Regular Season Week 3: Colts at Oilers
September 20, 2026 73° Houston Stadium
Attendance: 62,961 (87%)
IND has won the toss and elected to defer.
(15:00) 16-Kevin Kennedy kicks 74 yards from IND 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (15:00) 13-Jerry Rhome pass complete to 80-Gerald Jackson to HOU 45 for 20 yards. Tackle by 22-Ronald Valdez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
1-10-HOU 45 (14:25) 15-David Spencer ran to HOU 48 for 3 yards. Tackle by 65-Pierre Mitchell .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-7-HOU 48 (13:48) 34-Earl Campbell ran to IND 42 for 10 yards. Tackle by 34-Luther Blackwell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
1-10-IND 42 (13:06) 34-Earl Campbell ran to IND 43 for a short loss. Tackle by 34-Luther Blackwell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-10-IND 43 (12:33) 13-Jerry Rhome pass INTERCEPTED by 53-Willie Russell at IND 34. 53-Willie Russell to IND 34 for -0 yards. Tackle by 89-Alvin Reed . Pressure by 91-Henry Grubbs .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
1-10-IND 34 (12:28) 19-John Sewell pass complete to 18-Ernest Eicher to IND 38 for 4 yards. Tackle by 44-Micah Gray . 18-Ernest Eicher did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-6-IND 38 (11:50) 18-Ernest Eicher ran to IND 37 for -1 yards. Tackle by 65-Elvin Bethea .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
3-7-IND 37 (11:15) 35-Gregory Hudspeth ran to IND 41 for 4 yards. Tackle by 43-James Contreras .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
4-3-IND 41 (10:40) 7-David Davis punts 50 yards to HOU 10. Fair Catch by 84-White Shoes Johnson . IND 59-Stephen Solomon was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 10 (10:34) 13-Jerry Rhome pass complete to 89-Alvin Reed to HOU 18 for 8 yards. Tackle by 31-James Martin . HOU 55-Robert Hickey was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-2-HOU 18 (9:49) 13-Jerry Rhome pass complete to 88-Scott Mahaney to HOU 21 for 3 yards. Tackle by 31-James Martin . 31-James Martin got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
1-10-HOU 21 (9:13) 13-Jerry Rhome pass complete to 89-Alvin Reed to HOU 29 for 8 yards. Tackle by 11-Joseph Stratton .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-2-HOU 29 (8:36) 13-Jerry Rhome pass complete to 89-Alvin Reed to HOU 38 for 10 yards. Tackle by 57-Glenn Williams .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
1-10-HOU 38 (7:58) 13-Jerry Rhome sacked at HOU 30 for -8 yards ( 91-Henry Grubbs ). Sack allowed by 71-Christopher Squire .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
2-18-HOU 30 (7:19) 15-David Spencer ran to HOU 34 for 4 yards. Tackle by 98-John Lockhart . 62-Jonathan Harriss was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
3-14-HOU 34 (6:34) 13-Jerry Rhome pass incomplete, intended for 80-Gerald Jackson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
4-14-HOU 34 (6:31) 9-Daniel Alverez punts 45 yards to IND 21. Fair Catch by 1-James Blair .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-IND 21 (6:24) 18-Ernest Eicher ran to IND 23 for 2 yards. Tackle by 52-William Chaisson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-8-IND 23 (5:50) 18-Ernest Eicher ran to IND 28 for 5 yards. Tackle by 45-Jae McCoy .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
3-3-IND 28 (5:14) 18-Ernest Eicher ran to IND 26 for -2 yards. Tackle by 63-Spain Musgrove .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
4-5-IND 26 (4:31) 7-David Davis punts 48 yards to HOU 26. Fair Catch by 84-White Shoes Johnson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 26 (4:24) 34-Earl Campbell ran to HOU 33 for 7 yards. Tackle by 34-Luther Blackwell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
2-3-HOU 33 (3:41) 15-David Spencer ran to HOU 42 for 9 yards. Tackle by 47-David Saterfiel .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
1-10-HOU 42 (3:01) 13-Jerry Rhome pass complete to 88-Scott Mahaney to HOU 49 for 7 yards. Tackle by 31-James Martin .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
2-3-HOU 49 (2:20) 13-Jerry Rhome pass complete to 34-Earl Campbell to HOU 49 for 1 yards. Tackle by 47-David Saterfiel .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
3-3-HOU 49 (1:41) 13-Jerry Rhome pass Pass knocked down by 57-Glenn Williams . incomplete, intended for 89-Alvin Reed .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-3-HOU 49 (1:38) 9-Daniel Alverez punts 46 yards to IND 5. Fair Catch by 1-James Blair .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-IND 5 (1:31) 19-John Sewell pass Pass knocked down by 27-Bobby Atkins . incomplete, intended for 1-James Blair .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-10-IND 5 (1:29) 18-Ernest Eicher ran to IND 3 for -1 yards. Tackle by 52-William Chaisson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
3-11-IND 3 (0:47) 19-John Sewell pass Pass knocked down by 52-William Chaisson . incomplete, intended for 13-Melvin Pence .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
4-11-IND 3 (0:44) 7-David Davis punts 52 yards to HOU 45. 84-White Shoes Johnson to IND 46 for 10 yards. Tackle by 43-Jesse Massey .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-IND 46 (0:36) 13-Jerry Rhome pass complete to 88-Scott Mahaney to IND 43 for 4 yards. Tackle by 53-Willie Russell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
End of first quarter.
2-6-IND 43 (15:00) 34-Earl Campbell ran to IND 38 for 5 yards. Tackle by 22-Ronald Valdez .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-2-IND 38 (14:18) 13-Jerry Rhome pass complete to 87-Mike Barber to IND 32 for 6 yards. Tackle by 47-David Saterfiel .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
1-10-IND 32 (13:44) 13-Jerry Rhome pass complete to 80-Gerald Jackson to IND 29 for 3 yards. Tackle by 22-Ronald Valdez .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Pass Key
2-7-IND 29 (13:06) 15-David Spencer ran to IND 19 for 10 yards. 15-David Spencer FUMBLES ( 31-James Martin ) recovered by IND-47-David Saterfi el to IND 22 for 2 yards. Tackle by 71-Christopher Squire . PENALTY - Holding (HOU 62-Jonathan Harriss) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
1-10-IND 22 (13:00) 19-John Sewell pass complete to 1-James Blair to IND 26 for 5 yards. Tackle by 44-Micah Gray .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
2-5-IND 26 (12:17) 19-John Sewell pass complete to 1-James Blair to IND 46 for 20 yards. Tackle by 44-Micah Gray . Pressure by 65-Elvin Bethea .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-10-IND 46 (11:32) 19-John Sewell pass Pass knocked down by 51-Miguel Friedman . incomplete, intended for 13-Melvin Pence .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
2-10-IND 46 (11:28) 19-John Sewell sacked at IND 37 for -10 yards ( 11-Cory Cox )
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
3-20-IND 37 (10:48) 19-John Sewell pass incomplete, intended for 1-James Blair . IND 77-David Stephens was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Pass Key
4-20-IND 37 (10:46) 7-David Davis punts 45 yards to HOU 18. Fair Catch by 84-White Shoes Johnson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 18 (10:39) 13-Jerry Rhome pass Pass knocked down by 31-James Martin . incomplete, intended for 34-Earl Campbell .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-10-HOU 18 (10:35) 13-Jerry Rhome pass complete to 87-Mike Barber to HOU 20 for 2 yards. Tackle by 22-Ronald Valdez . 34-Earl Campbell was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
3-8-HOU 20 (9:57) 34-Earl Campbell ran to HOU 25 for 6 yards. Tackle by 47-David Saterfiel .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
4-3-HOU 25 (9:17) 9-Daniel Alverez punts 58 yards to IND 17.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-IND 17 (9:07) 35-Gregory Hudspeth ran to IND 22 for 5 yards. Tackle by 55-Robert Hickey .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-5-IND 22 (8:32) 19-John Sewell pass complete to 83-Michael Champion to IND 40 for 18 yards. Tackle by 38-John Gage .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz
1-10-IND 40 (7:48) PENALTY - False Start (IND 19-John Sewell)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
1-15-IND 35 (7:48) 19-John Sewell pass complete to 1-James Blair to IND 38 for 3 yards. Tackle by 44-Micah Gray .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
2-12-IND 38 (7:11) 18-Ernest Eicher ran to IND 39 for 1 yards. Tackle by 52-William Chaisson .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big Off Tackle Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-11-IND 39 (6:28) 18-Ernest Eicher ran to IND 49 for 10 yards. Tackle by 45-Jae McCoy .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
4-1-IND 49 (5:43) 7-David Davis punts 41 yards to HOU 10. Fair Catch by 84-White Shoes Johnson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 10 (5:37) 15-David Spencer ran to HOU 22 for 12 yards. Tackle by 34-Luther Blackwell .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
1-10-HOU 22 (5:03) 34-Earl Campbell ran to HOU 26 for 3 yards. Tackle by 99-Timothy Nash .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
2-7-HOU 26 (4:29) 15-David Spencer ran to HOU 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 34-Luther Blackwell .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
1-10-HOU 36 (3:46) 34-Earl Campbell ran to HOU 40 for 3 yards. Tackle by 11-Joseph Stratton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep Zone Under
2-7-HOU 40 (3:04) 13-Jerry Rhome sacked at HOU 34 for -5 yards ( 98-John Lockhart ). Sack allowed by 34-Earl Campbell .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Timeout HOU
3-12-HOU 34 (2:25) 13-Jerry Rhome pass complete to 34-Earl Campbell to IND 46 for 20 yards. Nice job by 34-Earl Campbell on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-IND 46 (2:00) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 62-Jonathan Harriss)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-15-HOU 49 (2:00) 13-Jerry Rhome pass complete to 89-Alvin Reed to IND 42 for 9 yards. Tackle by 57-Glenn Williams . 89-Alvin Reed made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Timeout HOU
2-6-IND 42 (1:56) 13-Jerry Rhome pass Pass knocked down by 31-James Martin . incomplete, intended for 89-Alvin Reed .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-6-IND 42 (1:52) 13-Jerry Rhome pass incomplete, intended for 85-Everett Moore .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-6-IND 42 (1:50) 9-Daniel Alverez punts 31 yards to IND 11.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-IND 11 (1:43) 89-Walter Russ ran to IND 11 for a short loss. Tackle by 11-Cory Cox .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Strong Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-10-IND 11 (1:04) 18-Ernest Eicher ran to IND 12 for 1 yards. Tackle by 52-William Chaisson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
3-9-IND 12 (0:23) 18-Ernest Eicher ran to IND 24 for 13 yards. Tackle by 29-Ken Houston .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Pass Key
End of half.
(15:00) 6-Wade Ballance kicks 70 yards from HOU 35 to IND -5. 18-Ernest Eicher to IND 27 for 32 yards. Tackle by 25-Zeke Moore . 21-Lindsay Brenneman totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-IND 27 (14:54) 35-Gregory Hudspeth ran to IND 25 for -1 yards. Tackle by 63-Spain Musgrove .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
2-11-IND 25 (14:12) 18-Ernest Eicher ran to IND 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 44-Micah Gray . PENALTY - Holding (IND 1-James Blair)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
2-19-IND 18 (14:10) 19-John Sewell pass incomplete, dropped by 18-Ernest Eicher .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
3-19-IND 18 (14:07) 19-John Sewell pass incomplete, intended for 83-Michael Champion .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Pass Key
4-19-IND 18 (14:04) 7-David Davis punts 47 yards to HOU 35. 84-White Shoes Johnson to HOU 39 for 5 yards. Tackle by 22-Ronald Valdez .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 39 (13:57) 15-David Spencer ran to HOU 43 for 4 yards. Tackle by 51-Alfredo Gomez .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
2-6-HOU 43 (13:14) 34-Earl Campbell ran to HOU 46 for 3 yards. Tackle by 11-Joseph Stratton .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
3-3-HOU 46 (12:39) 34-Earl Campbell ran to IND 43 for 11 yards. Tackle by 47-David Saterfiel .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep Zone Under
1-10-IND 43 (11:58) 15-David Spencer ran to IND 41 for 2 yards. Tackle by 65-Pierre Mitchell .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
2-8-IND 41 (11:26) 20-Billy Cannon ran to IND 31 for 10 yards. Tackle by 34-Luther Blackwell .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-IND 31 (10:52) 13-Jerry Rhome pass complete to 89-Alvin Reed to IND 23 for 8 yards. Tackle by 31-James Martin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-2-IND 23 (10:05) 13-Jerry Rhome pass complete to 80-Gerald Jackson to IND 20 for 3 yards. Tackle by 11-Joseph Stratton .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
1-10-IND 20 (9:22) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 71-Christopher Squire)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
1-15-IND 25 (9:22) 15-David Spencer ran to IND 24 for 1 yards. Tackle by 99-Timothy Nash .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
2-14-IND 24 (8:38) 13-Jerry Rhome pass complete to 34-Earl Campbell to IND 18 for 6 yards. Tackle by 22-Ronald Valdez .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
3-8-IND 18 (7:58) 13-Jerry Rhome pass complete to 89-Alvin Reed to IND 12 for 6 yards. Tackle by 57-Glenn Williams .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
4-2-IND 12 (7:13) 6-Wade Ballance 30 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 3 IND 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:11) 6-Wade Ballance kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to IND -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-IND 25 (7:11) 35-Gregory Hudspeth ran to IND 35 for 10 yards. Tackle by 38-John Gage . 83-Michael Champion completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
1-10-IND 35 (6:30) 19-John Sewell pass complete to 18-Ernest Eicher to IND 45 for 10 yards. Tackle by 58-Darryl McCrary . Pressure by 65-Elvin Bethea .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-1-IND 45 (5:49) 35-Gregory Hudspeth ran to IND 44 for -1 yards. Tackle by 51-Miguel Friedman .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
3-2-IND 44 (5:06) 18-Ernest Eicher ran to IND 48 for 4 yards. Tackle by 29-Ken Houston .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
1-10-IND 48 (4:26) 19-John Sewell pass Pass knocked down by 27-Bobby Atkins . incomplete, intended for 83-Michael Champion .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
2-10-IND 48 (4:22) 18-Ernest Eicher ran to IND 47 for a short loss. Tackle by 52-William Chaisson . IND 89-Walter Russ was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Draw
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-10-IND 47 (3:46) 19-John Sewell pass Pass knocked down by 43-James Contreras . incomplete, intended for 18-Ernest Eicher . Pressure by 78-Curly Culp .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
4-10-IND 47 (3:43) 7-David Davis punts 42 yards to HOU 11.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 11 (3:35) 34-Earl Campbell ran to HOU 8 for -2 yards. Tackle by 53-Willie Russell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
2-12-HOU 8 (2:52) 34-Earl Campbell ran to HOU 9 for 1 yards. Tackle by 91-Henry Grubbs .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Run Key
3-12-HOU 9 (2:07) 13-Jerry Rhome pass complete to 34-Earl Campbell to HOU 20 for 11 yards. Tackle by 53-Willie Russell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
4-1-HOU 20 (1:29) 9-Daniel Alverez punts 50 yards to IND 29. Fair Catch by 1-James Blair .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-IND 29 (1:22) 19-John Sewell pass complete to 1-James Blair to IND 35 for 6 yards. Tackle by 27-Bobby Atkins .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-4-IND 35 (0:40) 35-Gregory Hudspeth ran to IND 36 for 1 yards. Tackle by 51-Miguel Friedman .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
3-3-IND 36 (0:02) 19-John Sewell pass complete to 83-Michael Champion to HOU 50 for 14 yards. Tackle by 43-James Contreras .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
1-10-HOU 50 (15:00) 18-Ernest Eicher ran to HOU 41 for 9 yards. Tackle by 25-Zeke Moore . You can tell that the offense is starting to figure out how to beat that defensive play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
2-1-HOU 41 (14:26) 19-John Sewell sacked at IND 49 for -10 yards ( 45-Jae McCoy )
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
3-11-IND 49 (13:52) 35-Gregory Hudspeth ran to HOU 49 for 2 yards. Tackle by 52-William Chaisson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Run Key
4-9-HOU 49 (13:11) 7-David Davis punts 45 yards to HOU 5. 84-White Shoes Johnson to HOU 11 for 6 yards. Tackle by 89-Walter Russ .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 11 (13:03) 13-Jerry Rhome pass complete to 34-Earl Campbell to HOU 24 for 13 yards. Tackle by 21-Lindsay Brenneman .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 24 (12:21) 13-Jerry Rhome pass complete to 85-Everett Moore to HOU 45 for 22 yards.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 45 (11:33) 13-Jerry Rhome pass complete to 89-Alvin Reed to IND 43 for 12 yards. Tackle by 31-James Martin . 22-Ronald Valdez got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
1-10-IND 43 (10:56) 13-Jerry Rhome pass complete to 80-Gerald Jackson to IND 22 for 21 yards. Tackle by 33-Eric Allen .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
1-10-IND 22 (10:21) 20-Billy Cannon ran to IND 21 for 1 yards. Tackle by 91-Henry Grubbs .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
2-9-IND 21 (9:43) 15-David Spencer ran to IND 18 for 3 yards. Tackle by 65-Pierre Mitchell .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
3-6-IND 18 (9:00) 13-Jerry Rhome pass complete to 80-Gerald Jackson to IND 8 for 10 yards. Tackle by 53-Willie Russell .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
1-8-IND 8 (8:20) 13-Jerry Rhome pass complete to 89-Alvin Reed to IND 3 for 6 yards. Tackle by 53-Willie Russell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-3-IND 3 (7:44) 13-Jerry Rhome pass incomplete, dropped by 85-Everett Moore .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
3-3-IND 3 (7:40) 34-Earl Campbell ran to IND 2 for 1 yards. Tackle by 99-Timothy Nash .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
4-2-IND 2 (7:06) 13-Jerry Rhome pass complete to 85-Everett Moore for 2 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Nice job by 85-Everett Moore on that route to lose his coverage. HOU 9 IND 0
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
(7:03) Extra point GOOD by 6-Wade Ballance . HOU 10 IND 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:03) 6-Wade Ballance kicks 58 yards from HOU 35 to IND 7. 18-Ernest Eicher to IND 25 for 19 yards. Tackle by 38-John Gage . HOU 43-James Contreras was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-IND 25 (7:00) 19-John Sewell pass complete to 13-Melvin Pence to IND 39 for 14 yards. Tackle by 11-Cory Cox . 13-Melvin Pence breaks down the CB. IND 83-Michael Champion was injured on the play. HOU 78-Curly Culp was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
1-10-IND 39 (6:22) 18-Ernest Eicher ran to IND 38 for a short loss. Tackle by 55-Robert Hickey .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
2-10-IND 38 (5:45) 19-John Sewell pass complete to 82-Edward Curry to HOU 47 for 15 yards. Tackle by 27-Bobby Atkins . 82-Edward Curry breaks down the CB. HOU 65-Elvin Bethea was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 47 (5:21) 19-John Sewell pass INTERCEPTED by 38-John Gage at HOU 40. 38-John Gage to HOU 40 for -0 yards. Tackle by 13-Melvin Pence .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 40 (5:18) 13-Jerry Rhome pass complete to 87-Mike Barber to HOU 41 for 2 yards. Tackle by 97-Ray Okane .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-8-HOU 41 (4:44) 15-David Spencer ran to IND 46 for 12 yards. Tackle by 47-David Saterfiel .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
Run Key
1-10-IND 46 (4:04) 34-Earl Campbell ran to IND 45 for 1 yards. Tackle by 99-Timothy Nash .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
2-9-IND 45 (3:26) 20-Billy Cannon ran to IND 43 for 2 yards. Tackle by 99-Timothy Nash .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
Run Key
3-7-IND 43 (2:48) 34-Earl Campbell ran to IND 33 for 9 yards. Tackle by 21-Lindsay Brenneman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
1-10-IND 33 (2:09) 20-Billy Cannon ran to IND 30 for 4 yards. Tackle by 53-Willie Russell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-6-IND 30 (2:00) 20-Billy Cannon ran to IND 25 for 5 yards. Tackle by 22-Ronald Valdez . 80-Gerald Jackson missed that block completely. HOU 85-Everett Moore was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
Timeout IND
3-2-IND 25 (1:53) 15-David Spencer ran to IND 23 for 2 yards. Tackle by 65-Pierre Mitchell .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
Timeout IND
1-10-IND 23 (1:49) 34-Earl Campbell ran to IND 24 for a short loss. Tackle by 98-John Lockhart .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
Timeout IND
2-10-IND 24 (1:44) 20-Billy Cannon ran to IND 18 for 5 yards. Tackle by 47-David Saterfiel .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
3-5-IND 18 (1:08) 15-David Spencer ran to IND 16 for 2 yards. Tackle by 99-Timothy Nash . HOU 62-Jonathan Harriss was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
4-3-IND 16 (0:30) 6-Wade Ballance 34 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 72-Kenneth Combs was injured on the play. HOU 13 IND 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:28) 6-Wade Ballance kicks 63 yards from HOU 35 to IND 2. 18-Ernest Eicher to IND 27 for 26 yards. Tackle by 87-Harry Hyman .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-IND 27 (0:23) PENALTY - False Start (IND 61-Rufus Smith)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
1-15-IND 22 (0:23) 19-John Sewell sacked at IND 12 for -10 yards ( 11-Cory Cox ). Sack allowed by 61-Rufus Smith .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-25-IND 12 (0:03) 19-John Sewell pass complete to 83-Michael Champion to IND 16 for 4 yards. Tackle by 51-Miguel Friedman .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.