Regular Season Week 5: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Patriots
October 04, 1998 51° Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 55,395 (74%)
TB. has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 6-Julio Sitz kicks 74 yards from NE. 35 to TB. -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-TB. 25 (15:00) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass Pass knocked down by 58-Brian Bakker . incomplete, intended for 48-Joseph Harrison .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
2-10-TB. 25 (14:59) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 32-Justin Byrd for 75 yards. TOUCHDOWN! NE. 0 TB. 6
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
(14:48) Extra point GOOD by 3-Edmund Ray . NE. 0 TB. 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(14:48) 3-Edmund Ray kicks 64 yards from TB. 35 to NE. 1. 33-Robert Nieto to NE. 35 for 34 yards. Tackle by 3-Edmund Ray .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NE. 35 (14:41) 1-Wendell Smith pass complete to 45-Mark Hodgin to NE. 38 for 3 yards. Tackle by 44-Robert Leatherman .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
2-7-NE. 38 (14:04) 1-Wendell Smith sacked at NE. 32 for -6 yards ( 40-David Wise ) 1-Wendell Smith FUMBLES ( 40-David Wise ) recovered by TB.-40-David Wi se at NE. 32.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
1-10-NE. 32 (13:58) 38-Corey Morris ran to NE. 29 for 3 yards. Tackle by 53-Richard Richards .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-7-NE. 29 (13:25) 34-James Cole ran to NE. 31 for -2 yards. Tackle by 73-Derrick Beam .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-9-NE. 31 (12:51) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 32-Justin Byrd to NE. 27 for 4 yards. Tackle by 47-Delbert Carr .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
4-5-NE. 27 (12:15) 3-Edmund Ray 45 yard field goal is GOOD. NE. 0 TB. 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(12:12) 3-Edmund Ray kicks 64 yards from TB. 35 to NE. 1. 33-Robert Nieto to NE. 30 for 30 yards. Tackle by 43-Jack Domingo .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NE. 30 (12:06) 1-Wendell Smith pass Pass knocked down by 29-Ronald Johnson . incomplete, intended for 16-Travis Nakano . 29-Ronald Johnson got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-10-NE. 30 (12:02) 1-Wendell Smith pass complete to 3-Jimmy Espinoza to NE. 47 for 17 yards. Tackle by 44-Robert Leatherman .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-NE. 47 (11:24) 33-Robert Nieto ran to TB. 47 for 6 yards. Tackle by 45-Ralph Cassidy .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
2-4-TB. 47 (10:40) 33-Robert Nieto ran to TB. 34 for 13 yards. Tackle by 40-David Wise .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
1-10-TB. 34 (9:57) 30-Ronald Manning ran to TB. 35 for -2 yards. Tackle by 43-Jack Domingo .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
2-12-TB. 35 (9:18) 30-Ronald Manning ran to TB. 37 for -2 yards. Tackle by 40-David Wise .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
3-14-TB. 37 (8:35) 1-Wendell Smith pass Pass knocked down by 28-Patrick McCaslin . incomplete, intended for 85-Aaron Rodriguez .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
4-14-TB. 37 (8:31) 6-Julio Sitz 55 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Left)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-TB. 44 (8:27) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 48-Joseph Harrison to TB. 46 for 2 yards. Tackle by 22-Jeffrey Hale .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-8-TB. 46 (7:47) 38-Corey Morris ran to NE. 42 for 12 yards. Tackle by 22-Jeffrey Hale .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-NE. 42 (7:13) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass Pass knocked down by 43-William Black . incomplete, intended for 48-Joseph Harrison .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
2-10-NE. 42 (7:11) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 24-Stanley Chapman to NE. 33 for 9 yards. Tackle by 22-Jeffrey Hale .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-1-NE. 33 (6:35) 34-James Cole ran to NE. 35 for -2 yards. Tackle by 28-Charles Alsup .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
4-3-NE. 35 (5:51) 3-Edmund Ray 52 yard field goal is GOOD. NE. 0 TB. 13
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:47) 3-Edmund Ray kicks 74 yards from TB. 35 to NE. -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NE. 25 (5:47) 33-Robert Nieto ran to NE. 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 29-Ronald Johnson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
1-10-NE. 36 (5:12) 1-Wendell Smith pass complete to 85-Aaron Rodriguez to NE. 43 for 8 yards. Tackle by 27-Eugene Sthilaire .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
2-2-NE. 43 (4:27) 33-Robert Nieto ran to NE. 42 for -1 yards. Tackle by 40-David Wise .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
3-4-NE. 42 (3:46) 1-Wendell Smith pass complete to 3-Jimmy Espinoza to TB. 46 for 12 yards. Tackle by 91-Jose Coleman . 44-Robert Leatherman got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-TB. 46 (3:02) 33-Robert Nieto ran to TB. 44 for 1 yards. Tackle by 97-William Galloway .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Run Key
2-9-TB. 44 (2:18) 33-Robert Nieto ran to TB. 49 for -4 yards. Tackle by 40-David Wise .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
3-13-TB. 49 (1:43) 1-Wendell Smith pass complete to 85-Aaron Rodriguez to TB. 37 for 11 yards. Tackle by 27-Eugene Sthilaire . 85-Aaron Rodriguez made a great move on the CB. Pressure by 97-William Galloway .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
4-2-TB. 37 (0:56) 6-Julio Sitz 56 yard field goal is GOOD. TB. 45-Ralph Cassidy was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. NE. 3 TB. 13
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:52) 6-Julio Sitz kicks 75 yards from NE. 35 to TB. -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-TB. 25 (0:52) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass Pass knocked down by 53-Richard Richards . incomplete, intended for 48-Joseph Harrison .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-10-TB. 25 (0:50) 38-Corey Morris ran to TB. 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 92-Gary Hall .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
3-6-TB. 29 (0:06) 34-James Cole ran to TB. 33 for 4 yards. Tackle by 53-Richard Richards .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
End of first quarter.
4-2-TB. 33 (15:00) 11-Louis Williams punts 48 yards to NE. 19. Fair Catch by 32-Dennis Davis . NE. 92-Gary Hall was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NE. 19 (14:53) 33-Robert Nieto ran to NE. 24 for 5 yards. Tackle by 27-Eugene Sthilaire . 85-Aaron Rodriguez totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
2-5-NE. 24 (14:10) 33-Robert Nieto ran to NE. 31 for 7 yards. Tackle by 28-Patrick McCaslin .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
1-10-NE. 31 (13:27) 33-Robert Nieto ran to NE. 35 for 4 yards. Tackle by 27-Eugene Sthilaire . NE. 56-Rodney Jordan was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
2-6-NE. 35 (12:51) 30-Ronald Manning ran to NE. 35 for a short loss. Tackle by 76-Wayne Pettigrew .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
3-6-NE. 35 (12:14) 1-Wendell Smith pass complete to 3-Jimmy Espinoza to NE. 38 for 3 yards. Tackle by 21-Mark Kenny . Great move by 3-Jimmy Espinoza to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
4-3-NE. 38 (11:31) 5-Teddy Mazza punts 50 yards to TB. 12.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-TB. 12 (11:21) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 18-Jack Chase to TB. 21 for 10 yards. NE. 73-Derrick Beam was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
2-1-TB. 21 (10:36) 34-James Cole ran to TB. 19 for -3 yards. Tackle by 28-Charles Alsup .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
3-3-TB. 19 (9:56) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 34-James Cole to TB. 18 for a short loss. Tackle by 70-Angelo Payton . NE. 65-James Bonilla was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
4-4-TB. 18 (9:14) 11-Louis Williams punts 44 yards to NE. 37. Fair Catch by 32-Dennis Davis .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NE. 37 (9:06) 1-Wendell Smith sacked at NE. 29 for -8 yards ( 45-Ralph Cassidy )
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double WR2
Run Key
2-18-NE. 29 (8:21) PENALTY - False Start (NE. 1-Wendell Smith)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
2-23-NE. 24 (8:21) 33-Robert Nieto ran to NE. 28 for 4 yards. Tackle by 28-Patrick McCaslin .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-19-NE. 28 (7:41) 1-Wendell Smith pass complete to 85-Aaron Rodriguez to NE. 49 for 20 yards. Tackle by 28-Patrick McCaslin .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-NE. 49 (7:04) 33-Robert Nieto ran to NE. 47 for -2 yards. Tackle by 40-David Wise . TB. 97-William Galloway was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
2-12-NE. 47 (6:30) 33-Robert Nieto ran to NE. 45 for -1 yards. Tackle by 52-Jorge Fritz .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
3-13-NE. 45 (5:46) 1-Wendell Smith sacked at NE. 36 for -10 yards ( 51-Ian Knudsen ). Sack allowed by 79-Tony Ore .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
4-23-NE. 36 (5:13) 5-Teddy Mazza punts 46 yards to TB. 19. Fair Catch by 10-Willie Wood .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-TB. 19 (5:06) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass Pass knocked down by 28-Charles Alsup . incomplete, intended for 18-Jack Chase .
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Quick Outs
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
2-10-TB. 19 (5:02) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 48-Joseph Harrison to TB. 26 for 7 yards. Tackle by 58-Brian Bakker .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-3-TB. 26 (4:17) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass Pass knocked down by 22-Jeffrey Hale . incomplete, intended for 48-Joseph Harrison .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
4-3-TB. 26 (4:13) 11-Louis Williams punts 47 yards to NE. 27. Fair Catch by 32-Dennis Davis .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NE. 27 (4:06) 33-Robert Nieto ran to NE. 30 for 3 yards. Tackle by 43-Jack Domingo .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
2-7-NE. 30 (3:28) 33-Robert Nieto ran to NE. 32 for 2 yards. Tackle by 40-David Wise .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
3-6-NE. 32 (2:52) 1-Wendell Smith pass complete to 3-Jimmy Espinoza to NE. 36 for 5 yards. Tackle by 27-Eugene Sthilaire .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
4-1-NE. 36 (2:10) 5-Teddy Mazza punts 47 yards to TB. 17. Fair Catch by 10-Willie Wood .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-TB. 17 (2:04) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 32-Justin Byrd to TB. 32 for 15 yards. Tackle by 32-Dennis Davis . 32-Justin Byrd breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-TB. 32 (2:00) 38-Corey Morris ran to TB. 34 for 2 yards. Tackle by 65-James Bonilla .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-8-TB. 34 (1:26) 34-James Cole ran to TB. 45 for 12 yards. Tackle by 43-William Black .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Timeout TB.
1-10-TB. 45 (1:20) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 24-Stanley Chapman to NE. 40 for 15 yards. Tackle by 22-Jeffrey Hale .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Timeout TB.
1-10-NE. 40 (1:15) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 32-Justin Byrd to NE. 35 for 5 yards. Tackle by 32-Dennis Davis .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-5-NE. 35 (0:53) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 34-James Cole to NE. 28 for 6 yards. Tackle by 70-Angelo Payton .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
1-10-NE. 28 (0:28) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 35-Christopher Herron to NE. 21 for 8 yards. Tackle by 70-Angelo Payton .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 4 Deep Zone
Timeout TB.
2-2-NE. 21 (0:02) 3-Edmund Ray 38 yard field goal is GOOD. NE. 3 TB. 16
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
End of half.
(15:00) 3-Edmund Ray kicks 71 yards from TB. 35 to NE. -6. 33-Robert Nieto to NE. 21 for 27 yards. Tackle by 21-Mark Kenny .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NE. 21 (14:55) 1-Wendell Smith pass complete to 16-Travis Nakano for 79 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Nice job by 16-Travis Nakano on that route to lose his coverage. NE. 9 TB. 16
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
(14:43) Extra point GOOD by 6-Julio Sitz . NE. 10 TB. 16
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(14:43) 6-Julio Sitz kicks 73 yards from NE. 35 to TB. -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-TB. 25 (14:43) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 48-Joseph Harrison to TB. 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 43-William Black . PENALTY - Pass Interference (NE. 43-William Black)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
1-10-TB. 33 (14:40) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 48-Joseph Harrison to TB. 43 for 10 yards. Tackle by 70-Angelo Payton .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
Pass Key
1-10-TB. 43 (14:02) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass incomplete, intended for 18-Jack Chase .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-TB. 43 (14:00) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 24-Stanley Chapman to NE. 46 for 11 yards. Tackle by 53-Richard Richards .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-NE. 46 (13:21) 34-James Cole ran to NE. 49 for -2 yards. Tackle by 28-Charles Alsup .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
Run Key
2-12-NE. 49 (12:37) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass Pass knocked down by 47-Delbert Carr . incomplete, intended for 32-Justin Byrd .
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Quick Outs
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
3-12-NE. 49 (12:34) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 18-Jack Chase to NE. 42 for 7 yards. Tackle by 28-Charles Alsup .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-5-NE. 42 (11:53) 11-Louis Williams punts 45 yards t o NE. -3.4-5-NE. 42 (11:53) 11-Louis Williams punts 45 yards to NE. -3. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NE. 20 (11:44) 33-Robert Nieto ran to NE. 20 for a short gain. Tackle by 43-Jack Domingo .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
2-10-NE. 20 (11:07) 1-Wendell Smith pass complete to 80-Michael Lopez to NE. 27 for 7 yards. Tackle by 91-Jose Coleman . Nice job by 80-Michael Lopez on that route to lose his coverage. TB. 51-Ian Knudsen was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Pass Key
3-3-NE. 27 (10:25) 30-Ronald Manning ran for 73 yards. TOUCHDOWN! It looks like the offense is starting to get familiar with that defensive play. NE. 61-Edward James was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. NE. 16 TB. 16
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
(10:11) Extra point GOOD by 6-Julio Sitz . NE. 17 TB. 16
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(10:11) 6-Julio Sitz kicks 74 yards from NE. 35 to TB. -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-TB. 25 (10:11) 34-James Cole ran to TB. 23 for -2 yards. Tackle by 28-Charles Alsup .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
Run Key
2-12-TB. 23 (9:36) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 32-Justin Byrd to TB. 27 for 4 yards. Tackle by 53-Richard Richards . Nice job by 32-Justin Byrd on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
3-8-TB. 27 (8:59) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 32-Justin Byrd to TB. 33 for 7 yards. Tackle by 32-Dennis Davis . PENALTY - Pass Interference (NE. 32-Dennis Davis)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
1-10-TB. 33 (8:56) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 24-Stanley Chapman to TB. 37 for 4 yards. Tackle by 53-Richard Richards .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-6-TB. 37 (8:19) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass Pass knocked down by 28-Charles Alsup . incomplete, intended for 19-Nicholas Chamberlain .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
3-6-TB. 37 (8:15) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 48-Joseph Harrison to TB. 40 for 3 yards. Tackle by 58-Brian Bakker .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
4-3-TB. 40 (7:36) 11-Louis Williams punts 44 yards to NE. 16. Fair Catch by 32-Dennis Davis .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NE. 16 (7:29) 33-Robert Nieto ran to NE. 17 for 1 yards. Tackle by 43-Jack Domingo .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
2-9-NE. 17 (6:54) 1-Wendell Smith pass complete to 3-Jimmy Espinoza to NE. 28 for 10 yards. Tackle by 28-Patrick McCaslin . 3-Jimmy Espinoza made a great move on the CB. 29-Ronald Johnson got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
1-10-NE. 28 (6:15) 1-Wendell Smith pass complete to 33-Robert Nieto to NE. 39 for 11 yards. Tackle by 91-Jose Coleman . Nice job by 33-Robert Nieto on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
1-10-NE. 39 (5:33) 30-Ronald Manning ran to NE. 34 for -4 yards. Tackle by 40-David Wise .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
2-14-NE. 34 (4:50) 1-Wendell Smith pass complete to 80-Michael Lopez to TB. 48 for 18 yards. Tackle by 44-Robert Leatherman . 80-Michael Lopez did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
1-10-TB. 48 (4:07) 33-Robert Nieto ran to TB. 45 for 2 yards. Tackle by 26-Kevin Jarosz .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
2-8-TB. 45 (3:28) 1-Wendell Smith pass complete to 85-Aaron Rodriguez to TB. 37 for 9 yards. Tackle by 21-Mark Kenny . 85-Aaron Rodriguez made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Timeout NE.
1-10-TB. 37 (2:55) 33-Robert Nieto ran to TB. 34 for 3 yards. Tackle by 40-David Wise .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
2-7-TB. 34 (2:21) 33-Robert Nieto ran to TB. 35 for -1 yards. Tackle by 97-William Galloway .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
3-8-TB. 35 (1:39) 33-Robert Nieto ran to TB. 32 for 3 yards. Tackle by 28-Patrick McCaslin .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
4-5-TB. 32 (1:00) 6-Julio Sitz 50 yard field goal is GOOD. NE. 20 TB. 16
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:57) 6-Julio Sitz kicks 75 yards from NE. 35 to TB. -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-TB. 25 (0:57) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 32-Justin Byrd to TB. 25 for a short gain. Tackle by 32-Dennis Davis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
Pass Key
2-10-TB. 25 (0:14) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 34-James Cole to TB. 23 for -3 yards. Tackle by 32-Dennis Davis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
3-12-TB. 23 (15:00) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 32-Justin Byrd to TB. 28 for 5 yards. Tackle by 32-Dennis Davis .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 4 Deep Zone
Pass Key
4-7-TB. 28 (14:21) 11-Louis Williams punts 54 yards to NE. 19. 32-Dennis Davis to NE. 31 for 12 yards. Tackle by 97-William Galloway .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NE. 31 (14:13) 33-Robert Nieto ran to NE. 29 for -1 yards. Tackle by 76-Wayne Pettigrew .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Run Key
2-11-NE. 29 (13:40) 33-Robert Nieto ran to NE. 29 for -1 yards. Tackle by 53-Willie Watt .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double WR2
Run Key
3-12-NE. 29 (13:07) 1-Wendell Smith pass complete to 85-Aaron Rodriguez to TB. 26 for 45 yards. Tackle by 27-Eugene Sthilaire . 85-Aaron Rodriguez breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
1-10-TB. 26 (12:18) 33-Robert Nieto ran to TB. 25 for 1 yards. Tackle by 46-William Clarke .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Run Key
2-9-TB. 25 (11:43) 1-Wendell Smith pass complete to 3-Jimmy Espinoza to TB. 21 for 4 yards. Tackle by 26-Kevin Jarosz . Great move by 3-Jimmy Espinoza to get free of his coverage. 26-Kevin Jarosz got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
3-5-TB. 21 (11:04) 30-Ronald Manning ran to TB. 19 for 2 yards. Tackle by 91-Jose Coleman .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
4-3-TB. 19 (10:21) 6-Julio Sitz 38 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-TB. 26 (10:18) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 18-Jack Chase to TB. 37 for 11 yards. Tackle by 32-Dennis Davis . NE. 65-James Bonilla was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-TB. 37 (9:33) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 24-Stanley Chapman to TB. 40 for 3 yards. Tackle by 32-Dennis Davis .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 4 Deep Zone
Pass Key
2-7-TB. 40 (8:45) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 38-Corey Morris to NE. 46 for 14 yards. Tackle by 28-Charles Alsup . 38-Corey Morris made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
1-10-NE. 46 (7:57) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 34-James Cole to NE. 26 for 19 yards.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
Pass Key
1-10-NE. 26 (7:07) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass incomplete, intended for 48-Joseph Harrison .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
2-10-NE. 26 (7:05) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass Pass knocked down by 22-Jeffrey Hale . incomplete, intended for 48-Joseph Harrison .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
3-10-NE. 26 (7:01) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 38-Corey Morris to NE. 20 for 6 yards. Tackle by 73-Derrick Beam .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
4-4-NE. 20 (6:39) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 16-Michael Bays to NE. 5 for 15 yards. 16-Michael Bays FUMBLES ( 59-George Epps )
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
Pass Key
1-6-NE. 6 (5:48) PENALTY - False Start (TB. 34-James Cole)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
1-11-NE. 11 (5:48) 38-Corey Morris ran to NE. 11 for a short loss. Tackle by 28-Charles Alsup . TB. 59-George Marr was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
Run Key
2-11-NE. 11 (5:03) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass incomplete, intended for 18-Jack Chase .
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Quick Outs
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
3-11-NE. 11 (5:01) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 38-Corey Morris to NE. 8 for 3 yards. Tackle by 59-George Epps .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
Pass Key
4-8-NE. 8 (4:38) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 34-James Cole for 8 yards. TOUCHDOWN! NE. 20 TB. 22
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
Pass Key
(4:34) Extra point GOOD by 3-Edmund Ray . NE. 20 TB. 23
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:34) 3-Edmund Ray kicks 67 yards from TB. 35 to NE. -2. 33-Robert Nieto to NE. 27 for 30 yards. Tackle by 3-Edmund Ray .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NE. 27 (4:27) 30-Ronald Manning ran to NE. 30 for 2 yards. Tackle by 46-William Clarke .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
2-8-NE. 30 (3:46) 33-Robert Nieto ran to NE. 29 for -1 yards. Tackle by 40-David Wise .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
3-9-NE. 29 (3:11) 1-Wendell Smith pass complete to 3-Jimmy Espinoza for 71 yards. TOUCHDOWN! 3-Jimmy Espinoza breaks down the CB. It looks like the offense is starting to get familiar with that defensive play. NE. 26 TB. 23
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
(3:01) Extra point GOOD by 6-Julio Sitz . NE. 27 TB. 23
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:01) 6-Julio Sitz kicks 75 yards from NE. 35 to TB. -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-TB. 25 (3:01) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 34-James Cole to TB. 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 59-George Epps . NE. 47-Delbert Carr was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
Pass Key
1-10-TB. 36 (2:15) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 48-Joseph Harrison to TB. 45 for 9 yards. Tackle by 58-Brian Bakker .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-1-TB. 45 (2:00) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 19-Nicholas Chamberlain to NE. 48 for 7 yards. Tackle by 43-William Black . TB. 75-Juan Hedge was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Quick Outs
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
Timeout TB.
1-10-NE. 48 (1:57) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass INTERCEPTED by 32-Dennis Davis at NE. 46. 32-Dennis Davis to NE. 46 for -0 yards. Tackle by 32-Justin Byrd .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-NE. 46 (1:54) 33-Robert Nieto ran to NE. 50 for 4 yards. Tackle by 27-Eugene Sthilaire .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Run Key
Timeout TB.
2-6-NE. 50 (1:48) 30-Ronald Manning ran to NE. 46 for -4 yards. Tackle by 40-David Wise . NE. 30-Ronald Manning was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Run Key
Timeout TB.
3-11-NE. 46 (1:45) 33-Robert Nieto ran to TB. 48 for 7 yards. Tackle by 29-Ronald Johnson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
4-4-TB. 48 (1:08) 5-Teddy Mazza punts 50 yar ds to TB. -3.4-4-TB. 48 (1:08) 5-Teddy Mazza punts 50 yards to TB. -3. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-TB. 20 (1:00) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 32-Justin Byrd to TB. 25 for 5 yards. Tackle by 59-George Epps .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-5-TB. 25 (0:37) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 48-Joseph Harrison to TB. 31 for 5 yards. Tackle by 58-Brian Bakker . 48-Joseph Harrison breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-TB. 31 (0:14) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass Pass knocked down by 20-Leo Marble . incomplete, intended for 19-Nicholas Chamberlain .
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Quick Outs
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-TB. 31 (0:11) PENALTY - False Start (TB. 12-Michael Holford)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-15-TB. 26 (0:11) 6-Alfonso Vargas pass complete to 18-Jack Chase to TB. 40 for 14 yards. Tackle by 43-William Black .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.