Regular Season Week 16: Timberwolves at Big Horns
December 22, 1996 37° Mile High Stadium
Attendance: 67,198 (90%)
DEN has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 1-Michael Gray kicks 74 yards from POR 35 to DEN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (15:00) 32-Harry Stuhldreher ran to DEN 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 94-David Smith .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Weak Blitz
Run Key
2-8-DEN 27 (14:22) 16-Thomas Dixon pass complete to 32-Harry Stuhldreher to DEN 29 for 3 yards. Tackle by 94-David Smith .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
3-6-DEN 29 (13:40) 16-Thomas Dixon pass incomplete, intended for 20-Leo Taylor .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
4-6-DEN 29 (13:37) 1-Kevin Valdez punts 45 yards to POR 26. Fair Catch by 38-John Pullen .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-POR 26 (13:31) 38-John Pullen ran to POR 27 for 1 yards. Tackle by 54-Richard Matherly .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
2-9-POR 27 (12:59) 7-Cory Hornyak pass complete to 85-John Fowler to POR 29 for 2 yards. Tackle by 19-Ronnie Lott .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
3-7-POR 29 (12:19) 7-Cory Hornyak pass complete to 38-John Pullen to POR 28 for -1 yards. Tackle by 37-Randy Purcell .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
4-8-POR 28 (11:45) 16-Grover Alcala punts 46 yards to DEN 26. Fair Catch by 48-Duck Billingsworth .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 26 (11:38) 32-Harry Stuhldreher ran to DEN 35 for 9 yards. Tackle by 22-Timothy Oneal .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
2-1-DEN 35 (10:56) 16-Thomas Dixon pass complete to 32-Harry Stuhldreher to DEN 38 for 3 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 77-William Darby .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-DEN 38 (10:14) PENALTY - False Start (DEN 18-Machine Gun Kelly)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep Zone
1-15-DEN 33 (10:14) 16-Thomas Dixon pass complete to 30-Charles Raper to DEN 47 for 15 yards. Tackle by 46-Michael Smith .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
Pass Key
2-1-DEN 47 (9:30) 16-Thomas Dixon pass complete to 80-Davante Adams to POR 34 for 18 yards. Tackle by 47-James Hardison . Nice job by 80-Davante Adams on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
1-10-POR 34 (8:55) 32-Harry Stuhldreher ran to POR 33 for 1 yards. Tackle by 99-Frances Vaughn .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
2-9-POR 33 (8:10) 16-Thomas Dixon pass complete to 80-Davante Adams to POR 0 for 33 yards. Tackle by 22-Timothy Oneal .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Zone
1-1-POR 0 (7:28) 16-Thomas Dixon pass Pass knocked down by 44-Samuel Shinn . incomplete, intended for 32-Harry Stuhldreher .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Short
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
2-1-POR 0 (7:25) 32-Harry Stuhldreher ran for 0 yards. TOUCHDOWN! DEN 6 POR 0
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
(7:24) Extra point GOOD by 2-Richard Pressley . DEN 7 POR 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:24) 2-Richard Pressley kicks 75 yards from DEN 35 to POR -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-POR 25 (7:24) 7-Cory Hornyak pass complete to 38-John Pullen to POR 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 19-Ronnie Lott .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
2-11-POR 24 (6:48) 7-Cory Hornyak pass complete to 80-Bradley Ross to POR 26 for 2 yards. Tackle by 53-James Moore . Great move by 80-Bradley Ross to get free of his coverage. PENALTY - Defensive Holding (DEN 54-Richard Matherly)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-POR 29 (6:45) 7-Cory Hornyak sacked at POR 19 for -10 yards ( 72-Armand Thornton ). Sack allowed by 63-Aaron Pritchard . 7-Cory Hornyak FUMBLES ( 72-Armand Thornton ) recovered by DEN-72-Armand Thornt on to POR 17 for 1 yards.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
1-10-POR 17 (6:40) 32-Harry Stuhldreher ran to POR 13 for 4 yards. Tackle by 44-Samuel Shinn .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-6-POR 13 (6:05) 32-Harry Stuhldreher ran to POR 3 for 10 yards. Tackle by 46-Michael Smith .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
1-3-POR 3 (5:20) 20-Leo Taylor ran for 3 yards. TOUCHDOWN! DEN 13 POR 0
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
(5:18) Extra point GOOD by 2-Richard Pressley . DEN 14 POR 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:18) 2-Richard Pressley kicks 74 yards from DEN 35 to POR -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-POR 25 (5:18) 7-Cory Hornyak sacked at POR 16 for -9 yards ( 79-John Ford ). Sack allowed by 74-Howard Mills . 74-Howard Mills was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
2-19-POR 16 (4:34) 38-John Pullen ran to POR 17 for 1 yards. Tackle by 59-Donovan Parker .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
3-18-POR 17 (3:58) 7-Cory Hornyak pass complete to 80-Bradley Ross to POR 32 for 15 yards. Tackle by 40-Joseph Guerra .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-3-POR 32 (3:22) 16-Grover Alcala punts 50 yards to DEN 18. Fair Catch by 48-Duck Billingsworth .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 18 (3:15) 32-Harry Stuhldreher ran to DEN 25 for 8 yards. Tackle by 22-Timothy Oneal .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-2-DEN 25 (2:34) 16-Thomas Dixon pass complete to 28-Over Underwood to DEN 49 for 23 yards. Tackle by 47-James Hardison . 28-Over Underwood did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
1-10-DEN 49 (1:58) 32-Harry Stuhldreher ran to POR 47 for 5 yards. Tackle by 44-Samuel Shinn .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Power Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
2-5-POR 47 (1:24) 16-Thomas Dixon pass incomplete, intended for 30-Charles Raper .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Zone
3-5-POR 47 (1:22) 16-Thomas Dixon pass complete to 88-Robert Soares to POR 43 for 3 yards. Tackle by 35-John Edwards .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
4-2-POR 43 (0:38) 1-Kevin Valdez punts 46 yard s to POR -2.4-2-POR 43 (0:38) 1-Kevin Valdez punts 46 yards to POR -2. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-POR 20 (0:31) 7-Cory Hornyak pass incomplete, intended for 38-John Pullen .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
2-10-POR 20 (0:29) 7-Cory Hornyak pass complete to 80-Bradley Ross to POR 37 for 17 yards. Tackle by 54-Richard Matherly .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
End of first quarter.
1-10-POR 37 (15:00) 7-Cory Hornyak pass complete to 85-John Fowler to POR 43 for 5 yards. Tackle by 27-Don Shula .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-5-POR 43 (14:21) 7-Cory Hornyak sacked at POR 33 for -10 yards ( 79-John Ford ). Sack allowed by 74-Howard Mills .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
3-14-POR 33 (13:40) 7-Cory Hornyak sacked at POR 23 for -10 yards ( 79-John Ford ). Sack allowed by 74-Howard Mills . 74-Howard Mills missed that block completely. POR 63-Aaron Pritchard was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
4-24-POR 23 (12:59) 16-Grover Alcala punts 48 yards to DEN 29. 48-Duck Billingsworth to DEN 40 for 11 yards. Tackle by 22-Timothy Oneal .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 40 (12:50) 16-Thomas Dixon pass incomplete, intended for 28-Over Underwood . 35-John Edwards got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
2-10-DEN 40 (12:47) 16-Thomas Dixon pass Pass knocked down by 46-Michael Smith . incomplete, intended for 28-Over Underwood .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-10-DEN 40 (12:44) 32-Harry Stuhldreher ran to POR 47 for 14 yards. Tackle by 21-Michael Cohen . POR 36-Cory Borton was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
1-10-POR 47 (12:01) 25-Jim Crowley ran to POR 35 for 11 yards. Tackle by 22-Timothy Oneal .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-POR 35 (11:19) 16-Thomas Dixon pass incomplete, dropped by 20-Leo Taylor .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
2-10-POR 35 (11:16) 16-Thomas Dixon pass complete to 32-Harry Stuhldreher to POR 31 for 4 yards. Tackle by 22-Timothy Oneal .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
3-6-POR 31 (10:30) 20-Leo Taylor ran to POR 29 for 2 yards. Tackle by 93-Jeffrey Browne .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
4-3-POR 29 (9:46) 2-Richard Pressley 46 yard field goal is GOOD. DEN 17 POR 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:43) 2-Richard Pressley kicks 75 yards from DEN 35 to POR -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-POR 25 (9:43) 7-Cory Hornyak pass complete to 80-Bradley Ross to POR 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 40-Joseph Guerra .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Overload Blitz
2-2-POR 33 (9:06) 38-John Pullen ran to POR 40 for 7 yards. Tackle by 19-Ronnie Lott .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
1-10-POR 40 (8:30) 7-Cory Hornyak pass complete to 85-John Fowler to POR 48 for 8 yards. Tackle by 19-Ronnie Lott . Pressure by 75-Thomas Sage .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-2-POR 48 (7:46) 38-John Pullen ran to POR 48 for a short gain. Tackle by 27-Don Shula . PENALTY - Unnecessary Roughness (DEN 27-Don Shula )
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Power Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
1-10-DEN 37 (7:43) 7-Cory Hornyak pass complete to 85-John Fowler to DEN 29 for 8 yards. Tackle by 19-Ronnie Lott . POR 64-Edward McMillian was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-2-DEN 29 (7:02) 7-Cory Hornyak pass complete to 80-Bradley Ross to DEN 28 for 1 yards. Tackle by 27-Don Shula . 80-Bradley Ross breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
3-1-DEN 28 (6:22) 31-John Woolf ran to DEN 26 for 3 yards. Tackle by 53-James Moore .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-DEN 26 (5:45) 7-Cory Hornyak sacked at DEN 36 for -10 yards ( 74-Merlin Olsen ). Sack allowed by 52-Joseph Matthews .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
2-20-DEN 36 (5:06) 7-Cory Hornyak pass complete to 31-John Woolf to DEN 20 for 15 yards. Tackle by 24-Felix Wright .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-5-DEN 20 (4:26) 7-Cory Hornyak pass complete to 81-Donald Gimenez for 20 yards. TOUCHDOWN! DEN 17 POR 6
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
(4:23) Extra point GOOD by 1-Michael Gray . DEN 17 POR 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:23) 1-Michael Gray kicks 76 yards from POR 35 to DEN -11. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (4:23) 16-Thomas Dixon pass complete to 18-Machine Gun Kelly to DEN 44 for 19 yards. Tackle by 36-Cory Borton .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Weak Blitz
Run Key
1-10-DEN 44 (3:38) 16-Thomas Dixon pass complete to 80-Davante Adams to DEN 47 for 3 yards. Tackle by 47-James Hardison .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-7-DEN 47 (3:01) 16-Thomas Dixon pass complete to 80-Davante Adams to POR 27 for 26 yards. Tackle by 22-Timothy Oneal .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-POR 27 (2:26) 20-Leo Taylor ran to POR 21 for 6 yards. Tackle by 46-Michael Smith . PENALTY - Holding (DEN 66-Melvin Caverly)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Sweep Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-20-POR 37 (2:22) 25-Jim Crowley ran to POR 38 for a short loss. Tackle by 91-Javier Clardy .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-20-POR 38 (2:00) 16-Thomas Dixon pass complete to 32-Harry Stuhldreher to POR 26 for 11 yards. Tackle by 44-Samuel Shinn .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep Zone
Pass Key
Timeout DEN
3-9-POR 26 (1:54) 16-Thomas Dixon pass Pass knocked down by 93-Jeffrey Browne . incomplete, intended for 80-Davante Adams .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep Zone
Pass Key
4-9-POR 26 (1:51) 2-Richard Pressley 44 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Left)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-POR 33 (1:47) 38-John Pullen ran to POR 35 for 1 yards. Tackle by 53-James Moore .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
2-9-POR 35 (1:10) 38-John Pullen ran to POR 40 for 5 yards. Tackle by 40-Joseph Guerra .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Timeout POR
3-4-POR 40 (1:04) 7-Cory Hornyak pass incomplete, dropped by 80-Bradley Ross .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Overload Blitz
Pass Key
4-4-POR 40 (1:01) 16-Grover Alcala punts 49 yards to DEN 11.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 11 (0:51) 32-Harry Stuhldreher ran to DEN 20 for 8 yards. Tackle by 35-John Edwards .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-2-DEN 20 (0:17) 25-Jim Crowley ran to DEN 28 for 9 yards. Tackle by 22-Timothy Oneal .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
End of half.
(15:00) 2-Richard Pressley kicks 74 yards from DEN 35 to POR -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-POR 25 (15:00) 7-Cory Hornyak pass Pass knocked down by 27-Don Shula . incomplete, intended for 38-John Pullen . POR 64-Edward McMillian was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
2-10-POR 25 (14:56) 38-John Pullen ran to POR 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 59-Donovan Parker .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
3-8-POR 27 (14:11) 7-Cory Hornyak pass complete to 19-Robert Pusey to POR 44 for 17 yards. Tackle by 19-Ronnie Lott . Pressure by 72-Armand Thornton .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
1-10-POR 44 (13:25) 7-Cory Hornyak pass complete to 31-John Woolf to DEN 44 for 12 yards. Tackle by 58-Joshua Simmons .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
1-10-DEN 44 (12:45) 7-Cory Hornyak pass complete to 31-John Woolf to DEN 43 for 1 yards. Tackle by 59-Donovan Parker .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
2-9-DEN 43 (11:59) 7-Cory Hornyak pass complete to 38-John Pullen to DEN 37 for 6 yards. Tackle by 59-Donovan Parker .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-3-DEN 37 (11:18) 31-John Woolf ran to DEN 32 for 5 yards. Tackle by 58-Joshua Simmons .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Run Key
1-10-DEN 32 (10:43) 7-Cory Hornyak pass Pass knocked down by 59-Donovan Parker . incomplete, intended for 38-John Pullen .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
2-10-DEN 32 (10:40) 31-John Woolf ran to DEN 23 for 9 yards. Tackle by 59-Donovan Parker .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
3-1-DEN 23 (10:00) 7-Cory Hornyak pass complete to 38-John Pullen to DEN 17 for 6 yards. Tackle by 53-James Moore .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 17 (9:22) 31-John Woolf ran to DEN 16 for 1 yards. Tackle by 79-John Ford .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
2-9-DEN 16 (8:42) 7-Cory Hornyak pass complete to 80-Bradley Ross to DEN 10 for 6 yards. Tackle by 40-Joseph Guerra . 40-Joseph Guerra got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
3-3-DEN 10 (7:58) 38-John Pullen ran to DEN 9 for 1 yards. Tackle by 54-Richard Matherly .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
4-2-DEN 9 (7:22) 1-Michael Gray 26 yard field goal is GOOD. DEN 17 POR 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:19) 1-Michael Gray kicks 74 yards from POR 35 to DEN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (7:19) 32-Harry Stuhldreher ran to DEN 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 94-David Smith .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
Run Key
2-9-DEN 26 (6:42) 16-Thomas Dixon sacked at DEN 18 for -8 yards ( 77-William Darby ). Sack allowed by 62-Jerome Daniel .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-17-DEN 18 (6:00) 16-Thomas Dixon pass complete to 46-Don Miller to DEN 22 for 4 yards. Tackle by 35-John Edwards .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
4-13-DEN 22 (5:23) 1-Kevin Valdez punts 46 yards to POR 32. Fair Catch by 38-John Pullen . DEN 46-Don Miller was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-POR 32 (5:16) 38-John Pullen ran to POR 36 for 4 yards. Tackle by 59-Donovan Parker .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
2-6-POR 36 (4:37) 7-Cory Hornyak pass complete to 89-William Chinn to POR 43 for 7 yards. Tackle by 40-Joseph Guerra .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
1-10-POR 43 (3:59) PENALTY - False Start (POR 76-Gary Cooper)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
1-15-POR 38 (3:59) 7-Cory Hornyak pass Pass knocked down by 40-Joseph Guerra . incomplete, intended for 80-Bradley Ross . Pressure by 72-Armand Thornton . POR 38-John Pullen was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
2-15-POR 38 (3:55) 7-Cory Hornyak pass complete to 31-John Woolf to POR 38 for a short gain. Tackle by 19-Ronnie Lott . 31-John Woolf breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Overload Blitz
Pass Key
3-15-POR 38 (3:13) 7-Cory Hornyak pass complete to 24-Bill Couch to DEN 45 for 16 yards. Tackle by 27-Don Shula . 53-James Moore got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 45 (2:28) 7-Cory Hornyak pass Pass knocked down by 19-Ronnie Lott . incomplete, intended for 31-John Woolf .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
2-10-DEN 45 (2:25) 7-Cory Hornyak pass complete to 80-Bradley Ross to DEN 43 for 3 yards. Tackle by 40-Joseph Guerra . Pressure by 79-John Ford .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
3-7-DEN 43 (1:50) 7-Cory Hornyak pass Pass knocked down by 45-Russell Lyons . incomplete, intended for 81-Donald Gimenez . Pressure by 75-Thomas Sage . PENALTY - Pass Interference (DEN 39-Donald Doman) (Declined) PENALTY - Pass Interference (DEN 45-Russell Lyons)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 36 (1:45) 49-Dan Griffin ran to DEN 35 for 1 yards. Tackle by 74-Merlin Olsen .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-9-DEN 35 (1:06) 31-John Woolf ran to DEN 24 for 11 yards. Tackle by 24-Felix Wright .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
1-10-DEN 24 (0:30) 7-Cory Hornyak pass complete to 19-Robert Pusey to DEN 12 for 12 yards. Tackle by 54-Richard Matherly .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
1-10-DEN 12 (15:00) 7-Cory Hornyak pass complete to 89-William Chinn to DEN 11 for 2 yards. Tackle by 37-Randy Purcell .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
2-8-DEN 11 (14:16) 7-Cory Hornyak pass incomplete, intended for 85-John Fowler .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
3-8-DEN 11 (14:12) 7-Cory Hornyak pass complete to 80-Bradley Ross to DEN 9 for 1 yards. Tackle by 40-Joseph Guerra . Nice job by 80-Bradley Ross on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
4-7-DEN 9 (13:33) 1-Michael Gray 26 yard field goal is GOOD. DEN 17 POR 13
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(13:30) 1-Michael Gray kicks 75 yards from POR 35 to DEN -10. 48-Duck Billingsworth to DEN 26 for 36 yards. Tackle by 93-Jeffrey Browne . 45-Russell Lyons missed that block completely. 45-Russell Lyons was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 26 (13:25) 16-Thomas Dixon pass complete to 32-Harry Stuhldreher to DEN 31 for 5 yards. Tackle by 36-Cory Borton .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
2-5-DEN 31 (12:48) 16-Thomas Dixon pass Pass knocked down by 36-Cory Borton . incomplete, intended for 80-Davante Adams .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
3-5-DEN 31 (12:44) 16-Thomas Dixon pass Pass knocked down by 21-Michael Cohen . incomplete, intended for 88-Robert Soares .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Short
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-5-DEN 31 (12:41) 1-Kevin Valdez punts 40 yards to POR 29. Fair Catch by 38-John Pullen .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-POR 29 (12:34) 38-John Pullen ran to POR 25 for -4 yards. Tackle by 79-John Ford .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
2-14-POR 25 (11:56) 7-Cory Hornyak pass incomplete, dropped by 85-John Fowler .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-14-POR 25 (11:54) PENALTY - False Start (POR 7-Cory Hornyak)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
3-19-POR 20 (11:54) 7-Cory Hornyak pass incomplete, intended for 85-John Fowler .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
4-19-POR 20 (11:51) 16-Grover Alcala punts 50 yards to DEN 30. 48-Duck Billingsworth to POR 39 for 32 yards. Tackle by 57-Raymond Bradley . 19-Ronnie Lott totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-POR 39 (11:37) 16-Thomas Dixon pass incomplete, dropped by 28-Over Underwood . POR 93-Jeffrey Browne was injured on the play. PENALTY - Pass Interference (POR 35-John Edwards)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-POR 27 (11:33) 16-Thomas Dixon pass incomplete, intended for 28-Over Underwood .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
2-10-POR 27 (11:30) 16-Thomas Dixon pass incomplete, dropped by 18-Machine Gun Kelly .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
3-10-POR 27 (11:27) 16-Thomas Dixon pass Pass knocked down by 94-David Smith . incomplete, intended for 49-Paul Martinez .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
4-10-POR 27 (11:23) 2-Richard Pressley 44 yard field goal is GOOD. DEN 20 POR 13
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:20) 2-Richard Pressley kicks 71 yards from DEN 35 to POR -6. 38-John Pullen to POR 28 for 35 yards. Tackle by 2-Richard Pressley .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-POR 28 (11:14) 7-Cory Hornyak sacked at POR 20 for -8 yards ( 54-Richard Matherly )
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
2-18-POR 20 (10:38) 7-Cory Hornyak pass Pass knocked down by 19-Ronnie Lott . incomplete, intended for 38-John Pullen . Pressure by 79-John Ford . 59-Donovan Parker got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
3-18-POR 20 (10:34) 7-Cory Hornyak pass Pass knocked down by 27-Don Shula . incomplete, intended for 85-John Fowler . Pressure by 72-Armand Thornton .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-18-POR 20 (10:29) 16-Grover Alcala punts 46 yards to DEN 33. 48-Duck Billingsworth to DEN 41 for 8 yards. Tackle by 77-William Darby .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 41 (10:21) 16-Thomas Dixon pass complete to 80-Davante Adams to DEN 47 for 6 yards. Tackle by 47-James Hardison . Great move by 80-Davante Adams to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-4-DEN 47 (9:36) 20-Leo Taylor ran to DEN 48 for 1 yards. Tackle by 91-Javier Clardy . DEN 61-Kenneth Goodloe was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
3-3-DEN 48 (8:54) 16-Thomas Dixon pass incomplete, intended for 30-Charles Raper .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
4-3-DEN 48 (8:51) 1-Kevin Valdez punts 57 yard s to POR -4.4-3-DEN 48 (8:51) 1-Kevin Valdez punts 57 yards to POR -4. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-POR 20 (8:44) 7-Cory Hornyak sacked at POR 11 for -9 yards ( 75-Thomas Sage ). Sack allowed by 76-Gary Cooper .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-19-POR 11 (7:57) 7-Cory Hornyak pass complete to 85-John Fowler to POR 13 for 2 yards. Tackle by 59-Donovan Parker . Great move by 85-John Fowler to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-17-POR 13 (7:18) 7-Cory Hornyak pass complete to 19-Robert Pusey to DEN 14 for 73 yards. Tackle by 27-Don Shula . The defense seems to be calling that same play a lot.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 14 (6:35) 7-Cory Hornyak pass Pass knocked down by 37-Randy Purcell . incomplete, intended for 81-Donald Gimenez .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
2-10-DEN 14 (6:33) 38-John Pullen ran to DEN 15 for -1 yards. Tackle by 24-Felix Wright .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
3-11-DEN 15 (5:51) 7-Cory Hornyak pass incomplete, dropped by 89-William Chinn . Pressure by 71-Alfredo Conceicao .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Pass Key
4-11-DEN 15 (5:47) 1-Michael Gray 32 yard field goal is GOOD. DEN 20 POR 16
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:45) 1-Michael Gray kicks 73 yards from POR 35 to DEN -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (5:45) 16-Thomas Dixon pass Pass knocked down by 35-John Edwards . incomplete, intended for 80-Davante Adams .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-DEN 25 (5:43) 20-Leo Taylor ran to DEN 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 36-Cory Borton .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
3-4-DEN 31 (5:05) 32-Harry Stuhldreher ran to DEN 32 for 1 yards. Tackle by 99-Frances Vaughn .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Run Key
Timeout DEN
4-3-DEN 32 (4:29) 1-Kevin Valdez punts 47 yards to POR 21. 38-John Pullen to POR 27 for 7 yards. Tackle by 53-James Moore .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-POR 27 (4:20) 7-Cory Hornyak pass Pass knocked down by 19-Ronnie Lott . incomplete, intended for 19-Robert Pusey .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-10-POR 27 (4:17) 7-Cory Hornyak pass incomplete, intended for 19-Robert Pusey .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
3-10-POR 27 (4:14) 7-Cory Hornyak pass complete to 24-Bill Couch to POR 28 for 1 yards. Tackle by 53-James Moore .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
4-9-POR 28 (3:38) 16-Grover Alcala punts 52 yards to DEN 20. 48-Duck Billingsworth to DEN 32 for 12 yards. Tackle by 22-Timothy Oneal . DEN 75-Thomas Sage was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 32 (3:29) 32-Harry Stuhldreher ran to DEN 41 for 9 yards. Tackle by 36-Cory Borton .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
2-1-DEN 41 (2:47) 20-Leo Taylor ran for 59 yards. TOUCHDOWN! DEN 76-Charles Bowman was injured on the play. DEN 18-Machine Gun Kelly was injured on the play. DEN 26 POR 16
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
(2:38) Extra point GOOD by 2-Richard Pressley . DEN 27 POR 16
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:38) 2-Richard Pressley kicks 75 yards from DEN 35 to POR -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-POR 25 (2:38) 7-Cory Hornyak sacked at POR 17 for -8 yards ( 54-Richard Matherly ). Sack allowed by 64-Edward McMillian . 7-Cory Hornyak FUMBLES ( 54-Richard Matherly ) recovered by POR-7-Cory Horny ak at POR 13. 7-Cory Hornyak sacked at POR 13 for -12 yards ( 54-Richard Matherly ). Sack allowed by 64-Edward McMillian . POR 74-Howard Mills was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-22-POR 13 (2:13) 7-Cory Hornyak pass complete to 80-Bradley Ross to POR 16 for 3 yards. Tackle by 40-Joseph Guerra .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
3-19-POR 16 (2:00) 7-Cory Hornyak sacked at POR 6 for -9 yards ( 79-John Ford ). Sack allowed by 63-Ray George .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
4-29-POR 6 (1:34) 16-Grover Alcala punts 55 yards to DEN 39. Fair Catch by 48-Duck Billingsworth .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 39 (1:28) 32-Harry Stuhldreher ran to DEN 40 for 1 yards. Tackle by 91-Javier Clardy .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
Timeout POR
2-9-DEN 40 (1:24) 20-Leo Taylor ran to DEN 42 for 2 yards. Tackle by 91-Javier Clardy .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
Timeout POR
3-7-DEN 42 (1:19) 20-Leo Taylor ran to POR 50 for 9 yards. Tackle by 46-Michael Smith .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
Timeout POR
1-10-POR 50 (1:14) 16-Thomas Dixon kneeled down to POR 50 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
2-10-POR 50 (0:31) 16-Thomas Dixon kneeled down to POR 50 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
End of fourth quarter.