Neal .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
2-7-BUF 28 (14:07) 48-Justin Owens ran to BUF 35 for 7 yards. Tackle by 24-Larry Thomas .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
1-10-BUF 35 (13:21) 24-Joel Manning ran to BUF 39 for 4 yards. Tackle by 94-Gary Neal .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Run Key
2-6-BUF 39 (12:38) 8-William Owens pass complete to 44-Charles Caba to BUF 44 for 5 yards. Tackle by 99-Fredrick Aguilar .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
3-1-BUF 44 (11:55) 8-William Owens pass complete to 88-Gordon Cook to PIT 46 for 10 yards. Tackle by 37-John Arehart .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
1-10-PIT 46 (11:19) 8-William Owens pass complete to 24-Joel Manning to PIT 47 for -1 yards. Tackle by 36-Willie Belcher .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
2-11-PIT 47 (10:43) 48-Justin Owens ran to BUF 48 for -5 yards. Tackle by 71-Troy Nieves .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
3-16-BUF 48 (10:02) 8-William Owens pass incomplete, dropped by 19-August Hiner .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Pass Key
4-16-BUF 48 (9:59) 2-Larry Chavez punts 60 yard s to PIT -9.4-16-BUF 48 (9:59) 2-Larry Chavez punts 60 yards to PIT -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 20 (9:51) 3-John Smith pass complete to 88-Bernard Braithwaite to PIT 32 for 12 yards. Tackle by 30-Edwin Chapin . 30-Edwin Chapin got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 32 (9:12) 3-John Smith sacked at PIT 25 for -8 yards ( 70-Don Dussault ). Sack allowed by 68-Gary Hardy .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
2-18-PIT 25 (8:36) 49-Wendell Martin ran to PIT 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 55-Kirk Murphy .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
3-14-PIT 29 (8:00) 3-John Smith pass incomplete, dropped by 84-Jeffrey McManus .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
4-14-PIT 29 (7:56) 11-Robbie Bushnell punts 47 yards to BUF 24. 17-Sam Grange to BUF 30 for 7 yards. Tackle by 25-Mike Kelly .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 30 (7:48) 8-William Owens pass complete to 84-Rory Forsyth to BUF 39 for 8 yards. Tackle by 24-Larry Thomas .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
2-2-BUF 39 (7:06) 24-Joel Manning ran to BUF 38 for -1 yards. Tackle by 72-Curtis Martin .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
3-2-BUF 38 (6:31) 24-Joel Manning ran to BUF 33 for -5 yards. Tackle by 41-Shelby Ryan .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
4-7-BUF 33 (5:56) 2-Larry Chavez punts 43 yards to PIT 23. Fair Catch by 49-Wendell Martin .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 23 (5:49) 49-Wendell Martin ran to PIT 25 for 1 yards. Tackle by 56-Gil Robinson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
2-9-PIT 25 (5:13) 49-Wendell Martin ran to PIT 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 98-Christopher Lyon .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-6-PIT 28 (4:30) 3-John Smith pass Pass knocked down by 98-Christopher Lyon . incomplete, intended for 42-Donald Green .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
4-6-PIT 28 (4:28) 11-Robbie Bushnell punts 50 yards to BUF 22. Fair Catch by 17-Sam Grange .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BUF 22 (4:22) 8-William Owens pass incomplete, dropped by 19-August Hiner . Pressure by 41-Shelby Ryan .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-10-BUF 22 (4:13) 24-Joel Manning ran to BUF 22 for a short gain. Tackle by 72-Curtis Martin .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
3-10-BUF 22 (3:33) 24-Joel Manning ran to BUF 20 for -2 yards. Tackle by 95-Emil Brown .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
4-11-BUF 20 (2:51) 2-Larry Chavez punts 47 yards to PIT 32. 49-Wendell Martin to PIT 33 for 1 yards. Tackle by 94-Kelly Casillas . BUF 65-Francis Bergevin was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 33 (2:43) 3-John Smith pass complete to 84-Jeffrey McManus to PIT 41 for 8 yards. Tackle by 37-Allen Seltzer .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
2-2-PIT 41 (2:10) 3-John Smith pass incomplete, intended for 84-Jeffrey McManus .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
3-2-PIT 41 (2:07) 3-John Smith pass Pass knocked down by 94-Kelly Casillas . incomplete, intended for 85-James Williams .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-2-PIT 41 (2:04) 3-John Smith pass complete to 88-Bernard Braithwaite to PIT 42 for 1 yards. Tackle by 55-Kirk Murphy . Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 42 (2:02) 24-Joel Manning ran to PIT 44 for -3 yards. Tackle by 95-Emil Brown . 72-Eduardo Rosen was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-13-PIT 44 (2:00) 44-Charles Caba ran to PIT 44 for a short gain. Tackle by 95-Emil Brown . 73-Glen Battiste completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
Timeout PIT
3-12-PIT 44 (1:55) 44-Charles Caba ran to PIT 33 for 11 yards. Tackle by 25-Mike Kelly .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
Timeout PIT
4-1-PIT 33 (1:50) 18-Matthew Eusebio 51 yard field goal is GOOD. BUF 16 PIT 9
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:46) 18-Matthew Eusebio kicks 69 yards from BUF 35 to PIT -4. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 25 (1:46) 3-John Smith pass Pass knocked down by 37-Allen Seltzer . incomplete, intended for 88-Bernard Braithwaite . Pressure by 68-Donald Duquette .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-PIT 25 (1:41) 3-John Smith pass incomplete, dropped by 43-Christopher Amador .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-10-PIT 25 (1:38) 3-John Smith pass complete to 49-Wendell Martin to PIT 38 for 13 yards. Tackle by 38-Barry Miller . Pressure by 68-Donald Duquette .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 38 (1:15) 3-John Smith pass complete to 84-Jeffrey McManus to PIT 40 for 2 yards. Tackle by 30-Edwin Chapin . PIT 59-Eric Keil was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Flat Left
Pass Key
2-8-PIT 40 (0:52) 3-John Smith pass Pass knocked down by 42-David Sierra . incomplete, intended for 84-Walter Larmon . Pressure by 70-Don Dussault . 42-David Sierra got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Pass Key
3-8-PIT 40 (0:49) 3-John Smith sacked at PIT 32 for -8 yards ( 68-Donald Duquette ). Sack allowed by 57-Jimmy Griffin .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
4-16-PIT 32 (0:26) 3-John Smith pass incomplete, intended for 42-Donald Green . Pressure by 76-Robert McFarlin . Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 32 (0:22) 8-William Owens kneeled down to PIT 32 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
End of fourth quarter.