Week 1, 2023

Played in Cleveland, OH, weather: 66 degrees, fair, 11 mph wind.
Cleveland won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Kris Lyle kicked off 63 yards from the CHI30. Nate Mascorella returned the ball 29 yards to the CLE36. Tackled by Pat Manubay.
Cleveland: 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-CLE36 (1Q: 14:39) Marco Bennett pass completed to FB Jason Kegley for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Freddie Vajda. Kegley gained 1 yard after the catch.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-CLE41 (1Q: 13:54) Graham Burks ran a draw inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Kim Hanson, assisted by OLB Bart Giles.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-CLE40 (1Q: 13:27) PENALTY: Cleveland was called for a False Start.
Cleveland: Single-Back 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.
3-11-CLE35 (1Q: 13:19) Marco Bennett pass was dropped by WR Nate Mascorella.
4-11-CLE35 (1Q: 13:13) Jack Johnston punted 55 yards. Pat Manubay returned the kick 3 yards to the CHI13. PENALTY: Chicago was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return.
Chicago: 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-CHI05 (1Q: 13:03) Karl Sellers ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Blaine Holdman, assisted by S Tony Reyman.
Chicago: 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. Nicholson and Whelan are blitzing.
2-11-CHI04 (1Q: 12:29) Kerry Wells pass was dropped by WR Gino Lyle.
Chicago: Weak formation with three wide receivers, 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.
3-11-CHI04 (1Q: 12:23) Kerry Wells pass was thrown quickly to avoid the safety, intended for WR Joseph Levens.
4-11-CHI04 (1Q: 12:16) Irv Fisher punted 49 yards. Kevin Morris returned the kick 7 yards to the CHI46. Tackled by Toby Broderick.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI46 (1Q: 12:07) Marco Bennett pass completed to WR C.J. Ipock for 14 yards. Tackled by S Percy Hull. Ipock gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI32 (1Q: 11:29) Marco Bennett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR C.J. Ipock. DE Byron Domico hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CHI32 (1Q: 11:16) Graham Burks ran a trap outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Jimmie Perkins, assisted by S Percy Hull.
Cleveland: 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.
3-13-CHI35 (1Q: 10:41) Marco Bennett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR C.J. Ipock. CB Neil Harding defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-13-CHI35 (1Q: 10:33) Shawn Stagg attempted a 52 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Roughing the Kicker.
Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI20 (1Q: 10:25) Marco Bennett pass completed to WR Gino Robinson for 20 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Robinson gained 5 yards after the catch. Cleveland 6, Chicago 0
(1Q: 10:25) Extra point by Shawn Stagg was good. Cleveland 7, Chicago 0
(1Q: 10:09) Shawn Stagg kicked off 56 yards from the CLE30. Karl Sellers returned the ball 18 yards to the CHI32. Tackled by Karl Gaylor.
Chicago: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI32 (1Q: 09:37) Kerry Wells pass was dropped by WR Eddie Harrigan. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Nicholson is blitzing.
2-10-CHI32 (1Q: 09:32) Kerry Wells pass completed to WR Terry Atteberry for 8 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Graham, assisted by OLB Russell Garth.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-CHI40 (1Q: 08:45) Kerry Wells pass completed to RB Karl Sellers for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Pete Page, assisted by CB Irving Green. Sellers gained 7 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CLE44 (1Q: 08:03) Kerry Wells pass completed to TE Nicky Carter for 4 yards. Tackled by S Morris Tatum, assisted by ILB Pete Page. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-CLE40 (1Q: 07:33) Kerry Wells pass completed to RB Karl Sellers for 10 yards. Tackled by S Tony Reyman.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Nicholson and Reyman are blitzing.
1-10-CLE30 (1Q: 06:48) Toby Broderick ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeffrey Nicholson, assisted by DT Blaine Holdman. Key block delivered by Roger Stuart.
Chicago: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-CLE25 (1Q: 06:04) Kerry Wells pass completed to WR Joseph Levens for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Byron Whelan, assisted by CB Joe Workmon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Levens gained 1 yard after the catch.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE19 (1Q: 05:17) Kerry Wells pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Karl Sellers. CB Irving Green defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CLE19 (1Q: 05:08) Kerry Wells pass completed to WR Pat Manubay for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Vincent Myers. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-5-CLE14 (1Q: 04:20) Kerry Wells pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Karl Sellers. OLB Jeffrey Nicholson defended the pass. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Illegal Contact.
Chicago: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-9-CLE09 (1Q: 04:13) Kerry Wells pass was intended for RB Karl Sellers and was intercepted by S Tony Reyman in the end zone. Touchback.
Cleveland: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE20 (1Q: 04:02) Marco Bennett pass completed to WR Leroy Chadwick for 80 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Chadwick gained 57 yards after the catch. Cleveland 13, Chicago 0
(1Q: 04:02) Extra point by Shawn Stagg was good. Cleveland 14, Chicago 0
(1Q: 03:44) Shawn Stagg kicked off 61 yards from the CLE30. Karl Sellers returned the ball 22 yards to the CHI31. Tackled by Edgar Schaefer.
Chicago: 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.
1-10-CHI31 (1Q: 03:16) Toby Broderick ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Omar Womer.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-CHI33 (1Q: 02:31) Karl Sellers ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Omar Womer, assisted by ILB Pete Page. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CLE DT Omar Womer to the CHI41.
Cleveland: 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. Giles is blitzing.
1-10-CHI41 (1Q: 02:21) Graham Burks ran around left end for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Duane Kurko. Key block delivered by Shawn Clark.
Cleveland: 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.
1-10-CHI29 (1Q: 01:41) Graham Burks ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT B.J. Fultz, assisted by S Will Guthrie.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-CHI27 (1Q: 00:55) Marco Bennett pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Gino Robinson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Offsides.
Cleveland: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-CHI22 (1Q: 00:46) Graham Burks ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Nicky Seim, assisted by S Jimmie Perkins.
Cleveland: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-1-CHI20 (1Q: 00:14) Jason Kegley ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jimmie Perkins, assisted by DT B.J. Fultz. Key block delivered by Mario McDaniel.
Start of second quarter.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI17 (2Q: 15:00) Marco Bennett sacked by DT B.J. Fultz for a loss of 5 yards. Fultz ran right past Tito Sivela and knocked down the quarterback.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-15-CHI22 (2Q: 14:29) Marco Bennett pass completed to RB Graham Burks for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Bart Giles. Burks gained 1 yard after the catch.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Perkins is blitzing.
3-6-CHI13 (2Q: 13:51) Marco Bennett pass completed to RB Bobby Jennings for 13 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Jennings gained 5 yards after the catch. Cleveland 20, Chicago 0
(2Q: 13:51) Extra point by Shawn Stagg was good. Cleveland 21, Chicago 0
(2Q: 13:44) Shawn Stagg kicked off 67 yards from the CLE30. Karl Sellers returned the ball 23 yards to the CHI26. Tackled by Edgar Schaefer.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI26 (2Q: 13:07) Toby Broderick ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Blaine Holdman, assisted by ILB Pete Page.
Chicago: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-11-CHI25 (2Q: 12:41) Karl Sellers ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeffrey Nicholson.
Chicago: 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.
3-7-CHI29 (2Q: 11:55) Kerry Wells scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Pete Page and assisted by CB Byron Whelan.
4-4-CHI32 (2Q: 11:13) Irv Fisher punted 53 yards. Kevin Morris returned the kick 17 yards to the CLE32. Tackled by Karl Sellers.
Cleveland: Weak 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. Giles, Harding and Perkins are blitzing.
1-10-CLE32 (2Q: 11:03) Graham Burks ran outside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by S Jimmie Perkins. Key block delivered by Tito Sivela.
Cleveland: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CLE44 (2Q: 10:28) Marco Bennett pass was dropped by TE Herman McCrea.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CLE44 (2Q: 10:21) Marco Bennett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nate Mascorella. DE Todd Doyle hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cleveland: 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.
3-10-CLE44 (2Q: 10:14) Marco Bennett pass completed to FB Jason Kegley for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Colin Peace. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-11-CLE43 (2Q: 09:31) Jack Johnston punted 57 yards. Touchback.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI20 (2Q: 09:24) Karl Sellers ran inside the left guard for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Edgar Schaefer, assisted by OLB Russell Garth. Key block delivered by William Sanders.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI31 (2Q: 08:38) Karl Sellers ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Russell Garth, assisted by DE Frank Griffith. Key block delivered by Anthony Sanders.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-CHI39 (2Q: 08:22) Kerry Wells pass completed to WR Gino Lyle for 31 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Kevin Morris. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Lyle gained 11 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Nicholson is blitzing.
1-10-CLE30 (2Q: 08:02) Kerry Wells pass completed to TE Nicky Carter for 6 yards. Tackled by S Morris Tatum.
Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-CLE24 (2Q: 07:46) Kerry Wells pass completed to RB Karl Sellers for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeffrey Nicholson.
Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CLE18 (2Q: 07:25) Kerry Wells pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gino Lyle. DT Blaine Holdman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: 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.
2-10-CLE18 (2Q: 07:17) Kerry Wells pass completed to WR Pat Manubay for 18 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cleveland 21, Chicago 6
(2Q: 07:17) Extra point by Kris Lyle was good. Cleveland 21, Chicago 7
(2Q: 07:07) Kris Lyle kicked off 63 yards from the CHI30. Karl Gaylor returned the ball 24 yards to the CLE31. Tackled by Percy Hull.
Cleveland: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CLE31 (2Q: 06:51) Graham Burks ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Colin Peace, assisted by DE Todd Doyle.
Cleveland: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-CLE35 (2Q: 06:19) Marco Bennett pass completed to RB Graham Burks for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Davies. Burks gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cleveland: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI45 (2Q: 05:33) Graham Burks ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Davies, assisted by S Jimmie Perkins. Key block delivered by Shawn Clark. Clark ran over D.J. Hansen to set up the play.
Cleveland: 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.
2-4-CHI39 (2Q: 05:12) Graham Burks ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Marvin Amos.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-CHI37 (2Q: 04:53) Marco Bennett pass completed to FB Glen President for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Bart Giles.
Cleveland: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Amos and Money are blitzing.
1-10-CHI29 (2Q: 04:19) Graham Burks ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Kim Hanson, assisted by S Jimmie Perkins.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Amos and Money are blitzing.
2-8-CHI27 (2Q: 04:02) Marco Bennett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gino Robinson. CB Neil Harding defended the pass.
Cleveland: 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 run.
3-8-CHI27 (2Q: 03:53) Marco Bennett pass completed to WR Nate Mascorella for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Davies. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI12 (2Q: 03:12) Graham Burks ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT D.J. Hansen.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-CHI09 (2Q: 02:56) Marco Bennett pass completed to WR Karl Gaylor for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Bart Giles.
Cleveland: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-CHI03 (2Q: 02:39) Jason Kegley ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Tracy Fitzgerald, assisted by DT Duane Kurko. Key block delivered by Burt Glenn. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Offensive Holding.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Money is blitzing.
3-11-CHI13 (2Q: 02:29) Marco Bennett scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Neil Harding.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
4-7-CHI09 (2Q: 02:00) Shawn Stagg attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 24, Chicago 7
(2Q: 01:55) Shawn Stagg kicked off 76 yards from the CLE30. Touchback.
Chicago: 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. Nicholson, Reyman and Morris are blitzing.
1-10-CHI20 (2Q: 01:55) Kerry Wells pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Karl Sellers. CB Joe Workmon defended the pass.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CHI20 (2Q: 01:50) Kerry Wells pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Eddie Harrigan. S Tony Reyman defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Workmon is blitzing.
3-10-CHI20 (2Q: 01:44) Kerry Wells pass completed to FB Monty Ng for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeffrey Nicholson. Ng gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-2-CHI28 (2Q: 01:17) Irv Fisher punted 49 yards. Kevin Morris returned the kick 1 yard to the CLE24. Tackled by Toby Broderick.
Cleveland: Pro 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-CLE24 (2Q: 01:07) Jason Kegley ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Will Guthrie. Key block delivered by Tito Sivela.
Cleveland: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Davies is blitzing.
2-5-CLE29 (2Q: 00:41) Graham Burks ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Nicky Seim, assisted by ILB Kim Hanson. Key block delivered by Mario McDaniel.
Cleveland: Weak 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-CLE34 (2Q: 00:04) Marco Bennett pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mario Chrisman. ILB Kim Hanson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Shawn Stagg kicked off 69 yards from the CLE30. Karl Sellers returned the ball 26 yards to the CHI27. Tackled by Gino Robinson.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Schaefer is blitzing.
1-10-CHI27 (3Q: 14:39) Karl Sellers ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Edgar Schaefer. Key block delivered by Monty Ng.
Chicago: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-CHI32 (3Q: 14:09) Toby Broderick ran around right end for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeffrey Nicholson. Key block delivered by William Sanders.
Chicago: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Reyman is blitzing.
1-10-CHI48 (3Q: 13:31) Karl Sellers ran a draw inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Mike Strong, assisted by DE Robert Barokas. Key block delivered by Anthony Sanders.
Chicago: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bardon and Tatum are blitzing.
2-5-CLE47 (3Q: 12:53) Karl Sellers ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Dixon Leff. Key block delivered by Leo Rizzo.
Chicago: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Myers is blitzing.
1-10-CLE42 (3Q: 12:27) Kerry Wells pass completed to TE Nicky Carter for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Heath Harvey, assisted by CB Joe Workmon.
Chicago: 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. Workmon is blitzing.
2-7-CLE39 (3Q: 11:40) Karl Sellers ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Freddie Mikulski. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CHI Leo Rizzo to the CLE43.
Chicago: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Nicholson and Reyman are blitzing.
3-11-CLE43 (3Q: 11:12) Kerry Wells pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Joseph Levens.
4-11-CLE43 (3Q: 11:05) Irv Fisher punted 43 yards. Touchback.
Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE20 (3Q: 11:00) Jason Kegley ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Byron Domico. Key block delivered by Tito Sivela.
Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-CLE29 (3Q: 10:21) Graham Burks ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Marvin Amos.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-CLE28 (3Q: 09:52) Jason Kegley ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Jimmie Perkins, assisted by DE Byron Domico.
4-3-CLE27 (3Q: 09:14) Jack Johnston punted 50 yards. Gino Lyle returned the kick 4 yards to the CHI27. Tackled by Bobby Jennings. Cleveland's Phil Cortez was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Chicago: Single-Back 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-CHI27 (3Q: 09:07) Kerry Wells pass completed to WR Gino Lyle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Mike Strong. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: 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, expecting the pass. Nicholson is blitzing.
2-11-CHI26 (3Q: 08:30) Kerry Wells pass was dropped by WR Joseph Levens. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-CHI26 (3Q: 08:23) Kerry Wells pass completed to WR Joseph Levens for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Pete Page. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Levens gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: 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. Nicholson and Reyman are blitzing.
1-10-CHI37 (3Q: 07:47) Toby Broderick ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Tony Reyman, assisted by CB Joe Workmon. Key block delivered by William Sanders.
Chicago: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-CHI45 (3Q: 07:21) Kerry Wells pass completed to WR Gino Lyle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Morris Tatum. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: 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.
1-10-CHI49 (3Q: 06:40) Kerry Wells pass completed to WR Pat Manubay for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Pete Page, assisted by CB Irving Green. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-CLE45 (3Q: 06:14) Karl Sellers ran around the left tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Pete Page. Key block delivered by Marvin Blanchard.
Chicago: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, 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.
1-10-CLE31 (3Q: 05:33) Kerry Wells pass completed to WR Joseph Levens for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Vincent Myers. Levens 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 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-CLE24 (3Q: 04:48) Kerry Wells pass completed to WR Joseph Levens for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Kevin Morris. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: 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, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE12 (3Q: 04:17) Karl Sellers ran a trap outside the left tackle for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Roger Stuart. Cleveland 24, Chicago 13
(3Q: 04:17) Extra point by Kris Lyle was good. Cleveland 24, Chicago 14
(3Q: 04:08) Kris Lyle kicked off 69 yards from the CHI30. Nate Mascorella returned the ball 18 yards to the CLE19. Tackled by Toby Broderick.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Money is blitzing.
1-10-CLE19 (3Q: 03:39) Marco Bennett pass completed to WR Gino Robinson for 18 yards. Tackled by S Jimmie Perkins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CLE37 (3Q: 03:02) Graham Burks ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Todd Doyle, assisted by S Jimmie Perkins.
Cleveland: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-CLE41 (3Q: 02:29) Graham Burks ran around left end for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Henry Money. Key block delivered by Phil Cortez.
Cleveland: I 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-CHI43 (3Q: 01:43) Marco Bennett pass completed to TE Mario Chrisman for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Marvin Amos. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHI33 (3Q: 01:13) Graham Burks ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DT B.J. Fultz, assisted by DE Tim Hartman. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. The penalty was declined.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-13-CHI36 (3Q: 01:07) Marco Bennett pass completed to RB Graham Burks for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Colin Peace.
Cleveland: 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.
3-5-CHI28 (3Q: 00:30) Marco Bennett scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Freddie Vajda.
Start of fourth quarter.
4-2-CHI25 (4Q: 15:00) Shawn Stagg attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 27, Chicago 14
(4Q: 14:53) Shawn Stagg kicked off 52 yards from the CLE30. Karl Sellers returned the ball 18 yards to the CHI36. Tackled by Bobby Jennings.
Chicago: Strong 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-CHI36 (4Q: 14:19) Karl Sellers ran a draw inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Heath Harvey.
Chicago: 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. Nicholson and Reyman are blitzing.
2-10-CHI36 (4Q: 13:47) Karl Sellers ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Pete Page.
Chicago: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Nicholson and Garth are blitzing.
3-8-CHI38 (4Q: 13:05) Kerry Wells sacked by DE Freddie Mikulski and DE Robert Barokas for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by William Sanders. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CLE Robert Barokas on the CHI32.
Cleveland: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI32 (4Q: 12:52) Graham Burks ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Bart Giles, assisted by ILB Marvin Amos. Key block delivered by Mario McDaniel.
Cleveland: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-CHI25 (4Q: 12:14) Graham Burks ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Marvin Amos, assisted by DE Todd Doyle.
Cleveland: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-CHI27 (4Q: 11:36) Marco Bennett pass completed to WR Nate Mascorella for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Kim Hanson.
Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI14 (4Q: 11:11) Graham Burks ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT D.J. Hansen, assisted by S Jimmie Perkins. Key block delivered by Tito Sivela.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-CHI07 (4Q: 10:26) Graham Burks ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Tim Hartman, assisted by ILB Kim Hanson. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Offensive Holding.
Cleveland: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-13-CHI17 (4Q: 10:16) Graham Burks ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Tim Hartman, assisted by ILB Marvin Amos. DE Todd Doyle crushed Mack Shields to wreck the play.
Cleveland: I 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.
3-12-CHI16 (4Q: 09:40) Bobby Jennings ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Davies, assisted by DE Byron Domico.
4-7-CHI11 (4Q: 09:06) Shawn Stagg attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Roughing the Kicker. The penalty was declined. Cleveland 30, Chicago 14
(4Q: 09:01) Shawn Stagg kicked off 79 yards from the CLE30. Touchback.
Chicago: 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-CHI20 (4Q: 09:01) Kerry Wells pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Monty Ng. DT Mike Strong hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CHI20 (4Q: 08:55) Kerry Wells scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Edgar Schaefer.
Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-CHI24 (4Q: 08:12) Kerry Wells pass was dropped by WR Joseph Levens. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-6-CHI24 (4Q: 08:07) Irv Fisher punted 59 yards. Kevin Morris returned the kick 5 yards to the CLE22. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return.
Cleveland: Weak 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-CLE11 (4Q: 07:57) Graham Burks ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Marvin Amos. DT D.J. Hansen knocked down Tito Sivela to break up the play.
Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-CLE12 (4Q: 07:09) Graham Burks ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Bart Giles. Key block delivered by Shawn Clark.
Cleveland: Strong 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.
3-1-CLE20 (4Q: 06:22) The Keg Kegley ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Will Guthrie. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
4-2-CLE19 (4Q: 05:38) Jack Johnston punted 57 yards. Gino Lyle returned the kick 3 yards to the CHI27. Tackled by Herman McCrea.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI27 (4Q: 05:31) Kerry Wells pass completed to TE Nicky Carter for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Irving Green, assisted by OLB Winston Bardon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-2-CHI35 (4Q: 05:11) Kerry Wells pass completed to WR Gino Lyle for 12 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Graham. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI47 (4Q: 04:54) Kerry Wells pass completed to WR Gino Lyle for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Winston Bardon. Lyle gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back 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.
1-10-CLE35 (4Q: 04:43) Kerry Wells pass was intended for WR Eddie Harrigan and was intercepted by S Marcus Graham at the CLE27. The interception was returned 16 yards. Tackled by Eddie Harrigan.
Cleveland: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CLE43 (4Q: 04:34) Jason Kegley ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Marvin Amos.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-CLE42 (4Q: 03:47) Graham Burks ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Byron Domico.
Cleveland: Single-Back 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. Giles is blitzing.
3-12-CLE41 (4Q: 03:02) Jason Kegley ran inside the right tackle for 49 yards. Tackled by S Percy Hull. Key block delivered by Burt Glenn.
Cleveland: 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-CHI10 (4Q: 02:17) Graham Burks ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Tim Hartman, assisted by DT D.J. Hansen. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Chicago called a time out.
Cleveland: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CHI10 (4Q: 02:05) Graham Burks ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Tracy Fitzgerald, assisted by ILB Kim Hanson. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Cleveland: 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 run.
3-11-CHI11 (4Q: 01:59) Bobby Jennings ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT B.J. Fultz. Key block delivered by Shawn Clark. Clark ran over Jeremy Davies to set up the play. Cleveland's Nate Mascorella was hurt on the play.
4-3-CHI03 (4Q: 01:12) Shawn Stagg attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 33, Chicago 14
(4Q: 01:05) Shawn Stagg kicked off 69 yards from the CLE30. Karl Sellers returned the ball 15 yards to the CHI16. Tackled by Bobby Jennings.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI16 (4Q: 00:56) Kerry Wells scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Graham.
Chicago: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-CHI20 (4Q: 00:36) Kerry Wells pass completed to WR Gino Lyle for 41 yards. Tackled by CB Byron Whelan. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Lyle gained 15 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CLE39 (4Q: 00:20) Kerry Wells pass completed to WR Terry Atteberry for 28 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Joe Workmon.
Chicago: Weak 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-CLE11 (4Q: 00:10) Kerry Wells pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Gino Lyle. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Offensive Holding.
Final Score: Cleveland Flats 33, Chicago Hitmen 14