Pre-Season Week 4: Texans at Lions
August 30, 2053 70° Ford Field
Attendance: 50,100 (77%)
DET has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 3-Gordon Hall kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to DET -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DET 25 (15:00) 37-Jack Nichols ran to DET 22 for -3 yards. Tackle by 48-Denver Clingerman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz
2-13-DET 22 (14:28) 37-Jack Nichols ran to DET 23 for 1 yards. Tackle by 94-Karl Hewlett .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
3-12-DET 23 (13:51) 9-Paul Huizenga pass complete to 37-Jack Nichols to DET 27 for 4 yards. Tackle by 65-Trevor Adams .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
4-8-DET 27 (13:13) 12-Bradley Sheehan punts 52 yards to HOU 21. Fair Catch by 18-Felix McGeehan .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 21 (13:06) 4-Christopher Rios sacked at HOU 13 for -8 yards ( 68-Mario Newton ). Sack allowed by 78-Richard Colon .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
2-18-HOU 13 (12:26) 4-Christopher Rios sacked at HOU 2 for -11 yards ( 64-Brian Gray ). Sack allowed by 55-Enoch Gallimore .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Deep Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
3-29-HOU 2 (11:44) 4-Christopher Rios pass Pass knocked down by 93-Stephen Rodriguez . incomplete, intended for 88-Frank Schilling . PENALTY - Holding (HOU 55-Enoch Gallimore) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
4-29-HOU 2 (11:41) 1-Fred Shaw punts 52 yards to DET 45. 88-Eliseo Levine to HOU 37 for 18 yards. Tackle by 54-Johnny Passmore .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 37 (11:31) 37-Jack Nichols ran to HOU 36 for 2 yards. Tackle by 51-Mr. Virgil Tibbs .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-8-HOU 36 (10:46) 37-Jack Nichols ran to HOU 33 for 2 yards. Tackle by 94-Karl Hewlett .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Run Key
3-6-HOU 33 (10:05) 9-Paul Huizenga pass complete to 34-Jack Partlow to HOU 27 for 6 yards. Tackle by 50-Michael Garcia .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
1-10-HOU 27 (9:20) 37-Jack Nichols ran to HOU 24 for 2 yards. Tackle by 95-Edward Wiley . PENALTY - Holding (DET 61-Jerome Demartini)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
1-18-HOU 35 (9:18) 37-Jack Nichols ran to HOU 26 for 9 yards. Tackle by 46-Samuel McClay .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-9-HOU 26 (8:39) 9-Paul Huizenga pass complete to 46-Jack Riggins to HOU 23 for 3 yards. Tackle by 34-Robert Martin .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz
3-6-HOU 23 (8:03) 9-Paul Huizenga pass Pass knocked down by 46-Samuel McClay . incomplete, intended for 11-Brian Downes .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
4-6-HOU 23 (8:00) 16-Michael Beehler 41 yard field goal is GOOD. DET 3 HOU 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:57) 16-Michael Beehler kicks 75 yards from DET 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (7:57) 4-Christopher Rios pass complete to 88-Frank Schilling to HOU 40 for 15 yards. Tackle by 30-Steven Aguirre .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 40 (7:18) 4-Christopher Rios pass complete to 88-Frank Schilling to DET 49 for 10 yards. Tackle by 93-Stephen Rodriguez . Pressure by 64-Brian Gray .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
1-10-DET 49 (6:41) 45-Sam McMahan ran to DET 37 for 12 yards. Tackle by 43-Samuel Morin .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
1-10-DET 37 (6:01) 37-Christopher Doyle ran to DET 39 for -2 yards. Tackle by 94-George Brown .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-12-DET 39 (5:16) 37-Christopher Doyle ran to DET 40 for -1 yards. Tackle by 71-Paul Jones .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-13-DET 40 (4:33) 4-Christopher Rios pass Pass knocked down by 43-Samuel Morin . incomplete, intended for 80-William Richardson . PENALTY - Holding (HOU 78-Richard Colon)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
3-23-DET 50 (4:30) 4-Christopher Rios pass complete to 37-Christopher Doyle to HOU 49 for -1 yards. Tackle by 93-Stephen Rodriguez .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
4-24-HOU 49 (3:49) 1-Fred Shaw punts 48 yards to DET 2.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DET 2 (3:40) 37-Jack Nichols ran to DET 4 for 2 yards. 37-Jack Nichols FUMBLES ( 46-Samuel McClay ) recovered by DET-78-Michael Ma ck to DET 7 for 2 yards. Tackle by 46-Samuel McClay .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-5-DET 7 (2:57) 37-Jack Nichols ran to DET 11 for 4 yards. Tackle by 51-Mr. Virgil Tibbs . 48-Marshall Coleman completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
3-1-DET 11 (2:12) 9-Paul Huizenga pass complete to 34-Jack Partlow to DET 34 for 22 yards. Tackle by 57-John Hickey .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
1-10-DET 34 (1:30) 37-Jack Nichols ran to DET 35 for 1 yards. Tackle by 94-Karl Hewlett . HOU 46-Samuel McClay was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-9-DET 35 (0:50) 37-Jack Nichols ran to DET 49 for 14 yards. Tackle by 50-Michael Garcia .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
1-10-DET 49 (0:06) 46-Jack Riggins ran to HOU 41 for 10 yards. Tackle by 47-Grover Marcoux . DET 61-Jerome Demartini was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
End of first quarter.
2-1-HOU 41 (15:00) 46-Jack Riggins ran to HOU 38 for 4 yards. Tackle by 91-Norman Long . DET 70-Larry Fuller was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
1-10-HOU 38 (14:18) 37-Jack Nichols ran to HOU 26 for 12 yards. Tackle by 20-Clarence Sample . HOU 95-Edward Wiley was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
1-10-HOU 26 (13:36) 9-Paul Huizenga pass complete to 11-Brian Downes to HOU 19 for 7 yards. Tackle by 20-Clarence Sample .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-3-HOU 19 (12:59) 46-Jack Riggins ran to HOU 15 for 4 yards. 46-Jack Riggins FUMBLES ( 57-John Hickey ) recovered by HOU-20-Clarence Samp le to HOU 16 for 2 yards. Tackle by 34-Jack Partlow .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Run Key
1-10-HOU 16 (12:55) 4-Christopher Rios pass Pass knocked down by 27-Frank Schultz . incomplete, intended for 88-Frank Schilling .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 16 (12:53) 4-Christopher Rios pass Pass knocked down by 22-Glenn Hampton . incomplete, intended for 80-William Richardson . DET 67-Brian Norton was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
3-10-HOU 16 (12:50) 4-Christopher Rios pass complete to 88-Frank Schilling to HOU 23 for 8 yards. Tackle by 94-George Brown . Nice job by 88-Frank Schilling on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
4-2-HOU 23 (12:04) 1-Fred Shaw punts 45 yards to DET 32. 88-Eliseo Levine to DET 37 for 5 yards. Tackle by 20-Clarence Sample .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DET 37 (11:56) 37-Jack Nichols ran to DET 38 for 1 yards. Tackle by 94-Karl Hewlett . DET 70-Larry Fuller was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
2-9-DET 38 (11:13) 37-Jack Nichols ran to HOU 49 for 14 yards. Tackle by 20-Clarence Sample .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
1-10-HOU 49 (10:38) 9-Paul Huizenga pass complete to 34-Jack Partlow to HOU 42 for 7 yards. Tackle by 51-Mr. Virgil Tibbs .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
2-3-HOU 42 (9:55) 9-Paul Huizenga pass complete to 34-Jack Partlow to HOU 34 for 8 yards. Tackle by 34-Robert Martin . PENALTY - Pass Interference (HOU 34-Robert Martin) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Slot Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
1-10-HOU 34 (9:52) 9-Paul Huizenga pass complete to 34-Jack Partlow to HOU 12 for 23 yards. Tackle by 50-Michael Garcia . PENALTY - Holding (DET 48-Marshall Coleman)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
1-20-HOU 44 (9:47) 9-Paul Huizenga pass complete to 11-Brian Downes to HOU 32 for 12 yards. Tackle by 46-Samuel McClay . HOU 94-Karl Hewlett was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-8-HOU 32 (9:08) 9-Paul Huizenga pass complete to 11-Brian Downes to HOU 21 for 11 yards. Tackle by 46-Samuel McClay .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
1-10-HOU 21 (8:22) 46-Jack Riggins ran to HOU 7 for 15 yards. Tackle by 46-Samuel McClay . DET 51-Heriberto Strom was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
1-7-HOU 7 (7:38) 37-Jack Nichols ran to HOU 8 for -1 yards. Tackle by 66-Clarence Webb .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-8-HOU 8 (7:04) 37-Jack Nichols ran to HOU 8 for a short loss. Tackle by 46-Samuel McClay .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
3-8-HOU 8 (6:27) 9-Paul Huizenga pass complete to 11-Brian Downes to HOU 5 for 3 yards. Tackle by 24-William Rhinehart .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
4-5-HOU 5 (5:41) 16-Michael Beehler 24 yard field goal is GOOD. DET 6 HOU 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:39) 16-Michael Beehler kicks 74 yards from DET 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (5:39) 45-Sam McMahan ran to HOU 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 93-Stephen Rodriguez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
2-3-HOU 32 (5:03) 5-Glenn Blackwell ran to HOU 35 for 2 yards. Tackle by 54-John Ames .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
3-1-HOU 35 (4:28) 45-Sam McMahan ran to HOU 39 for 5 yards. Tackle by 30-Steven Aguirre .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 39 (3:50) 37-Christopher Doyle ran to HOU 37 for -2 yards. Tackle by 94-George Brown .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
2-12-HOU 37 (3:11) 4-Christopher Rios ran to DET 50 for 13 yards. 4-Christopher Rio s slides to avoid being hit.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
1-10-DET 50 (2:33) 45-Sam McMahan ran to DET 0 for 50 yards. TOUCHDOWN! DET 6 HOU 6
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
(2:23) Extra point GOOD by 3-Gordon Hall . DET 6 HOU 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:23) 3-Gordon Hall kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to DET -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DET 25 (2:23) 37-Jack Nichols ran to DET 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 65-Trevor Adams .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-9-DET 26 (2:00) 46-Jack Riggins ran to DET 28 for 2 yards. Tackle by 20-Clarence Sample .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
3-7-DET 28 (1:20) 9-Paul Huizenga pass Pass knocked down by 51-Mr. Virgil Tibbs . incomplete, intended for 34-Jack Partlow .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
4-7-DET 28 (1:17) 12-Bradley Sheehan punts 45 yards to HOU 27. Fair Catch by 18-Felix McGeehan . HOU 57-John Hickey was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 27 (1:10) 45-Sam McMahan ran to HOU 26 for -2 yards. Tackle by 67-Brian Norton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
2-12-HOU 26 (0:34) 45-Sam McMahan ran to HOU 25 for -1 yards. Tackle by 92-Marcus Mitchell . DET 94-George Brown was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
End of half.
(15:00) 16-Michael Beehler kicks 69 yards from DET 35 to HOU -4. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (15:00) 16-David Hilton pass complete to 80-William Richardson to HOU 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 43-Samuel Morin . 80-William Richardson breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-6-HOU 29 (14:19) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 37-Christopher Doyle)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
2-11-HOU 24 (14:19) 37-Christopher Doyle ran to HOU 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 43-Samuel Morin .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
3-8-HOU 27 (13:46) 16-David Hilton pass Pass knocked down by 22-Glenn Hampton . incomplete, intended for 89-Bill Bell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
4-8-HOU 27 (13:43) 1-Fred Shaw punts 48 yards to DET 25. 88-Eliseo Levine to DET 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 26-Nicholas Cassano . HOU 52-Samuel Shillings was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DET 36 (13:34) 37-Jack Nichols ran to DET 37 for 1 yards. Tackle by 62-Thomas Snyder .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-9-DET 37 (12:52) 46-Jack Riggins ran to DET 43 for 6 yards. Tackle by 93-Carl Galvin .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
3-3-DET 43 (12:13) 37-Jack Nichols ran to DET 44 for 2 yards. Tackle by 95-Edward Wiley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Run Key
4-2-DET 44 (11:29) 12-Bradley Sheehan punts 51 yards to HOU 5.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 5 (11:22) (Hot Read) 16-David Hilton sacked at HOU -3 for -8 yards ( 54-John Ames ) 16-David Hilton FUMBLES ( 54-John Ames ) recovered by DET-68-Mario Newt on for -3 yards. TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY - Holding (HOU 76-Donald Forman) (Declined) DET 12 HOU 7
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
(11:19) Extra point GOOD by 16-Michael Beehler . DET 13 HOU 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:19) 16-Michael Beehler kicks 75 yards from DET 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (11:19) 16-David Hilton pass Pass knocked down by 22-Glenn Hampton . incomplete, intended for 14-Gregory Lewis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 25 (11:17) 37-Christopher Doyle ran to HOU 25 for a short gain. Tackle by 27-Frank Schultz .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-10-HOU 25 (10:39) 16-David Hilton pass complete to 80-William Richardson to HOU 40 for 14 yards. Tackle by 43-Samuel Morin . Nice job by 80-William Richardson on that route to lose his coverage. 43-Samuel Morin got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 40 (10:02) 16-David Hilton pass Pass knocked down by 43-Samuel Morin . incomplete, intended for 80-William Richardson . Pressure by 71-Paul Jones . 43-Samuel Morin got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 40 (9:58) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 89-Bill Bell)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-15-HOU 35 (9:58) 16-David Hilton pass incomplete, dropped by 5-Glenn Blackwell . PENALTY - Pass Interference (DET 43-Samuel Morin)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 34 (9:55) 16-David Hilton pass complete to 80-William Richardson to HOU 41 for 7 yards. Tackle by 43-Samuel Morin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-3-HOU 41 (9:19) 16-David Hilton pass complete to 14-Gregory Lewis to HOU 45 for 4 yards. Tackle by 22-Glenn Hampton .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 45 (8:38) 16-David Hilton pass INTERCEPTED by 54-John Ames at HOU 50. 54-John Ames to HOU 20 for 30 yards. Tackle by 16-David Hilton . Pressure by 64-Brian Gray .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 20 (8:29) 9-Paul Huizenga pass complete to 83-Mark Luton to HOU 14 for 6 yards. Tackle by 91-Norman Long . Great move by 83-Mark Luton to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-4-HOU 14 (7:46) 37-Jack Nichols ran to HOU 13 for a short gain. Tackle by 67-John Swearengin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
3-3-HOU 13 (7:06) 46-Jack Riggins ran to HOU 12 for 1 yards. Tackle by 48-Denver Clingerman .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
4-2-HOU 12 (6:24) 16-Michael Beehler 31 yard field goal is GOOD. DET 59-Micheal Landy was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. DET 16 HOU 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:21) 16-Michael Beehler kicks 68 yards from DET 35 to HOU -3. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (6:21) 37-Christopher Doyle ran to HOU 25 for a short gain. Tackle by 94-George Brown .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 25 (5:44) 5-Glenn Blackwell ran to HOU 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 94-George Brown .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Fullback Counter Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-11-HOU 24 (5:11) 16-David Hilton sacked at HOU 17 for -8 yards ( 71-Paul Jones ). Sack allowed by 76-Aaron Patterson . PENALTY - Offsides (DET 71-Paul Jones)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
3-6-HOU 29 (5:08) 37-Christopher Doyle ran to HOU 28 for -1 yards. Tackle by 54-John Ames .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
4-7-HOU 28 (4:25) 1-Fred Shaw punts 48 yards to DET 24. 88-Eliseo Levine to DET 36 for 12 yards. Tackle by 76-Donald Forman .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DET 36 (4:16) 9-Paul Huizenga pass complete to 34-Jack Partlow to DET 39 for 2 yards. Tackle by 99-Michael White .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
2-8-DET 39 (3:35) 9-Paul Huizenga pass Pass knocked down by 24-William Rhinehart . incomplete, intended for 88-Eliseo Levine . PENALTY - Offsides (HOU 67-John Swearengin)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-3-DET 44 (3:31) 9-Paul Huizenga pass complete to 34-Jack Partlow to DET 49 for 5 yards. Tackle by 47-Grover Marcoux .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Slot Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
1-10-DET 49 (2:53) 46-Jack Riggins ran to DET 48 for -1 yards. Tackle by 67-John Swearengin .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
2-11-DET 48 (2:17) 37-Jack Nichols ran to DET 47 for -1 yards. Tackle by 67-John Swearengin .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
3-12-DET 47 (1:42) 9-Paul Huizenga pass incomplete, intended for 34-Jack Partlow . PENALTY - Pass Interference (HOU 24-William Rhinehart)
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 46 (1:40) 37-Jack Nichols ran to HOU 45 for 1 yards. Tackle by 62-Steven Madsen . HOU 62-Thomas Snyder was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Run Key
2-9-HOU 45 (0:56) 46-Jack Riggins ran to HOU 48 for -3 yards. Tackle by 67-John Swearengin . 77-Gerardo Moran was completely beat on that play. The offense seems to be calling that play a lot.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
3-12-HOU 48 (0:24) 9-Paul Huizenga pass incomplete, dropped by 34-Jack Partlow . PENALTY - Holding (DET 74-Jeffrey Hammett) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
4-12-HOU 48 (0:21) PENALTY - False Start (DET 83-Mark Luton)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
4-17-DET 47 (0:21) 12-Bradley Sheehan punts 56 yards to HOU -3.4-17-DET 47 (0:21) 12-Bradley Sheehan punts 56 yards to HOU -3. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 20 (0:12) 49-Frederick Vasquez ran to HOU 17 for -3 yards. Tackle by 93-Stephen Rodriguez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
2-13-HOU 17 (15:00) 16-David Hilton sacked at HOU 9 for -8 yards ( 64-Brian Gray ). Sack allowed by 70-Julius Prather .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
3-21-HOU 9 (14:21) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 72-Joseph Myers)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-26-HOU 4 (14:21) 16-David Hilton pass complete to 14-Gregory Lewis to HOU 12 for 8 yards. Tackle by 22-Glenn Hampton . 14-Gregory Lewis made a great move on the CB. Pressure by 93-Stephen Rodriguez .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
4-18-HOU 12 (13:34) 1-Fred Shaw punts 47 yards to DET 41. 88-Eliseo Levine to DET 48 for 8 yards. Tackle by 76-Donald Forman . DET 67-Brian Norton was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DET 48 (13:26) 37-Jack Nichols ran to DET 47 for -1 yards. Tackle by 67-John Swearengin . This is what happens when you keep calling the same offensive play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
2-11-DET 47 (12:48) 9-Paul Huizenga pass Pass knocked down by 47-Grover Marcoux . incomplete, intended for 87-Franklin Hall .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
3-11-DET 47 (12:44) 9-Paul Huizenga pass Pass knocked down by 24-William Rhinehart . incomplete, intended for 34-Jack Partlow . PENALTY - Pass Interference (HOU 24-William Rhinehart)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-10-HOU 46 (12:41) 46-Jack Riggins ran to HOU 37 for 10 yards. Tackle by 24-William Rhinehart .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-1-HOU 37 (11:58) 9-Paul Huizenga pass complete to 83-Mark Luton to HOU 27 for 10 yards. Tackle by 24-William Rhinehart . 83-Mark Luton did some fancy footwork there. Pressure by 67-John Swearengin .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-10-HOU 27 (11:19) 46-Jack Riggins ran to HOU 15 for 12 yards. Tackle by 48-Denver Clingerman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
1-10-HOU 15 (10:36) 9-Paul Huizenga pass complete to 11-Brian Downes to HOU 3 for 12 yards. Tackle by 30-Randal Neely . 11-Brian Downes did some fancy footwork there. PENALTY - Facemask (HOU 30-Randal Neely)
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
1-1-HOU 1 (10:33) 9-Paul Huizenga pass Pass knocked down by 93-Carl Galvin . incomplete, intended for 34-Jack Partlow .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
Pass Key
2-1-HOU 1 (10:29) 37-Jack Nichols ran to HOU 1 for a short loss. Tackle by 24-William Rhinehart .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
3-1-HOU 1 (9:45) 9-Paul Huizenga pass complete to 88-Eliseo Levine for 1 yards. TOUCHDOWN! 88-Eliseo Levine did some fancy footwork there. DET 22 HOU 7
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
(9:42) 37-Jack Nichols ran for 2 yards. CONVERSION GOOD! DET 24 HOU 7
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
(9:42) 16-Michael Beehler kicks 75 yards from DET 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (9:42) 16-David Hilton pass complete to 5-Glenn Blackwell to HOU 34 for 9 yards. 5-Glenn Blackwell FUMBLES ( 93-Stephen Rodriguez ) recovered by DET-64-Brian Gr ay to HOU 35 for -1 yards. Tackle by 5-Glenn Blackwell . DET 92-Marcus Mitchell was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 35 (9:37) 37-Jack Nichols ran to HOU 33 for 3 yards. Tackle by 62-Thomas Snyder .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
Run Key
2-7-HOU 33 (8:53) 46-Jack Riggins ran to HOU 26 for 6 yards. Tackle by 48-Denver Clingerman . HOU 67-John Swearengin was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
3-1-HOU 26 (8:14) 46-Jack Riggins ran to HOU 25 for 2 yards. Tackle by 95-Edward Wiley .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
1-10-HOU 25 (7:33) 37-Jack Nichols ran to HOU 23 for 2 yards. Tackle by 48-Denver Clingerman . HOU 95-Edward Wiley was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
2-8-HOU 23 (6:59) 46-Jack Riggins ran for 23 yards. TOUCHDOWN! DET 30 HOU 7
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
(6:54) Extra point GOOD by 16-Michael Beehler . DET 31 HOU 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:54) 16-Michael Beehler kicks 72 yards from DET 35 to HOU -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (6:54) 16-David Hilton pass complete to 14-Gregory Lewis to HOU 27 for 2 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 22-Glenn Hampton . DET 24-Michael Reid was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
2-8-HOU 27 (6:29) 16-David Hilton pass Pass knocked down by 30-Steven Aguirre . incomplete, intended for 80-William Richardson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-8-HOU 27 (6:26) 16-David Hilton sacked at HOU 17 for -10 yards ( 68-Mario Newton ). Sack allowed by 70-Julius Prather .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
4-18-HOU 17 (6:07) 1-Fred Shaw punts 45 yards to DET 38. 88-Eliseo Levine to DET 46 for 8 yards. Tackle by 89-Bill Bell .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DET 46 (5:58) 37-Jack Nichols ran to DET 46 for a short gain. Tackle by 48-Denver Clingerman . HOU 62-Steven Madsen was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
2-10-DET 46 (5:14) 46-Jack Riggins ran to HOU 47 for 7 yards. Tackle by 99-Michael White . PENALTY - Offsides (HOU 95-Edward Wiley)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
Run Key
2-5-HOU 49 (5:11) 37-Jack Nichols ran to HOU 39 for 10 yards. Tackle by 47-Grover Marcoux .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Run Key
1-10-HOU 39 (4:32) 46-Jack Riggins ran to HOU 40 for -1 yards. Tackle by 52-Samuel Shillings .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Run Key
2-11-HOU 40 (3:59) 46-Jack Riggins ran to HOU 31 for 10 yards. Tackle by 48-Denver Clingerman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
3-2-HOU 31 (3:17) 83-Mark Luton ran to HOU 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 52-Samuel Shillings .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Run Key
1-10-HOU 28 (2:36) 37-Jack Nichols ran to HOU 27 for 1 yards. Tackle by 62-Thomas Snyder .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-9-HOU 27 (2:00) 83-Mark Luton ran to HOU 25 for 2 yards. Tackle by 95-Edward Wiley .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Run Key
3-7-HOU 25 (1:26) 9-Paul Huizenga pass Pass knocked down by 48-Denver Clingerman . incomplete, intended for 88-Eliseo Levine .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-7-HOU 25 (1:23) 16-Michael Beehler 43 yard field goal is GOOD. PENALTY - Offsides (HOU 24-William Rhinehart) (Declined) DET 34 HOU 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:20) 16-Michael Beehler kicks 70 yards from DET 35 to HOU -5. 86-Jacob Armendariz to HOU 16 for 22 yards. Tackle by 26-Norman Farias .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 16 (1:16) 16-David Hilton pass Pass knocked down by 22-Glenn Hampton . incomplete, intended for 11-William Joyner .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 16 (1:13) 16-David Hilton pass complete to 37-Christopher Doyle to HOU 19 for 3 yards. Tackle by 94-George Brown . 37-Christopher Doyle breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-7-HOU 19 (0:51) 16-David Hilton sacked at HOU 11 for -8 yards ( 71-Paul Jones ). Sack allowed by 72-Joseph Myers . PENALTY - Defensive Holding (DET 22-Glenn Hampton)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 24 (0:48) 16-David Hilton pass complete to 89-Bill Bell to HOU 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 27-Frank Schultz .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-3-HOU 32 (0:24) 16-David Hilton pass complete to 89-Bill Bell to HOU 35 for 3 yards. Tackle by 28-Patrick Moore . 89-Bill Bell made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.