| Played in Pittsburgh, PA, weather: 54 degrees, rain, 3 mph wind. |
| Pittsburgh won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Robbie Gould kicked off 54 yards from the CHI30. Deshea Townsend returned the ball 24 yards to the PIT40. Tackled by Danieal Manning. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-PIT40 (1Q: 14:34) Willie Parker ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Alfonso Boone. Key block delivered by Jeff Hartings. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-4-PIT46 (1Q: 14:00) Verron Haynes ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Jamar Williams. |
| Pittsburgh: 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. 3-5-PIT45 (1Q: 13:27) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Cedrick Wilson for 20 yards. Tackled by S Danieal Manning, assisted by OLB Leon Joe. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CHI35 (1Q: 12:46) Verron Haynes ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Ian Scott, assisted by OLB Hunter Hillenmeyer. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Hillenmeyer and Brown are blitzing. 2-9-CHI34 (1Q: 12:04) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Santonio Holmes for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Kelly Jennings, assisted by ILB Jamar Williams. Holmes gained 6 yards after the catch. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CHI15 (1Q: 11:18) Verron Haynes ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Hunter Hillenmeyer, assisted by S Todd Johnson. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-7-CHI12 (1Q: 10:32) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Heath Miller for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Ralph Brown. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Miller gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-3-CHI03 (1Q: 09:57) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Verron Haynes for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 6, Chicago 0 |
| (1Q: 09:57) Extra point by Jeff Reed was good. Pittsburgh 7, Chicago 0 |
| (1Q: 09:47) Jeff Reed kicked off 61 yards from the PIT30. Devin Hester returned the ball 20 yards to the CHI29. Tackled by Troy Polamalu. |
| Chicago: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Haggans is blitzing. 1-10-CHI29 (1Q: 09:23) Michael Bush ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu, assisted by ILB James Farrior. ILB Don Davis knocked down Roberto Garza to break up the play. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-9-CHI30 (1Q: 09:02) Thomas Jones ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Don Davis, assisted by OLB Joey Porter. Key block delivered by Jack Gaines. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-19-CHI20 (1Q: 08:56) PENALTY: Chicago was called for a False Start. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-24-CHI15 (1Q: 08:52) PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Encroachment. |
| Chicago: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-19-CHI20 (1Q: 08:46) Rex Grossman pass was dropped by WR Mark Bradley. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-19-CHI20 (1Q: 08:40) Thomas Jones ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Orien Harris. |
| 4-13-CHI26 (1Q: 07:56) Brad Maynard punted 45 yards. Santonio Holmes returned the kick 12 yards to the PIT41. Tackled by Josh Parry. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT41 (1Q: 07:45) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Dean Sutton for 16 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Hunter Hillenmeyer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CHI43 (1Q: 07:01) Verron Haynes ran inside the left guard for 22 yards. Tackled by S Danieal Manning. Key block delivered by Marvin Philip. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CHI21 (1Q: 06:21) Ben Roethlisberger pass was dropped by TE Jerame Tuman. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-CHI21 (1Q: 06:12) Willie Parker ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jamar Williams. Parker made a great move on Brendon Ayanbadejo. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Hillenmeyer and Manning are blitzing. 3-4-CHI15 (1Q: 05:36) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Dean Sutton for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Jamar Williams. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-8-CHI08 (1Q: 04:59) Ben Roethlisberger pass was dropped by TE Heath Miller. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-8-CHI08 (1Q: 04:52) Verron Haynes ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Chuck Darby, assisted by DE Israel Idonije. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Hillenmeyer and Manning are blitzing. 3-2-CHI02 (1Q: 04:22) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Jerame Tuman for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 3-7-CHI07 (1Q: 04:16) Willie Parker ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Todd Johnson. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Hillenmeyer is blitzing. 3-17-CHI17 (1Q: 04:09) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to FB Dan Kreider for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Ralph Brown. |
| 4-3-CHI03 (1Q: 03:47) Jeff Reed attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 10, Chicago 0 |
| (1Q: 03:39) Jeff Reed kicked off 68 yards from the PIT30. Airese Currie returned the ball 15 yards to the CHI17. Tackled by Jerame Tuman. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CHI17 (1Q: 03:13) Rex Grossman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mark Bradley. DE Orien Harris hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-CHI17 (1Q: 03:03) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Muhsin Muhammad for 20 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu, assisted by OLB Clark Haggans. Muhammad gained 7 yards after the catch. |
| Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Farrior is blitzing. 1-10-CHI37 (1Q: 02:21) Michael Bush ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Tank Tyler. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Haggans is blitzing. 2-6-CHI41 (1Q: 02:01) Michael Bush ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Aaron Smith, assisted by ILB Don Davis. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-4-CHI43 (1Q: 01:40) PENALTY: Chicago was called for a False Start. |
| Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Lua and Davis are blitzing. 3-9-CHI38 (1Q: 01:37) Rex Grossman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Muhsin Muhammad. CB Chidi Iwuoma defended the pass. |
| 4-9-CHI38 (1Q: 01:31) Brad Maynard punted 40 yards. Hines Ward returned the kick 14 yards to the PIT36. Tackled by John Tait. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-PIT36 (1Q: 01:22) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Cedrick Wilson for 33 yards. Tackled by S Danieal Manning. Wilson gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CHI31 (1Q: 00:47) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Heath Miller. DE Jeremy Weeks hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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-CHI31 (1Q: 00:34) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Dean Sutton for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Ricky Manning. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-6-CHI27 (2Q: 15:00) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Willie Parker for 2 yards. Tackled by S Todd Johnson. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Illegal Contact. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CHI22 (2Q: 14:55) Verron Haynes ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Leon Joe, assisted by DT Alfonso Boone. OLB Hunter Hillenmeyer knocked down Willie Colon to break up the play. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-7-CHI19 (2Q: 14:11) Verron Haynes ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Alfonso Boone, assisted by DT Dusty Dvoracek. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Hillenmeyer is blitzing. 3-5-CHI17 (2Q: 13:31) Ben Roethlisberger sacked by DE Israel Idonije for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Kendall Simmons. |
| 4-10-CHI22 (2Q: 13:04) Jeff Reed attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Running into the Kicker. The penalty was declined. Pittsburgh 13, Chicago 0 |
| (2Q: 12:59) Jeff Reed kicked off 60 yards from the PIT30. Airese Currie returned the ball 15 yards to the CHI25. Tackled by Willie Reid. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CHI25 (2Q: 12:34) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Mark Bradley for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Clark Haggans. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-5-CHI30 (2Q: 12:06) Rex Grossman pass was dropped by WR Muhsin Muhammad. |
| Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-5-CHI30 (2Q: 12:00) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Justin Gage for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Clark Haggans. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Gage gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Haggans is blitzing. 1-10-CHI38 (2Q: 11:15) Michael Bush ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB James Farrior. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT DT Tank Tyler to the CHI44. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hillenmeyer is blitzing. 1-10-CHI44 (2Q: 11:05) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Hines Ward for 33 yards. Tackled by S Danieal Manning. Ward gained 6 yards after the catch. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CHI11 (2Q: 10:26) Verron Haynes ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Ian Scott. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-CHI08 (2Q: 09:46) Verron Haynes ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Dusty Dvoracek, assisted by DT Alfonso Boone. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Hillenmeyer is blitzing. 3-10-CHI11 (2Q: 09:01) Omar Jacobs pass was dropped by WR Dean Sutton. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Pittsburgh's Omar Jacobs was hurt on the play. |
| 4-10-CHI11 (2Q: 08:55) Jeff Reed attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 16, Chicago 0 |
| (2Q: 08:47) Jeff Reed kicked off 63 yards from the PIT30. Airese Currie returned the ball 26 yards to the CHI33. Tackled by Jerame Tuman. |
| Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CHI33 (2Q: 08:24) Michael Bush ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB James Farrior, assisted by S Anthony Smith. Key block delivered by Jack Gaines. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-CHI38 (2Q: 07:56) Michael Bush ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB James Farrior, assisted by DE Aaron Smith. |
| Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Haggans is blitzing. 3-1-CHI42 (2Q: 07:15) Michael Bush ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Deshea Townsend. Key block delivered by Jack Gaines. |
| Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Haggans and Colclough are blitzing. 1-10-CHI43 (2Q: 06:52) Rex Grossman pass completed to RB Michael Bush for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Larry Foote. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-12-CHI41 (2Q: 06:17) Rex Grossman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Muhsin Muhammad. DE Aaron Smith hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-12-CHI41 (2Q: 06:09) Rex Grossman pass completed to RB Thomas Jones for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Chidi Iwuoma. |
| 4-11-CHI42 (2Q: 05:35) Brad Maynard punted 47 yards. Santonio Holmes called for a fair catch at the PIT11. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-PIT11 (2Q: 05:27) Brian St. Pierre pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Santonio Holmes. DT Alfonso Boone hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-PIT11 (2Q: 05:20) Brian St. Pierre scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Ricky Manning. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hillenmeyer is blitzing. 3-3-PIT18 (2Q: 04:33) Willie Parker ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Alfonso Boone. |
| 4-2-PIT19 (2Q: 03:54) Troy Johnston punted 44 yards. Justin Gage returned the kick 3 yards to the CHI40. Tackled by Marvel Smith. |
| Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CHI40 (2Q: 03:45) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Muhsin Muhammad for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB James Farrior. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Muhammad gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT50 (2Q: 03:23) PENALTY: Chicago was called for a False Start. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-15-CHI45 (2Q: 03:12) Rex Grossman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mark Bradley. OLB Clark Haggans defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Chicago: 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. Farrior is blitzing. 2-15-CHI45 (2Q: 03:02) Rex Grossman pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Mark Bradley. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Haggans, Porter and Townsend are blitzing. 3-15-CHI45 (2Q: 02:47) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Muhsin Muhammad for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Daymeion Hughes, assisted by S Troy Polamalu. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined. |
| 4-5-PIT45 (2Q: 02:39) Brad Maynard punted 44 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT01. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT01 (2Q: 02:29) Verron Haynes ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Urlacher. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-7-PIT04 (2Q: 02:00) Verron Haynes ran a trap outside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jamar Williams. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-5-PIT06 (2Q: 01:18) Willie Parker ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Todd Johnson, assisted by S Danieal Manning. OLB Hunter Hillenmeyer knocked down Willie Colon to break up the play. |
| 4-3-PIT08 (2Q: 00:46) Troy Johnston punted 51 yards. Justin Gage returned the kick 4 yards to the CHI45. PENALTY: Chicago was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
| Chicago: I formation, 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. 1-10-CHI27 (2Q: 00:36) Thomas Jones ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Clark Haggans, assisted by DE Aaron Smith. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT ILB James Farrior for 13 yards to the CHI20. Tackled by Muhsin Muhammad. |
| Pittsburgh: 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-CHI20 (2Q: 00:29) Willie Parker ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Danieal Manning, assisted by S Todd Johnson. |
| (2Q: 00:29) Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro 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. 2-6-CHI16 (2Q: 00:17) Willie Parker ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Todd Johnson. |
| (2Q: 00:17) Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 3-3-CHI13 (2Q: 00:07) Jeff Reed attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 19, Chicago 0 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Jeff Reed kicked off 69 yards from the PIT30. Airese Currie returned the ball 29 yards to the CHI30. Tackled by Jerame Tuman. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CHI30 (3Q: 14:40) Rex Grossman pass completed to RB Thomas Jones for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB James Farrior. Jones gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Lua and Harrison are blitzing. 2-7-CHI33 (3Q: 14:00) Rex Grossman pass was intended for WR Justin Gage and was intercepted by S Troy Polamalu at the CHI35. The interception was returned 29 yards. Tackled by Terrence Metcalf. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-6-CHI06 (3Q: 13:47) Verron Haynes ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Alex Brown. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-3-CHI03 (3Q: 13:18) Willie Parker ran around left end for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Marvel Smith. Smith ran over Brendon Ayanbadejo to open the hole. Pittsburgh 25, Chicago 0 |
| (3Q: 13:18) Extra point by Jeff Reed was good. Pittsburgh 26, Chicago 0 |
| (3Q: 13:08) Jeff Reed kicked off 68 yards from the PIT30. Airese Currie returned the ball 20 yards to the CHI22. Tackled by Verron Haynes. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CHI22 (3Q: 12:31) Michael Bush ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB James Farrior, assisted by OLB James Harrison. |
| Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-8-CHI24 (3Q: 11:59) Thomas Jones ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Tank Tyler. |
| Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Haggans and Harrison are blitzing. 3-8-CHI24 (3Q: 11:35) Rex Grossman sacked by OLB James Harrison for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Ryan Kock. |
| 4-13-CHI19 (3Q: 11:08) Brad Maynard punted 35 yards. Hines Ward returned the kick 1 yard to the PIT47. Tackled by Justin Gage. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT47 (3Q: 10:58) Willie Parker ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Todd Johnson. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-PIT47 (3Q: 10:34) Willie Parker ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Jeremy Weeks. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 3-9-PIT48 (3Q: 09:53) Willie Parker ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Ralph Brown, assisted by DE Alex Brown. |
| 4-8-PIT49 (3Q: 09:28) Troy Johnston punted 47 yards. The ball was downed at the CHI04. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CHI04 (3Q: 09:21) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Muhsin Muhammad for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Oscar Lua. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Lua is blitzing. 1-10-CHI15 (3Q: 08:58) Rex Grossman pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Mark Bradley. ILB Oscar Lua blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-CHI15 (3Q: 08:55) Michael Bush ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Laron Landry. |
| Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-7-CHI18 (3Q: 08:17) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Muhsin Muhammad for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Larry Foote. Muhammad gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-4-CHI21 (3Q: 07:40) Brad Maynard punted 48 yards. Santonio Holmes returned the kick 7 yards to the PIT38. Tackled by Thomas Jones. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-PIT38 (3Q: 07:33) Brian St. Pierre scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Ricky Manning and assisted by ILB Jamar Williams. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Santonio Holmes on the PIT44. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-4-PIT44 (3Q: 06:50) Verron Haynes ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Jamar Williams. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Hillenmeyer is blitzing. 3-5-PIT43 (3Q: 06:11) Brian St. Pierre sacked by DE Alex Brown for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Derrick Dockery. |
| 4-13-PIT35 (3Q: 05:40) Troy Johnston punted 48 yards. Justin Gage returned the kick 7 yards to the CHI24. Tackled by Deshea Townsend. |
| Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CHI24 (3Q: 05:30) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Justin Gage for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Tank Tyler. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Gage gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CHI34 (3Q: 05:05) PENALTY: Chicago was called for a False Start. |
| Chicago: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-15-CHI29 (3Q: 04:58) Thomas Jones ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Laron Landry, assisted by DE Orien Harris. ILB Don Davis knocked down Roberto Garza to break up the play. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Farrior is blitzing. 2-17-CHI27 (3Q: 04:12) Rex Grossman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Muhsin Muhammad. S Laron Landry defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Haggans and Colclough are blitzing. 3-17-CHI27 (3Q: 04:03) Thomas Jones ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Don Davis. |
| 4-12-CHI32 (3Q: 03:27) Brad Maynard punted 46 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT22. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT22 (3Q: 03:20) Willie Parker ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Danieal Manning, assisted by OLB Hunter Hillenmeyer. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-PIT22 (3Q: 02:54) Verron Haynes ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Hunter Hillenmeyer, assisted by S Todd Johnson. |
| Pittsburgh: 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 run. 3-9-PIT23 (3Q: 02:15) Brian St. Pierre pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Cedrick Wilson. |
| 4-9-PIT23 (3Q: 02:09) Troy Johnston punted 40 yards. Chris Harris returned the kick 0 yards to the CHI37. Tackled by Deshea Townsend. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Haggans and Farrior are blitzing. 1-10-CHI37 (3Q: 01:59) Rex Grossman pass completed to RB Thomas Jones for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB James Harrison, assisted by S Deshea Townsend. PENALTY: Chicago was called for an Illegal Formation. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-15-CHI32 (3Q: 01:50) Rex Grossman pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE John Gilmore. ILB Larry Foote blocked the pass. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-15-CHI32 (3Q: 01:46) Rex Grossman sacked by DE Orien Harris and ILB Larry Foote for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by David Ligon. |
| Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-20-CHI27 (3Q: 01:19) Rex Grossman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Airese Currie. DT Tank Tyler hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 4-20-CHI27 (3Q: 01:10) Brad Maynard punted 39 yards. Santonio Holmes called for a fair catch at the PIT34. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT34 (3Q: 01:03) Willie Parker ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Danieal Manning. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-13-PIT31 (3Q: 00:17) Brian St. Pierre pass completed to WR Santonio Holmes for 10 yards. Tackled by S Todd Johnson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-3-PIT41 (4Q: 15:00) Brian St. Pierre pass completed to FB Dan Kreider for 19 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Urlacher. Kreider gained 17 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-CHI40 (4Q: 14:50) Verron Haynes ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Alfonso Boone. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-6-CHI36 (4Q: 14:08) Willie Parker ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Leon Joe, assisted by S Mike Brown. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-8-CHI38 (4Q: 13:37) Brian St. Pierre pass completed to RB Verron Haynes for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jamar Williams. |
| 4-6-CHI36 (4Q: 12:55) Troy Johnston punted 36 yards. Touchback. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CHI20 (4Q: 12:50) Michael Bush ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Aaron Smith. ILB James Farrior crushed David Ligon to wreck the play. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Haggans is blitzing. 2-7-CHI23 (4Q: 12:06) Rex Grossman pass completed to RB Thomas Jones for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Orien Harris. Jones gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Haggans is blitzing. 3-4-CHI26 (4Q: 11:34) Rex Grossman pass was blocked at the line, intended for FB Josh Parry. CB Daymeion Hughes blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-4-CHI26 (4Q: 11:31) Brad Maynard punted 37 yards. Hines Ward called for a fair catch at the PIT37. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-PIT37 (4Q: 11:20) Verron Haynes ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Adewale Ogunleye. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-11-PIT36 (4Q: 10:44) Willie Parker ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Ian Scott. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Williams is blitzing. 3-10-PIT37 (4Q: 10:10) Willie Parker ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Jeremy Weeks. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Offsides. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-5-PIT42 (4Q: 10:03) Verron Haynes ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Ralph Brown, assisted by S Mike Brown. |
| 4-5-PIT42 (4Q: 09:27) Troy Johnston punted 58 yards. Touchback. |
| Chicago: Single-Back 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. Landry is blitzing. 1-10-CHI20 (4Q: 09:21) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Muhsin Muhammad for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB James Farrior. Muhammad gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-8-CHI22 (4Q: 08:38) Rex Grossman pass completed to RB Thomas Jones for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Clark Haggans. Jones gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Haggans and Iwuoma are blitzing. 3-5-CHI25 (4Q: 08:11) Thomas Jones ran inside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Clark Haggans. Key block delivered by Jack Gaines. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Haggans and Porter are blitzing. 1-10-CHI35 (4Q: 07:30) Michael Bush ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Tank Tyler. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-6-CHI39 (4Q: 07:01) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Muhsin Muhammad for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Clark Haggans. Muhammad gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Haggans is blitzing. 3-2-CHI43 (4Q: 06:24) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Mark Bradley for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Chidi Iwuoma. Bradley gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-PIT45 (4Q: 05:38) Rex Grossman pass fell incomplete, intended for TE John Gilmore. S Laron Landry defended the pass. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-PIT45 (4Q: 05:23) Rex Grossman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mark Bradley. DE Aaron Smith hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-PIT45 (4Q: 05:18) Thomas Jones ran around the left tackle for 16 yards. Tackled by S Anthony Smith, assisted by CB Daymeion Hughes. Key block delivered by Ryan Lilja. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-PIT29 (4Q: 04:38) Thomas Jones ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Daymeion Hughes, assisted by OLB Joey Porter. Key block delivered by John Tait. |
| Chicago: Pro 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. 2-5-PIT24 (4Q: 04:09) Rex Grossman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Muhsin Muhammad. S Anthony Smith defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Haggans is blitzing. 3-5-PIT24 (4Q: 04:03) Rex Grossman pass fell incomplete, intended for TE John Gilmore. CB Chidi Iwuoma knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-5-PIT24 (4Q: 04:00) Robbie Gould attempted a 41 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 26, Chicago 3 |
| (4Q: 03:52) Robbie Gould kicked off 48 yards from the CHI30. Chidi Iwuoma returned the ball 22 yards to the PIT44. Tackled by Danieal Manning. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-PIT44 (4Q: 03:45) Verron Haynes ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Chuck Darby. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Hillenmeyer is blitzing. 2-10-PIT44 (4Q: 02:58) Willie Parker ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Leon Joe. |
| Chicago called a time out. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-9-PIT45 (4Q: 02:50) Willie Parker ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Brian Urlacher, assisted by OLB Brendon Ayanbadejo. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. |
| Chicago called a time out. |
| 4-8-PIT46 (4Q: 02:41) Troy Johnston punted 54 yards. Touchback. |
| Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CHI20 (4Q: 02:36) Rex Grossman pass completed to TE John Gilmore for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Chidi Iwuoma. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Gilmore gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CHI31 (4Q: 02:20) Rex Grossman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mark Bradley. CB Ricardo Colclough knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-CHI31 (4Q: 02:11) Rex Grossman pass was intended for WR Justin Gage and was intercepted by S Laron Landry at the PIT21. The interception was returned 12 yards. Tackled by Justin Gage. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT33 (4Q: 02:00) Willie Parker ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Dusty Dvoracek, assisted by S Todd Johnson. Key block delivered by Jeff Hartings. Hartings ran over Alex Brown to open the hole. |
| Chicago called a time out. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Williams is blitzing. 2-3-PIT40 (4Q: 01:53) Verron Haynes ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Alfonso Boone. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-1-PIT42 (4Q: 01:10) Verron Haynes ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Chuck Darby. Key block delivered by Irving Ferreira. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Hillenmeyer and Manning are blitzing. 1-10-PIT44 (4Q: 00:27) Brian St. Pierre dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Pittsburgh Steelers 26, Chicago Bears 3 |