Regular Season Week 2: Rush at Big Horns
September 15, 1996 58° Mile High Stadium
Attendance: 66,157 (88%)
CLE has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 2-Richard Pressley kicks 75 yards from DEN 35 to CLE -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (15:00) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 53-James Moore .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
2-3-CLE 32 (14:19) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 30 for -2 yards. Tackle by 19-Ronnie Lott .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-5-CLE 30 (13:44) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 16-Roger Schuster to CLE 47 for 17 yards. Tackle by 27-Don Shula .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
1-10-CLE 47 (12:57) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 46 for a short loss. Tackle by 53-James Moore .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
2-10-CLE 46 (12:25) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 49 for 3 yards. Tackle by 75-Thomas Sage . 37-James Steel was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-7-CLE 49 (11:47) 6-Howard Gann pass Pass knocked down by 40-Joseph Guerra . incomplete, intended for 86-Carl Hoppe .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
4-7-CLE 49 (11:44) 10-William Adams punts 42 yards to DEN 9. 48-Duck Billingsworth to DEN 16 for 7 yards. Tackle by 56-Charles Baumgarten .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 16 (11:35) 32-Harry Stuhldreher ran to DEN 12 for -4 yards. Tackle by 57-Joshua Oliver . 46-Don Miller missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-14-DEN 12 (10:58) 12-Johnny Callahan pass complete to 88-Robert Soares to DEN 18 for 7 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton . 28-Johnny Henry got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
3-8-DEN 18 (10:19) 12-Johnny Callahan pass complete to 32-Harry Stuhldreher to DEN 19 for 1 yards. Tackle by 48-Bruce Robinson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
4-7-DEN 19 (9:32) 3-Rolando Wilson punts 54 yards to CLE 27.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 27 (9:22) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 27 for a short loss. Tackle by 59-Donovan Parker .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
2-10-CLE 27 (8:49) (Hot Read) 6-Howard Gann pass Pass knocked down by 27-Don Shula . incomplete, intended for 81-Marco Morris . Pressure by 53-James Moore .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-10-CLE 27 (8:44) 21-Todd Benoit ran to CLE 28 for 1 yards. Tackle by 58-Joshua Simmons . DEN 54-Richard Matherly was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Pass Key
4-9-CLE 28 (8:08) 10-William Adams punts 50 yards to DEN 21. 48-Duck Billingsworth to DEN 31 for 10 yards. Tackle by 92-Edward Quintana .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 31 (8:00) PENALTY - False Start (DEN 30-Charles Raper)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR Corner Post
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 MLB Blitz
1-15-DEN 26 (8:00) 32-Harry Stuhldreher ran to DEN 37 for 11 yards. Tackle by 27-Mark Chase .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
2-4-DEN 37 (7:24) 28-Over Underwood ran to DEN 33 for -4 yards. Tackle by 57-Joshua Oliver .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
3-8-DEN 33 (6:42) 12-Johnny Callahan pass incomplete, the ball was thrown away. Pressure by 92-Edward Quintana . 56-Clyde Goins got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Pass Key
4-8-DEN 33 (6:37) 3-Rolando Wilson punts 47 yards to CLE 20. 34-Xavier Gayle to CLE 21 for 1 yards. Tackle by 53-James Moore .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 21 (6:30) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 22 for 1 yards. Tackle by 72-Armand Thornton .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
2-9-CLE 22 (5:45) 6-Howard Gann pass incomplete, dropped by 86-Carl Hoppe . Excellent coverage on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Strong Blitz Outside
Pass Key
3-9-CLE 22 (5:43) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 85-Leon Ornelas to CLE 35 for 12 yards. Tackle by 27-Don Shula . 85-Leon Ornelas made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
1-10-CLE 35 (4:58) 6-Howard Gann sacked at CLE 27 for -7 yards ( 75-Thomas Sage ). Sack allowed by 63-Leroy Hargis . 63-Leroy Hargis was caught flat-footed on this play. PENALTY - Defensive Holding (DEN 40-Joseph Guerra)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
1-10-CLE 40 (4:54) 6-Howard Gann ran to DEN 37 for 24 yards. Tackle by 19-Ronnie Lott .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
1-10-DEN 37 (4:10) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 86-Carl Hoppe to DEN 34 for 2 yards. Tackle by 24-Felix Wright .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-8-DEN 34 (3:36) 6-Howard Gann pass Pass knocked down by 24-Felix Wright . incomplete, intended for 84-David Hansen .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
3-8-DEN 34 (3:32) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to DEN 22 for 12 yards. Tackle by 31-John Lang .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 22 (2:56) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to DEN 23 for -1 yards. Tackle by 58-Joshua Simmons . PENALTY - Holding (CLE 75-Jack Pelletier)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
1-20-DEN 32 (2:54) 6-Howard Gann pass Pass knocked down by 53-James Moore . incomplete, intended for 16-Roger Schuster .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
2-20-DEN 32 (2:47) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 85-Leon Ornelas to DEN 18 for 14 yards. Tackle by 39-Donald Doman . DEN 25-Jim Crowley 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: Quarter Normal CB5 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
3-6-DEN 18 (2:01) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to DEN 8 for 10 yards. Tackle by 31-John Lang .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-8-DEN 8 (1:16) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 85-Leon Ornelas to DEN 6 for 2 yards. Tackle by 19-Ronnie Lott .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
2-6-DEN 6 (0:35) 21-Todd Benoit ran for 6 yards. TOUCHDOWN! DEN 0 CLE 6
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
(0:32) Extra point GOOD by 1-Harold Pease . DEN 0 CLE 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:32) 1-Harold Pease kicks 75 yards from CLE 35 to DEN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (0:32) 32-Harry Stuhldreher ran to DEN 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 48-Bruce Robinson .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
End of first quarter.
2-6-DEN 29 (15:00) 32-Harry Stuhldreher ran to DEN 30 for 1 yards. Tackle by 57-Joshua Oliver .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Timeout DEN
3-5-DEN 30 (14:27) 12-Johnny Callahan pass complete to 32-Harry Stuhldreher to DEN 47 for 17 yards. Nice job by 32-Harry Stuhldreher on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 47 (13:47) PENALTY - False Start (DEN 12-Johnny Callahan)
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
1-15-DEN 42 (13:47) 12-Johnny Callahan pass complete to 28-Over Underwood to DEN 48 for 6 yards. Tackle by 27-Mark Chase . 28-Over Underwood made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
2-9-DEN 48 (13:02) 12-Johnny Callahan pass complete to 30-Charles Raper to CLE 49 for 3 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
3-6-CLE 49 (12:26) 12-Johnny Callahan pass complete to 18-Machine Gun Kelly to CLE 37 for 12 yards. Tackle by 56-Clyde Goins . Pressure by 57-Joshua Oliver .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR Deep Ins
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-CLE 37 (11:45) 12-Johnny Callahan pass complete to 85-Garrett Peace to CLE 27 for 10 yards. Tackle by 48-Bruce Robinson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
1-10-CLE 27 (11:11) 12-Johnny Callahan pass INTERCEPTED by 59-Pedro Roy at CLE 17. 59-Pedro Roy to CLE 16 for -0 yards. Tackle by 88-Robert Soares .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Middle Curls
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-CLE 16 (11:07) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 18 for 2 yards. Tackle by 53-James Moore . CLE 16-Roger Schuster was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-8-CLE 18 (10:32) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 37-James Steel to CLE 20 for 2 yards. Tackle by 58-Joshua Simmons .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy WLB Blitz
3-6-CLE 20 (9:56) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 22 for 1 yards. Tackle by 79-John Ford .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
4-5-CLE 22 (9:16) 10-William Adams punts 50 yards to DEN 28. 48-Duck Billingsworth to DEN 39 for 11 yards. Tackle by 56-Charles Baumgarten .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 39 (9:05) 32-Harry Stuhldreher ran to DEN 38 for -1 yards. Tackle by 59-Pedro Roy .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
2-11-DEN 38 (8:32) 12-Johnny Callahan pass complete to 28-Over Underwood to DEN 44 for 6 yards. Tackle by 56-Clyde Goins .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
3-5-DEN 44 (7:59) 12-Johnny Callahan pass complete to 20-Leo Taylor to DEN 50 for 6 yards. Tackle by 56-Clyde Goins .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-DEN 50 (7:21) 46-Don Miller ran to CLE 47 for 3 yards. Tackle by 48-Bruce Robinson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
2-7-CLE 47 (6:39) 48-Duck Billingsworth ran to CLE 36 for 11 yards. 48-Duck Billingsworth FUMBLES ( 31-Richard Ott ) recovered by CLE-31-Richard O tt at CLE 35. Tackle by 28-Over Underwood .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-CLE 35 (6:34) 6-Howard Gann pass Pass knocked down by 19-Ronnie Lott . incomplete, intended for 18-Paul Slater .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
2-10-CLE 35 (6:31) 6-Howard Gann pass Pass knocked down by 37-Randy Purcell . incomplete, intended for 18-Paul Slater .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB4 Blitz
Pass Key
3-10-CLE 35 (6:28) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 34-Xavier Gayle to DEN 49 for 16 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 27-Don Shula .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
1-10-DEN 49 (5:48) 6-Howard Gann pass Pass knocked down by 53-James Moore . incomplete, intended for 85-Leon Ornelas . Pressure by 79-John Ford . PENALTY - Pass Interference (DEN 52-Gino Marchetti)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
1-10-DEN 39 (5:43) 6-Howard Gann pass INTERCEPTED by 24-Felix Wright at DEN 24. 24-Felix Wright to DEN 24 for 0 yards. Tackle by 86-Carl Hoppe . Pressure by 74-Merlin Olsen .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 24 (5:38) 32-Harry Stuhldreher ran to DEN 39 for 15 yards. Tackle by 31-Richard Ott .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Triple CB Blitz
1-10-DEN 39 (4:56) 28-Over Underwood ran to DEN 41 for 3 yards. Tackle by 59-Pedro Roy .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
2-7-DEN 41 (4:22) 28-Over Underwood ran to DEN 41 for a short loss. Tackle by 57-Joshua Oliver .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-8-DEN 41 (3:49) 12-Johnny Callahan pass complete to 85-Garrett Peace to DEN 49 for 8 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
1-10-DEN 49 (3:10) PENALTY - False Start (DEN 25-Jim Crowley)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
1-15-DEN 44 (3:10) 12-Johnny Callahan pass incomplete, dropped by 20-Leo Taylor .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR Corner Post
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
2-15-DEN 44 (3:06) 12-Johnny Callahan pass incomplete, dropped by 25-Jim Crowley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
3-15-DEN 44 (3:03) 12-Johnny Callahan ran to DEN 48 for 4 yards. Tackle by 56-Clyde Goins .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
4-11-DEN 48 (2:26) 3-Rolando Wilson punts 48 yards to CLE 4.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 4 (2:17) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 3 for -1 yards. Tackle by 56-James Howell .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-11-CLE 3 (2:00) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 18 for 15 yards. Tackle by 27-Don Shula .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-CLE 18 (1:22) 21-Todd Benoit ran to CLE 25 for 8 yards. Tackle by 27-Don Shula .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
2-2-CLE 25 (0:45) PENALTY - False Start (CLE 35-Juan Alexander)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-7-CLE 20 (0:45) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 31 for 10 yards. Tackle by 24-Felix Wright . PENALTY - Offsides (DEN 74-Merlin Olsen) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 31 (0:41) 37-James Steel ran to CLE 29 for -1 yards. Tackle by 54-Richard Matherly .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal FB Trap Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
End of half.
(15:00) 1-Harold Pease kicks 70 yards from CLE 35 to DEN -5. 48-Duck Billingsworth for 105yards. TOUCHDOWN! DEN 93-Mark Zehr was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. DEN 6 CLE 7
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
(14:44) Extra point GOOD by 2-Richard Pressley . DEN 7 CLE 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(14:44) 2-Richard Pressley kicks 70 yards from DEN 35 to CLE -5. 21-Todd Benoit to CLE 20 for 27 yards. Tackle by 20-Leo Taylor .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 20 (14:40) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 86-Carl Hoppe to CLE 30 for 10 yards. Tackle by 40-Joseph Guerra . 86-Carl Hoppe did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
2-1-CLE 30 (14:02) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 30 for a short loss. Tackle by 52-Gino Marchetti .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
3-1-CLE 30 (13:23) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 37 for 7 yards. Tackle by 24-Felix Wright .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 37 (12:43) 21-Todd Benoit ran to CLE 37 for a short gain. Tackle by 52-Gino Marchetti .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
2-10-CLE 37 (12:08) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 34-Xavier Gayle to CLE 38 for 1 yards. Tackle by 54-Richard Matherly .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy WLB Blitz
3-9-CLE 38 (11:22) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 16-Roger Schuster to CLE 41 for 3 yards. Tackle by 19-Ronnie Lott .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
4-6-CLE 41 (10:38) 10-William Adams punts 53 yards to DEN 6.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 6 (10:28) 32-Harry Stuhldreher ran to DEN 8 for 2 yards. Tackle by 74-Mathew Riddle .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz CB SS LB Blitz
2-8-DEN 8 (9:48) 28-Over Underwood ran to DEN 5 for -3 yards. Tackle by 48-Bruce Robinson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Triple CB Blitz
Run Key
3-11-DEN 5 (9:14) 12-Johnny Callahan pass complete to 88-Robert Soares to DEN 11 for 7 yards. Tackle by 39-Jim Westman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout DEN
4-5-DEN 11 (8:44) 3-Rolando Wilson punts 50 yards to CLE 39. 34-Xavier Gayle to CLE 47 for 8 yards. Tackle by 53-James Moore .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 47 (8:35) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 86-Carl Hoppe to DEN 42 for 12 yards. Tackle by 40-Joseph Guerra .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
1-10-DEN 42 (8:00) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to DEN 38 for 4 yards. Tackle by 75-Thomas Sage .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-6-DEN 38 (7:17) 6-Howard Gann pass Pass knocked down by 24-Felix Wright . incomplete, intended for 86-Carl Hoppe .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
3-6-DEN 38 (7:13) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 34-Xavier Gayle to DEN 26 for 11 yards. Tackle by 54-Richard Matherly .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy WLB Blitz
1-10-DEN 26 (6:31) (Hot Read) 6-Howard Gann pass incomplete, dropped by 37-James Steel . The coverage on that play was extremely tight. Pressure by 74-Merlin Olsen .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
2-10-DEN 26 (6:27) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 85-Leon Ornelas to DEN 20 for 7 yards. Tackle by 40-Joseph Guerra . Pressure by 72-Armand Thornton .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB4 Blitz
Pass Key
3-3-DEN 20 (5:47) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 21-Todd Benoit to DEN 13 for 6 yards. Tackle by 39-Donald Doman .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 13 (5:11) 6-Howard Gann pass incomplete, dropped by 16-Roger Schuster .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
2-10-DEN 13 (5:09) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 84-David Hansen for 13 yards. TOUCHDOWN! DEN 7 CLE 13
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
(5:05) Extra point GOOD by 1-Harold Pease . DEN 7 CLE 14
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:05) 1-Harold Pease kicks 70 yards from CLE 35 to DEN -5. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (5:05) 12-Johnny Callahan sacked at DEN 15 for -10 yards ( 79-Tom Meurer ). Sack allowed by 62-Jerome Daniel .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR Deep Ins
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 MLB Blitz
2-20-DEN 15 (4:20) 12-Johnny Callahan pass incomplete, intended for 25-Jim Crowley . Pressure by 92-Edward Quintana .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
3-20-DEN 15 (4:16) 12-Johnny Callahan sacked at DEN 7 for -8 yards ( 92-Edward Quintana ). Sack allowed by 66-Melvin Caverly . CLE 59-Pedro Roy was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
4-28-DEN 7 (3:33) 3-Rolando Wilson punts 41 yards to DEN 49. Fair Catch by 34-Xavier Gayle .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 49 (3:27) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 34-Xavier Gayle to DEN 38 for 11 yards. Tackle by 19-Ronnie Lott . 16-Roger Schuster completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 38 (2:51) 6-Howard Gann pass Pass knocked down by 27-Don Shula . incomplete, intended for 85-Leon Ornelas .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
2-10-DEN 38 (2:46) 21-Todd Benoit ran to DEN 34 for 3 yards. Tackle by 75-Thomas Sage .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-7-DEN 34 (2:09) 6-Howard Gann sacked at DEN 44 for -9 yards ( 72-Armand Thornton ). Sack allowed by 34-Xavier Gayle .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB3 CB4 Blitz
Pass Key
4-16-DEN 44 (1:28) 10-William Adams punts 33 yards to DEN 10. 48-Duck Billingsworth to DEN 15 for 5 yards. Tackle by 72-Jackie Weiss . DEN 70-Brent Chase was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 15 (1:20) 32-Harry Stuhldreher ran to DEN 27 for 12 yards. Tackle by 27-Mark Chase .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Run Key
1-10-DEN 27 (0:37) 12-Johnny Callahan pass incomplete, dropped by 85-Garrett Peace . Pressure by 79-Tom Meurer .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
2-10-DEN 27 (0:33) 12-Johnny Callahan pass Pass knocked down by 59-Pedro Roy . incomplete, intended for 28-Over Underwood .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Short
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
3-10-DEN 27 (0:31) 12-Johnny Callahan pass Pass knocked down by 56-Clyde Goins . incomplete, intended for 28-Over Underwood .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
4-10-DEN 27 (0:28) 3-Rolando Wilson punts 41 yards to CLE 32. Fair Catch by 34-Xavier Gayle . CLE 59-Pedro Roy was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 32 (0:22) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 34-Xavier Gayle to CLE 32 for 1 yards. Tackle by 39-Donald Doman . Great move by 34-Xavier Gayle to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
2-9-CLE 32 (15:00) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 21-Todd Benoit to CLE 49 for 16 yards. Tackle by 27-Don Shula .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 49 (14:17) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to DEN 48 for 4 yards. Tackle by 39-Donald Doman .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 Blitz
Pass Key
2-6-DEN 48 (13:32) 6-Howard Gann sacked at CLE 43 for -10 yards ( 79-John Ford ). Sack allowed by 67-Walter Vaughn . 6-Howard Gann FUMBLES ( 79-John Ford ) recovered by CLE-6-Howard Ga nn to CLE 39 for -1 yards. 6-Howard Gann sacked at CLE 39 for -13 yards ( 79-John Ford ). Sack allowed by 67-Walter Vaughn . 67-Walter Vaughn missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Dime Normal LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-19-CLE 39 (12:51) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 85-Leon Ornelas to CLE 48 for 9 yards. Tackle by 40-Joseph Guerra . Great move by 85-Leon Ornelas to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
4-10-CLE 48 (12:11) 10-William Adams punts 51 yards to DEN 1.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 1 (12:02) 12-Johnny Callahan pass incomplete, intended for 18-Machine Gun Kelly . That ball didn't get thrown well at all.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-10-DEN 1 (11:59) 28-Over Underwood ran to DEN 6 for 5 yards. Tackle by 56-Clyde Goins .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Lead Toss Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-5-DEN 6 (11:12) 12-Johnny Callahan pass INTERCEPTED by 51-Willie Clayton at DEN 10. 51-Willie Clayton to DEN 9 for 2 yards. Tackle by 85-Garrett Peace . Pressure by 91-Shane Doherty .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
1-9-DEN 9 (11:08) 34-Xavier Gayle ran for 9 yards. TOUCHDOWN! DEN 7 CLE 20
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
(11:05) Extra point GOOD by 1-Harold Pease . DEN 7 CLE 21
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:05) 1-Harold Pease kicks 75 yards from CLE 35 to DEN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (11:05) 12-Johnny Callahan pass complete to 18-Machine Gun Kelly to DEN 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Triple CB Blitz
Pass Key
2-7-DEN 28 (10:22) 28-Over Underwood ran to DEN 24 for -4 yards. Tackle by 57-Joshua Oliver .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
3-11-DEN 24 (9:38) 12-Johnny Callahan pass complete to 32-Harry Stuhldreher to DEN 31 for 7 yards. Tackle by 59-Pedro Roy . 32-Harry Stuhldreher made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
4-4-DEN 31 (9:11) 12-Johnny Callahan pass Pass knocked down by 28-Johnny Henry . incomplete, intended for 20-Leo Taylor . Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 31 (9:08) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 34-Xavier Gayle to DEN 33 for -2 yards. Tackle by 19-Ronnie Lott .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
2-12-DEN 33 (8:23) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 37-James Steel to DEN 31 for 2 yards. Tackle by 75-Thomas Sage . CLE 69-Alan Johnson was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
3-10-DEN 31 (7:43) 37-James Steel ran to DEN 31 for a short gain. Tackle by 75-Thomas Sage .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal FB Trap Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2
Run Key
4-10-DEN 31 (7:02) 1-Harold Pease 48 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-DEN 38 (6:58) 12-Johnny Callahan pass complete to 32-Harry Stuhldreher to DEN 42 for 4 yards. Tackle by 27-Mark Chase .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
2-6-DEN 42 (6:37) PENALTY - False Start (DEN 28-Over Underwood)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
2-11-DEN 37 (6:37) 12-Johnny Callahan pass complete to 28-Over Underwood to DEN 46 for 9 yards. Tackle by 27-Mark Chase .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
3-2-DEN 46 (6:19) 12-Johnny Callahan pass complete to 18-Machine Gun Kelly to CLE 50 for 5 yards. Tackle by 48-Bruce Robinson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 50 (6:00) 12-Johnny Callahan pass incomplete, intended for 46-Don Miller . Pressure by 79-Tom Meurer .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-CLE 50 (5:57) 12-Johnny Callahan pass complete to 28-Over Underwood to CLE 38 for 12 yards. Tackle by 28-Johnny Henry . DEN 28-Over Underwood was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 38 (5:34) 12-Johnny Callahan sacked at CLE 48 for -10 yards ( 57-Joshua Oliver ). Sack allowed by 63-Trevor White .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR Deep Ins
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-20-CLE 48 (5:15) 12-Johnny Callahan pass incomplete, dropped by 85-Garrett Peace .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Pass Key
3-20-CLE 48 (5:13) 12-Johnny Callahan pass complete to 85-Garrett Peace for 48 yards. TOUCHDOWN! DEN 63-Trevor White was injured on the play. DEN 13 CLE 21
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
(5:04) Extra point GOOD by 2-Richard Pressley . DEN 14 CLE 21
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:04) 2-Richard Pressley kicks 70 yards from DEN 35 to CLE -5. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (5:04) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 25 for a short gain. Tackle by 54-Richard Matherly .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
2-10-CLE 25 (4:24) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 26 for a short gain. Tackle by 52-Gino Marchetti .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
3-9-CLE 26 (3:45) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 52-Gino Marchetti .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
4-2-CLE 33 (3:11) 10-William Adams punts 53 yards to DEN 13.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 13 (3:02) 12-Johnny Callahan pass incomplete, intended for 18-Machine Gun Kelly .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-DEN 13 (2:59) 12-Johnny Callahan pass incomplete, dropped by 88-Robert Soares .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Cross
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
3-10-DEN 13 (2:55) 12-Johnny Callahan pass complete to 32-Harry Stuhldreher to DEN 17 for 3 yards. Tackle by 27-Mark Chase .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
4-7-DEN 17 (2:34) 12-Johnny Callahan pass Pass knocked down by 48-Bruce Robinson . incomplete, intended for 18-Machine Gun Kelly . Pressure by 91-Shane Doherty . Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 17 (2:29) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to DEN 17 for a short loss. Tackle by 53-James Moore .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-10-DEN 17 (2:00) 21-Todd Benoit ran to DEN 8 for 9 yards. Tackle by 27-Don Shula .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Prevent
Run Key
Timeout DEN
3-1-DEN 8 (1:55) 34-Xavier Gayle ran for 8 yards. TOUCHDOWN! DEN 14 CLE 27
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
(1:51) Extra point GOOD by 1-Harold Pease . DEN 14 CLE 28
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:51) 1-Harold Pease kicks 74 yards from CLE 35 to DEN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (1:51) 12-Johnny Callahan sacked at DEN 17 for -8 yards ( 79-Tom Meurer ). Sack allowed by 62-Jerome Daniel . PENALTY - Facemask (CLE 59-Pedro Roy)
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 32 (1:48) 12-Johnny Callahan pass Pass knocked down by 48-Bruce Robinson . incomplete, intended for 28-Over Underwood .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-DEN 32 (1:45) 12-Johnny Callahan pass complete to 25-Jim Crowley to DEN 37 for 5 yards. Tackle by 28-Johnny Henry .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout DEN
3-5-DEN 37 (1:40) 12-Johnny Callahan pass Pass knocked down by 59-Pedro Roy . incomplete, intended for 46-Don Miller . 31-Richard Ott got away with a hold on that play. PENALTY - Holding (DEN 66-Melvin Caverly) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-5-DEN 37 (1:35) 12-Johnny Callahan pass incomplete, dropped by 30-Charles Raper . The coverage on that play was extremely tight. Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Middle Curls
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 37 (1:33) 6-Howard Gann kneeled down to DEN 37 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
2-10-DEN 37 (0:51) 6-Howard Gann kneeled down to DEN 37 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Prevent
Pass Key
3-10-DEN 37 (0:12) 6-Howard Gann kneeled down to DEN 37 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Prevent
Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.