Wild Card Playoff Games, 2023

Played in Charlotte, NC, weather: 57 degrees, fair, calm.
Charlotte won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Jimmy O'Neill kicked off 64 yards from the DEN30. Orlando Hill returned the ball 25 yards to the CHA31. Tackled by Vincent Bridgman.
Charlotte: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Fountaine and Hastings are blitzing.
1-10-CHA31 (1Q: 14:39) Tyrus Sutton pass completed to RB Herman Levine for 6 yards. Tackled by S Matthew Erwin.
Charlotte: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-CHA37 (1Q: 14:08) Herman Levine ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Kelvin Ingram, assisted by ILB Glen Peterson.
Charlotte: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-CHA38 (1Q: 13:26) Herman Levine ran a trap outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE David Grillo. Key block delivered by Buddy Fredrickson. Denver's Glen Peterson was hurt on the play.
Charlotte: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHA41 (1Q: 12:44) Herman Levine ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB C.J. Kohl, assisted by DT Bruce Peterson.
Charlotte: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-CHA44 (1Q: 11:58) Tyrus Sutton pass completed to WR Chester Horner for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Mario Cochrane.
Charlotte: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-CHA50 (1Q: 11:25) Darren Riley ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Terry Desjardins. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN CB Sam Hastings to the DEN48.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Naslund is blitzing.
1-10-DEN48 (1Q: 11:18) Cory Sanders pass completed to RB Quinn Baxter for 13 yards. Tackled by DT Carl Newhart, assisted by DE Leroy Burnham. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Baxter gained 9 yards after the catch.
Denver: Single-Back 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-CHA39 (1Q: 10:30) Quinn Baxter ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Ted Schulz. Key block delivered by Bob Kelley.
Denver: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Naslund and Berry are blitzing.
2-1-CHA30 (1Q: 10:01) Cory Sanders kept the ball, running around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Newsome, assisted by OLB Joey Naslund. Key block delivered by David Leonavicius.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHA27 (1Q: 09:18) Quinn Baxter ran inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Glenn Banks.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-13-CHA30 (1Q: 08:46) Cory Sanders scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Newsome.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Naslund is blitzing.
3-9-CHA26 (1Q: 07:58) Cory Sanders sacked by OLB Joey Naslund for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Irving Gossett.
4-14-CHA31 (1Q: 07:18) Jimmy O'Neill attempted a 48 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 3, Charlotte 0
(1Q: 07:10) Jimmy O'Neill kicked off 51 yards from the DEN30. Orlando Hill returned the ball 21 yards to the CHA40. Tackled by Brian Parrish.
Charlotte: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHA40 (1Q: 06:36) Darren Riley ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Reuben Reese, assisted by OLB Eric Staple.
Charlotte: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Kohl is blitzing.
2-8-CHA42 (1Q: 06:06) Darren Riley ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB C.J. Kohl, assisted by S Rico Byrum.
Charlotte: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Staple is blitzing.
3-2-CHA48 (1Q: 05:33) Darren Riley ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Cary Chustz, assisted by S Roman Coffey. Key block delivered by Winston Means.
Charlotte: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN48 (1Q: 04:59) Tyrus Sutton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chester Horner. DE Michael Lincoln hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Charlotte: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-DEN48 (1Q: 04:49) Herman Levine ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Lee Fountaine.
Charlotte: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-DEN47 (1Q: 04:16) Tyrus Sutton sacked by DE David Grillo for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Bruce Sales.
4-17-CHA45 (1Q: 03:30) Clay Yockey punted 48 yards. The ball was downed at the DEN07.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Bates is blitzing.
1-10-DEN07 (1Q: 03:20) Cory Sanders sacked by OLB Louie Bates for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Corwin Yates.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-16-DEN01 (1Q: 02:55) Quinn Baxter ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Cornell Lyon, assisted by DT Ian Bridges.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-6-DEN11 (1Q: 02:16) Quinn Baxter ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Carl Newhart, assisted by DE Leroy Burnham. Key block delivered by Irving Gossett.
Denver: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Lyon is blitzing.
1-10-DEN21 (1Q: 01:34) Cory Sanders pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Brian Parrish. S Francisco McAfee defended the pass.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Naslund is blitzing.
2-10-DEN21 (1Q: 01:30) Cory Sanders scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Straw Berry.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-7-DEN24 (1Q: 01:02) Cory Sanders pass completed to WR Howie Greene for 76 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Greene gained 63 yards after the catch. Denver 9, Charlotte 0
(1Q: 01:02) Extra point by Jimmy O'Neill was good. Denver 10, Charlotte 0
(1Q: 00:48) Jimmy O'Neill kicked off 75 yards from the DEN30. Touchback.
Charlotte: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHA20 (1Q: 00:48) Franchise Sutton pass completed to WR Andrew House for 24 yards. Tackled by ILB C.J. Kohl. House gained 3 yards after the catch.
Charlotte: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Fountaine is blitzing.
1-10-CHA44 (1Q: 00:04) Tyrus Sutton pass completed to WR Andrew House for 10 yards. Tackled by S Matthew Erwin. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of second quarter.
Charlotte: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN46 (2Q: 15:00) Tyrus Sutton pass completed to FB Dexter Phillip for 8 yards. Tackled by S Roman Coffey, assisted by DT Trent Kerr. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Charlotte: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-DEN38 (2Q: 14:18) Tyrus Sutton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marlon Boatright. DE David Grillo hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Charlotte: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-DEN38 (2Q: 14:11) Herman Levine ran outside the right tackle for 38 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Dexter Phillip. Denver 10, Charlotte 6
(2Q: 14:11) Extra point by Calvin Tuitele was good. Denver 10, Charlotte 7
(2Q: 13:53) Calvin Tuitele kicked off 76 yards from the CHA30. Touchback.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN20 (2Q: 13:53) Cory Sanders scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Ralph Magar.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-DEN24 (2Q: 13:15) Cory Sanders sacked by DE Leroy Burnham for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by David Leonavicius. PENALTY: Charlotte was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Naslund is blitzing.
1-10-DEN34 (2Q: 13:04) Cory Sanders pass was dropped by TE Phillip Heath.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Naslund, Magar and Berry are blitzing.
2-10-DEN34 (2Q: 12:59) Quinn Baxter ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Ted Schulz, assisted by OLB Adrian Berry.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-DEN40 (2Q: 12:33) Quinn Baxter ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Louie Bates, assisted by DE Stanley Matthews. Key block delivered by Wendell Bleeck.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN46 (2Q: 12:03) Cory Sanders pass completed to WR Lincoln Jacobs for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Joey Naslund. Jacobs gained 5 yards after the catch.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Naslund, Lyon and Berry are blitzing.
1-10-CHA41 (2Q: 11:22) Cory Sanders pass completed to WR Lincoln Jacobs for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Ted Schulz, assisted by S Ernest Harner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHA29 (2Q: 10:46) Quinn Baxter ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Glenn Banks, assisted by OLB Adrian Berry. Key block delivered by Bob Kelley. Kelley ran over Ernest Harner to set up the play.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHA19 (2Q: 10:19) Quinn Baxter ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Cornell Lyon, assisted by DT Glenn Banks. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-20-CHA29 (2Q: 10:13) Quinn Baxter ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Cornell Lyon.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-20-CHA29 (2Q: 09:28) Cory Sanders pass completed to WR Howie Greene for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Newsome, assisted by OLB Joey Naslund.
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. Berry and Magar are blitzing.
3-12-CHA21 (2Q: 08:42) Cory Sanders kept the ball, running around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Orlando Hill.
4-6-CHA15 (2Q: 08:02) Jimmy O'Neill attempted a 32 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 13, Charlotte 7
(2Q: 07:57) Jimmy O'Neill kicked off 63 yards from the DEN30. Oliver Jacobs returned the ball 21 yards to the CHA28. Tackled by Vincent Bridgman.
Charlotte: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHA28 (2Q: 07:35) Franchise Sutton pass completed to WR Andrew House for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Mario Cochrane, assisted by OLB Tom Marzano. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. House gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Charlotte: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-CHA34 (2Q: 06:49) Tyrus Sutton pass completed to TE Oscar Duffy for 27 yards. Tackled by OLB Lee Fountaine. Duffy gained 17 yards after the catch.
Charlotte: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Fountaine is blitzing.
1-10-DEN39 (2Q: 06:01) Tyrus Sutton pass was dropped by WR Andrew House. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Charlotte: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-DEN39 (2Q: 05:50) Tyrus Sutton pass completed to WR Andrew House for 27 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Sam Hastings. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. House gained 16 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Charlotte: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN12 (2Q: 05:19) Herman Levine ran outside the right tackle for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Winston Means. Charlotte 13, Denver 13
(2Q: 05:19) Extra point by Calvin Tuitele was good. Charlotte 14, Denver 13
(2Q: 05:11) Calvin Tuitele kicked off 63 yards from the CHA30. Quinn Baxter returned the ball 26 yards to the DEN33. Tackled by Chester Horner.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN33 (2Q: 04:44) Cory Sanders pass completed to RB Quinn Baxter for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Adrian Berry.
Denver: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-DEN39 (2Q: 04:07) Cory Sanders pass was dropped by WR Terrance Jarrard.
Denver: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Bates is blitzing.
3-4-DEN39 (2Q: 04:03) Quinn Baxter ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Straw Berry, assisted by DE Leroy Burnham.
4-2-DEN41 (2Q: 03:21) Harry Landry punted 40 yards. Andrew House returned the kick 37 yards to the DEN44. Tackled by Brian Parrish.
Charlotte: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN44 (2Q: 03:13) Tyrus Sutton scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Michael Lincoln.
Charlotte: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-DEN39 (2Q: 02:56) Franchise Sutton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Emmitt Pritchett. DE Michael Lincoln hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Charlotte: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-DEN39 (2Q: 02:46) Darren Riley ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE David Grillo. Key block delivered by Stanley Sutter. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. Charlotte's Darren Riley was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Charlotte: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN32 (2Q: 02:46) Tyrus Sutton pass completed to WR Andrew House for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Sam Hastings.
Charlotte: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-DEN27 (2Q: 02:30) Franchise Sutton pass completed to FB Dexter Phillip for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Lee Fountaine. Phillip gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Charlotte: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Fountaine is blitzing.
3-2-DEN24 (2Q: 02:13) Tyrus Sutton pass completed to WR Oliver Jacobs for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Cary Chustz. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Charlotte: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN19 (2Q: 02:00) Tyrus Sutton pass completed to WR Andrew House for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB C.J. Kohl.
Charlotte: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-7-DEN07 (2Q: 01:41) Franchise Sutton pass completed to WR Oliver Jacobs for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Charlotte's Bruce Sales was hurt on the play. This is an old injury, but he's toughing it out. Charlotte 20, Denver 13
(2Q: 01:41) Extra point by Calvin Tuitele was good. Charlotte 21, Denver 13
(2Q: 01:35) Calvin Tuitele kicked off 68 yards from the CHA30. Quinn Baxter returned the ball 27 yards to the DEN29. Tackled by Darren Riley.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN29 (2Q: 01:28) Quinn Baxter ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Newsome. Key block delivered by J.J. Gutting.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Berry is blitzing.
2-3-DEN36 (2Q: 01:07) Quinn Baxter ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Francisco McAfee, assisted by OLB Straw Berry.
Denver: I 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.
3-1-DEN38 (2Q: 00:51) Cory Sanders pass completed to WR Howie Greene for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Orlando Hill. Greene gained 3 yards after the catch.
Denver called a time out.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHA47 (2Q: 00:41) Cory Sanders pass completed to TE Les Cortez for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Ted Schulz. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver called a time out.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-CHA42 (2Q: 00:32) Cory Sanders pass completed to WR Daryl Lugar for 16 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Earl Harner. Lugar gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHA26 (2Q: 00:25) Cory Sanders pass completed to RB Quinn Baxter for 8 yards. Tackled by S Ernest Harner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Denver called a time out.
2-2-CHA18 (2Q: 00:14) Jimmy O'Neill attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. Charlotte 21, Denver 16
(2Q: 00:08) Jimmy O'Neill kicked off 58 yards from the DEN30. Orlando Hill returned the ball 18 yards to the CHA30. Tackled by Vincent Bridgman.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Calvin Tuitele kicked off 65 yards from the CHA30. Terrance Jarrard returned the ball 19 yards to the DEN24. Tackled by Chester Horner.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN24 (3Q: 14:40) Quinn Baxter ran around right end for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Ted Schulz. Key block delivered by Phillip Heath.
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-DEN42 (3Q: 13:56) Cory Sanders sacked by DE Leroy Burnham and DE Mickey McCleon for a loss of 5 yards. Burnham ran right past David Leonavicius and knocked down the quarterback.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Naslund and Berry are blitzing.
2-15-DEN37 (3Q: 13:10) Cory Sanders pass completed to WR Lincoln Jacobs for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Na Rayburn.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Berry is blitzing.
3-17-DEN35 (3Q: 12:22) Cory Sanders pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrance Jarrard. CB Na Rayburn defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-17-DEN35 (3Q: 12:12) Harry Landry punted 46 yards. Andrew House called for a fair catch at the CHA19.
Charlotte: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHA19 (3Q: 12:05) Herman Levine ran around left end for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB C.J. Kohl. Key block delivered by Brent Leupold. Leupold ran over Trent Kerr to set up the play.
Charlotte: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHA33 (3Q: 11:26) Tyrus Sutton pass completed to WR Acorn Horner for 15 yards. Tackled by S Roman Coffey. Horner gained 10 yards after the catch.
Charlotte: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Kohl is blitzing.
1-10-CHA48 (3Q: 10:55) Franchise Sutton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Acorn Horner. DE Terry Desjardins blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Charlotte: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CHA48 (3Q: 10:51) Tyrus Sutton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Oscar Duffy. DT Trent Kerr hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Charlotte: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-CHA48 (3Q: 10:44) Franchise Sutton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Andrew House. OLB Lee Fountaine defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-10-CHA48 (3Q: 10:36) Clay Yockey punted 43 yards. Quinn Baxter returned the kick 14 yards to the DEN23. Tackled by Lester Loy.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN23 (3Q: 10:29) Quinn Baxter ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Carl Newhart, assisted by S Francisco McAfee. Baxter made a great move on Ralph Magar. Key block delivered by Leland Conlan.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Naslund and Henry are blitzing.
1-10-DEN33 (3Q: 09:51) Cory Sanders pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Daryl Lugar.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-DEN33 (3Q: 09:47) Cory Sanders pass completed to WR Lincoln Jacobs for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Newsome. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-DEN42 (3Q: 09:10) Cory Sanders pass completed to WR Lincoln Jacobs for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Oliver McKenzie. Jacobs gained 12 yards after the catch.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHA44 (3Q: 08:36) Quinn Baxter ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Ralph Magar.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Naslund is blitzing.
2-7-CHA41 (3Q: 08:01) Cory Sanders pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Quinn Baxter. DE Stanley Matthews hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Denver: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Berry and Magar are blitzing.
3-7-CHA41 (3Q: 07:51) Cory Sanders pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Cornelius Alkateeb.
4-7-CHA41 (3Q: 07:44) Harry Landry punted 36 yards. The ball was downed at the CHA05.
Charlotte: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Fountaine, Kohl and Cochrane are blitzing.
1-10-CHA05 (3Q: 07:37) Franchise Sutton pass completed to WR Acorn Horner for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Sam Hastings, assisted by S Reuben Reese.
Charlotte: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-CHA11 (3Q: 06:52) Darren Riley ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB C.J. Kohl, assisted by DE Kelvin Ingram.
Charlotte: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-CHA13 (3Q: 06:17) Tyrus Sutton pass completed to WR Chester Horner for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Rufus DeWoody. Horner gained 1 yard after the catch.
Charlotte: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHA22 (3Q: 05:49) Tyrus Sutton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chester Horner. DE Terry Desjardins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Charlotte: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CHA22 (3Q: 05:43) Herman Levine ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE David Grillo.
Charlotte: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-CHA27 (3Q: 05:14) PENALTY: Charlotte was called for a False Start.
Charlotte: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-CHA22 (3Q: 05:07) Tyrus Sutton pass completed to WR Acorn Horner for 24 yards. Tackled by OLB Lee Fountaine. Horner gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Charlotte: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHA46 (3Q: 04:31) Herman Levine ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Trent Kerr.
Charlotte: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-CHA45 (3Q: 03:46) Tyrus Sutton pass completed to WR Andrew House for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Cary Chustz. House gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Charlotte: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN44 (3Q: 03:15) Tyrus Sutton pass completed to WR Chester Horner for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Tom Marzano, assisted by CB Mario Cochrane. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Charlotte: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-DEN40 (3Q: 02:27) Franchise Sutton sacked by DT Bruce Peterson for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Winston Means. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Terry Desjardins on the DEN46.
Denver: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN46 (3Q: 02:12) Quinn Baxter ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Cornell Lyon. Key block delivered by Bob Kelley.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-CHA49 (3Q: 01:31) PENALTY: Denver was called for a False Start.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-DEN46 (3Q: 01:22) Cory Sanders pass completed to WR Howie Greene for 32 yards. Tackled by S Johnny Gruden. Greene gained 22 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHA22 (3Q: 00:35) Cory Sanders pass completed to WR Terrance Jarrard for 22 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Denver 22, Charlotte 21
(3Q: 00:35) Extra point by Jimmy O'Neill was good. Denver 23, Charlotte 21
(3Q: 00:20) Jimmy O'Neill kicked off 58 yards from the DEN30. Orlando Hill returned the ball 25 yards to the CHA37. Tackled by Vincent Bridgman.
Start of fourth quarter.
Charlotte: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHA37 (4Q: 15:00) Darren Riley ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Bruce Peterson, assisted by S Matthew Erwin. DT Bruce Peterson knocked down Brock Perkins to break up the play. PENALTY: Denver was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
Charlotte: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Fountaine is blitzing.
1-10-DEN45 (4Q: 14:50) Tyrus Sutton pass completed to FB Dexter Phillip for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Kelvin Ingram, assisted by S Rico Byrum. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Charlotte: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-DEN40 (4Q: 14:07) Darren Riley ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Trent Kerr.
Charlotte: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-DEN42 (4Q: 13:33) Tyrus Sutton pass completed to WR Andrew House for 27 yards. Tackled by OLB Lee Fountaine. House gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Charlotte: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN15 (4Q: 12:45) Franchise Sutton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Andrew House. S Rico Byrum defended the pass.
Charlotte: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-DEN15 (4Q: 12:41) Herman Levine ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Matthew Erwin. Charlotte's Herman Levine was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Charlotte: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-DEN13 (4Q: 12:13) Andrew House ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB C.J. Kohl, assisted by S Rico Byrum.
4-3-DEN08 (4Q: 11:43) Calvin Tuitele attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Charlotte 24, Denver 23
(4Q: 11:38) Calvin Tuitele kicked off 79 yards from the CHA30. Touchback.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Berry is blitzing.
1-10-DEN20 (4Q: 11:38) Roger Guarino ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Carl Newhart.
Denver: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-DEN21 (4Q: 11:10) Roger Guarino ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Mack Henry, assisted by ILB Cornell Lyon.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-DEN25 (4Q: 10:44) PENALTY: Charlotte was called for Encroachment.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN30 (4Q: 10:34) Quinn Baxter ran a trap outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Ian Bridges, assisted by OLB Louie Bates.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Henry is blitzing.
2-12-DEN28 (4Q: 09:50) Cory Sanders sacked by OLB Mack Henry for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Irving Gossett.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-17-DEN23 (4Q: 09:17) Cory Sanders pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Howie Greene. ILB Ralph Magar defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-17-DEN23 (4Q: 09:11) Harry Landry punted 37 yards. Andrew House returned the kick 16 yards to the DEN44. Tackled by Phillip Heath.
Charlotte: 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 run.
1-10-DEN44 (4Q: 09:00) Franchise Sutton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Oliver Jacobs. S Rico Byrum defended the pass.
Charlotte: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-DEN44 (4Q: 08:54) Tyrus Sutton pass completed to WR Andrew House for 39 yards. Tackled by S Matthew Erwin. House gained 31 yards after the catch.
Charlotte: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-5-DEN05 (4Q: 08:19) Tyrus Sutton pass completed to WR Chester Horner for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Charlotte 30, Denver 23
(4Q: 08:19) Extra point by Calvin Tuitele was good. Charlotte 31, Denver 23
(4Q: 08:09) Calvin Tuitele kicked off 74 yards from the CHA30. Touchback.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Bates and Berry are blitzing.
1-10-DEN20 (4Q: 08:09) PENALTY: Denver was called for a False Start.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Naslund and Lyon are blitzing.
1-15-DEN15 (4Q: 08:03) PENALTY: Denver was called for a False Start.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Naslund is blitzing.
1-20-DEN10 (4Q: 07:57) Quinn Baxter ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Ralph Magar, assisted by S Johnny Gruden.
Denver: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Berry is blitzing.
2-20-DEN10 (4Q: 07:21) Cory Sanders pass completed to WR Daryl Lugar for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Newsome. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Berry is blitzing.
3-3-DEN27 (4Q: 06:51) Quinn Baxter ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Earl Harner.
4-3-DEN27 (4Q: 06:22) Harry Landry punted 43 yards. Andrew House returned the kick 5 yards to the CHA35. Tackled by Phillip Heath.
Charlotte: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHA35 (4Q: 06:12) Tyrus Sutton pass completed to WR Chester Horner for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Rufus DeWoody. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Horner gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Charlotte: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Marzano and Kohl are blitzing.
1-10-DEN49 (4Q: 05:25) Franchise Sutton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chester Horner. CB Cary Chustz defended the pass.
Charlotte: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Kohl is blitzing.
2-10-DEN49 (4Q: 05:17) Tyrus Sutton pass completed to WR Oliver Jacobs for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Tom Marzano. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Charlotte: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN39 (4Q: 04:31) Tyrus Sutton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Darren Riley.
Charlotte: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-DEN39 (4Q: 04:24) Franchise Sutton pass completed to TE Oscar Duffy for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Vincent Bridgman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Charlotte: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Fountaine and Chustz are blitzing.
3-1-DEN30 (4Q: 03:38) Darren Riley ran inside the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by S Rico Byrum, assisted by DT Bruce Peterson. Key block delivered by Winston Means. PENALTY: Denver was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
Charlotte: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Kohl is blitzing.
1-9-DEN09 (4Q: 03:31) Darren Riley ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB C.J. Kohl.
Charlotte: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-DEN07 (4Q: 02:45) Herman Levine ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB C.J. Kohl, assisted by DT Bruce Peterson.
Denver called a time out.
Charlotte: Single-Back 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.
3-6-DEN06 (4Q: 02:33) Darren Riley ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE David Grillo, assisted by ILB C.J. Kohl.
Denver called a time out.
4-6-DEN06 (4Q: 02:22) Calvin Tuitele attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. Charlotte's Bruce Sales was hurt on the play. This is an old injury, but he's toughing it out. Charlotte 34, Denver 23
(4Q: 02:14) Calvin Tuitele kicked off 57 yards from the CHA30. Quinn Baxter returned the ball 21 yards to the DEN34. Tackled by Acorn Horner.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN34 (4Q: 02:07) Cory Sanders scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Francisco McAfee and assisted by ILB Ralph Magar. Charlotte's Mickey McCleon was hurt on the play.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-DEN38 (4Q: 01:59) Cory Sanders pass was intended for WR Terrance Jarrard and was intercepted by S Francisco McAfee at the DEN48. The interception was returned 48 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Charlotte 40, Denver 23
(4Q: 01:59) Extra point by Calvin Tuitele was good. Charlotte 41, Denver 23
(4Q: 01:49) Calvin Tuitele kicked off 79 yards from the CHA30. Touchback.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN20 (4Q: 01:49) Cory Sanders pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Daryl Lugar. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-DEN20 (4Q: 01:42) Cory Sanders pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Les Cortez. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-DEN20 (4Q: 01:33) Cory Sanders pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Quinn Baxter. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gruden is blitzing.
4-10-DEN20 (4Q: 01:24) Cory Sanders scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Oliver McKenzie. The ball goes over on downs.
Charlotte: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN23 (4Q: 01:13) Tyrus Sutton pass completed to WR Emmitt Pritchett for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB C.J. Kohl. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Charlotte: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN12 (4Q: 01:05) Darren Riley ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Lee Fountaine.
Denver called a time out.
Charlotte: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-DEN09 (4Q: 00:58) Franchise Sutton dropped to one knee for -2 yards.
Charlotte: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-9-DEN11 (4Q: 00:12) Franchise Sutton dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: Charlotte Fight'n Squirrels 41, Denver Death 23