Regular Season Week 2: Cougars at Commodores
September 11, 1938 76° FirstBank Stadium
Attendance: 33,874 (84%)
HOU has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 9-Joshua Sanchez kicks 75 yards from VAN 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (15:00) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 25 for a short gain. Tackle by 57-Eric Luevano .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
2-10-HOU 25 (14:27) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 37 for 12 yards. Tackle by 20-Eddie Murphy .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-HOU 37 (13:43) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 39 for 3 yards. Tackle by 55-Jay Elson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-7-HOU 39 (12:58) 17-Christopher Matthews sacked at HOU 31 for -9 yards ( 51-Paul Pinkerton ). Sack allowed by 76-John Palmer . HOU 57-Jimmy Bain was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
3-16-HOU 31 (12:14) 17-Christopher Matthews pass incomplete, intended for 87-Benjamin Perez .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-16-HOU 31 (12:11) 10-Clayton Jones punts 43 yards to VAN 26. Fair Catch by 45-Willie Thorp .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-VAN 26 (12:05) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 45-Willie Thorp to HOU 3 for 71 yards. VAN 82-Ismael Nealy was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
1-3-HOU 3 (11:12) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 24-Alexander Montgomery to HOU 4 for a short loss. Tackle by 44-Manuel Faulkner .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
2-4-HOU 4 (10:35) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 24-Alexander Montgomery for 4 yards. TOUCHDOWN! VAN 6 HOU 0
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
(10:32) Extra point GOOD by 9-Joshua Sanchez . VAN 7 HOU 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(10:32) 9-Joshua Sanchez kicks 58 yards from VAN 35 to HOU 7. 16-Scott Crader to HOU 33 for 26 yards. Tackle by 54-Chester Huffman .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 33 (10:28) 17-Christopher Matthews sacked at HOU 25 for -8 yards ( 51-Paul Pinkerton ). Sack allowed by 76-John Palmer . 76-John Palmer missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
2-18-HOU 25 (9:54) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 80-Rafael Butz to VAN 19 for 57 yards. Tackle by 34-Antonio Gillis .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-VAN 19 (9:14) 24-Jonathan Johnson ran to VAN 16 for 3 yards. Tackle by 57-Eric Luevano .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
2-7-VAN 16 (8:34) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to VAN 19 for -3 yards. Tackle by 57-Eric Luevano .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz CB SS LB Blitz
3-10-VAN 19 (7:53) 31-Nicholas Flores ran for 19 yards. TOUCHDOWN! VAN 7 HOU 6
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
(7:48) Extra point GOOD by 10-Jose Quijada . VAN 7 HOU 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:48) 10-Jose Quijada kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to VAN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-VAN 25 (7:48) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 59-Dustin Franke . 24-Alexander Montgomery was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-3-VAN 32 (7:08) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 28 for -5 yards. Tackle by 79-Domingo Allen .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
3-7-VAN 28 (6:34) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 37 for 10 yards. Tackle by 36-Oscar Fahey .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-VAN 37 (5:51) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 38 for 1 yards. Tackle by 68-Garrett Dube .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
2-9-VAN 38 (5:16) 8-Vernon Helmick sacked at VAN 33 for -5 yards ( 79-Domingo Allen ). Sack allowed by 70-Thomas Morgan .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
3-14-VAN 33 (4:33) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 82-Ismael Nealy to VAN 35 for 2 yards. Tackle by 45-James Issa .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
4-12-VAN 35 (3:47) 12-Robert Vega punts 46 yards to HOU 19. 87-Benjamin Perez to HOU 19 for 1 yards. Tackle by 57-Eric Luevano .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 19 (3:40) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 31-Nicholas Flores to HOU 25 for 7 yards. Tackle by 56-Kevin Dobson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-3-HOU 25 (3:06) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 54-Chester Huffman .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Zone
Run Key
3-3-HOU 26 (2:22) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 27 for 1 yards. Tackle by 96-James Foster .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-2-HOU 27 (1:47) 10-Clayton Jones punts 42 yards to VAN 31. 45-Willie Thorp to VAN 36 for 5 yards. Tackle by 92-Stephen Maddix .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-VAN 36 (1:39) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 36 for a short loss. Tackle by 68-Garrett Dube .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
2-10-VAN 36 (1:02) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 82-Ismael Nealy to VAN 40 for 4 yards. Tackle by 29-William Moss .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
3-6-VAN 40 (0:17) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 82-Ismael Nealy to VAN 44 for 4 yards. Tackle by 45-James Issa .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
End of first quarter.
4-2-VAN 44 (15:00) 12-Robert Vega punts 43 yards to HOU 13.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 13 (14:51) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 87-Benjamin Perez to HOU 31 for 18 yards. Tackle by 34-Antonio Gillis .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
1-10-HOU 31 (14:09) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 36 for 5 yards. Tackle by 91-Rodney Dangerfield .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-5-HOU 36 (13:30) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 35 for -1 yards. Tackle by 55-Jay Elson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
3-6-HOU 35 (12:55) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 35 for -1 yards. Tackle by 55-Jay Elson . HOU 76-John Palmer was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
4-6-HOU 35 (12:21) 10-Clayton Jones punts 50 yards to VAN 16. 45-Willie Thorp to VAN 23 for 8 yards. Tackle by 67-David Quintana .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-VAN 23 (12:12) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 24 for a short gain. Tackle by 92-Stephen Maddix .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-10-VAN 24 (11:32) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 27 for 3 yards. Tackle by 59-Dustin Franke . HOU 68-Garrett Dube was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-7-VAN 27 (10:54) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 81-Young Noah to VAN 39 for 12 yards. Tackle by 44-Manuel Faulkner .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-VAN 39 (10:14) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 10-Henry Rhodes to HOU 49 for 12 yards. Tackle by 36-Curtis Osborn .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 49 (9:37) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 81-Young Noah to HOU 38 for 11 yards. Tackle by 45-James Issa .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-HOU 38 (8:56) 24-Alexander Montgomery ran to HOU 43 for -5 yards. Tackle by 79-Domingo Allen .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
2-15-HOU 43 (8:13) 8-Vernon Helmick pass INTERCEPTED by 45-James Issa at HOU 33. 45-James Issa to HOU 33 for 0 yards. Tackle by 82-Ismael Nealy .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 33 (8:10) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 40 for 6 yards. Tackle by 55-Jay Elson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
2-4-HOU 40 (7:37) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 41 for 1 yards. Tackle by 54-Chester Huffman . VAN 96-James Foster was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
3-3-HOU 41 (6:58) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to VAN 42 for 17 yards. Tackle by 34-Antonio Gillis . HOU 75-Richard Cohee 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 Man Zone
Run Key
1-10-VAN 42 (6:14) 24-Jonathan Johnson ran to VAN 39 for 3 yards. Tackle by 57-Eric Luevano .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-7-VAN 39 (5:42) 24-Jonathan Johnson ran to VAN 38 for 1 yards. Tackle by 96-James Foster .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-6-VAN 38 (5:07) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to VAN 37 for 1 yards. Tackle by 54-Chester Huffman .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
4-5-VAN 37 (4:25) 10-Jose Quijada 55 yard field goal is GOOD. VAN 7 HOU 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:21) 10-Jose Quijada kicks 70 yards from HOU 35 to VAN -5. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-VAN 25 (4:21) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 45-Willie Thorp to VAN 35 for 10 yards. Tackle by 29-William Moss . HOU 68-Garrett Dube was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz
Pass Key
2-1-VAN 35 (3:38) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 38 for 4 yards. Tackle by 94-Randy Carter .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-VAN 38 (3:01) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 37 for -1 yards. Tackle by 66-James Daniel .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-11-VAN 37 (2:27) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 32-David Walker to VAN 45 for 8 yards. Tackle by 45-James Issa .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Timeout for two minute warning.
3-4-VAN 45 (2:00) PENALTY - False Start (VAN 8-Vernon Helmick)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
3-9-VAN 40 (2:00) 8-Vernon Helmick pass incomplete, dropped by 45-Willie Thorp .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-9-VAN 40 (1:58) 12-Robert Vega punts 56 yards to HOU 4.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 4 (1:48) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 7 for 3 yards. Tackle by 20-Eddie Murphy .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-7-HOU 7 (1:08) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 9 for 3 yards. Tackle by 91-Rodney Dangerfield .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
3-5-HOU 9 (0:26) 24-Jonathan Johnson ran to HOU 13 for 4 yards. Tackle by 20-Eddie Murphy .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
End of half.
(15:00) 10-Jose Quijada kicks 72 yards from HOU 35 to VAN -7. 24-Alexander Montgomery to VAN 23 for 30 yards. Tackle by 92-Stephen Maddix .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-VAN 23 (14:56) 8-Vernon Helmick pass incomplete, intended for 82-Ismael Nealy .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
2-10-VAN 23 (14:53) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 23 for a short gain. Tackle by 59-Dustin Franke .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-10-VAN 23 (14:18) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 35 for 12 yards. Tackle by 29-William Moss . VAN 32-David Walker 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 Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-VAN 35 (13:40) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 10-Henry Rhodes to VAN 47 for 12 yards. Tackle by 36-Curtis Osborn . 10-Henry Rhodes made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-VAN 47 (13:03) 24-Alexander Montgomery ran to HOU 45 for 8 yards. Tackle by 92-Stephen Maddix .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Pass Key
2-2-HOU 45 (12:26) 45-Willie Thorp ran to HOU 43 for 2 yards. Tackle by 44-Manuel Faulkner .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
3-1-HOU 43 (11:50) 45-Willie Thorp ran to HOU 40 for 3 yards. Tackle by 59-Dustin Franke .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
1-10-HOU 40 (11:18) 45-Willie Thorp ran to HOU 41 for -1 yards. Tackle by 92-Stephen Maddix .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal FB Trap Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-11-HOU 41 (10:43) 8-Vernon Helmick pass Pass knocked down by 94-Randy Carter . incomplete, intended for 24-Alexander Montgomery .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-11-HOU 41 (10:40) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 82-Ismael Nealy to HOU 36 for 5 yards. Tackle by 29-William Moss .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
4-6-HOU 36 (9:54) 9-Joshua Sanchez 55 yard field goal is GOOD. VAN 10 HOU 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:50) 9-Joshua Sanchez kicks 70 yards from VAN 35 to HOU -5. 16-Scott Crader to HOU 26 for 31 yards. Tackle by 90-James Cooper .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 26 (9:46) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 31 for 4 yards. Tackle by 20-Eddie Murphy .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
Run Key
2-6-HOU 31 (9:02) 17-Christopher Matthews pass Pass knocked down by 34-Antonio Gillis . incomplete, intended for 87-Benjamin Perez .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
3-6-HOU 31 (9:00) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 38 for 7 yards. Tackle by 48-John Peterson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Run Key
1-10-HOU 38 (8:18) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 37-Richard Adams to HOU 40 for 2 yards. Tackle by 34-Antonio Gillis .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
2-8-HOU 40 (7:39) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 40 for a short gain. Tackle by 54-Chester Huffman . HOU 76-John Palmer 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
3-8-HOU 40 (6:55) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 86-Terry Logan to VAN 46 for 14 yards. Tackle by 49-Clinton Garcia . 86-Terry Logan made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Timeout HOU
1-10-VAN 46 (6:14) 24-Jonathan Johnson ran to VAN 46 for a short gain. Tackle by 57-Eric Luevano .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-10-VAN 46 (5:37) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to VAN 47 for -1 yards. Tackle by 54-Chester Huffman .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
3-11-VAN 47 (4:56) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 86-Terry Logan to VAN 4 for 43 yards. Tackle by 55-Jay Elson . HOU 87-Benjamin Perez was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
1-4-VAN 4 (4:05) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 57-Jimmy Bain)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Run Key
1-9-VAN 9 (4:05) 17-Christopher Matthews pass Pass knocked down by 34-Antonio Gillis . incomplete, intended for 85-Dale Jackson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-9-VAN 9 (4:03) (Hot Read) 17-Christopher Matthews pass Pass knocked down by 96-James Foster . incomplete, intended for 24-Jonathan Johnson . Pressure by 55-Jay Elson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-9-VAN 9 (3:59) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 16-Scott Crader to VAN 4 for 5 yards. Tackle by 49-Clinton Garcia . 16-Scott Crader did some fancy footwork there. 49-Clinton Garcia got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
4-4-VAN 4 (3:13) 10-Jose Quijada 22 yard field goal is GOOD. VAN 10 HOU 13
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:11) 10-Jose Quijada kicks 70 yards from HOU 35 to VAN -5. 24-Alexander Montgomery to VAN 28 for 33 yards. 24-Alexander Montgomery FUMBLES ( 44-Manuel Faulkner ) recovered by HOU-44-Manuel Faulkn er at VAN 28. Tackle by 55-Jay Elson .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-VAN 28 (3:04) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to VAN 33 for -5 yards. Tackle by 51-Paul Pinkerton . HOU 31-Nicholas Flores was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
2-15-VAN 33 (2:29) 17-Christopher Matthews pass Pass knocked down by 20-Eddie Murphy . incomplete, intended for 16-Scott Crader .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
3-15-VAN 33 (2:27) 17-Christopher Matthews pass Pass knocked down by 57-Eric Luevano . incomplete, intended for 16-Scott Crader .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Curls TE Deep
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
4-15-VAN 33 (2:23) 10-Jose Quijada 51 yard field goal is GOOD. VAN 10 HOU 16
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:20) 10-Jose Quijada kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to VAN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-VAN 25 (2:20) 8-Vernon Helmick pass Pass knocked down by 45-James Issa . incomplete, intended for 82-Ismael Nealy .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-VAN 25 (2:16) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 25 for a short gain. Tackle by 79-Domingo Allen .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
3-10-VAN 25 (1:37) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 81-Young Noah to VAN 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 44-Manuel Faulkner .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
4-5-VAN 30 (1:01) 12-Robert Vega punts 48 yards to HOU 22. Fair Catch by 16-Scott Crader .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 22 (0:54) 24-Jonathan Johnson ran to HOU 29 for 7 yards. Tackle by 26-Dwayne Greenman .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
2-3-HOU 29 (0:11) 17-Christopher Matthews sacked at HOU 22 for -7 yards ( 96-James Foster ). Sack allowed by 57-Jimmy Bain .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
End of third quarter.
3-10-HOU 22 (15:00) 17-Christopher Matthews sacked at HOU 14 for -8 yards ( 48-John Peterson )
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
4-18-HOU 14 (14:18) 10-Clayton Jones punts 46 yards to VAN 39. Fair Catch by 45-Willie Thorp .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-VAN 39 (14:11) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 47 for 8 yards. Tackle by 45-James Issa .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
2-2-VAN 47 (13:26) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 24-Alexander Montgomery to HOU 44 for 9 yards. Tackle by 92-Stephen Maddix .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 44 (12:46) 8-Vernon Helmick pass Pass knocked down by 45-James Issa . incomplete, intended for 82-Ismael Nealy . HOU 92-Stephen Maddix was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-10-HOU 44 (12:43) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 82-Ismael Nealy to HOU 41 for 2 yards. Tackle by 45-James Issa .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
3-8-HOU 41 (11:59) 24-Alexander Montgomery ran to HOU 37 for 4 yards. Tackle by 45-James Issa .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Run Key
4-3-HOU 37 (11:19) 9-Joshua Sanchez 55 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Short)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-HOU 44 (11:15) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 39 for -5 yards. Tackle by 54-Chester Huffman .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
2-15-HOU 39 (10:38) 24-Jonathan Johnson ran to HOU 41 for 1 yards. Tackle by 56-Kevin Dobson . 86-Terry Logan was caught flat-footed on this play. HOU 21-Herbert Haas was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
3-14-HOU 41 (9:59) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 37-Richard Adams to HOU 46 for 5 yards. Tackle by 48-John Peterson . PENALTY - Offsides (VAN 54-Chester Huffman)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
3-9-HOU 46 (9:55) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to VAN 46 for 8 yards. Tackle by 20-Eddie Murphy .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
4-1-VAN 46 (9:20) 10-Clayton Jones punts 35 yards to VAN 11. Fair Catch by 45-Willie Thorp .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-VAN 11 (9:14) 24-Alexander Montgomery ran to VAN 13 for 2 yards. Tackle by 52-Ernest McFarland .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz
Pass Key
2-8-VAN 13 (8:30) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 12 for a short loss. Tackle by 52-Ernest McFarland .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
3-9-VAN 12 (7:48) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 17 for 5 yards. Tackle by 59-Dustin Franke .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
4-4-VAN 17 (7:14) 12-Robert Vega punts 48 yards to HOU 35. Fair Catch by 87-Benjamin Perez .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 35 (7:08) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 34 for -1 yards. Tackle by 96-James Foster .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
2-11-HOU 34 (6:26) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 42 for 8 yards. Tackle by 20-Eddie Murphy .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
3-3-HOU 42 (5:45) 24-Jonathan Johnson ran to VAN 29 for 29 yards.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Run Key
1-10-VAN 29 (5:04) 37-Richard Adams ran to VAN 31 for -2 yards. Tackle by 90-James Cooper .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Run Key
2-12-VAN 31 (4:28) 37-Richard Adams ran to VAN 27 for 4 yards. Tackle by 55-Jay Elson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Run Key
3-8-VAN 27 (3:51) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to VAN 19 for 8 yards. Tackle by 20-Eddie Murphy .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
4-1-VAN 19 (3:12) 10-Jose Quijada 38 yard field goal is GOOD. VAN 10 HOU 19
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:09) 10-Jose Quijada kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to VAN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-VAN 25 (3:09) 8-Vernon Helmick pass Pass knocked down by 45-James Issa . incomplete, intended for 82-Ismael Nealy .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
2-10-VAN 25 (3:05) 8-Vernon Helmick pass Pass knocked down by 45-James Issa . incomplete, intended for 10-Henry Rhodes . VAN 63-Keith Nesmith was injured on the play. VAN 70-Thomas Morgan was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-10-VAN 25 (3:00) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 81-Young Noah to VAN 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 94-Randy Carter . Nice job by 81-Young Noah on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-7-VAN 28 (2:38) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 10-William Wilson to VAN 44 for 16 yards. Tackle by 45-James Issa .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
1-10-VAN 44 (2:10) 8-Vernon Helmick pass Pass knocked down by 44-Manuel Faulkner . incomplete, intended for 32-David Walker .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
2-10-VAN 44 (2:06) PENALTY - False Start (VAN 8-Vernon Helmick)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-15-VAN 39 (2:06) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 10-Henry Rhodes to HOU 48 for 13 yards. Tackle by 59-Dustin Franke .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
3-2-HOU 48 (2:00) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 87-Louis Morales to HOU 42 for 6 yards. Tackle by 36-Oscar Fahey . HOU 68-Garrett Dube was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
Timeout VAN
1-10-HOU 42 (1:55) 8-Vernon Helmick sacked at VAN 48 for -10 yards ( 79-Domingo Allen ). Sack allowed by 50-Howard Guidry . 8-Vernon Helmick FUMBLES ( 79-Domingo Allen ) recovered by HOU-79-Domingo All en at VAN 49. 50-Howard Guidry was caught flat-footed on this play. VAN 45-Willie Thorp was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-VAN 49 (1:50) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to VAN 45 for 4 yards. Tackle by 54-Chester Huffman .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
Timeout VAN
2-6-VAN 45 (1:45) 24-Jonathan Johnson ran to VAN 39 for 6 yards. Tackle by 57-Eric Luevano . VAN 51-Paul Pinkerton was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Run Key
Timeout VAN
3-1-VAN 39 (1:41) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to VAN 39 for a short gain. Tackle by 57-Eric Luevano .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Run Key
4-1-VAN 39 (0:57) 10-Jose Quijada 57 yard field goal is GOOD. VAN 10 HOU 22
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:54) 10-Jose Quijada kicks 73 yards from HOU 35 to VAN -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-VAN 25 (0:54) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 87-Louis Morales to HOU 48 for 27 yards. Tackle by 36-Curtis Osborn . VAN 87-Louis Morales was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 48 (0:30) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 82-Ismael Nealy to HOU 43 for 6 yards. Tackle by 45-James Issa . 45-James Issa got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-4-HOU 43 (0:10) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 10-William Wilson to HOU 39 for 4 yards. Tackle by 36-Curtis Osborn .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.