Regular Season Week 1: Samurai at Jacks

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September 03, 2028 78° Outback Crown Field
Attendance: 17,661 (88%)
MEL has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 12-Perry Acosta kicks 75 yards from TYO 35 to MEL -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEL 25 (15:00) 41-Michael Donelson ran to MEL 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 32-Virgil Poss .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
2-7-MEL 28 (14:17) 41-Michael Donelson ran to MEL 29 for 1 yards. Tackle by 29-Clifton Harrison .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
3-6-MEL 29 (13:34) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 41-Michael Donelson to MEL 36 for 7 yards. Tackle by 93-Ronnie Gottfried .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
1-10-MEL 36 (12:53) 41-Michael Donelson ran to MEL 36 for 1 yards. Tackle by 90-Virgil Stevens .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
2-9-MEL 36 (12:09) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 40-Mike Watts to MEL 38 for 2 yards. Tackle by 32-Virgil Poss .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
3-7-MEL 38 (11:33) 15-Eric Daub ran to MEL 48 for 10 yards. Tackle by 29-Clifton Harrison . PENALTY - Holding (MEL 62-Ernest Collins)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
3-17-MEL 28 (11:27) 15-Eric Daub pass Pass knocked down by 48-Curtis Huggins . incomplete, intended for 19-Thomas Luna . 39-Richard Murtha got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Slot Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
4-17-MEL 28 (11:23) 16-Peter Dearborn punts 42 yards to TYO 29. Fair Catch by 81-Richard Dolan .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-TYO 29 (11:16) 45-David Clayton ran to TYO 30 for a short gain. Tackle by 53-Albert Weber .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Run Key
2-10-TYO 30 (10:36) 18-Alfred Hornbuckle pass incomplete, dropped by 11-Johnny Owens . Pressure by 42-Carlos Horvath .
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Clear Center
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB3 CB4 Blitz
3-10-TYO 30 (10:31) 18-Alfred Hornbuckle sacked at TYO 21 for -9 yards ( 51-Patrick Trotman ). Sack allowed by 64-Joseph Whigham .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
4-18-TYO 21 (9:56) 16-Timothy Kite punts 48 yards to MEL 31. Fair Catch by 41-Michael Donelson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEL 31 (9:50) 41-Michael Donelson ran to MEL 46 for 15 yards. Tackle by 32-Virgil Poss .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
1-10-MEL 46 (9:06) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 41-Michael Donelson to MEL 48 for 2 yards. Tackle by 9-Robert Frazier . 41-Michael Donelson made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-8-MEL 48 (8:31) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 10-John Vita to TYO 41 for 11 yards. 10-John Vita FUMBLES ( 55-Jerry Hinds ) recovered by TYO-32-Virgil Po ss to TYO 45 for 5 yards. Tackle by 58-Joseph Miller .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Zone Blitz
1-10-TYO 45 (8:24) 45-David Clayton ran to MEL 39 for 16 yards. Tackle by 27-William Davis .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-MEL 39 (7:44) 18-Alfred Hornbuckle pass complete to 45-David Clayton to MEL 21 for 18 yards. Tackle by 53-Albert Weber . Nice job by 45-David Clayton on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal All Go
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-MEL 21 (7:03) 18-Alfred Hornbuckle pass Pass knocked down by 43-David Sharp . incomplete, intended for 82-Michael Tillery .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
2-10-MEL 21 (7:01) 18-Alfred Hornbuckle pass complete to 89-Eugene Paz to MEL 21 for a short loss. Tackle by 25-John Briggs .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Strong Flood
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
3-10-MEL 21 (6:26) 28-Antonio Gates ran for 21 yards. TOUCHDOWN! TYO 59-Lynn Mauck was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. MEL 0 TYO 6
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
(6:20) Extra point GOOD by 12-Perry Acosta . TYO 21-Timothy Loar was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. MEL 0 TYO 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:20) 12-Perry Acosta kicks 69 yards from TYO 35 to MEL -4. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEL 25 (6:20) 41-Michael Donelson ran to MEL 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 29-Clifton Harrison .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-8-MEL 27 (5:41) 41-Michael Donelson ran to MEL 33 for 6 yards. Tackle by 69-James McKinley .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-2-MEL 33 (5:02) 41-Michael Donelson ran to MEL 32 for -1 yards. Tackle by 69-James McKinley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
4-3-MEL 32 (4:24) 16-Peter Dearborn punts 46 yards to TYO 22. Fair Catch by 81-Richard Dolan .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-TYO 22 (4:18) 45-David Clayton ran to TYO 23 for 1 yards. Tackle by 99-Armand Riddle .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
2-9-TYO 23 (3:40) 45-David Clayton ran to TYO 24 for 1 yards. Tackle by 29-Morris Vreeland .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
Run Key
3-8-TYO 24 (3:06) 45-David Clayton ran to TYO 23 for -1 yards. Tackle by 51-Patrick Trotman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Prevent
4-9-TYO 23 (2:31) 16-Timothy Kite punts 58 yards to MEL 19. MEL 52-Paul Wester was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEL 19 (2:21) 41-Michael Donelson ran to MEL 17 for -2 yards. Tackle by 41-Ronnie Dyess .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
2-12-MEL 17 (1:49) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 83-Reynaldo Williams to MEL 22 for 6 yards. Tackle by 32-Virgil Poss .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
3-6-MEL 22 (1:11) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 19-Thomas Luna to MEL 31 for 9 yards. Tackle by 48-Curtis Huggins .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
1-10-MEL 31 (0:37) 21-Mason Givens ran to MEL 29 for -2 yards. Tackle by 55-Jerry Hinds .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
2-12-MEL 29 (0:04) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 83-Reynaldo Williams to MEL 44 for 14 yards. Tackle by 93-Ronnie Gottfried . PENALTY - Offsides (TYO 90-Virgil Stevens) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
End of first quarter.
1-10-MEL 44 (15:00) 41-Michael Donelson ran to TYO 49 for 7 yards. Tackle by 29-Clifton Harrison .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-3-TYO 49 (14:24) 41-Michael Donelson ran to TYO 45 for 4 yards. Tackle by 97-Earnest Lopez .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
1-10-TYO 45 (13:42) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 21-Mason Givens to TYO 34 for 11 yards.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
1-10-TYO 34 (13:04) 41-Michael Donelson ran to TYO 25 for 10 yards. Tackle by 29-Clifton Harrison .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Strong Blitz Outside
2-1-TYO 25 (12:22) 21-Mason Givens ran to TYO 21 for 3 yards. Tackle by 29-Clifton Harrison . PENALTY - Holding (MEL 83-Reynaldo Williams)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-8-TYO 32 (12:19) 47-David Byerly ran to TYO 30 for 2 yards. Tackle by 93-Ronnie Gottfried .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-6-TYO 30 (11:34) 41-Michael Donelson ran for 30 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MEL 6 TYO 7
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
(11:27) Extra point GOOD by 2-Jeff Fahey . MEL 69-Phillip Newlin was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. MEL 7 TYO 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:27) 2-Jeff Fahey kicks 75 yards from MEL 35 to TYO -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-TYO 25 (11:27) PENALTY - False Start (TYO 89-Eugene Paz)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
1-15-TYO 20 (11:27) 18-Alfred Hornbuckle pass complete to 45-David Clayton to TYO 20 for a short gain. Tackle by 25-John Briggs .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Run Key
2-15-TYO 20 (10:41) 45-David Clayton ran to TYO 36 for 16 yards. Tackle by 30-Roger Lacour .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-TYO 36 (10:04) 28-Antonio Gates ran to TYO 42 for 5 yards. Tackle by 75-Kenneth Bissette . PENALTY - Offsides (MEL 57-Justin Jackson)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-5-TYO 41 (10:01) 28-Antonio Gates ran to TYO 36 for -5 yards. Tackle by 42-Carlos Horvath .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-10-TYO 36 (9:27) 18-Alfred Hornbuckle pass Pass knocked down by 57-Justin Jackson . incomplete, intended for 31-James Sheldon . TYO 79-Frank Seeger was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
3-10-TYO 36 (9:24) 18-Alfred Hornbuckle pass Pass knocked down by 30-Roger Lacour . incomplete, intended for 84-Greg Nettles .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
4-10-TYO 36 (9:20) 16-Timothy Kite punts 52 yards to MEL 12. 41-Michael Donelson to MEL 14 for 3 yards. Tackle by 34-Robert Chrisman .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEL 14 (9:12) 21-Mason Givens ran to MEL 11 for -3 yards. Tackle by 90-Virgil Stevens .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
2-13-MEL 11 (8:36) 41-Michael Donelson ran to MEL 15 for 3 yards. Tackle by 93-Ronnie Gottfried .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-9-MEL 15 (7:56) PENALTY - False Start (MEL 18-Stephen Joyner)
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
3-14-MEL 10 (7:56) 15-Eric Daub pass Pass knocked down by 97-Earnest Lopez . incomplete, intended for 41-Michael Donelson . Pressure by 77-Carlos Garcia .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
4-14-MEL 10 (7:52) 16-Peter Dearborn punts 45 yards to TYO 45. 81-Richard Dolan to MEL 49 for 6 yards. Tackle by 43-David Sharp . 38-Michael Higgins was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEL 49 (7:43) 45-David Clayton ran to MEL 43 for 6 yards. Tackle by 75-Kenneth Bissette .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-4-MEL 43 (7:01) 18-Alfred Hornbuckle sacked at MEL 47 for -4 yards ( 29-Morris Vreeland ). Sack allowed by 66-Travis Harman .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
3-8-MEL 47 (6:22) 18-Alfred Hornbuckle pass complete to 81-Richard Dolan to MEL 40 for 7 yards. Tackle by 42-Carlos Horvath .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
4-1-MEL 40 (5:38) 12-Perry Acosta 57 yard field goal is GOOD. MEL 7 TYO 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:34) 12-Perry Acosta kicks 75 yards from TYO 35 to MEL -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEL 25 (5:34) 41-Michael Donelson ran to MEL 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 93-Ronnie Gottfried .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-9-MEL 26 (5:01) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 83-Reynaldo Williams to MEL 32 for 6 yards. Tackle by 93-Ronnie Gottfried .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
3-3-MEL 32 (4:29) 41-Michael Donelson ran to MEL 32 for a short gain. Tackle by 55-Jerry Hinds . 65-Ricky Chang totally missed that block. MEL 41-Michael Donelson 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 Normal Man Under 1
4-3-MEL 32 (3:49) 16-Peter Dearborn punts 49 yards to TYO 19. Fair Catch by 81-Richard Dolan .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-TYO 19 (3:42) 18-Alfred Hornbuckle pass complete to 84-Greg Nettles to TYO 28 for 10 yards. Tackle by 25-John Briggs .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hook Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Run Key
2-1-TYO 28 (3:06) 45-David Clayton ran to TYO 36 for 8 yards. Tackle by 43-David Sharp .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-TYO 36 (2:30) 31-James Sheldon ran to TYO 35 for -1 yards. Tackle by 98-Johnny Palma .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-11-TYO 35 (2:00) 31-James Sheldon ran to TYO 35 for a short loss. Tackle by 29-Morris Vreeland . 57-William Ornelas was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
3-11-TYO 35 (1:40) 18-Alfred Hornbuckle pass Pass knocked down by 98-Johnny Palma . incomplete, intended for 45-David Clayton .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
4-11-TYO 35 (1:37) 16-Timothy Kite punts 54 yards to MEL 11.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEL 11 (1:29) 21-Mason Givens ran to MEL 9 for -2 yards. Tackle by 90-Virgil Stevens . PENALTY - Offsides (TYO 48-Curtis Huggins)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
1-5-MEL 16 (1:27) 21-Mason Givens ran to MEL 20 for 4 yards. Tackle by 97-Earnest Lopez .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
2-1-MEL 20 (0:45) 21-Mason Givens ran to MEL 21 for 1 yards. 21-Mason Givens FUMBLES ( 93-Ronnie Gottfried ) recovered by MEL-18-Stephen Joyn er at MEL 22. Tackle by 93-Ronnie Gottfried .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
1-10-MEL 22 (0:11) 21-Mason Givens ran to MEL 23 for 1 yards. Tackle by 69-James McKinley .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
End of half.
(15:00) 2-Jeff Fahey kicks 71 yards from MEL 35 to TYO -6. 81-Richard Dolan for 106yards. TOUCHDOWN! MEL 7 TYO 16
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
(14:45) Extra point GOOD by 12-Perry Acosta . MEL 7 TYO 17
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(14:45) 12-Perry Acosta kicks 75 yards from TYO 35 to MEL -10. 41-Michael Donelson to MEL 13 for 23 yards. Tackle by 30-Michael Stewart .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEL 13 (14:41) 21-Mason Givens ran to MEL 17 for 4 yards. Tackle by 9-Robert Frazier .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-6-MEL 17 (14:05) 41-Michael Donelson ran to MEL 17 for 1 yards. Tackle by 93-Ronnie Gottfried . TYO 39-Richard Murtha 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 Double LB Blitz
Run Key
3-6-MEL 17 (13:29) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 83-Reynaldo Williams to MEL 24 for 7 yards. Tackle by 77-Carlos Garcia .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Zone Blitz
1-10-MEL 24 (12:50) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 18-Stephen Joyner to MEL 31 for 7 yards. Tackle by 34-Robert Chrisman . 18-Stephen Joyner made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Slot Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
2-3-MEL 31 (12:14) 21-Mason Givens ran to MEL 31 for a short loss. Tackle by 32-Virgil Poss .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Counter Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
3-3-MEL 31 (11:31) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 41-Michael Donelson to MEL 30 for -1 yards. Tackle by 38-Michael Higgins .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
4-4-MEL 30 (10:52) 16-Peter Dearborn punts 47 yards to TYO 23. Fair Catch by 81-Richard Dolan . PENALTY - Holding (MEL 43-David Sharp) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-TYO 23 (10:46) 45-David Clayton ran to TYO 35 for 11 yards. Tackle by 43-David Sharp . TYO 45-David Clayton was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-TYO 35 (10:05) 18-Alfred Hornbuckle pass complete to 89-Eugene Paz to TYO 39 for 5 yards. Tackle by 25-John Briggs .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-5-TYO 39 (9:25) 18-Alfred Hornbuckle pass complete to 84-Greg Nettles to TYO 45 for 5 yards. Tackle by 42-Carlos Horvath . PENALTY - Offsides (MEL 51-Patrick Trotman) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FB Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Strong Blitz Outside
1-10-TYO 45 (9:22) 18-Alfred Hornbuckle pass complete to 89-Eugene Paz to MEL 44 for 11 yards. Tackle by 27-William Davis . 89-Eugene Paz breaks down the CB. 25-John Briggs got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
1-10-MEL 44 (8:42) 18-Alfred Hornbuckle pass incomplete, intended for 81-Richard Dolan . PENALTY - Pass Interference (MEL 27-William Davis)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-MEL 27 (8:36) 45-David Clayton ran to MEL 22 for 5 yards. Tackle by 96-John Seabolt .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Prevent
2-5-MEL 22 (7:58) 18-Alfred Hornbuckle pass Pass knocked down by 27-William Davis . incomplete, intended for 82-Michael Tillery .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
3-5-MEL 22 (7:54) 18-Alfred Hornbuckle pass complete to 89-Eugene Paz to MEL 16 for 6 yards. Tackle by 42-Carlos Horvath . 89-Eugene Paz did some fancy footwork there. PENALTY - Offsides (MEL 99-Armand Riddle) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Quick Hooks
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
1-10-MEL 16 (7:50) 45-David Clayton ran to MEL 15 for 1 yards. Tackle by 57-Justin Jackson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-9-MEL 15 (7:13) 45-David Clayton ran to MEL 12 for 3 yards. Tackle by 43-David Sharp . TYO 64-Joseph Whigham was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
Run Key
3-6-MEL 12 (6:30) 28-Antonio Gates ran to MEL 7 for 5 yards. Tackle by 98-Johnny Palma .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
4-1-MEL 7 (5:47) 12-Perry Acosta 24 yard field goal is GOOD. TYO 21-Timothy Loar was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. MEL 7 TYO 20
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:44) 12-Perry Acosta kicks 73 yards from TYO 35 to MEL -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEL 25 (5:44) 21-Mason Givens ran to MEL 21 for -4 yards. Tackle by 93-Ronnie Gottfried . PENALTY - Offsides (TYO 77-Carlos Garcia)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
1-5-MEL 30 (5:40) 41-Michael Donelson ran to MEL 40 for 10 yards. Tackle by 39-Richard Murtha .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2
Run Key
1-10-MEL 40 (5:04) 21-Mason Givens ran to MEL 48 for 8 yards. Tackle by 69-James McKinley .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
2-2-MEL 48 (4:23) 47-David Byerly ran to TYO 48 for 4 yards. Tackle by 9-Robert Frazier .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Run Key
1-10-TYO 48 (3:47) 21-Mason Givens ran to TYO 47 for 1 yards. Tackle by 55-Jerry Hinds .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Run Key
2-9-TYO 47 (3:13) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 41-Michael Donelson to TYO 41 for 5 yards. Tackle by 9-Robert Frazier .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
3-3-TYO 41 (2:38) 21-Mason Givens ran to TYO 41 for a short gain. Tackle by 55-Jerry Hinds . 65-Ricky Chang completely missed his blocking assignment. MEL 58-Joseph Miller 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 Normal Cover 2
Run Key
4-3-TYO 41 (1:58) 16-Peter Dearborn punts 34 yards to TYO 7.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-TYO 7 (1:50) 18-Alfred Hornbuckle sacked at TYO 4 for -3 yards ( 51-Patrick Trotman ). Sack allowed by 64-Joseph Whigham .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-13-TYO 4 (1:15) 18-Alfred Hornbuckle ran to TYO 16 for 12 yards. 18-Alfred Hornbuckl e slides to avoid being hit.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
3-1-TYO 16 (0:33) 28-Antonio Gates ran to TYO 12 for -4 yards. Tackle by 99-Armand Riddle .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
Run Key
End of third quarter.
4-5-TYO 12 (15:00) 16-Timothy Kite punts 48 yards to MEL 40. Fair Catch by 41-Michael Donelson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEL 40 (14:54) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 21-Mason Givens to MEL 45 for 5 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 48-Curtis Huggins .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Zone Blitz
Pass Key
2-5-MEL 45 (14:06) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 83-Reynaldo Williams to TYO 48 for 7 yards. Tackle by 9-Robert Frazier .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2
1-10-TYO 48 (13:30) 47-David Byerly ran to TYO 46 for 2 yards. Tackle by 93-Ronnie Gottfried .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Counter Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Strong Blitz Outside
Run Key
2-8-TYO 46 (12:56) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 40-Mike Watts to TYO 41 for 5 yards. Tackle by 9-Robert Frazier .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2
3-3-TYO 41 (12:21) 15-Eric Daub pass INTERCEPTED by 41-Ronnie Dyess at TYO 30. 41-Ronnie Dyess to TYO 31 for 0 yards. Tackle by 19-Thomas Luna . Pressure by 9-Robert Frazier .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Strong Blitz Outside
1-10-TYO 31 (12:18) 45-David Clayton ran to TYO 32 for 2 yards. Tackle by 29-Morris Vreeland . PENALTY - Facemask (MEL 29-Morris Vreeland)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Run Key
1-10-TYO 47 (12:16) 18-Alfred Hornbuckle pass Pass knocked down by 30-Roger Lacour . incomplete, intended for 82-Michael Tillery .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB3 CB4 Blitz
2-10-TYO 47 (12:13) 18-Alfred Hornbuckle pass complete to 84-Greg Nettles to MEL 42 for 10 yards. Tackle by 43-David Sharp . Nice job by 84-Greg Nettles on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
1-10-MEL 42 (11:38) 45-David Clayton ran to MEL 31 for 12 yards. Tackle by 43-David Sharp .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
1-10-MEL 31 (10:54) 18-Alfred Hornbuckle pass complete to 28-Antonio Gates to MEL 25 for 5 yards. Tackle by 96-John Seabolt .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-5-MEL 25 (10:15) 18-Alfred Hornbuckle pass complete to 89-Eugene Paz to MEL 19 for 6 yards. Tackle by 25-John Briggs .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FB Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Run Key
1-10-MEL 19 (9:33) 31-James Sheldon ran to MEL 18 for 1 yards. Tackle by 29-Morris Vreeland .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
Run Key
2-9-MEL 18 (8:52) 45-David Clayton ran to MEL 20 for -2 yards. Tackle by 51-Patrick Trotman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
3-12-MEL 20 (8:19) 18-Alfred Hornbuckle pass Pass knocked down by 25-John Briggs . incomplete, intended for 89-Eugene Paz .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
4-12-MEL 20 (8:16) 12-Perry Acosta 38 yard field goal is GOOD. MEL 7 TYO 23
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:13) 12-Perry Acosta kicks 74 yards from TYO 35 to MEL -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEL 25 (8:13) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 10-John Vita to MEL 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 34-Robert Chrisman .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-2-MEL 33 (7:54) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 18-Stephen Joyner to MEL 38 for 5 yards. Tackle by 39-Richard Murtha .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
1-10-MEL 38 (7:31) 15-Eric Daub pass Pass knocked down by 32-Virgil Poss . incomplete, intended for 83-Reynaldo Williams . 9-Robert Frazier got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MEL 38 (7:27) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 81-Edward Goldsmith to MEL 43 for 4 yards. Tackle by 32-Virgil Poss .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
3-6-MEL 43 (7:05) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 41-Michael Donelson to TYO 47 for 11 yards. Tackle by 34-Robert Chrisman .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-TYO 47 (6:44) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 21-Mason Givens to TYO 41 for 6 yards. Tackle by 14-Francisco Bragg .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
2-4-TYO 41 (6:24) 15-Eric Daub pass incomplete, intended for 3-Robert Gary .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
3-4-TYO 41 (6:21) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 47-David Byerly to TYO 36 for 6 yards. Tackle by 35-Gerald Hernandez .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
1-10-TYO 36 (5:59) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 21-Mason Givens to TYO 36 for a short loss. Tackle by 9-Robert Frazier . 21-Mason Givens did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
2-10-TYO 36 (5:36) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 81-Edward Goldsmith to TYO 29 for 7 yards. Tackle by 96-Brandon Delgado .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
3-3-TYO 29 (5:14) PENALTY - False Start (MEL 26-Gilberto Bridgeman)
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
3-8-TYO 34 (5:14) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 18-Stephen Joyner to TYO 28 for 6 yards. Tackle by 38-Michael Higgins .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-2-TYO 28 (4:51) 15-Eric Daub pass Pass knocked down by 48-Curtis Huggins . incomplete, intended for 3-Robert Gary . PENALTY - Offsides (TYO 90-Virgil Stevens)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Hitch Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-TYO 23 (4:48) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 19-Thomas Luna to TYO 12 for 11 yards. Tackle by 29-Clifton Harrison . 48-Curtis Huggins got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
1-10-TYO 12 (4:28) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 40-Mike Watts to TYO 11 for 1 yards. Tackle by 97-Earnest Lopez . 40-Mike Watts breaks down the CB. Pressure by 69-James McKinley . TYO 77-Carlos Garcia was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
2-9-TYO 11 (4:06) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 21-Mason Givens to TYO 11 for a short loss. Tackle by 9-Robert Frazier . MEL 21-Mason Givens was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
3-9-TYO 11 (3:44) 15-Eric Daub pass incomplete, intended for 3-Robert Gary . Pressure by 55-Jerry Hinds . 14-Francisco Bragg got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-9-TYO 11 (3:39) 15-Eric Daub pass incomplete, intended for 83-Reynaldo Williams . 30-Michael Stewart got away with a hold on that play. Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
1-10-TYO 11 (3:36) 45-David Clayton ran to TYO 13 for 1 yards. Tackle by 51-Patrick Trotman .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
2-9-TYO 13 (3:03) 45-David Clayton ran to TYO 12 for -1 yards. Tackle by 99-Armand Riddle .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
3-10-TYO 12 (2:26) 28-Antonio Gates ran to TYO 7 for -5 yards. Tackle by 99-Armand Riddle .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Prevent
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
4-14-TYO 7 (2:00) 16-Timothy Kite punts 50 yards to MEL 43. Fair Catch by 41-Michael Donelson . TYO 57-William Ornelas was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEL 43 (1:54) 15-Eric Daub pass Pass knocked down by 29-Clifton Harrison . incomplete, intended for 40-Mike Watts . Pressure by 77-Carlos Garcia .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-10-MEL 43 (1:49) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 18-Stephen Joyner to TYO 48 for 9 yards. Tackle by 29-Clifton Harrison .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
Timeout MEL
3-1-TYO 48 (1:42) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 21-Mason Givens to TYO 47 for 1 yards. Tackle by 9-Robert Frazier .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
Timeout MEL
1-10-TYO 47 (1:36) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 41-Michael Donelson to TYO 39 for 8 yards. Tackle by 29-Clifton Harrison . PENALTY - Facemask (TYO 29-Clifton Harrison)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
1-10-TYO 24 (1:32) 15-Eric Daub pass Pass knocked down by 97-Earnest Lopez . incomplete, intended for 21-Mason Givens .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-10-TYO 24 (1:27) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 47-David Byerly to TYO 25 for a short loss. Tackle by 39-Richard Murtha .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Hitch Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
Timeout MEL
3-10-TYO 25 (1:22) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 3-Robert Gary to TYO 21 for 4 yards. Tackle by 93-Ronnie Gottfried .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Slot Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
4-7-TYO 21 (1:03) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 41-Michael Donelson to TYO 9 for 12 yards. Tackle by 29-Clifton Harrison .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
1-9-TYO 9 (0:41) 15-Eric Daub pass incomplete, dropped by 21-Mason Givens . Pressure by 69-James McKinley .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
2-9-TYO 9 (0:37) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 19-Thomas Luna to TYO 6 for 3 yards. Tackle by 14-Francisco Bragg .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
3-6-TYO 6 (0:10) 15-Eric Daub pass complete to 19-Thomas Luna for 6 yards. TOUCHDOWN! TYO 90-Virgil Stevens was injured on the play. MEL 13 TYO 23
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Slot Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
(0:07) Extra point GOOD by 2-Jeff Fahey . MEL 14 TYO 23
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:07) Onside kick by 2-Jeff Fahey from MEL 35 recovered by TYO-11-Johnny Owe ns to MEL 36 for 2 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 3-Robert Gary .
Offensive Play: Onside Kick
Defensive Play: Onside Kick Return
1-10-MEL 36 (0:07) 18-Alfred Hornbuckle kneeled down to MEL 36 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
End of fourth quarter.