Regular Season Week 1: Bulls at Blues
September 07, 1997 81° State Farm Stadium
Attendance: 50,662 (68%)
MEM has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 6-Justin Wright kicks 75 yards from L.V 35 to MEM -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (15:00) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 39-Bert Smith to MEM 43 for 18 yards. Great move by 39-Bert Smith to get free of his coverage. PENALTY - Offsides (L.V 96-Douglas Davis) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 43 (14:56) 37-Raymond Ross ran to MEM 45 for 2 yards. Tackle by 57-Carlton Delano .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-8-MEM 45 (14:17) 28-Stephen Ortiz ran to MEM 45 for a short loss. Tackle by 57-Carlton Delano .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Strong Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
3-8-MEM 45 (13:32) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 28-Stephen Ortiz to MEM 45 for a short gain. Tackle by 57-Carlton Delano .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
4-8-MEM 45 (12:54) 3-Roy Moreno punts 41 yards to L.V 13.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-L.V 13 (12:46) 20-Larry Johnson ran to L.V 27 for 14 yards. Tackle by 30-Christopher Leigh .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-L.V 27 (12:01) 16-Garry Griggs pass Pass knocked down by 21-Jose Goodman . incomplete, intended for 83-Kevin Hartshorn .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
2-10-L.V 27 (11:58) 16-Garry Griggs pass complete to 39-James Sotelo to L.V 45 for 18 yards.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
1-10-L.V 45 (11:09) 20-Larry Johnson ran to MEM 49 for 6 yards. Tackle by 43-Louis Spruill .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
2-4-MEM 49 (10:30) 16-Garry Griggs pass complete to 83-Kevin Hartshorn to MEM 40 for 9 yards. Tackle by 21-Jose Goodman .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
1-10-MEM 40 (9:55) 16-Garry Griggs pass incomplete, dropped by 83-Kevin Hartshorn .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
2-10-MEM 40 (9:53) 16-Garry Griggs pass Pass knocked down by 33-Paul Williams . incomplete, intended for 39-James Sotelo .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
3-10-MEM 40 (9:50) 20-Larry Johnson ran to MEM 34 for 5 yards. Tackle by 49-Ken Quinn .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
4-5-MEM 34 (9:06) 13-Michael Thomas 53 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 0 L.V 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:02) 6-Justin Wright kicks 72 yards from L.V 35 to MEM -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (9:02) 28-Stephen Ortiz ran to MEM 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 57-Carlton Delano .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Strong Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-9-MEM 26 (8:25) 10-Morris Gipson pass INTERCEPTED by 1-John Kinley at MEM 26. 1-John Kinley to MEM 0 for 26 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MEM 0 L.V 9
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
(8:19) Extra point GOOD by 13-Michael Thomas . MEM 0 L.V 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:19) 6-Justin Wright kicks 75 yards from L.V 35 to MEM -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (8:19) 10-Morris Gipson pass incomplete, intended for 17-Greg Smith .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Slot Crosses
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-10-MEM 25 (8:15) 39-Bert Smith ran to MEM 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 57-Carlton Delano .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Pass Key
3-11-MEM 24 (7:34) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 86-Micheal Bentz to MEM 28 for 5 yards. Tackle by 40-Charles Butts . 86-Micheal Bentz breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Cross
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
4-7-MEM 28 (7:00) 3-Roy Moreno punts 44 yards to L.V 28. Fair Catch by 81-Mark Ponder .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-L.V 28 (6:54) 16-Garry Griggs pass complete to 85-Jeff Suarez to L.V 35 for 8 yards. Tackle by 99-Franklin Jones .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
2-2-L.V 35 (6:17) 16-Garry Griggs pass incomplete, intended for 19-Morris Whitford .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
3-2-L.V 35 (6:14) 39-James Sotelo ran to L.V 47 for 12 yards. Tackle by 33-Paul Williams .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-L.V 47 (5:35) 16-Garry Griggs pass complete to 83-Kevin Hartshorn to MEM 42 for 11 yards. Tackle by 33-Paul Williams .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 42 (4:56) 16-Garry Griggs pass complete to 20-Larry Johnson to MEM 40 for 3 yards. Tackle by 21-Jose Goodman .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
2-7-MEM 40 (4:14) 16-Garry Griggs pass Pass knocked down by 20-Todd Saldivar . incomplete, intended for 85-Jeff Suarez .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
3-7-MEM 40 (4:11) 30-Archie Fulton ran to MEM 31 for 9 yards. Tackle by 30-Christopher Leigh .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 31 (3:34) 16-Garry Griggs pass complete to 39-James Sotelo to MEM 23 for 7 yards. Tackle by 96-Ryan Moran .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
2-3-MEM 23 (2:53) 16-Garry Griggs sacked at MEM 31 for -8 yards ( 73-Alfredo Russell ). Sack allowed by 65-Robert Brown .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
3-11-MEM 31 (2:18) 16-Garry Griggs pass complete to 19-Morris Whitford to MEM 29 for 2 yards. Tackle by 49-Ken Quinn . 19-Morris Whitford made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
4-8-MEM 29 (1:44) 13-Michael Thomas 47 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 0 L.V 13
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:41) 6-Justin Wright kicks 70 yards from L.V 35 to MEM -5. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (1:41) 10-Morris Gipson pass incomplete, intended for 39-Bert Smith .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MEM 25 (1:38) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 39-Bert Smith to MEM 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 1-John Kinley . 39-Bert Smith breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Pass Key
3-5-MEM 30 (0:54) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 85-Leonard Carlson to MEM 36 for 5 yards. Tackle by 47-Raymond McKee . PENALTY - Unnecessary Roughness (L.V 47-Raymond McKee)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-L.V 49 (0:52) 39-Bert Smith ran to L.V 46 for 3 yards. Tackle by 97-James Raymond .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-7-L.V 46 (0:06) 39-Bert Smith ran to L.V 44 for 3 yards. Tackle by 97-James Raymond .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Pass Key
End of first quarter.
3-4-L.V 44 (15:00) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 39-Bert Smith to L.V 1 for 43 yards. Tackle by 97-James Raymond .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-1-L.V 1 (14:14) 10-Morris Gipson pass incomplete, dropped by 82-Arthur Logston . Excellent coverage on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-1-L.V 1 (14:10) 10-Morris Gipson pass Pass knocked down by 51-Wayne Clayton . incomplete, intended for 85-Leonard Carlson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
3-1-L.V 1 (14:08) 37-Raymond Ross ran for 1 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MEM 6 L.V 13
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
(14:06) Extra point GOOD by 6-Ernest Davis . MEM 7 L.V 13
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(14:06) 6-Ernest Davis kicks 75 yards from MEM 35 to L.V -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-L.V 25 (14:06) 39-James Sotelo ran to L.V 29 for 4 yards. 39-James Sotelo FUMBLES ( 33-Paul Williams ) recovered by L.V-69-Joseph Phel ps at L.V 29. Tackle by 33-Paul Williams . PENALTY - Holding (L.V 89-David Marcus)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
1-18-L.V 17 (14:01) 39-James Sotelo ran to L.V 28 for 11 yards. Tackle by 20-Todd Saldivar . The defense seems to be calling that same play a lot.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
2-7-L.V 28 (13:19) 20-Larry Johnson ran to L.V 31 for 4 yards. Tackle by 33-Paul Williams .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
3-4-L.V 31 (12:33) 39-James Sotelo ran to L.V 41 for 10 yards. Tackle by 99-Franklin Jones .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
1-10-L.V 41 (11:51) 20-Larry Johnson ran to L.V 43 for 1 yards. Tackle by 95-Jason McNew .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
2-9-L.V 43 (11:12) 16-Garry Griggs pass incomplete, intended for 85-Jeff Suarez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
3-9-L.V 43 (11:09) 16-Garry Griggs pass complete to 19-Morris Whitford to L.V 50 for 7 yards. Tackle by 49-Ken Quinn .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
4-2-L.V 50 (10:32) 12-Willie Zabel punts 52 yards to MEM -2.4-2-L.V 50 (10:32) 12-Willie Zabel punts 52 yards to MEM -2. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 20 (10:25) 10-Morris Gipson sacked at MEM 12 for -8 yards ( 98-Cyril Thomas ). Sack allowed by 78-Mike Pedersen .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Pass Key
2-18-MEM 12 (9:49) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 82-Arthur Logston to MEM 20 for 8 yards. Tackle by 99-Chris Castleberry .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
3-10-MEM 20 (9:09) 10-Morris Gipson pass incomplete, intended for 88-Stephen Sturgis . PENALTY - Pass Interference (L.V 1-John Kinley)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide WR Curls
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 27 (9:06) 39-Bert Smith ran to MEM 27 for a short loss. Tackle by 99-Chris Castleberry .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-10-MEM 27 (8:33) 28-Stephen Ortiz ran to MEM 27 for a short gain. Tackle by 97-James Raymond .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Strong Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Pass Key
3-10-MEM 27 (7:48) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 86-Micheal Bentz to MEM 38 for 11 yards. Tackle by 40-Charles Butts .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 38 (7:08) 10-Morris Gipson pass incomplete, intended for 39-Bert Smith .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
2-10-MEM 38 (7:06) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 39-Bert Smith to MEM 43 for 5 yards. Tackle by 1-John Kinley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Pass Key
3-5-MEM 43 (6:19) 28-Stephen Ortiz ran to MEM 46 for 3 yards. Tackle by 23-Michael Lewis .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Strong Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Run Key
4-2-MEM 46 (5:45) 3-Roy Moreno punts 40 yards to L.V 14.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-L.V 14 (5:38) 16-Garry Griggs pass incomplete, intended for 85-Jeff Suarez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-10-L.V 14 (5:35) 20-Larry Johnson ran to L.V 26 for 12 yards. Tackle by 33-Paul Williams .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-L.V 26 (4:58) 16-Garry Griggs pass complete to 19-Morris Whitford to L.V 37 for 11 yards. Tackle by 49-Ken Quinn .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
1-10-L.V 37 (4:16) 16-Garry Griggs pass Pass knocked down by 49-Ken Quinn . incomplete, intended for 85-Jeff Suarez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
2-10-L.V 37 (4:13) 16-Garry Griggs pass complete to 39-James Sotelo to MEM 47 for 16 yards. Tackle by 49-Ken Quinn . 39-James Sotelo did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 47 (3:26) 16-Garry Griggs pass complete to 30-Archie Fulton to MEM 38 for 9 yards. Tackle by 96-Ryan Moran .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
2-1-MEM 38 (2:51) 16-Garry Griggs pass complete to 19-Morris Whitford to MEM 28 for 10 yards. Tackle by 49-Ken Quinn . Nice job by 19-Morris Whitford on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 28 (2:13) 16-Garry Griggs pass complete to 85-Jeff Suarez to MEM 21 for 8 yards. Tackle by 99-Franklin Jones . 85-Jeff Suarez did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-2-MEM 21 (2:00) 39-James Sotelo ran to MEM 16 for 5 yards. Tackle by 95-Jason McNew . 68-Bill Drayton completely missed his blocking assignment. PENALTY - Offsides (MEM 75-Jack Anderson) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
1-10-MEM 16 (1:58) 16-Garry Griggs pass complete to 39-James Sotelo to MEM 15 for 1 yards. Tackle by 96-Ryan Moran .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
2-9-MEM 15 (1:25) 16-Garry Griggs pass Pass knocked down by 96-Ryan Moran . incomplete, intended for 39-James Sotelo .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
3-9-MEM 15 (1:22) 16-Garry Griggs pass complete to 85-Jeff Suarez to MEM 4 for 11 yards. Tackle by 49-Ken Quinn .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Timeout L.V
1-4-MEM 4 (1:16) 30-Archie Fulton ran for 4 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MEM 7 L.V 19
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
(1:14) Extra point GOOD by 13-Michael Thomas . MEM 7 L.V 20
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:14) 6-Justin Wright kicks 74 yards from L.V 35 to MEM -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (1:14) 28-Stephen Ortiz ran to MEM 22 for -3 yards. Tackle by 57-Carlton Delano .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Strong Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Run Key
2-13-MEM 22 (0:31) 39-Bert Smith ran to MEM 24 for 2 yards. Tackle by 96-Douglas Davis .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
End of half.
(15:00) 6-Ernest Davis kicks 75 yards from MEM 35 to L.V -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-L.V 25 (15:00) 16-Garry Griggs pass INTERCEPTED by 49-Ken Quinn at L.V 35. 49-Ken Quinn to L.V 35 for -0 yards. Tackle by 19-Morris Whitford . Pressure by 69-Carl Cothern . 49-Ken Quinn got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
1-10-L.V 35 (14:57) 39-Bert Smith ran to L.V 35 for a short gain. Tackle by 97-James Raymond .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Run Key
2-10-L.V 35 (14:12) 28-Stephen Ortiz ran to L.V 45 for -10 yards. Tackle by 97-James Raymond .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Strong Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Run Key
3-20-L.V 45 (13:38) 10-Morris Gipson pass incomplete, dropped by 86-Micheal Bentz . Excellent coverage on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Pass Key
4-20-L.V 45 (13:35) 3-Roy Moreno punts 33 yards to L.V 13.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-L.V 13 (13:25) 16-Garry Griggs pass INTERCEPTED by 30-Christopher Leigh at L.V 21. 30-Christopher Leigh to L.V 21 for 0 yards. Tackle by 85-Jeff Suarez . PENALTY - Pass Interference (MEM 30-Christopher Leigh)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
1-10-L.V 22 (13:21) 39-James Sotelo ran to L.V 31 for 10 yards. Tackle by 21-Jose Goodman . You can tell that the offense is starting to figure out how to beat that defensive play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
2-1-L.V 31 (12:42) 39-James Sotelo ran to L.V 36 for 5 yards. Tackle by 30-Christopher Leigh .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
1-10-L.V 36 (12:00) 16-Garry Griggs pass complete to 85-Jeff Suarez to MEM 49 for 15 yards. Tackle by 99-Franklin Jones .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 49 (11:23) 16-Garry Griggs pass complete to 39-James Sotelo to MEM 46 for 4 yards. Tackle by 13-William Ennis .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big Backfield Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
2-6-MEM 46 (10:47) 16-Garry Griggs pass complete to 83-Kevin Hartshorn to MEM 34 for 12 yards. Tackle by 96-Ryan Moran .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 34 (10:06) 20-Larry Johnson ran to MEM 27 for 7 yards. Tackle by 43-Louis Spruill .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
2-3-MEM 27 (9:23) 16-Garry Griggs pass Pass knocked down by 99-Franklin Jones . incomplete, intended for 85-Jeff Suarez . Pressure by 69-Carl Cothern .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
3-3-MEM 27 (9:20) 39-James Sotelo ran to MEM 22 for 4 yards. Tackle by 33-Paul Williams .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
1-10-MEM 22 (8:34) 39-James Sotelo ran to MEM 15 for 8 yards. Tackle by 30-Christopher Leigh .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
2-2-MEM 15 (7:50) 20-Larry Johnson ran to MEM 7 for 7 yards. Tackle by 33-Paul Williams . It looks like the offense is starting to get familiar with that defensive play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
1-7-MEM 7 (7:12) 20-Larry Johnson ran to MEM 0 for 7 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MEM 7 L.V 26
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
(7:08) Extra point GOOD by 13-Michael Thomas . MEM 7 L.V 27
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:08) 6-Justin Wright kicks 75 yards from L.V 35 to MEM -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (7:08) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 86-Micheal Bentz to MEM 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 40-Charles Butts . 86-Micheal Bentz made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Pass Key
2-4-MEM 31 (6:27) 39-Bert Smith ran to MEM 30 for -1 yards. Tackle by 57-Carlton Delano .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Run Key
3-5-MEM 30 (5:45) 28-Stephen Ortiz ran to MEM 32 for 3 yards. Tackle by 99-Chris Castleberry .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Strong Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
4-3-MEM 32 (5:10) 3-Roy Moreno punts 44 yards to L.V 24. Fair Catch by 81-Mark Ponder . PENALTY - Offsides (L.V 98-Cyril Thomas)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 37 (5:04) 10-Morris Gipson pass Pass knocked down by 22-Steve Ryan . incomplete, intended for 82-Arthur Logston . PENALTY - Defensive Holding (L.V 40-Charles Butts)
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 42 (5:01) 28-Stephen Ortiz ran to MEM 36 for -6 yards. Tackle by 57-Carlton Delano .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Strong Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Run Key
2-16-MEM 36 (4:14) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 82-Arthur Logston to MEM 42 for 6 yards. Tackle by 47-Raymond McKee .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Pass Key
3-10-MEM 42 (3:35) 10-Morris Gipson pass incomplete, intended for 82-Arthur Logston . 99-Chris Castleberry got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
4-10-MEM 42 (3:32) 3-Roy Moreno punts 48 yards to L.V 10.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-L.V 10 (3:23) 16-Garry Griggs pass incomplete, dropped by 83-Kevin Hartshorn .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
2-10-L.V 10 (3:19) 16-Garry Griggs pass complete to 83-Kevin Hartshorn to L.V 19 for 8 yards. Tackle by 21-Jose Goodman .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
3-2-L.V 19 (2:35) 39-James Sotelo ran to L.V 24 for 6 yards. Tackle by 75-Jack Anderson . PENALTY - Facemask (MEM 75-Jack Anderson)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
1-10-L.V 39 (2:32) 20-Larry Johnson ran to L.V 49 for 10 yards. Tackle by 30-Christopher Leigh . PENALTY - Unnecessary Roughness (MEM 30-Christopher Leigh)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 36 (2:29) 16-Garry Griggs pass complete to 83-Kevin Hartshorn to MEM 22 for 14 yards. Tackle by 33-Paul Williams . Great move by 83-Kevin Hartshorn to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 22 (1:54) 30-Archie Fulton ran to MEM 20 for 2 yards. Tackle by 95-Jason McNew .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
2-8-MEM 20 (1:10) 39-James Sotelo ran to MEM 19 for 2 yards. Tackle by 75-Jack Anderson .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
3-7-MEM 19 (0:29) 16-Garry Griggs pass complete to 39-James Sotelo to MEM 14 for 4 yards. Tackle by 49-Ken Quinn .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
4-2-MEM 14 (15:00) 13-Michael Thomas 33 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 7 L.V 30
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(14:58) 6-Justin Wright kicks 71 yards from L.V 35 to MEM -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (14:58) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 39-Bert Smith to MEM 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 23-Michael Lewis . 39-Bert Smith made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
2-3-MEM 32 (14:33) 10-Morris Gipson pass incomplete, dropped by 37-Raymond Ross .
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Clear Center
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
3-3-MEM 32 (14:29) 10-Morris Gipson pass Pass knocked down by 47-Raymond McKee . incomplete, intended for 86-Micheal Bentz .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
4-3-MEM 32 (14:26) 3-Roy Moreno punts 33 yards to L.V 34.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-L.V 34 (14:18) 16-Garry Griggs pass Pass knocked down by 56-David Gentile . incomplete, intended for 83-Kevin Hartshorn .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
2-10-L.V 34 (14:14) 39-James Sotelo ran to L.V 46 for 12 yards. Tackle by 99-Franklin Jones .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
1-10-L.V 46 (13:36) 20-Larry Johnson ran to MEM 50 for 4 yards. Tackle by 75-Jack Anderson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
2-6-MEM 50 (12:58) 39-James Sotelo ran to MEM 47 for 2 yards. Tackle by 75-Jack Anderson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
3-4-MEM 47 (12:25) 20-Larry Johnson ran to MEM 46 for 2 yards. Tackle by 75-Jack Anderson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
4-2-MEM 46 (11:50) 12-Willie Zabel punts 50 yards to MEM -4.4-2-MEM 46 (11:50) 12-Willie Zabel punts 50 yards to MEM -4. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 20 (11:42) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 39-Bert Smith to MEM 27 for 7 yards. Tackle by 51-Wayne Clayton . 39-Bert Smith breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Clear Center
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-3-MEM 27 (11:22) 10-Morris Gipson pass Pass knocked down by 57-Carlton Delano . incomplete, intended for 80-Randy Lang .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Pass Key
3-3-MEM 27 (11:18) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 17-Greg Smith to MEM 35 for 9 yards. Tackle by 57-Carlton Delano . 17-Greg Smith made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 35 (10:56) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 37-Raymond Ross to MEM 43 for 8 yards. Tackle by 1-John Kinley . 37-Raymond Ross breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-2-MEM 43 (10:30) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 80-Randy Lang to MEM 49 for 6 yards. Tackle by 51-Wayne Clayton . 80-Randy Lang did some fancy footwork there. Pressure by 69-Courtney Wilson .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 49 (10:08) 10-Morris Gipson pass Pass knocked down by 23-Michael Lewis . incomplete, intended for 86-Micheal Bentz . PENALTY - Pass Interference (L.V 23-Michael Lewis)
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Slot Crosses
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
1-10-L.V 43 (10:04) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 82-Arthur Logston to L.V 27 for 15 yards. Tackle by 47-Raymond McKee . 82-Arthur Logston did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
1-10-L.V 27 (9:42) 10-Morris Gipson pass incomplete, dropped by 88-Stephen Sturgis . PENALTY - Pass Interference (L.V 51-Wayne Clayton)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
1-10-L.V 21 (9:39) 10-Morris Gipson pass Pass knocked down by 47-Raymond McKee . incomplete, intended for 82-Arthur Logston .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
2-10-L.V 21 (9:35) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 17-Greg Smith to L.V 7 for 13 yards. Tackle by 23-Michael Lewis . Great move by 17-Greg Smith to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-7-L.V 7 (9:14) 10-Morris Gipson pass INTERCEPTED by 51-Wayne Clayton at L.V 1. 51-Wayne Clayton to L.V 2 for 2 yards. Tackle by 80-Randy Lang .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
1-10-L.V 2 (9:10) 39-James Sotelo ran to L.V 21 for 19 yards. Tackle by 21-Jose Goodman . It looks like the offense is starting to get familiar with that defensive play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
1-10-L.V 21 (8:24) 16-Garry Griggs pass incomplete, intended for 81-Mark Ponder .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-L.V 21 (8:21) 16-Garry Griggs pass incomplete, dropped by 19-Morris Whitford . 99-Franklin Jones got away with a hold on that play. Pressure by 74-Joseph Bell .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
3-10-L.V 21 (8:16) 16-Garry Griggs pass complete to 83-Kevin Hartshorn to L.V 23 for 2 yards. Tackle by 99-Franklin Jones . 83-Kevin Hartshorn made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
4-8-L.V 23 (7:33) 12-Willie Zabel punts 45 yards to MEM 32. 80-Randy Lang to L.V 38 for 31 yards. Tackle by 47-Raymond McKee .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-L.V 38 (7:22) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 82-Arthur Logston to L.V 30 for 8 yards. Tackle by 22-Steve Ryan . 82-Arthur Logston did some fancy footwork there. PENALTY - Facemask (L.V 22-Steve Ryan)
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Pass Key
1-10-L.V 15 (7:18) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 86-Micheal Bentz for 15 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MEM 13 L.V 30
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
(7:14) Extra point GOOD by 6-Ernest Davis . MEM 14 L.V 30
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:14) 6-Ernest Davis kicks 75 yards from MEM 35 to L.V -10. 20-Larry Johnson to L.V 21 for 31 yards. Tackle by 75-Jack Anderson . 69-Courtney Wilson missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-L.V 21 (7:09) 16-Garry Griggs pass complete to 39-James Sotelo to L.V 20 for -1 yards. Tackle by 46-Herman Adair .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-11-L.V 20 (6:33) 20-Larry Johnson ran to L.V 22 for 2 yards. Tackle by 75-Jack Anderson .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
3-9-L.V 22 (5:58) 16-Garry Griggs pass complete to 30-Archie Fulton to L.V 25 for 3 yards. Tackle by 96-Ryan Moran .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
4-6-L.V 25 (5:20) 12-Willie Zabel punts 50 yards to MEM 25. Fair Catch by 80-Randy Lang .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 25 (5:13) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 85-Leonard Carlson to MEM 40 for 15 yards. Tackle by 22-Steve Ryan .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 40 (4:53) 10-Morris Gipson pass Pass knocked down by 23-Michael Lewis . incomplete, intended for 80-Randy Lang . Pressure by 98-Cyril Thomas .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
2-10-MEM 40 (4:49) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 17-Greg Smith to MEM 40 for a short gain. Tackle by 23-Michael Lewis . 17-Greg Smith did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
3-10-MEM 40 (4:30) 10-Morris Gipson sacked at MEM 32 for -8 yards ( 98-Cyril Thomas ). Sack allowed by 78-Mike Pedersen .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
4-18-MEM 32 (4:08) 3-Roy Moreno punts 52 yards to L.V 16.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-L.V 16 (3:59) 16-Garry Griggs sacked at L.V 9 for -7 yards ( 69-Carl Cothern ). Sack allowed by 74-Leonard Keenan .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
2-17-L.V 9 (3:16) 39-James Sotelo ran to L.V 21 for 12 yards. Tackle by 33-Paul Williams . It looks like the offense is starting to get familiar with that defensive play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
3-5-L.V 21 (2:33) 30-Archie Fulton ran to L.V 24 for 3 yards. Tackle by 95-Jason McNew .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
4-2-L.V 24 (2:00) 12-Willie Zabel punts 48 yards to MEM 28. 80-Randy Lang to L.V 49 for 24 yards. PENALTY - Offsides (MEM 75-Jack Anderson)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-L.V 29 (1:50) 39-James Sotelo ran to L.V 39 for 11 yards. Tackle by 36-Daniel Clements .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
Timeout MEM
1-10-L.V 39 (1:45) 20-Larry Johnson ran to MEM 48 for 12 yards. Tackle by 43-Louis Spruill . If the defense doesn't start mixing up their plays a bit more we might see more big gains like that one.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
Timeout MEM
1-10-MEM 48 (1:39) 39-James Sotelo ran to MEM 45 for 4 yards. Tackle by 99-Franklin Jones .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
Timeout MEM
2-6-MEM 45 (1:34) 20-Larry Johnson ran to MEM 36 for 9 yards. Tackle by 20-Todd Saldivar . You can tell that the offense is starting to figure out how to beat that defensive play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
1-10-MEM 36 (0:51) 16-Garry Griggs FUMBLES recovered by L.V-68-Bill Drayt on to MEM 34 for 2 yards. Tackle by 21-Jose Goodman .
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
Pass Key
2-8-MEM 34 (0:18) 16-Garry Griggs kneeled down to MEM 34 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
Run Key
End of fourth quarter.