Exhibition Week 5, 2010

Played in Erie, PA, weather: 59 degrees, fair, 2 mph wind.
Denver won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Corwin Ramos kicked off 70 yards from the ERI30. Reuben Ogletree returned the ball 25 yards to the DEN25. Tackled by Antwaan Randle El.
Denver: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN25 (1Q: 14:30) Clinton Portis ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Brant Barker. Key block delivered by Ryan Burkholder.
Denver: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Buckley is blitzing.
2-1-DEN34 (1Q: 14:00) Clinton Portis ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ron Schneider. Key block delivered by Stan Heyerdahl.
Denver: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN37 (1Q: 13:32) Clinton Portis ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S A.J. Patton. Key block delivered by Allen Rocco. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-20-DEN27 (1Q: 13:25) Carson Palmer scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S A.J. Patton and assisted by CB Jamal Hancock.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-16-DEN31 (1Q: 12:58) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Reuben Ogletree. DT Dennis Harnisch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Laxton is blitzing.
3-16-DEN31 (1Q: 12:54) Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Jerald Lucas for 13 yards. Tackled by S Robert Griffith. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-3-DEN44 (1Q: 12:28) Josh Bidwell punted 44 yards. Antwaan Randle El returned the kick 8 yards to the ERI20. Tackled by Joey Wayne.
Erie: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cone is blitzing.
1-10-ERI20 (1Q: 12:21) Ralph Martinez ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Erik George. Key block delivered by George Matuzas.
Erie: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Cochrane is blitzing.
2-2-ERI28 (1Q: 11:55) Ralph Martinez ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Patrick Klingler, assisted by DT Joseph Fore. Key block delivered by Wayne Lucier.
Erie: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ERI32 (1Q: 11:23) Ralph Martinez ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Eric Barton. Key block delivered by Erik Fong. Fong ran over Nolan Roberson to set up the play.
Erie: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-2-ERI40 (1Q: 10:54) Pat Chambers ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Eddie Moore, assisted by CB Donny Morton. Key block delivered by Chris Liwienski.
Erie: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cochrane and Roberson are blitzing.
1-10-ERI43 (1Q: 10:30) Ralph Martinez ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT T. Wayne Blair, assisted by OLB Napoleon Harris. OLB Napoleon Harris crushed Mark Tauscher to wreck the play.
Erie: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-ERI41 (1Q: 09:56) Ronnie Lipford pass completed to FB Ovie Mughelli for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Al Wible. Mughelli gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Erie: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN47 (1Q: 09:30) Pat Chambers ran around right end for 9 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Nick Cochrane, assisted by OLB Eddie Moore. Key block delivered by George Matuzas.
Erie: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-DEN38 (1Q: 08:57) Ralph Martinez ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Nolan Roberson. Key block delivered by Lee Shaw.
Erie: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cochrane is blitzing.
1-10-DEN35 (1Q: 08:24) Ralph Martinez ran outside the right tackle for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Nick Cochrane, assisted by S Al Wible. Key block delivered by Chris Liwienski.
Erie: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN19 (1Q: 07:45) Ronnie Lipford pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Clifton Michalske.
Erie: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-DEN19 (1Q: 07:39) Ronnie Lipford pass completed to FB Maurice Downs for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Eric Barton, assisted by ILB Mike Fountaine.
Erie: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-DEN15 (1Q: 07:10) Ronnie Lipford pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Antwaan Randle El. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-DEN15 (1Q: 07:06) Corwin Ramos attempted a 32 yard field goal and succeeded. Erie 3, Denver 0
(1Q: 07:01) Corwin Ramos kicked off 66 yards from the ERI30. Bryant Johnson returned the ball 33 yards to the DEN37. Tackled by Julian Peterson.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Laxton and Patton are blitzing.
1-10-DEN37 (1Q: 06:40) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Jerald Wyckoff for 39 yards. Tackled by ILB Julian Peterson. Wyckoff gained 12 yards after the catch.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ERI24 (1Q: 06:01) Clinton Portis ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Irv Henson, assisted by S Lynn Scott.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-ERI20 (1Q: 05:32) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Jerald Wyckoff for 17 yards. Tackled by S Robert Griffith.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-3-ERI03 (1Q: 05:12) GEORGE Lucas ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Brant Barker.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-1-ERI01 (1Q: 04:43) Clinton Portis ran around right end for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Randy McMichael. Denver 6, Erie 3
(1Q: 04:43) Extra point by Adam Vinatieri was good. Denver 7, Erie 3
(1Q: 04:37) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 64 yards from the DEN30. Dale Holliday returned the ball 19 yards to the ERI25. Tackled by Lito Sheppard.
Erie: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ERI25 (1Q: 04:07) Ronnie Lipford scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Eddie Moore.
Erie: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-ERI29 (1Q: 03:32) Pat Chambers ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace.
Erie: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-8-ERI27 (1Q: 02:57) Ronnie Lipford pass completed to WR Dale Holliday for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Carl Matthews. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Holliday gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Erie: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ERI41 (1Q: 02:24) Pat Chambers ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Al Wible, assisted by DT Joseph Fore. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN DT Joseph Fore to the ERI44.
Denver: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ERI44 (1Q: 02:17) Clinton Portis ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Ron Schneider.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-ERI40 (1Q: 01:44) PENALTY: Denver was called for a False Start.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-ERI45 (1Q: 01:36) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Jerald Wyckoff for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Sedrick Bidwill, assisted by ILB Julian Peterson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Schneider is blitzing.
1-10-ERI34 (1Q: 00:56) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Reuben Ogletree. OLB Ron Schneider hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-ERI34 (1Q: 00:53) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Jerald Wyckoff for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Falconer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Wyckoff gained 9 yards after the catch.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-5-ERI05 (1Q: 00:17) Jerald Lucas ran around left end for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Allen Ramsey. Denver 13, Erie 3
(1Q: 00:17) Extra point by Adam Vinatieri was good. Denver 14, Erie 3
(1Q: 00:11) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 74 yards from the DEN30. Touchback.
Erie: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Cochrane is blitzing.
1-10-ERI20 (1Q: 00:11) Ralph Martinez ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Al Wible.
Start of second quarter.
Erie: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cochrane is blitzing.
2-7-ERI23 (2Q: 15:00) Ralph Martinez ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Napoleon Harris.
Erie: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-ERI27 (2Q: 14:26) Ronnie Lipford pass was intended for WR Norbert Struble and was intercepted by CB Carl Matthews at the ERI30. The interception was returned 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Denver 20, Erie 3
(2Q: 14:26) Extra point by Adam Vinatieri was good. Denver 21, Erie 3
(2Q: 14:15) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 66 yards from the DEN30. Pat Chambers returned the ball 21 yards to the ERI25. Tackled by Peter Warrick.
Erie: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ERI25 (2Q: 13:52) Ronnie Lipford pass completed to WR Antwaan Randle El for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Napoleon Harris, assisted by CB Lito Sheppard. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Erie: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-ERI29 (2Q: 13:32) Ronnie Lipford pass completed to TE Erik Fong for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Napoleon Harris, assisted by CB Quentin Jammer.
Erie: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cone is blitzing.
1-10-ERI37 (2Q: 12:46) Pat Chambers ran outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Perry Cone, assisted by DE Patrick Klingler. Key block delivered by Chris Liwienski. Erie's Pat Chambers was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Erie: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ERI48 (2Q: 12:07) PENALTY: Erie was called for a False Start.
Erie: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-15-ERI43 (2Q: 11:59) Ralph Martinez ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard. The ball was fumbled and recovered by ERI George Matuzas to the ERI45.
Erie: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-13-ERI45 (2Q: 11:14) Pat Chambers ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Al Wible, assisted by OLB Perry Cone.
Erie: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Cochrane and Fountaine are blitzing.
3-8-ERI50 (2Q: 10:43) Ronnie Lipford pass completed to WR Antwaan Randle El for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Carl Matthews. Randle El gained 11 yards after the catch.
Erie: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN34 (2Q: 09:56) Ronnie Lipford pass completed to WR Norbert Struble for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard. Struble gained 2 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Eddie Moore on the DEN27.
Denver: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN27 (2Q: 09:51) Carson Palmer scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Lynn Scott.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-DEN33 (2Q: 09:13) Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Clinton Portis for 2 yards. Tackled by S Lynn Scott, assisted by ILB Reggie Schulz. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Erie was called for Offsides.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN38 (2Q: 09:07) PENALTY: Denver was called for a False Start.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Laxton and Falconer are blitzing.
1-15-DEN33 (2Q: 09:00) Carson Palmer sacked by DT Dan Fender and CB Norbert Falconer for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Sherman Francis.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-22-DEN26 (2Q: 08:22) GEORGE Lucas ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Jamal Hancock, assisted by OLB Byron Buckley.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-23-DEN25 (2Q: 07:48) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kelley Washington for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Pete Laxton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-11-DEN37 (2Q: 07:07) Josh Bidwell punted 40 yards. Ralph Martinez returned the kick 7 yards to the ERI30. Tackled by Jason Witten.
Erie: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ERI30 (2Q: 06:58) Pat Chambers ran a draw inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Eddie Moore.
Erie: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Cochrane is blitzing.
2-10-ERI30 (2Q: 06:40) PENALTY: Erie was called for a False Start.
Erie: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Cochrane is blitzing.
2-15-ERI25 (2Q: 06:37) Pat Chambers ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Patrick Klingler, assisted by CB Quentin Jammer.
Erie: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Cochrane and Roberson are blitzing.
3-13-ERI27 (2Q: 06:19) Ronnie Lipford pass completed to WR Clifton Michalske for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Erik George, assisted by ILB Mike Fountaine. Michalske gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: Erie was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
4-2-ERI38 (2Q: 06:14) Gerald Kerr punted 51 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the DEN11.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN11 (2Q: 06:06) GEORGE Lucas ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Ron Schneider.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Schneider is blitzing.
2-9-DEN12 (2Q: 05:33) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Jerald Wyckoff for 31 yards. Tackled by S A.J. Patton. Wyckoff gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN43 (2Q: 04:46) Clinton Portis ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Lynn Scott.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-DEN47 (2Q: 04:30) Clinton Portis ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Dan Fender, assisted by S Lynn Scott. PENALTY: Denver was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-16-DEN37 (2Q: 04:22) Carson Palmer pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB GEORGE Lucas. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-16-DEN37 (2Q: 04:16) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Jerald Wyckoff for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Sedrick Bidwill, assisted by S Lynn Scott. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Wyckoff gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-2-ERI49 (2Q: 03:50) Josh Bidwell punted 47 yards. The ball was downed at the ERI02.
Erie: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ERI02 (2Q: 03:43) Ralph Martinez ran around right end for -1 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Mike Fountaine, assisted by S Al Wible.
Erie: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Cochrane is blitzing.
2-11-ERI01 (2Q: 03:16) Ronnie Lipford kept the ball, running inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Nick Cochrane.
Erie: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-11-ERI01 (2Q: 02:37) Ralph Martinez ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Joseph Fore, assisted by S Nolan Roberson.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
4-8-ERI04 (2Q: 02:00) Gerald Kerr punted 47 yards. Donny Morton returned the kick 2 yards to the ERI49. Tackled by Norbert Falconer. Ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Jason Witten for 11 yards to the ERI38.. Tackled by Gerald Kerr.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ERI38 (2Q: 01:52) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Peter Warrick. S Robert Griffith knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-20-ERI48 (2Q: 01:44) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Jerald Wyckoff for 15 yards. Tackled by S Lynn Scott.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-ERI33 (2Q: 01:23) Jerald Lucas ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Dan Fender. PENALTY: Erie was called for Offsides.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Buckley and Peterson are blitzing.
1-10-ERI28 (2Q: 01:23) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryant Johnson. ILB Reggie Schulz defended the pass.
Denver: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Buckley is blitzing.
2-10-ERI28 (2Q: 01:13) Clinton Portis ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Troy Geiger.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-10-ERI28 (2Q: 00:53) Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Jerald Lucas for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Pete Laxton. Denver's Carson Palmer was hurt on the play. This appears to be a very serious knee injury.
Denver called a time out.
4-5-ERI23 (2Q: 00:44) Adam Vinatieri attempted a 40 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 24, Erie 3
(2Q: 00:39) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 69 yards from the DEN30. Dale Holliday returned the ball 33 yards to the ERI34. Tackled by Jerald Lucas. PENALTY: Erie was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Erie: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Jammer is blitzing.
1-10-ERI18 (2Q: 00:30) Ronnie Lipford dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Erie: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cone is blitzing.
2-11-ERI17 (2Q: 00:03) Pat Chambers ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Nolan Roberson.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 79 yards from the DEN30. Touchback.
Erie: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Cone and Harris are blitzing.
1-10-ERI20 (3Q: 15:00) Ronnie Lipford pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Courtney Krosney. S Ken Hamlin defended the pass.
Erie: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Cone, Fountaine and George are blitzing.
2-10-ERI20 (3Q: 14:51) Pat Chambers ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Perry Cone, assisted by OLB Eddie Moore.
Erie: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cochrane and George are blitzing.
3-7-ERI23 (3Q: 14:14) Ronnie Lipford pass completed to TE Trent Hutchins for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard, assisted by S Nolan Roberson. PENALTY: Erie was called for Illegal Motion. The penalty was declined.
4-7-ERI23 (3Q: 14:06) Gerald Kerr punted 32 yards. Donny Morton returned the kick 12 yards to the ERI43. Tackled by Norbert Falconer.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ERI43 (3Q: 13:57) Clinton Portis ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Falconer, assisted by S Mark Roman. Erie's Pete Laxton was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Denver: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-ERI39 (3Q: 13:34) Clinton Portis ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Lynn Scott.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-ERI35 (3Q: 12:47) Skip Moore pass completed to RB GEORGE Lucas for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Falconer, assisted by DT Troy Geiger.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ERI33 (3Q: 12:00) Skip Moore pass completed to WR Kelley Washington for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Julian Peterson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Washington gained 3 yards after the catch.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ERI22 (3Q: 11:13) Skip Moore pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryant Johnson. DE Gus Head hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-ERI22 (3Q: 11:10) Jerald Lucas ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Pete Laxton.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-7-ERI19 (3Q: 10:41) Jerald Lucas ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Dennis Harnisch.
4-1-ERI13 (3Q: 10:11) Adam Vinatieri attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 27, Erie 3
(3Q: 10:05) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 62 yards from the DEN30. Dale Holliday returned the ball 37 yards to the ERI45. Tackled by Eric Barton.
Erie: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ERI45 (3Q: 09:39) Ronnie Lipford pass completed to WR Courtney Krosney for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Quentin Jammer. Erie's Clifton Michalske was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Erie: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cone and Wible are blitzing.
2-2-DEN47 (3Q: 09:06) Ronnie Lipford pass completed to RB Ralph Martinez for 11 yards. Tackled by S Nolan Roberson.
Erie: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cochrane is blitzing.
1-10-DEN36 (3Q: 08:44) Ronnie Lipford pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Norbert Struble. DE Calvin Pace blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Erie: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-DEN36 (3Q: 08:34) Ronnie Lipford pass completed to WR Clifton Michalske for 3 yards. Tackled by S Nolan Roberson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Denver was called for Illegal Contact.
Erie: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN31 (3Q: 08:25) Ronnie Lipford pass was dropped by TE Erik Fong. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Erie: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-DEN31 (3Q: 08:22) Ronnie Lipford pass completed to RB Pat Chambers for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard.
Erie: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-DEN25 (3Q: 07:54) Ronnie Lipford sacked by DE Calvin Pace and DT T. Wayne Blair for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Lee Shaw.
4-9-DEN30 (3Q: 07:17) Corwin Ramos attempted a 47 yard field goal and missed wide to the right.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN37 (3Q: 07:09) Clinton Portis ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Dan Fender, assisted by S Mark Roman. Key block delivered by Allen Ramsey.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Peterson is blitzing.
2-3-DEN44 (3Q: 06:45) Clinton Portis ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Buckley, assisted by DE Brant Barker.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-1-DEN46 (3Q: 06:11) Jerald Lucas ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Falconer, assisted by DE Leland Rivera. Key block delivered by Tommie Preston.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ERI45 (3Q: 05:28) PENALTY: Denver was called for a False Start.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-15-ERI50 (3Q: 05:19) Skip Moore pass completed to WR Peter Warrick for 21 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Buckley, assisted by ILB Reggie Schulz.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ERI29 (3Q: 04:50) Jerald Lucas ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Julian Peterson, assisted by OLB Pete Laxton. Key block delivered by Jamie Donaldson.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-ERI21 (3Q: 04:27) Clinton Portis ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Lynn Scott.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-ERI20 (3Q: 04:01) Jerald Lucas ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Reggie Schulz. Key block delivered by Jamie Donaldson.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ERI19 (3Q: 03:18) Jerald Lucas ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Leland Rivera, assisted by OLB Ron Schneider.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-12-ERI21 (3Q: 02:54) Skip Moore pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Kelley Washington. DE Brant Barker blocked the pass.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-12-ERI21 (3Q: 02:43) Skip Moore pass completed to WR Kelley Washington for 21 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Denver 33, Erie 3
(3Q: 02:43) Extra point by Adam Vinatieri was good. Denver 34, Erie 3
(3Q: 02:30) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 68 yards from the DEN30. Dale Holliday returned the ball 20 yards to the ERI22. Tackled by Eric Barton.
Erie: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Cochrane is blitzing.
1-10-ERI22 (3Q: 01:58) Pat Chambers ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Nick Cochrane.
Erie: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cone is blitzing.
2-6-ERI26 (3Q: 01:35) Ronnie Lipford pass was intended for WR Antwaan Randle El and was intercepted by CB Quentin Jammer at the ERI47. The interception was returned 8 yards. Tackled by Antwaan Randle El.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Roman is blitzing.
1-10-ERI39 (3Q: 01:24) GEORGE Lucas ran a draw inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Dan Fender, assisted by ILB Reggie Schulz.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Laxton is blitzing.
2-11-ERI40 (3Q: 00:41) Skip Moore scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Julian Peterson.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-8-ERI37 (3Q: 00:21) Skip Moore pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelley Washington. CB Sedrick Bidwill defended the pass.
4-8-ERI37 (3Q: 00:11) Josh Bidwell punted 37 yards. Touchback.
Erie: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ERI20 (3Q: 00:04) Ralph Martinez ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Perry Cone, assisted by DE Calvin Pace.
Start of fourth quarter.
Erie: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-ERI20 (4Q: 15:00) Ronnie Lipford scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by S Nolan Roberson. PENALTY: Erie was called for Offensive Holding.
Erie: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-20-ERI10 (4Q: 14:48) Pat Chambers ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Ken Hamlin, assisted by OLB Perry Cone.
Erie: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cone and Roberson are blitzing.
3-18-ERI12 (4Q: 14:24) Alfred Melsha pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Maurice Downs. DE Patrick Klingler hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-18-ERI12 (4Q: 14:18) Gerald Kerr punted 47 yards. Donny Morton called for a fair catch at the DEN41.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN41 (4Q: 14:09) Clinton Portis ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Irv Henson, assisted by CB Jamal Hancock. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Schneider is blitzing.
2-11-DEN40 (4Q: 13:28) Jerald Lucas ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Ron Schneider.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Buckley is blitzing.
3-7-DEN44 (4Q: 12:49) Skip Moore pass completed to WR Jerald Wyckoff for 21 yards. Tackled by OLB Ron Schneider. Wyckoff gained 4 yards after the catch.
Denver: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ERI35 (4Q: 12:02) Clinton Portis ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Robert Griffith, assisted by DT Dennis Harnisch.
Denver: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-8-ERI33 (4Q: 11:16) Jerald Lucas ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S A.J. Patton.
Denver: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-8-ERI33 (4Q: 10:52) Jerald Lucas ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Mark Roman, assisted by DT Dennis Harnisch.
4-7-ERI32 (4Q: 10:10) Adam Vinatieri attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 37, Erie 3
(4Q: 10:03) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 57 yards from the DEN30. Pat Chambers returned the ball 22 yards to the ERI35. Tackled by Reuben Ogletree.
Erie: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cone is blitzing.
1-10-ERI35 (4Q: 09:43) Alfred Melsha pass completed to WR Clifton Michalske for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Al Wible.
Erie: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-3-ERI42 (4Q: 09:06) Ralph Martinez ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Eddie Moore. PENALTY: Erie was called for Offensive Holding.
Erie: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cone and Moore are blitzing.
2-13-ERI32 (4Q: 08:59) Ralph Martinez ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Eddie Moore.
Erie: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-ERI37 (4Q: 08:38) Alfred Melsha pass was dropped by WR Antwaan Randle El. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-8-ERI37 (4Q: 08:29) Gerald Kerr punted 51 yards. Donny Morton returned the kick 2 yards to the DEN14. Tackled by Norbert Falconer.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN14 (4Q: 08:19) Clinton Portis ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Pete Laxton, assisted by ILB Irv Henson.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-11-DEN13 (4Q: 07:41) Clinton Portis ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Ron Schneider. The defense looked very familiar with that play. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Denver: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-11-DEN13 (4Q: 07:35) Clinton Portis ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Ron Schneider.
4-9-DEN15 (4Q: 06:50) Josh Bidwell punted 43 yards. Antwaan Randle El returned the kick 6 yards to the ERI48. Tackled by Jason Witten.
Erie: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cone is blitzing.
1-10-ERI48 (4Q: 06:43) Pat Chambers ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Al Wible. Key block delivered by Wayne Lucier.
Erie: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-DEN46 (4Q: 06:14) PENALTY: Erie was called for a False Start.
Erie: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cone and Roberson are blitzing.
2-9-ERI49 (4Q: 06:02) PENALTY: Erie was called for a False Start.
Erie: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-14-ERI44 (4Q: 05:58) Alfred Melsha pass was intended for WR Courtney Krosney and was intercepted by S Al Wible at the DEN48. Tackled by Courtney Krosney. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN48 (4Q: 05:50) GEORGE Lucas ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Leland Rivera, assisted by OLB Pete Laxton.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-ERI48 (4Q: 05:04) Clinton Portis ran a draw inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Lynn Scott, assisted by DT Dan Fender.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-6-ERI48 (4Q: 04:18) GEORGE Lucas ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Dan Fender, assisted by DT Dennis Harnisch.
4-3-ERI45 (4Q: 03:35) Josh Bidwell punted 39 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the ERI06.
Erie: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ERI06 (4Q: 03:25) Pat Chambers ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard, assisted by OLB Eddie Moore. Key block delivered by George Matuzas.
Erie: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cone, Roberson and Wible are blitzing.
2-4-ERI12 (4Q: 02:51) Ralph Martinez ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Perry Cone. Key block delivered by George Matuzas.
Erie: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cone is blitzing.
1-10-ERI17 (4Q: 02:24) Ralph Martinez ran inside the left tackle for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Perry Cone. The ball was fumbled and recovered by ERI Alfred Melsha to the ERI34.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Erie: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ERI34 (4Q: 02:00) Alfred Melsha pass was dropped by RB Ralph Martinez. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Erie was called for Offensive Holding.
Erie: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cone is blitzing.
1-20-ERI24 (4Q: 01:54) Alfred Melsha pass completed to RB Ralph Martinez for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Erie: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-18-ERI26 (4Q: 01:07) Alfred Melsha pass was dropped by RB Pat Chambers.
Erie: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-18-ERI26 (4Q: 01:03) Alfred Melsha pass completed to RB Ralph Martinez for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Napoleon Harris. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
4-16-ERI28 (4Q: 00:21) Gerald Kerr punted 49 yards. Al Wible returned the kick 7 yards to the DEN30. Tackled by Julian Peterson.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN30 (4Q: 00:14) GEORGE Lucas ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Ron Schneider, assisted by DT Dennis Harnisch.
Final Score: Denver Death 37, Erie Invaders 3