Week 16, 2032

Played in Chicago, IL, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
Chicago won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Jose Slade kicked off 65 yards from the SCU30. Russell Rhinehart returned the ball 18 yards to the CHI23. Tackled by Brock Sicotte.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHI23 (1Q: 14:30) Marvin Griffith pass completed to WR Gino Lyle for 54 yards. Tackled by CB Chuck Kingston. Lyle gained 31 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SCU23 (1Q: 13:46) Marvin Griffith pass completed to WR Billy Witte for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Luther Watkins.
Chicago: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-2-SCU15 (1Q: 13:16) Joe Dirnabauer ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Anthony Gardinaer. Key block delivered by Omar Hughett.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Lightner is blitzing.
1-10-SCU13 (1Q: 12:31) Nicky Welch ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Jackie Buckingham.
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, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-SCU12 (1Q: 11:54) Marvin Griffith pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Gino Lyle.
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 run. Kasper is blitzing.
3-9-SCU12 (1Q: 11:47) PENALTY: Chicago was called for a False Start.
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.
3-14-SCU17 (1Q: 11:39) Marvin Griffith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Grady Carter. CB Quinn Barnes defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-14-SCU17 (1Q: 11:30) Sammie Meier attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. Santa Cruz's Joel Elmore was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor leg injury. He should be able to remain in the game. Chicago 3, Santa Cruz 0
(1Q: 11:24) Sammie Meier kicked off 63 yards from the CHI30. Warren Maloney returned the ball 22 yards to the SCU29. Tackled by Don Hoffman.
Santa Cruz: 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.
1-10-SCU29 (1Q: 10:51) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR Warren Maloney for 13 yards. Tackled by S Carlos Sloane. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Maloney gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with trips 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-SCU42 (1Q: 10:20) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR Julio Stansbury for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Luther Terry. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-SCU49 (1Q: 09:42) Blaine Barrett scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Howard Lane.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI46 (1Q: 08:54) Matthew Bernard ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Mercury Emmons.
Santa Cruz: 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.
2-6-CHI42 (1Q: 08:27) Blaine Barrett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marco Palmer. DT Clarence Bartlett defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Santa Cruz: 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.
3-6-CHI42 (1Q: 08:21) PENALTY: Santa Cruz was called for a False Start.
Santa Cruz: 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.
3-11-CHI47 (1Q: 08:12) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR Marco Palmer for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Luther Terry. Palmer gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI36 (1Q: 07:26) Blaine Barrett pass completed to TE Buddy Fleming for 7 yards. Tackled by S Carlos Sloane.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-CHI29 (1Q: 06:47) Matthew Bernard ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Blaine Conley, assisted by ILB Terrance Farley. Key block delivered by Victor Dern.
Santa Cruz: 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.
1-10-CHI25 (1Q: 06:14) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR Austin MacPherson for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Don Hoffman, assisted by CB Luther Terry.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI13 (1Q: 05:29) Blaine Barrett pass completed to TE Buddy Fleming for 9 yards. Tackled by S Lewis Hicks, assisted by CB R.J. Poffenroth. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-CHI04 (1Q: 04:50) Matthew Bernard ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Van Turpin.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-CHI07 (1Q: 04:22) Blaine Barrett pass was dropped by WR Warren Maloney. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-4-CHI07 (1Q: 04:18) Jose Slade attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. Chicago 3, Santa Cruz 3
(1Q: 04:12) Jose Slade kicked off 67 yards from the SCU30. Russell Rhinehart returned the ball 41 yards to the CHI44. Tackled by A.J. Seiler.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI44 (1Q: 03:45) Marvin Griffith pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Kevin Taft.
Chicago: 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.
2-10-CHI44 (1Q: 03:35) Nicky Welch ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Brant Kasper. CB Luther Watkins knocked down Mitch Schepper to break up the play.
Chicago: 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.
3-9-CHI45 (1Q: 02:53) Marvin Griffith pass completed to WR Kevin Taft for 31 yards. Tackled by CB Darren Kaplan. Taft gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SCU24 (1Q: 02:06) Marvin Griffith pass was dropped by TE Preston Sims.
Chicago: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-SCU24 (1Q: 02:01) Marvin Griffith pass was dropped by WR Gino Lyle.
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.
3-10-SCU24 (1Q: 01:56) Nicky Welch ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Jackie Buckingham. Key block delivered by Robert Lewis.
4-1-SCU15 (1Q: 01:19) Sammie Meier attempted a 32 yard field goal and succeeded. Chicago 6, Santa Cruz 3
(1Q: 01:11) Sammie Meier kicked off 69 yards from the CHI30. Warren Maloney returned the ball 34 yards to the SCU35. Tackled by Don Hoffman.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SCU35 (1Q: 00:47) Glen Cantu ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Carlos Sloane. Key block delivered by Gerald Mueller.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-SCU41 (1Q: 00:01) Matthew Bernard ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by CB R.J. Poffenroth, assisted by OLB Steven Mohr. PENALTY: Santa Cruz was called for Offensive Holding.
Start of second quarter.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-14-SCU31 (2Q: 15:00) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR Warren Maloney for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Cornelius Lynch.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SCU46 (2Q: 14:30) Matthew Bernard ran outside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by CB R.J. Poffenroth. Key block delivered by Victor Dern.
Santa Cruz: 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-CHI42 (2Q: 13:53) Glen Cantu ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Carlos Sloane, assisted by DE Mercury Emmons.
Santa Cruz: 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. Poffenroth is blitzing.
2-8-CHI40 (2Q: 13:12) Matthew Bernard ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Jack James, assisted by ILB Terrance Farley.
Santa Cruz: 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. Lynch is blitzing.
3-6-CHI38 (2Q: 12:26) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR Marco Palmer for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Luther Terry. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-3-CHI35 (2Q: 11:48) Jose Slade attempted a 52 yard field goal and succeeded. Chicago 6, Santa Cruz 6
(2Q: 11:41) Jose Slade kicked off 66 yards from the SCU30. Jon Ellingson returned the ball 18 yards to the CHI22. Tackled by Brock Sicotte.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHI22 (2Q: 11:20) Joe Dirnabauer ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Brant Kasper. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Illegal Motion.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-CHI17 (2Q: 11:12) Marvin Griffith pass completed to RB Nicky Welch for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Quinn Barnes. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Welch gained 3 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-CHI27 (2Q: 10:37) Joe Dirnabauer ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Edward Lightner, assisted by DT Jackie Buckingham.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-CHI27 (2Q: 09:51) Marvin Griffith scrambled for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Quinn Barnes.
Chicago: Pro 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-CHI40 (2Q: 09:11) Joe Dirnabauer ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Luther Watkins, assisted by OLB Julio Emmons. Key block delivered by Thomas Lyon. Lyon flattened Cris Jenson to ensure the play's success.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI50 (2Q: 08:40) Marvin Griffith pass completed to WR Grady Carter for 8 yards. Tackled by S Brant Kasper. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-SCU42 (2Q: 07:57) Joe Dirnabauer ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Jimmie Carlisle, assisted by S Travis Chapman.
Chicago: 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. Lightner is blitzing.
3-1-SCU41 (2Q: 07:17) Joe Dirnabauer ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Anthony Gardinaer. Key block delivered by Eric Dooley.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SCU39 (2Q: 06:34) Joe Dirnabauer ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Max Boyd.
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.
2-8-SCU37 (2Q: 05:51) Marvin Griffith pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Slowass Sims. DT Max Boyd hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
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.
3-8-SCU37 (2Q: 05:45) Marvin Griffith pass completed to WR Grady Carter for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Courtney Johnson. 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.
1-10-SCU23 (2Q: 05:20) Marvin Griffith scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Cris Jenson.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-SCU18 (2Q: 04:36) Joe Dirnabauer ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Max Boyd.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-SCU15 (2Q: 03:53) Marvin Griffith pass completed to RB Nicky Welch for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Anthony Gardinaer. Welch gained 2 yards after the catch.
Chicago: 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-SCU11 (2Q: 03:37) Marvin Griffith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gino Lyle. OLB Edward Lightner defended the pass.
Chicago: I formation, with the second wideout 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.
2-10-SCU11 (2Q: 03:30) Marvin Griffith pass completed to WR Billy Witte for 9 yards. Tackled by S Brant Kasper. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Jenson is blitzing.
3-1-SCU02 (2Q: 03:11) Nicky Welch ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Cary King. Chicago 12, Santa Cruz 6
(2Q: 03:11) Extra point by Sammie Meier was good. Chicago 13, Santa Cruz 6
(2Q: 03:05) Sammie Meier kicked off 64 yards from the CHI30. Warren Maloney returned the ball 8 yards to the SCU14. Tackled by Joey Cloutier.
Santa Cruz: 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.
1-10-SCU14 (2Q: 02:46) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR A.J. Martin for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Mercury Emmons.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-SCU18 (2Q: 02:00) Blaine Barrett scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Don Hoffman.
Santa Cruz: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-SCU22 (2Q: 01:17) Blaine Barrett pass completed to FB Neil Ostrow for 32 yards. Tackled by CB R.J. Poffenroth. Ostrow gained 30 yards after the catch.
Santa Cruz: 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.
1-10-CHI46 (2Q: 00:40) Blaine Barrett pass completed to TE Sammie Schrimper for 15 yards. Tackled by S Lewis Hicks. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Santa Cruz called a time out.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, 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-CHI31 (2Q: 00:32) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR Warren Maloney for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Terrance Farley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Santa Cruz called a time out.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI16 (2Q: 00:23) Blaine Barrett scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB R.J. Poffenroth.
Santa Cruz called a time out.
2-5-CHI11 (2Q: 00:11) Jose Slade attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. Chicago 13, Santa Cruz 9
(2Q: 00:06) Jose Slade kicked off 73 yards from the SCU30. Touchback.
Chicago: I 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. Jenson is blitzing.
1-10-CHI20 (2Q: 00:06) Marvin Griffith dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Sammie Meier kicked off 67 yards from the CHI30. Warren Maloney returned the ball 22 yards to the SCU25. Tackled by Lewis Hicks. Ball was fumbled and recovered by CHI R.J. Poffenroth on the SCU25.
Chicago: 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-SCU25 (3Q: 14:51) Joe Dirnabauer ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Alfred Blanchard, assisted by ILB Anthony Gardinaer. PENALTY: Santa Cruz was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SCU12 (3Q: 14:43) Marvin Griffith pass completed to TE Joey Cloutier for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Chicago 19, Santa Cruz 9
(3Q: 14:43) Extra point by Sammie Meier was good. Chicago 20, Santa Cruz 9
(3Q: 14:36) Sammie Meier kicked off 68 yards from the CHI30. Warren Maloney returned the ball 19 yards to the SCU21. Tackled by Alvin Ennis.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SCU21 (3Q: 13:59) Blaine Barrett pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Glen Cantu. ILB Alvin Ennis knocked the ball out of his grasp. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Offsides.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-5-SCU26 (3Q: 13:52) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR Julio Stansbury for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Steven Mohr, assisted by ILB Terrance Farley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Santa Cruz: 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. Terry is blitzing.
1-10-SCU32 (3Q: 13:21) Matthew Bernard ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Blaine Conley.
Santa Cruz: 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-SCU32 (3Q: 12:52) Glen Cantu ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Dusty Heninger, assisted by ILB Terrance Farley.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Mohr is blitzing.
3-9-SCU33 (3Q: 12:19) Blaine Barrett pass was intended for WR Marco Palmer and was intercepted by CB Luther Terry at the SCU41. Tackled by Neil Ostrow. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Gardinaer is blitzing.
1-10-SCU41 (3Q: 12:11) Marvin Griffith pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Billy Witte.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-SCU41 (3Q: 12:01) Marvin Griffith pass completed to FB Nick Yovanovits for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Quinn Barnes. Yovanovits gained 11 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SCU30 (3Q: 11:17) Marvin Griffith pass completed to WR Grady Carter for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Edward Lightner.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-SCU27 (3Q: 10:34) Nicky Welch ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Cris Jenson.
Chicago: Five-Receiver Spread 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. Kasper is blitzing.
3-6-SCU26 (3Q: 09:59) Marvin Griffith pass was intended for WR Grady Carter and was intercepted by CB Quinn Barnes at the SCU22. The interception was returned 29 yards. Tackled by Grady Carter.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI49 (3Q: 09:48) Blaine Barrett pass was intended for WR Marco Palmer and was intercepted by CB Luther Terry at the CHI31. The interception was returned 18 yards. Tackled by Matthew Bernard. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
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.
1-10-CHI49 (3Q: 09:39) Nicky Welch ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Anthony Gardinaer. Key block delivered by Adam Bushell. Bushell flattened Joel Elmore to ensure the play's success.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SCU39 (3Q: 08:57) Marvin Griffith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Billy Witte. DE Jimmie Carlisle hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Chicago: 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-SCU39 (3Q: 08:50) Marvin Griffith pass completed to TE Joey Cloutier for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Anthony Gardinaer, assisted by CB Quinn Barnes. 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 right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Lightner is blitzing.
3-4-SCU33 (3Q: 08:14) Marvin Griffith pass completed to WR Gino Lyle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Luther Watkins, assisted by ILB Anthony Gardinaer. PENALTY: Santa Cruz was called for Offsides.
Chicago: 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.
1-10-SCU28 (3Q: 08:06) Marvin Griffith pass completed to TE Joey Cloutier for 28 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cloutier gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Santa Cruz's Randal Drake was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor leg injury. He should be able to remain in the game. Chicago 26, Santa Cruz 9
(3Q: 08:06) Extra point by Sammie Meier was good. Chicago 27, Santa Cruz 9
(3Q: 07:50) Sammie Meier kicked off 57 yards from the CHI30. Julio Stansbury returned the ball 16 yards to the SCU29. Tackled by Junior Younger.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back 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-SCU29 (3Q: 07:13) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR A.J. Martin for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Don Hoffman. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-1-SCU38 (3Q: 06:37) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR Julio Stansbury for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Steven Mohr. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SCU46 (3Q: 06:05) Matthew Bernard ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Cornelius Lynch. PENALTY: Santa Cruz was called for Offensive Holding.
Santa Cruz: 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.
1-20-SCU36 (3Q: 05:59) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR Warren Maloney for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Cornelius Lynch, assisted by S Howard Lane.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-SCU44 (3Q: 05:12) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR A.J. Martin for 24 yards. Tackled by S Howard Lane. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Martin gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Santa Cruz: 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-CHI32 (3Q: 04:38) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR Austin MacPherson for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Luther Terry. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. MacPherson gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Santa Cruz: 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. Poffenroth is blitzing.
2-1-CHI23 (3Q: 03:55) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR A.J. Martin for 12 yards. Tackled by S Carlos Sloane.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI11 (3Q: 03:22) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR Marco Palmer for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Don Hoffman, assisted by S Howard Lane.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-1-CHI02 (3Q: 02:40) Blaine Barrett sacked by DE Mercury Emmons for a loss of 7 yards. Emmons ran right past Tim Hughett and knocked down the quarterback.
Santa Cruz: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-CHI09 (3Q: 02:04) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR Austin MacPherson for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Chicago 27, Santa Cruz 15
(3Q: 02:04) Blaine Barrett passed to Austin MacPherson for the successful two-point conversion. Chicago 27, Santa Cruz 17
(3Q: 01:55) Jose Slade kicked off 66 yards from the SCU30. Jon Ellingson returned the ball 22 yards to the CHI26. Tackled by Brock Sicotte.
Chicago: Five-Receiver Spread 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-CHI26 (3Q: 01:32) Marvin Griffith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Billy Witte. DE Norman Dozier hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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.
2-10-CHI26 (3Q: 01:22) Marvin Griffith pass completed to TE Joey Cloutier for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Edward Lightner, assisted by CB Chuck Kingston.
Chicago: 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, expecting the pass.
3-2-CHI34 (3Q: 00:39) Marvin Griffith pass completed to TE Joey Cloutier for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Luther Watkins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Santa Cruz's Joel Elmore was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor leg injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI42 (3Q: 00:13) Joe Dirnabauer ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Jackie Buckingham.
Start of fourth quarter.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-9-CHI43 (4Q: 15:00) Marvin Griffith scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Anthony Gardinaer and assisted by S Travis Chapman.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-CHI47 (4Q: 14:36) Marvin Griffith pass completed to WR Gino Lyle for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Chuck Kingston. Lyle gained 2 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Pro 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-SCU37 (4Q: 14:03) Nicky Welch ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Travis Chapman, assisted by CB Quinn Barnes.
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, keying aggressively on the pass. Lightner is blitzing.
2-9-SCU36 (4Q: 13:31) Joe Dirnabauer ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Edward Lightner.
Chicago: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-SCU36 (4Q: 12:57) Marvin Griffith pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Grady Carter. DE Randal Drake blocked the pass.
4-9-SCU36 (4Q: 12:48) Rich Lane punted 36 yards. Touchback.
Santa Cruz: I 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-SCU20 (4Q: 12:42) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR Julio Stansbury for 10 yards. Tackled by S Howard Lane. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. The penalty was declined.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SCU30 (4Q: 12:36) Matthew Bernard ran around the left tackle for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Jack James, assisted by DE Dusty Heninger. PENALTY: Santa Cruz was called for Offensive Holding.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-20-SCU20 (4Q: 12:27) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR A.J. Martin for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Steven Mohr. Martin gained 7 yards after the catch.
Santa Cruz: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-SCU35 (4Q: 11:53) Blaine Barrett pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Buddy Fleming. ILB Terrance Farley defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Santa Cruz: 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.
3-5-SCU35 (4Q: 11:43) Blaine Barrett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Martin. CB Bill Emmons defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
4-5-SCU35 (4Q: 11:36) Gabe Scott punted 42 yards. Billy Witte returned the kick 9 yards to the CHI32. Tackled by Frank Morrison.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHI32 (4Q: 11:26) Marvin Griffith pass completed to FB Nick Yovanovits for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Jackie Buckingham. Yovanovits gained 1 yard after the catch.
Chicago: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-CHI40 (4Q: 11:00) Nicky Welch ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Emmitt Carlson.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-4-CHI38 (4Q: 10:20) Marvin Griffith pass completed to WR Grady Carter for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Randal Drake, assisted by OLB Cris Jenson.
4-2-CHI40 (4Q: 09:46) Rich Lane punted 60 yards. Touchback.
Santa Cruz: I 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-SCU20 (4Q: 09:40) Matthew Bernard ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Steven Mohr.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Farley is blitzing.
2-6-SCU24 (4Q: 08:56) Blaine Barrett pass was dropped by WR Warren Maloney. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Santa Cruz: 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. Lynch is blitzing.
3-6-SCU24 (4Q: 08:52) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR A.J. Martin for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Terrance Farley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-2-SCU28 (4Q: 08:17) Gabe Scott punted 53 yards. Billy Witte returned the kick 21 yards to the CHI40. Tackled by Glen Cantu.
Chicago: 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-CHI40 (4Q: 08:10) Nicky Welch ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Emmitt Carlson.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Lightner and Gardinaer are blitzing.
2-8-CHI42 (4Q: 07:28) Joe Dirnabauer ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Brant Kasper.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-CHI41 (4Q: 06:44) Nicky Welch ran around the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by DT Emmitt Carlson. Key block delivered by Thomas Lyon.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SCU46 (4Q: 05:57) Nicky Welch ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Chuck Kingston.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-SCU47 (4Q: 05:10) Joe Dirnabauer ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Emmitt Carlson, assisted by DE Randal Drake. Key block delivered by Robert Lewis.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-SCU39 (4Q: 04:22) Joe Dirnabauer ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Jackie Buckingham. Key block delivered by Thomas Lyon. Lyon ran over Anthony Gardinaer to set up the play.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SCU31 (4Q: 03:34) Nicky Welch ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Anthony Gardinaer.
Chicago: Pro formation with two tight ends, 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.
2-10-SCU31 (4Q: 02:49) Nicky Welch ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Spencer Mulhollon.
Santa Cruz called a time out.
Chicago: 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. Jenson is blitzing.
3-7-SCU28 (4Q: 02:37) Joe Dirnabauer ran around left end for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Jimmie Carlisle. Key block delivered by Robert Lewis.
Santa Cruz called a time out.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Jenson and Watkins are blitzing.
1-10-SCU14 (4Q: 02:27) Nicky Welch ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by S Travis Chapman, assisted by DT Joel Elmore. Key block delivered by Preston Sims.
Santa Cruz called a time out.
Chicago: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-SCU07 (4Q: 02:20) Joe Dirnabauer ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Edward Lightner, assisted by OLB Alfred Blanchard. Key block delivered by Nick Yovanovits.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-4-SCU04 (4Q: 02:00) Joe Dirnabauer ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Travis Chapman. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-SCU05 (4Q: 01:13) Nicky Welch ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Adam Bushell. Chicago 33, Santa Cruz 17
(4Q: 01:13) Extra point by Sammie Meier was good. Chicago 34, Santa Cruz 17
(4Q: 01:06) Sammie Meier kicked off 71 yards from the CHI30. Warren Maloney returned the ball 23 yards to the SCU22. Tackled by Alvin Ennis.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SCU22 (4Q: 00:56) Kelly Abel pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Julio Stansbury. DE Mercury Emmons hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-SCU22 (4Q: 00:46) Kelly Abel pass completed to WR Julio Stansbury for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Bill Emmons. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Santa Cruz: 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.
3-2-SCU30 (4Q: 00:26) Kelly Abel pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Martin. OLB Steven Mohr defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Mohr is blitzing.
4-2-SCU30 (4Q: 00:13) Kelly Abel sacked by DT Blaine Conley and OLB Steven Mohr for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Darnell Reyman. The ball goes over on downs.
Final Score: Chicago Soldiers 34, Santa Cruz Privateers 17