Regular Season Week 13: Sharks at Jacks
November 29, 2026 40° Outback Crown Field
Attendance: 18,166 (91%)
SYD has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 2-Jeff Fahey kicks 65 yards from MEL 35 to SYD 0. 88-John Reyes to SYD 26 for 26 yards. Tackle by 40-Carlos Horvath .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-SYD 26 (14:56) 10-Edward Donnell pass complete to 88-Jacob Emerson to SYD 39 for 13 yards. Tackle by 41-John Briggs . 88-Jacob Emerson did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 WR Post Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
1-10-SYD 39 (14:12) 10-Edward Donnell pass complete to 38-Andre Ramirez to SYD 39 for -1 yards. Tackle by 50-Sammy Cohen .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
2-11-SYD 39 (13:27) 10-Edward Donnell pass incomplete, intended for 88-John Reyes .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
3-11-SYD 39 (13:25) 10-Edward Donnell pass complete to 88-Jacob Emerson to SYD 45 for 6 yards. Tackle by 92-Phillip Freeman .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
4-5-SYD 45 (12:45) 16-Brett King punts 47 yards to MEL 8. 41-Michael Donelson to MEL 15 for 7 yards. Tackle by 50-Danial Good . PENALTY - Holding (SYD 79-Adolfo Woods) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEL 15 (12:37) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 85-Scott Handy to MEL 22 for 7 yards. Tackle by 22-Brian Benson . 22-Brian Benson got away with a hold on that play. SYD 37-Herbert Harrop was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-3-MEL 22 (11:50) 41-Michael Donelson ran to MEL 22 for a short gain. Tackle by 67-Theodore Hernandez .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
3-3-MEL 22 (11:10) 15-Eric Daub pass Pass knocked down by 36-James Denman . incomplete, intended for 87-Michael Scott .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
4-3-MEL 22 (11:06) 2-Harry Jones punts 47 yards to SYD 31. Fair Catch by 88-John Reyes .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-SYD 31 (10:59) 10-Edward Donnell sacked at SYD 23 for -8 yards ( 35-Anthony Turner )
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 WR Post Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB3 CB4 Blitz
2-18-SYD 23 (10:18) 10-Edward Donnell pass Pass knocked down by 92-Robert Osorio . incomplete, intended for 38-Andre Ramirez . Pressure by 92-Phillip Freeman .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Flag
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
Pass Key
3-18-SYD 23 (10:14) 10-Edward Donnell pass complete to 38-Andre Ramirez to SYD 29 for 6 yards. Tackle by 27-William Davis . Pressure by 92-Phillip Freeman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
4-12-SYD 29 (9:38) 16-Brett King punts 47 yards to MEL 24. Fair Catch by 41-Michael Donelson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEL 24 (9:31) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 81-Arthur Parham to MEL 33 for 9 yards. Tackle by 31-Virgil Morehead . Great move by 81-Arthur Parham to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-1-MEL 33 (8:50) 41-Michael Donelson ran to MEL 33 for a short loss. Tackle by 53-Elmer Blackburn .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
3-1-MEL 33 (8:04) 41-Michael Donelson ran to MEL 33 for a short loss. Tackle by 95-John Smith .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
4-2-MEL 33 (7:31) 2-Harry Jones punts 45 yards to SYD 22. Fair Catch by 88-John Reyes .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-SYD 22 (7:25) 10-Edward Donnell sacked at SYD 14 for -8 yards ( 92-Robert Osorio )
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
2-18-SYD 14 (6:44) 10-Edward Donnell pass incomplete, dropped by 44-Steve Passmore .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
3-18-SYD 14 (6:39) 10-Edward Donnell pass Pass knocked down by 50-Sammy Cohen . incomplete, intended for 89-Luis Sutherland .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
4-18-SYD 14 (6:35) 16-Brett King punts 47 yards to MEL 39. 41-Michael Donelson to MEL 41 for 3 yards. Tackle by 65-Jack Castorena .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEL 41 (6:27) 41-Michael Donelson ran to MEL 41 for a short gain. Tackle by 95-John Smith .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
2-10-MEL 41 (5:52) 41-Michael Donelson ran to MEL 45 for 4 yards. Tackle by 37-Herbert Harrop .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-6-MEL 45 (5:11) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 41-Michael Donelson to SYD 50 for 5 yards. Tackle by 50-Danial Good .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
4-1-SYD 50 (4:38) 2-Harry Jones punts 43 yards to SYD 7. Fair Catch by 88-John Reyes .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-SYD 7 (4:31) 10-Edward Donnell pass complete to 89-Luis Sutherland to SYD 14 for 6 yards. Tackle by 41-John Briggs . 89-Luis Sutherland made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB3 CB4 Blitz
2-4-SYD 14 (3:56) 38-Andre Ramirez ran to SYD 13 for a short loss. Tackle by 92-Robert Osorio .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
3-4-SYD 13 (3:11) 10-Edward Donnell pass Pass knocked down by 44-Robert Howell . incomplete, intended for 89-Luis Sutherland .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
4-4-SYD 13 (3:06) 16-Brett King punts 43 yards to MEL 44. 41-Michael Donelson to MEL 47 for 3 yards. Tackle by 50-Danial Good .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEL 47 (2:58) 41-Michael Donelson ran to SYD 50 for 3 yards. Tackle by 36-James Denman .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-7-SYD 50 (2:21) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 81-Arthur Parham to SYD 39 for 11 yards. Tackle by 50-Danial Good .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-SYD 39 (1:43) 41-Michael Donelson ran to SYD 39 for a short loss. Tackle by 95-John Smith .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-10-SYD 39 (1:09) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 87-Michael Scott to SYD 39 for a short gain. Tackle by 50-Danial Good .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Slot Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Run Key
3-10-SYD 39 (0:25) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 81-Arthur Parham to SYD 3 for 36 yards. Tackle by 37-Herbert Harrop .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR2 Deep Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
End of first quarter.
1-3-SYD 3 (15:00) 32-Isaac Weathers ran to SYD 5 for -2 yards. Tackle by 97-Thomas Hobbs .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
2-5-SYD 5 (14:22) 41-Michael Donelson ran for 5 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MEL 6 SYD 0
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
(14:19) Extra point GOOD by 2-Jeff Fahey . MEL 7 SYD 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(14:19) 2-Jeff Fahey kicks 71 yards from MEL 35 to SYD -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-SYD 25 (14:19) 10-Edward Donnell sacked at SYD 17 for -8 yards ( 68-Jimmy Santiago ). Sack allowed by 79-Adolfo Woods .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 WR Post Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
2-18-SYD 17 (13:37) 10-Edward Donnell pass complete to 38-Andre Ramirez to SYD 24 for 7 yards. Tackle by 90-Morris Godfrey .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
3-11-SYD 24 (13:03) 10-Edward Donnell pass complete to 88-Jacob Emerson to SYD 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 39-Andrew Grove .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Strong
1-10-SYD 36 (12:19) 10-Edward Donnell pass Pass knocked down by 41-John Briggs . incomplete, intended for 89-Luis Sutherland .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Curl Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
2-10-SYD 36 (12:15) 10-Edward Donnell pass incomplete, dropped by 88-Jacob Emerson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
3-10-SYD 36 (12:12) 10-Edward Donnell sacked at SYD 27 for -9 yards ( 68-Jimmy Santiago ). Sack allowed by 57-Nathan Hernandez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 WR Post Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB4 Blitz
Pass Key
4-19-SYD 27 (11:33) 16-Brett King punts 52 yards to MEL 21. 41-Michael Donelson to MEL 34 for 13 yards. Tackle by 65-Jack Castorena .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEL 34 (11:24) 32-Isaac Weathers ran to MEL 33 for a short loss. Tackle by 98-Dale Carpenter .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-10-MEL 33 (10:41) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 81-Arthur Parham to MEL 44 for 10 yards. Tackle by 36-James Denman . 81-Arthur Parham did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
3-1-MEL 44 (10:07) 41-Michael Donelson ran to MEL 45 for 1 yards. Tackle by 50-Danial Good .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
1-10-MEL 45 (9:33) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 85-Scott Handy to SYD 43 for 12 yards. Tackle by 22-Brian Benson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
1-10-SYD 43 (9:00) 32-Isaac Weathers ran to SYD 41 for 2 yards. Tackle by 53-Elmer Blackburn . 81-Edward Goldsmith was caught flat-footed on this play. SYD 53-Elmer Blackburn was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Run Key
2-8-SYD 41 (8:24) 15-Eric Daub sacked at MEL 49 for -9 yards ( 97-Thomas Hobbs ). Sack allowed by 62-Ernest Collins . MEL 15-Eric Daub was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal All Go
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
3-18-MEL 49 (7:44) 87-Michael Scott pass incomplete, intended for 81-Edward Goldsmith .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
4-18-MEL 49 (7:41) 2-Harry Jones punts 52 yar ds to SYD -1.4-18-MEL 49 (7:41) 2-Harry Jones punts 52 yards to SYD -1. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-SYD 20 (7:33) 38-Andre Ramirez ran to SYD 24 for 4 yards. Tackle by 44-Robert Howell .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-6-SYD 24 (6:50) 10-Edward Donnell pass Pass knocked down by 39-Andrew Grove . incomplete, intended for 88-Jacob Emerson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
3-6-SYD 24 (6:47) 10-Edward Donnell pass complete to 87-Kenneth Gregg to SYD 26 for 2 yards. Tackle by 90-Morris Godfrey .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
4-4-SYD 26 (6:06) 16-Brett King punts 52 yards to MEL 22. 41-Michael Donelson FUMBLES recovered by MEL-41-Michael Donels on to MEL 31 for 9 yards. Tackle by 61-Lonnie Harbor .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEL 31 (5:56) 32-Isaac Weathers ran to MEL 42 for 11 yards. Tackle by 37-Herbert Harrop .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-MEL 42 (5:12) 48-Alton Lopez ran to MEL 47 for 5 yards. Tackle by 36-James Denman .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal FB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-5-MEL 47 (4:38) 41-Michael Donelson ran to MEL 49 for 2 yards. Tackle by 95-John Smith .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-3-MEL 49 (3:58) 41-Michael Donelson ran to SYD 49 for 2 yards. Tackle by 31-Virgil Morehead .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Counter Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Run Key
4-1-SYD 49 (3:24) 2-Harry Jones punts 59 yar ds to SYD -10.4-1-SYD 49 (3:24) 2-Harry Jones punts 59 yards to SYD -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-SYD 20 (3:16) 10-Edward Donnell pass incomplete, intended for 38-Andre Ramirez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-10-SYD 20 (3:12) 10-Edward Donnell pass complete to 89-Luis Sutherland to SYD 26 for 6 yards. Tackle by 90-Morris Godfrey .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-4-SYD 26 (2:34) 10-Edward Donnell pass Pass knocked down by 44-Robert Howell . incomplete, intended for 38-Andre Ramirez . Pressure by 92-Phillip Freeman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
4-4-SYD 26 (2:30) 16-Brett King punts 49 yards to MEL 25. 41-Michael Donelson to MEL 35 for 11 yards. Tackle by 50-Danial Good . MEL 27-William Davis was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PENALTY - Offsides (MEL 39-Andrew Grove)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-SYD 31 (2:21) 10-Edward Donnell pass complete to 88-John Reyes to SYD 34 for 2 yards. Tackle by 35-Anthony Turner .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-8-SYD 34 (2:00) 10-Edward Donnell pass incomplete, intended for 38-Andre Ramirez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
3-8-SYD 34 (1:56) 38-Andre Ramirez ran to SYD 38 for 4 yards. Tackle by 90-Morris Godfrey .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Strong
4-3-SYD 38 (1:18) 16-Brett King punts 63 yar ds to MEL -1.4-3-SYD 38 (1:18) 16-Brett King punts 63 yards to MEL -1. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEL 20 (1:10) 41-Michael Donelson ran to MEL 22 for 2 yards. Tackle by 42-Francisco Valdez .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
2-8-MEL 22 (0:37) 41-Michael Donelson ran to MEL 24 for 2 yards. Tackle by 95-John Smith . 48-Alton Lopez missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
End of half.
(15:00) 6-Lyle Garrett kicks 61 yards from SYD 35 to MEL 4. 41-Michael Donelson to MEL 26 for 22 yards. Tackle by 42-Francisco Valdez .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEL 26 (14:57) 32-Isaac Weathers ran to MEL 28 for 2 yards. Tackle by 53-Elmer Blackburn .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
2-8-MEL 28 (14:19) 41-Michael Donelson ran to MEL 29 for 1 yards. Tackle by 36-James Denman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
3-7-MEL 29 (13:33) 15-Eric Daub sacked at MEL 21 for -9 yards ( 97-Thomas Hobbs ). Sack allowed by 62-Ernest Collins .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 3 Deep Zone Under
4-16-MEL 21 (12:51) 2-Harry Jones punts 42 yards to SYD 38.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-SYD 38 (12:44) 10-Edward Donnell pass complete to 87-Kenneth Gregg to SYD 46 for 8 yards. Tackle by 41-John Briggs .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Curl Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB4 Blitz
Pass Key
2-2-SYD 46 (12:06) 10-Edward Donnell pass complete to 88-Jacob Emerson to MEL 41 for 13 yards. Tackle by 35-Anthony Turner . 35-Anthony Turner got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-MEL 41 (11:30) 10-Edward Donnell pass Pass knocked down by 27-William Davis . incomplete, intended for 88-Jacob Emerson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-10-MEL 41 (11:27) 10-Edward Donnell pass incomplete, intended for 87-Kenneth Gregg . MEL 68-Jimmy Santiago was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Curl Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
3-10-MEL 41 (11:25) 10-Edward Donnell pass Pass knocked down by 41-John Briggs . incomplete, intended for 88-Jacob Emerson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-10-MEL 41 (11:22) 16-Brett King punts 41 yar ds to MEL 0.4-10-MEL 41 (11:22) 16-Brett King punts 41 yards to MEL 0. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEL 20 (11:13) 41-Michael Donelson ran to MEL 21 for 1 yards. Tackle by 37-Herbert Harrop .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
2-9-MEL 21 (10:36) 41-Michael Donelson ran to MEL 25 for 4 yards. Tackle by 31-Virgil Morehead . PENALTY - Facemask (SYD 31-Virgil Morehead)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
1-10-MEL 40 (10:33) PENALTY - False Start (MEL 69-Phillip Newlin)
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-15-MEL 35 (10:33) 15-Eric Daub pass Pass knocked down by 31-Virgil Morehead . incomplete, intended for 41-Michael Donelson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-15-MEL 35 (10:29) 32-Isaac Weathers ran to MEL 41 for 6 yards. Tackle by 50-Danial Good .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
3-9-MEL 41 (9:49) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 81-Arthur Parham to SYD 48 for 11 yards. Tackle by 22-Brian Benson . 81-Arthur Parham made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR2 Deep Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-SYD 48 (9:09) 32-Isaac Weathers ran to SYD 48 for -1 yards. Tackle by 95-John Smith .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
2-11-SYD 48 (8:27) 41-Michael Donelson ran to MEL 49 for -2 yards. Tackle by 97-Thomas Hobbs .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
3-13-MEL 49 (7:45) 41-Michael Donelson ran to SYD 47 for 3 yards. Tackle by 97-Thomas Hobbs .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
4-9-SYD 47 (7:05) 2-Harry Jones punts 38 yards to SYD 9. Fair Catch by 88-John Reyes .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-SYD 9 (6:58) 10-Edward Donnell pass incomplete, intended for 88-John Reyes .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Slot Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-SYD 9 (6:56) 10-Edward Donnell pass complete to 38-Andre Ramirez to SYD 9 for a short loss. Tackle by 90-Morris Godfrey . 87-Kenneth Gregg was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
3-10-SYD 9 (6:22) 10-Edward Donnell pass complete to 38-Andre Ramirez to SYD 13 for 4 yards. Tackle by 50-Sammy Cohen .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
4-7-SYD 13 (5:43) 16-Brett King punts 48 yards to MEL 40. 41-Michael Donelson to SYD 49 for 11 yards. Tackle by 57-Nathan Hernandez .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-SYD 49 (5:34) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 85-Scott Handy to SYD 44 for 6 yards. Tackle by 22-Brian Benson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
2-4-SYD 44 (4:52) PENALTY - False Start (MEL 69-Phillip Newlin)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-9-SYD 49 (4:52) 41-Michael Donelson ran to SYD 37 for 11 yards. Tackle by 37-Herbert Harrop .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
1-10-SYD 37 (4:17) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 81-Arthur Parham to SYD 34 for 3 yards. Tackle by 36-James Denman .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR2 Deep Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
2-7-SYD 34 (3:40) 32-Isaac Weathers ran to SYD 33 for 1 yards. Tackle by 95-John Smith .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
3-5-SYD 33 (3:00) 41-Michael Donelson ran to SYD 36 for -4 yards. Tackle by 53-Elmer Blackburn .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
4-9-SYD 36 (2:27) 2-Jeff Fahey 55 yard field goal is GOOD. MEL 10 SYD 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:23) 2-Jeff Fahey kicks 73 yards from MEL 35 to SYD -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-SYD 25 (2:23) 38-Andre Ramirez ran to SYD 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 92-Raleigh Bowen . PENALTY - Offsides (MEL 92-Raleigh Bowen)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
1-5-SYD 30 (2:21) 10-Edward Donnell pass Pass knocked down by 41-John Briggs . incomplete, intended for 89-Luis Sutherland . Pressure by 68-Jimmy Santiago . 41-John Briggs got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
2-5-SYD 30 (2:18) 38-Andre Ramirez ran to SYD 37 for 7 yards. Tackle by 41-John Briggs .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-SYD 37 (1:34) 38-Andre Ramirez ran to SYD 44 for 7 yards. Tackle by 92-Raleigh Bowen .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
2-3-SYD 44 (0:59) 10-Edward Donnell pass incomplete, intended for 88-Jacob Emerson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
3-3-SYD 44 (0:56) 10-Edward Donnell pass complete to 89-Luis Sutherland to MEL 46 for 10 yards. Tackle by 27-William Davis . Nice job by 89-Luis Sutherland on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-MEL 46 (0:14) 10-Edward Donnell pass Pass knocked down by 90-Morris Godfrey . incomplete, intended for 87-Kenneth Gregg .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Curl Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-MEL 46 (0:11) 10-Edward Donnell pass complete to 88-Jacob Emerson to MEL 37 for 9 yards. Tackle by 90-Morris Godfrey .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
3-1-MEL 37 (15:00) 38-Andre Ramirez ran to MEL 28 for 10 yards. Tackle by 27-William Davis .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-MEL 28 (14:15) 10-Edward Donnell pass complete to 88-Jacob Emerson to MEL 19 for 9 yards. Tackle by 44-Robert Howell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Flag
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-1-MEL 19 (13:30) 43-John Nordberg ran to MEL 17 for 2 yards. Tackle by 92-Robert Osorio .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
1-10-MEL 17 (12:48) 38-Andre Ramirez ran to MEL 14 for 3 yards. Tackle by 27-William Davis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-7-MEL 14 (12:10) 43-John Nordberg ran to MEL 14 for 1 yards. Tackle by 92-Raleigh Bowen .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
3-7-MEL 14 (11:31) 38-Andre Ramirez ran to MEL 7 for 7 yards. Tackle by 41-John Briggs .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
1-7-MEL 7 (10:54) 10-Edward Donnell pass Pass knocked down by 27-William Davis . incomplete, intended for 43-John Nordberg . Pressure by 59-John McGowan .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-7-MEL 7 (10:50) 38-Andre Ramirez ran to MEL 7 for -1 yards. Tackle by 92-Raleigh Bowen .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
3-7-MEL 7 (10:09) 10-Edward Donnell pass Pass knocked down by 41-John Briggs . incomplete, intended for 89-Luis Sutherland .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
Pass Key
4-7-MEL 7 (10:05) 6-Lyle Garrett 25 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Left)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-MEL 20 (10:03) 41-Michael Donelson ran to MEL 25 for 5 yards. Tackle by 31-Virgil Morehead .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
2-5-MEL 25 (9:21) 32-Isaac Weathers ran to MEL 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 50-Danial Good .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Run Key
3-3-MEL 27 (8:35) 41-Michael Donelson ran to MEL 26 for -1 yards. Tackle by 95-John Smith .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
4-4-MEL 26 (7:51) 2-Harry Jones punts 50 yards to SYD 24. 88-John Reyes to SYD 30 for 6 yards. Tackle by 27-William Davis .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-SYD 30 (7:43) 10-Edward Donnell sacked at SYD 22 for -8 yards ( 59-John McGowan ). Sack allowed by 69-Kenny Rouse .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-18-SYD 22 (7:01) 10-Edward Donnell pass complete to 88-John Reyes to SYD 35 for 13 yards. Tackle by 35-Anthony Turner . 88-John Reyes made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
3-5-SYD 35 (6:18) 10-Edward Donnell pass complete to 38-Andre Ramirez to SYD 43 for 8 yards. Tackle by 41-John Briggs .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Strong
Pass Key
1-10-SYD 43 (5:42) 10-Edward Donnell sacked at SYD 38 for -6 yards ( 92-Phillip Freeman ). Sack allowed by 79-Adolfo Woods . 79-Adolfo Woods was caught flat-footed on this play. MEL 59-John McGowan was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
2-16-SYD 38 (5:17) 10-Edward Donnell pass complete to 88-John Reyes to SYD 49 for 11 yards. Tackle by 41-John Briggs .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Curl Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 4 Deep Zone under
Pass Key
3-4-SYD 49 (4:55) 10-Edward Donnell pass complete to 38-Andre Ramirez to MEL 49 for 2 yards. Tackle by 93-Roy Rowe . Great move by 38-Andre Ramirez to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-3-MEL 49 (4:31) 10-Edward Donnell pass INTERCEPTED by 50-Sammy Cohen at MEL 49. 50-Sammy Cohen to SYD 32 for 19 yards. Tackle by 60-Theodore Estep . Pressure by 75-Kenneth Bissette .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
1-10-SYD 32 (4:23) 41-Michael Donelson ran to SYD 32 for a short loss. Tackle by 65-Jack Castorena .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
2-10-SYD 32 (3:40) 41-Michael Donelson ran to SYD 36 for -4 yards. Tackle by 97-Thomas Hobbs .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
3-14-SYD 36 (2:54) 32-Isaac Weathers ran to SYD 35 for 1 yards. Tackle by 97-Thomas Hobbs .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Run Key
4-13-SYD 35 (2:19) 2-Jeff Fahey 53 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Left)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-SYD 42 (2:15) 10-Edward Donnell sacked at SYD 36 for -6 yards ( 92-Phillip Freeman ). Sack allowed by 60-Theodore Estep .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-16-SYD 36 (2:00) 10-Edward Donnell pass Pass knocked down by 44-Robert Howell . incomplete, intended for 88-John Reyes . SYD 57-Nathan Hernandez was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-16-SYD 36 (1:58) 10-Edward Donnell pass complete to 44-Steve Passmore to SYD 36 for a short gain. Tackle by 41-John Briggs .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
4-16-SYD 36 (1:38) 16-Brett King punts 45 yards to MEL 19. 41-Michael Donelson to MEL 26 for 7 yards. Tackle by 50-Danial Good .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEL 26 (1:29) 32-Isaac Weathers ran to MEL 37 for 11 yards. Tackle by 36-James Denman .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
Timeout SYD
1-10-MEL 37 (1:25) 41-Michael Donelson ran to MEL 38 for a short gain. Tackle by 95-John Smith .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
Timeout SYD
2-10-MEL 38 (1:21) 41-Michael Donelson ran to SYD 50 for 13 yards. Tackle by 31-Virgil Morehead .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
Timeout SYD
1-10-SYD 50 (1:15) 15-Eric Daub kneeled down to SYD 50 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
2-10-SYD 50 (0:41) 15-Eric Daub kneeled down to SYD 50 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 2
3-10-SYD 50 (0:02) 15-Eric Daub kneeled down to SYD 50 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 2
End of fourth quarter.