Exhibition Week 2, 2008

Played in Carolina, NC, weather: 72 degrees, fair, 3 mph wind.
Carolina won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Mercury Blackburn kicked off 71 yards from the BUF30. Barry Bird returned the ball 21 yards to the CAR20. Tackled by Willis McGahee.
Carolina: Single-Back 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.
1-10-CAR20 (1Q: 14:25) Kenny Irons ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Donte Whitner, assisted by DT John McCargo.
Carolina: 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. Ellison is blitzing.
2-8-CAR22 (1Q: 13:38) Jake Delhomme pass completed to TE Dominique Byrd for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Nate Clements. Byrd gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: 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, expecting the pass.
3-9-CAR21 (1Q: 13:02) Jake Delhomme pass completed to TE Dominique Byrd for 12 yards. Tackled by S Donte Whitner. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CAR33 (1Q: 12:24) Jake Delhomme pass completed to TE Dominique Byrd for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Ellison, assisted by S Renaldo Hill. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: 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, expecting the run.
2-5-CAR38 (1Q: 11:38) DeAngelo Williams ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT John McCargo, assisted by S Ko Simpson. OLB Keith Ellison knocked down Willie McDonald to break up the play.
Carolina: 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, expecting the run.
3-4-CAR39 (1Q: 11:07) Jake Delhomme pass completed to WR Paul Williams for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Quinton Culberson.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR46 (1Q: 10:41) Jake Delhomme pass completed to RB DeAngelo Williams for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Ellison, assisted by CB Terrence McGee. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Defensive Holding.
Carolina: 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-BUF49 (1Q: 10:34) DeAngelo Williams ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Kyle Williams, assisted by ILB Quinton Culberson.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Ellison is blitzing.
2-7-BUF46 (1Q: 10:10) Jake Delhomme sacked by OLB Keith Ellison for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Rashad Butler.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-16-CAR45 (1Q: 09:34) Jake Delhomme pass completed to WR Paul Williams for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Terrence McGee. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Williams gained 1 yard after the catch.
4-1-BUF40 (1Q: 09:11) Brain Malone punted 40 yards. Touchback.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF20 (1Q: 09:05) Tyler Palko pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Richard Henry. DE Derrick Ramsey blocked the pass.
Buffalo: 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, expecting the run.
2-10-BUF20 (1Q: 08:55) Alvin Falcone ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Shane Ramsey.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-9-BUF21 (1Q: 08:13) Tyler Palko pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Willis McGahee. DT DeMario Pressley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-9-BUF21 (1Q: 08:09) Brian Moorman punted 68 yards. Mike Rumph returned the kick -1 yards to the CAR10. Tackled by Alvin Falcone.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR10 (1Q: 07:59) DeAngelo Williams ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Kyle Williams. DE Aaron Schobel knocked down Grey Ruegamer to break up the play.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CAR10 (1Q: 07:29) PENALTY: Carolina was called for a False Start.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-15-CAR05 (1Q: 07:19) Kenny Irons ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Kyle Williams, assisted by OLB Takeo Spikes.
Carolina: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-CAR13 (1Q: 06:54) Jake Delhomme pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Keary Colbert. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-CAR13 (1Q: 06:47) Brain Malone punted 39 yards. Ko Simpson returned the kick 11 yards to the CAR41. Tackled by Mike Rumph.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR41 (1Q: 06:39) Tyler Palko pass completed to FB Brandon Hancock for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Jordan Carstens. Hancock gained 5 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: 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.
2-7-CAR38 (1Q: 06:05) Tyler Palko pass completed to WR Lee Evans for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Dedrick Harrington.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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.
3-8-CAR39 (1Q: 05:29) Tyler Palko pass completed to WR Lee Evans for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Dedrick Harrington, assisted by S Neil Demers. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CAR Jabari Greer for 12 yards to the CAR37.
Carolina: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR37 (1Q: 05:23) Jake Delhomme pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Malcolm Mayes. DE Ryan Denney hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: 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.
2-10-CAR37 (1Q: 05:14) Jake Delhomme pass was dropped by WR Keary Colbert. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-10-CAR37 (1Q: 05:05) Jake Delhomme pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Rodney Hannah. DE Ryan Denney blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-CAR37 (1Q: 04:55) Brain Malone punted 47 yards. Kent Farmer returned the kick 15 yards to the BUF31. Tackled by Mike Rumph.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF31 (1Q: 04:45) Willis McGahee ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Shane Ramsey.
Buffalo: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-BUF32 (1Q: 04:07) Tyler Palko pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Richard Marshall. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Buffalo: 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.
3-2-BUF39 (1Q: 03:29) Alvin Falcone ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Jabari Greer. Key block delivered by Norbert Callis.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Wilkins and Pasich are blitzing.
1-10-BUF45 (1Q: 02:46) Tyler Palko pass completed to WR Richard Henry for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Jabari Greer.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-CAR49 (1Q: 02:15) Tyler Palko pass completed to WR Richard Henry for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Sergio Gilman, assisted by S Barry Bird. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Henry gained 6 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: 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-CAR28 (1Q: 01:39) Alvin Falcone ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Derrick Ramsey.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-CAR25 (1Q: 01:11) Willis McGahee ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Shane Ramsey. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Harrington, Pasich and Demers are blitzing.
2-17-CAR35 (1Q: 01:04) Tyler Palko pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed. S Barry Bird defended the pass.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-17-CAR35 (1Q: 00:52) Tyler Palko pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Lee Evans. CB Richard Marshall defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-17-CAR35 (1Q: 00:42) Mercury Blackburn attempted a 52 yard field goal and it was blocked by Mike Minter. CAR Sergio Gilman recovered the ball at the CAR50 and returned it 18 yards.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Ellison, Clements and Whitner are blitzing.
1-10-BUF32 (1Q: 00:34) Jake Delhomme sacked by S Donte Whitner for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Grey Ruegamer.
Start of second quarter.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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.
2-16-BUF38 (2Q: 15:00) Jake Delhomme pass was intended for WR Keary Colbert and was intercepted by CB Nate Clements at the BUF15. The interception was returned 17 yards. Tackled by Paul Williams.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF32 (2Q: 14:51) Alvin Falcone ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Derrick Ramsey, assisted by S Neil Demers. Key block delivered by Zach Krula.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-BUF40 (2Q: 14:25) Willis McGahee ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Jordan Carstens. Buffalo's Tutan Reyes was hurt on the play.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-BUF40 (2Q: 13:42) Jay Taylor pass completed to TE Robert Royal for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Dedrick Harrington.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF42 (2Q: 12:57) Willis McGahee ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Marcus Wilkins, assisted by DE Derrick Ramsey.
Buffalo: 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. Ramsey is blitzing.
2-7-BUF45 (2Q: 12:24) PENALTY: Buffalo was called for a False Start.
Buffalo: Weak 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. Ramsey and Demers are blitzing.
2-12-BUF40 (2Q: 12:15) Alvin Falcone ran a draw inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Damon Gosselin.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-BUF47 (2Q: 11:32) Jay Taylor pass completed to WR Tab Perry for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Jabari Greer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR42 (2Q: 10:58) Jay Taylor pass completed to RB Alvin Falcone for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Sergio Gilman, assisted by CB Jabari Greer.
Buffalo: Single-Back 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. Harrington and Demers are blitzing.
1-10-CAR28 (2Q: 10:24) Alvin Falcone ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Shane Ramsey, assisted by OLB Dedrick Harrington. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Illegal Motion.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-CAR33 (2Q: 10:16) Jay Taylor sacked by DT Jordan Carstens for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Levi Brown.
Buffalo: 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. Harrington is blitzing.
2-20-CAR38 (2Q: 09:51) Jay Taylor scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Richard Marshall.
Buffalo: Single-Back 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. Harrington is blitzing.
3-17-CAR35 (2Q: 09:04) Jay Taylor pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed. OLB Dedrick Harrington hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-17-CAR35 (2Q: 08:55) Mercury Blackburn attempted a 52 yard field goal and missed wide to the left.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR42 (2Q: 08:49) Jake Delhomme pass completed to WR Malcolm Mayes for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Quinton Culberson.
Carolina: 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.
1-10-BUF44 (2Q: 08:21) Tony Romo pass completed to WR Paul Williams for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ashton Youboty.
Carolina: 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.
2-6-BUF40 (2Q: 07:44) Tony Romo pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dominique Byrd. CB Terrence McGee knocked the ball out of his grasp. The defense looked very familiar with that play. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF26 (2Q: 07:34) Kenny Irons ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Ellison. Key block delivered by Chester Bryant.
Carolina: I formation, 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.
2-3-BUF19 (2Q: 07:01) DeAngelo Williams ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Ashton Youboty, assisted by S Donte Whitner. Key block delivered by Chester Bryant.
Carolina: 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-BUF12 (2Q: 06:25) DeAngelo Williams ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Donte Whitner, assisted by ILB Quinton Culberson. Key block delivered by Rashad Butler.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-BUF06 (2Q: 05:41) Kenny Irons ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Quinton Culberson.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-3-BUF05 (2Q: 05:15) Tony Romo pass completed to TE Dominique Byrd for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Carolina 6, Buffalo 0
(2Q: 05:15) Extra point by Herb Foley was good. Carolina 7, Buffalo 0
(2Q: 05:09) Herb Foley kicked off 62 yards from the CAR30. Thomas Marshall returned the ball 19 yards to the BUF27. Tackled by Paul Williams.
Buffalo: 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-BUF27 (2Q: 04:36) Alvin Falcone ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Kenechi Udeze.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-BUF28 (2Q: 03:58) Alvin Falcone ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT DeMario Pressley. Key block delivered by Josh Beekham.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips 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. Marshall is blitzing.
1-10-BUF37 (2Q: 03:26) Jay Taylor pass completed to WR Richard Henry for 31 yards. Tackled by CB Sergio Gilman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR32 (2Q: 02:54) Jay Taylor pass completed to TE Kevin Everett for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Dedrick Harrington.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-CAR27 (2Q: 02:35) Jay Taylor pass was dropped by WR Josh Reed. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-CAR27 (2Q: 02:27) Alvin Falcone ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT DeMario Pressley.
4-2-CAR24 (2Q: 02:10) Mercury Blackburn attempted a 41 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 7, Buffalo 3
(2Q: 02:05) Mercury Blackburn kicked off 67 yards from the BUF30. Barry Bird returned the ball 22 yards to the CAR25. Tackled by Ashton Youboty.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Carolina: Single-Back 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-CAR25 (2Q: 01:56) DeAngelo Williams ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Ellison.
Carolina: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-CAR27 (2Q: 01:20) Tony Romo pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dominique Byrd. CB Nate Clements knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ellison and Simpson are blitzing.
3-8-CAR27 (2Q: 01:15) Tony Romo pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Keary Colbert. OLB Keith Ellison drove right through Luke Petitgout to hurry the quarterback.
4-8-CAR27 (2Q: 01:08) Brain Malone punted 47 yards. Kent Farmer returned the kick 5 yards to the BUF31. Tackled by Mike Anderson.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Harrington and Demers are blitzing.
1-10-BUF31 (2Q: 01:00) Jay Taylor pass completed to FB Patrick Hardy for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Jabari Greer.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Demers is blitzing.
2-9-BUF32 (2Q: 00:38) Alvin Falcone ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Dedrick Harrington.
(2Q: 00:38) Carolina called a time out.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-BUF36 (2Q: 00:29) Jay Taylor pass completed to WR Richard Henry for 0 yards. Tackled by S Neil Demers. Henry gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-5-BUF36 (2Q: 00:13) Brian Moorman punted 58 yards. Mike Rumph returned the kick 5 yards to the CAR11. Tackled by Ashton Youboty.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CAR11 (2Q: 00:02) Kenny Irons ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Quinton Culberson, assisted by CB Ashton Youboty.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Herb Foley kicked off 57 yards from the CAR30. Kent Farmer returned the ball 29 yards to the BUF42. Tackled by Steve Smith. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF29 (3Q: 14:38) Jay Taylor pass completed to TE Robert Royal for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Shane Ramsey, assisted by OLB Dedrick Harrington.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-BUF37 (3Q: 14:15) Alvin Falcone ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Josh Thomas. Key block delivered by Brandon Hancock.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-BUF39 (3Q: 13:39) Willis McGahee ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT DeMario Pressley.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-BUF42 (3Q: 13:17) Jay Taylor pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Willis McGahee. OLB Dedrick Harrington defended the pass.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Harrington is blitzing.
3-7-BUF42 (3Q: 13:10) Jay Taylor scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Barry Bird.
4-3-BUF46 (3Q: 12:27) Brian Moorman punted 44 yards. Mike Anderson called for a fair catch at the CAR10.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CAR10 (3Q: 12:16) Kenny Irons ran around left end for 12 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Nate Clements. Key block delivered by Willie McDonald.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR22 (3Q: 11:42) Kenny Irons ran around left end for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Quinton Culberson. Key block delivered by Rashad Butler.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR33 (3Q: 11:14) Kenny Irons ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Leo Haag.
Carolina: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-CAR34 (3Q: 10:45) Tony Romo pass completed to TE Rodney Hannah for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Ellison.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-1-CAR42 (3Q: 10:14) DeAngelo Williams ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Kyle Williams. Key block delivered by Chester Bryant.
Carolina: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR47 (3Q: 09:46) Kenny Irons ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Donte Whitner. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Carolina: I 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. Ellison is blitzing.
2-9-CAR48 (3Q: 09:15) Tony Romo sacked by OLB Keith Ellison for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Charlie Johnson.
Carolina: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Ellison is blitzing.
3-14-CAR43 (3Q: 08:45) Tony Romo pass completed to WR Malcolm Mayes for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Terrence McGee. Mayes gained 1 yard after the catch.
4-3-BUF46 (3Q: 08:14) Brain Malone punted 36 yards. Kent Farmer called for a fair catch at the BUF10.
Buffalo: Single-Back 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-BUF10 (3Q: 08:05) Jay Taylor pass completed to RB Willis McGahee for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Derrick Ramsey, assisted by ILB Shane Ramsey. McGahee gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.
Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-BUF05 (3Q: 07:56) Willis McGahee ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT DeMario Pressley, assisted by ILB Shane Ramsey.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-BUF09 (3Q: 07:18) Jay Taylor sacked by DE Derrick Ramsey and DT Damon Gosselin for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Levi Brown.
Buffalo: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-19-BUF01 (3Q: 06:42) Willis McGahee ran inside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by S Barry Bird, assisted by ILB Shane Ramsey.
4-7-BUF13 (3Q: 06:02) Brian Moorman punted 53 yards. Mike Rumph returned the kick 2 yards to the CAR36. Tackled by Ashton Youboty.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR36 (3Q: 05:51) Kenny Irons ran outside the right tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Quinton Culberson. Key block delivered by Luke Petitgout.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR50 (3Q: 05:19) Kenny Irons ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Ellison, assisted by ILB Quinton Culberson.
Carolina: 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.
2-8-BUF48 (3Q: 04:55) Tony Romo pass completed to TE Rodney Hannah for 3 yards. Tackled by S Matt Bowen. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Chuck Mitchell on the BUF45.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Harrington and Morgan are blitzing.
1-10-BUF45 (3Q: 04:45) Alvin Falcone ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT DeMario Pressley.
Buffalo: I 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.
2-7-BUF48 (3Q: 04:13) Jay Taylor sacked by DE Josh Thomas for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Levi Brown.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-BUF43 (3Q: 03:45) Willis McGahee ran inside the right tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Dedrick Harrington. Key block delivered by Norbert Callis.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR43 (3Q: 03:20) Jay Taylor pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Kevin Everett. DE Josh Thomas hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CAR43 (3Q: 03:16) Willis McGahee ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Shane Ramsey, assisted by CB Jabari Greer.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips 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.
3-6-CAR39 (3Q: 02:46) Jay Taylor sacked by DE Derrick Ramsey for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Aaron Merz.
4-12-CAR45 (3Q: 02:02) Brian Moorman punted 44 yards. The ball was downed at the CAR01.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Mitchell is blitzing.
1-10-CAR01 (3Q: 01:51) Kenny Irons ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT John McCargo. PENALTY: Carolina was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-CAR02 (3Q: 01:42) Kenny Irons ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Cameron Jensen, assisted by OLB Chuck Mitchell.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-CAR04 (3Q: 01:06) Tony Romo pass completed to WR Steve Smith for 14 yards. Tackled by S Donte Whitner.
Carolina: Pro 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. Simpson is blitzing.
1-10-CAR18 (3Q: 00:26) Tony Romo pass completed to RB DeAngelo Williams for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Quinton Culberson, assisted by CB Ashton Youboty.
Start of fourth quarter.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-CAR23 (4Q: 15:00) Kenny Irons ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Quinton Culberson.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-CAR26 (4Q: 14:15) DeAngelo Williams ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Larry Birdine, assisted by OLB Takeo Spikes. Key block delivered by Chester Bryant.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. McGee is blitzing.
1-10-CAR31 (4Q: 13:30) Kenny Irons ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Ko Simpson, assisted by DT Kyle Williams.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-CAR35 (4Q: 12:51) Tony Romo pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Malcolm Mayes.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Culberson is blitzing.
3-6-CAR35 (4Q: 12:45) Tony Romo sacked by DE Aaron Schobel for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Chester Bryant.
4-10-CAR31 (4Q: 12:11) Brain Malone punted 40 yards. Ko Simpson returned the kick 8 yards to the BUF37. Tackled by Dominique Byrd.
Buffalo: Pro 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-BUF37 (4Q: 12:00) Jay Taylor pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Richard Henry. DE Josh Thomas hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Harrington and Gilman are blitzing.
2-10-BUF37 (4Q: 11:51) Jay Taylor kept the ball, running around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Barry Bird, assisted by DE Derrick Ramsey. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Harrington, Ramsey and Gilman are blitzing.
2-20-BUF27 (4Q: 11:45) Jay Taylor pass was dropped by WR Josh Reed.
Buffalo: 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.
3-20-BUF27 (4Q: 11:35) Jay Taylor pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tab Perry. DE Derrick Ramsey hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-20-BUF27 (4Q: 11:23) Brian Moorman punted 41 yards. Mike Rumph returned the kick 15 yards to the CAR47. Tackled by Aaron Merz.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR47 (4Q: 11:15) Kenny Irons ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Aaron Schobel, assisted by S Matt Bowen.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-CAR48 (4Q: 10:45) Kenny Irons ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Terrence McGee.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-10-CAR47 (4Q: 10:16) Tony Romo pass completed to WR Paul Williams for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Terrence McGee, assisted by S Donte Whitner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF40 (4Q: 09:50) Kenny Irons ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Aaron Schobel, assisted by OLB Takeo Spikes.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-BUF38 (4Q: 09:12) Tony Romo pass fell incomplete, intended for RB DeAngelo Williams. ILB Quinton Culberson defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Offsides.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-BUF33 (4Q: 09:07) DeAngelo Williams ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Nate Clements, assisted by DT Kyle Williams.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Ellison and Whitner are blitzing.
3-3-BUF33 (4Q: 08:43) Tony Romo pass completed to WR Malcolm Mayes for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Ashton Youboty. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Mayes gained 1 yard after the catch.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF25 (4Q: 08:17) Tony Romo pass completed to WR Keary Colbert for 4 yards. Tackled by S Ko Simpson.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-BUF21 (4Q: 07:30) Kenny Irons ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Quinton Culberson.
Carolina: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Youboty and Whitner are blitzing.
3-5-BUF20 (4Q: 06:46) PENALTY: Carolina was called for a False Start.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Ellison and Hill are blitzing.
3-10-BUF25 (4Q: 06:37) Tony Romo pass completed to WR Keary Colbert for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Terrence McGee, assisted by CB Ashton Youboty.
4-1-BUF16 (4Q: 05:52) Herb Foley attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 10, Buffalo 3
(4Q: 05:46) Herb Foley kicked off 60 yards from the CAR30. Thomas Marshall returned the ball 25 yards to the BUF35. Tackled by Malcolm Mayes.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF35 (4Q: 05:11) Jay Taylor pass completed to WR Kent Farmer for 11 yards. Tackled by S Mike Minter. Farmer gained 6 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips 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.
1-10-BUF46 (4Q: 04:27) Willis McGahee ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT DeMario Pressley, assisted by CB Jabari Greer. Key block delivered by Josh Beekham.
Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-CAR48 (4Q: 03:56) Jay Taylor pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Lee Evans. DT Damon Gosselin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Harrington, Demers and Gilman are blitzing.
3-4-CAR48 (4Q: 03:49) Jay Taylor pass completed to FB Patrick Hardy for 2 yards. Tackled by S Mike Minter.
Buffalo: 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. Harrington and Demers are blitzing.
4-2-CAR46 (4Q: 03:12) Jay Taylor pass was intended for FB Patrick Hardy and was intercepted by DT Damon Gosselin at the CAR43. Tackled by Patrick Hardy.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR43 (4Q: 03:01) DeAngelo Williams ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Chuck Mitchell, assisted by S Renaldo Hill.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-CAR42 (4Q: 02:14) Kenny Irons ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Renaldo Hill, assisted by CB Ashton Youboty.
Buffalo called a time out.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-CAR47 (4Q: 02:02) DeAngelo Williams ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Ashton Youboty, assisted by OLB Keith Ellison.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
4-1-BUF48 (4Q: 01:54) Brain Malone punted 48 yards. Touchback.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF20 (4Q: 01:47) Jay Taylor pass completed to WR Richard Henry for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Dedrick Harrington, assisted by S Barry Bird. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined. Buffalo's Richard Henry was hurt on the play.
Buffalo: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF34 (4Q: 01:39) Jay Taylor pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tab Perry. DE Derrick Ramsey hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Buffalo: 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-BUF34 (4Q: 01:32) Jay Taylor pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Lee Evans. S Barry Bird defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-BUF34 (4Q: 01:24) Jay Taylor pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tab Perry. DT Damon Gosselin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four 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.
4-10-BUF34 (4Q: 01:16) Jay Taylor pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Tab Perry. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF34 (4Q: 01:10) Kenny Irons ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Takeo Spikes. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Buffalo called a time out.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-BUF33 (4Q: 01:01) Kenny Irons ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Ellison.
Buffalo called a time out.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-BUF26 (4Q: 00:53) Tony Romo dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
4-3-BUF27 (4Q: 00:06) Herb Foley attempted a 44 yard field goal and missed wide to the right.
Final Score: Carolina Panthers 10, Buffalo Bills 3