Front Office Championship, 1985

Played in Honolulu, HI, weather: 75 degrees, fair, 8 mph wind.
San Francisco won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Rafael Septien kicked off 57 yards from the DEN30. Freddie Solomon returned the ball 18 yards to the SFO31. Tackled by Jonathan Hayes.
San Francisco: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO31 (1Q: 14:31) Joe Montana pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Steve Jordan. S Dennis Smith defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-SFO31 (1Q: 14:25) Joe Montana pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Russell Davis. OLB Charles Baker defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Baker is blitzing.
3-10-SFO31 (1Q: 14:22) Joe Montana pass completed to WR Ron Brown for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Mark Lee. Brown gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO47 (1Q: 13:38) Wilbert Haslip ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Dennis Smith.
San Francisco: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Baker is blitzing.
2-8-SFO49 (1Q: 13:09) Wilbert Haslip ran around left end for 10 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Rulon Jones, assisted by OLB Charles Baker. Key block delivered by Fred Quillan.
San Francisco: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN41 (1Q: 12:22) Roger Craig ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Norman Anders. Key block delivered by Jesse Sapolu. Sapolu ran over Norris Thomas to set up the play.
San Francisco: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-DEN33 (1Q: 11:59) Roger Craig ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Eddie Johnson, assisted by OLB Karl Mecklenburg. PENALTY: San Francisco was called for Offensive Holding.
San Francisco: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-12-DEN43 (1Q: 11:49) Joe Montana sacked by DE Rulon Jones for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Henry Lawrence.
San Francisco: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Baker is blitzing.
3-17-DEN48 (1Q: 11:08) Joe Montana pass completed to FB Russell Davis for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Mike Prior. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-DEN37 (1Q: 10:44) Russell Erxleben punted 37 yards. Touchback.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN20 (1Q: 10:37) Allen Harvin ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Carlton Williamson, assisted by OLB Rich Milot.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-DEN19 (1Q: 10:06) John Elway pass completed to WR Mark Clayton for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Ronnie Lott, assisted by ILB Jim Fahnhorst. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-DEN21 (1Q: 09:24) John Elway pass completed to WR Mark Clayton for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Lee Davis, assisted by DT Mike Stensrud. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN34 (1Q: 08:57) John Elway pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Billy Waddy. S Dwight Hicks defended the pass. PENALTY: San Francisco was called for Defensive Holding.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN39 (1Q: 08:50) John Elway pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Russ Francis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-DEN39 (1Q: 08:40) John Elway pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tim Smith. S Carlton Williamson knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Milot is blitzing.
3-10-DEN39 (1Q: 08:31) John Elway pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mark Clayton. ILB Jim Fahnhorst defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-DEN39 (1Q: 08:21) Jeff Gossett punted 41 yards. Louis Lipps called for a fair catch at the SFO20.
San Francisco: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO20 (1Q: 08:12) Roger Craig ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Mike Prior, assisted by OLB Charles Baker.
San Francisco: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-SFO24 (1Q: 07:37) Wilbert Haslip ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Eddie Johnson, assisted by S Dennis Smith. ILB Eddie Johnson knocked down Donald Burton to break up the play.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Ryan is blitzing.
3-5-SFO25 (1Q: 06:51) Joe Montana pass completed to TE Lin Dawson for -1 yards. Tackled by S Mike Prior. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-SFO24 (1Q: 06:23) Russell Erxleben punted 48 yards. George Floyd returned the kick 1 yard to the DEN29. PENALTY: Denver was called for Clipping on the Punt Return.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Milot is blitzing.
1-10-DEN14 (1Q: 06:14) Allen Harvin ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jim Fahnhorst, assisted by ILB Ray Bentley.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-13-DEN11 (1Q: 05:28) John Elway pass completed to TE Russ Francis for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Kim Bokamper. Francis gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN26 (1Q: 04:59) John Elway scrambled for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Ronnie Lott and assisted by OLB Rich Milot.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Milot is blitzing.
1-10-DEN46 (1Q: 04:24) John Elway pass completed to WR Billy Waddy for 7 yards. Tackled by S Dwight Hicks, assisted by CB Lee Davis.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-SFO47 (1Q: 03:37) Allen Harvin ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Ronnie Lott.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-SFO46 (1Q: 03:03) John Elway pass completed to FB Mosi Tatupu for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Lee Davis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO35 (1Q: 02:35) Allen Harvin ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Ray Bentley, assisted by DT Mike Stensrud.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-SFO33 (1Q: 01:58) John Elway pass completed to TE Russ Francis for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Rich Milot. Francis gained 9 yards after the catch.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO14 (1Q: 01:32) John Elway pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mark Clayton. DE Lawrence Pillers hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-SFO14 (1Q: 01:23) Allen Harvin ran around left end for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Doug Smith. Denver 6, San Francisco 0
(1Q: 01:23) Extra point by Rafael Septien was good. Denver 7, San Francisco 0
(1Q: 01:13) Rafael Septien kicked off 70 yards from the DEN30. Ron Brown returned the ball 29 yards to the SFO29. Tackled by Dennis Bligen. PENALTY: San Francisco was called for an Illegal Low Block on the Kick Return.
San Francisco: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO12 (1Q: 00:49) Roger Craig ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Charles Baker.
San Francisco: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-SFO15 (1Q: 00:25) Joe Montana pass completed to TE Steve Jordan for 16 yards. Tackled by S Dennis Smith. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Jordan gained 6 yards after the catch.
Start of second quarter.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO31 (2Q: 15:00) Roger Craig ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Bob Nelson, assisted by CB Norris Thomas.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-SFO34 (2Q: 14:27) Joe Montana pass completed to WR Freddie Solomon for 23 yards. Tackled by S Dennis Smith. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN43 (2Q: 13:53) Wilbert Haslip ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Rulon Jones.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-DEN40 (2Q: 13:26) Joe Montana pass completed to RB Roger Craig for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Bob Nelson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
San Francisco: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Baker and Anderson are blitzing.
3-5-DEN38 (2Q: 12:52) Joe Montana scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by S Ken Schroy. PENALTY: San Francisco was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-DEN48 (2Q: 12:43) Joe Montana pass completed to WR Freddie Solomon for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Mark Lee. Solomon gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
San Francisco: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN31 (2Q: 12:08) Roger Craig ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Bob Nelson. Key block delivered by Steve Jordan.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Baker is blitzing.
2-3-DEN24 (2Q: 11:28) Roger Craig ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Rulon Jones.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-DEN22 (2Q: 11:02) Roger Craig ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Charles Baker. Key block delivered by Lin Dawson.
San Francisco: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN21 (2Q: 10:29) Wilbert Haslip ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Mark Lee.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-DEN18 (2Q: 09:49) Joe Montana pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Louis Lipps. CB Larry Anderson defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: San Francisco was called for Illegal Motion.
San Francisco: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-12-DEN23 (2Q: 09:41) Roger Craig ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Norris Thomas.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Baker is blitzing.
3-11-DEN22 (2Q: 09:14) Joe Montana scrambled for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Larry Anderson and assisted by CB Mark Lee.
San Francisco: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-7-DEN07 (2Q: 08:43) Roger Craig ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Eddie Johnson.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-DEN06 (2Q: 08:00) PENALTY: San Francisco was called for a False Start.
San Francisco: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-DEN11 (2Q: 07:55) Joe Montana pass completed to WR Freddie Solomon for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. Denver 7, San Francisco 6
(2Q: 07:55) Extra point by Raul Allegre was good. San Francisco 7, Denver 7
(2Q: 07:45) Raul Allegre kicked off 74 yards from the SFO30. Carl Monroe returned the ball 19 yards to the DEN15. Tackled by Fred McNeil.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN15 (2Q: 07:22) Allen Harvin ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Mike Stensrud, assisted by OLB Rich Milot.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-DEN15 (2Q: 06:55) John Elway pass completed to WR Mark Clayton for 10 yards. Tackled by S Dwight Hicks, assisted by CB Ronnie Lott. Clayton gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN25 (2Q: 06:23) Allen Harvin ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Dwight Hicks, assisted by DE Doug Reed. San Francisco's Ronnie Lott was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor groin injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-DEN27 (2Q: 05:54) Allen Harvin ran around the left tackle for 17 yards. Tackled by S Carlton Williamson, assisted by DT Mike Stensrud. Key block delivered by Russ Francis.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Milot is blitzing.
1-10-DEN44 (2Q: 05:11) John Elway pass completed to WR Mark Clayton for 56 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Clayton gained 39 yards after the catch. Denver 13, San Francisco 7
(2Q: 05:11) Extra point by Rafael Septien was good. Denver 14, San Francisco 7
(2Q: 04:52) Rafael Septien kicked off 72 yards from the DEN30. Ron Brown returned the ball 27 yards to the SFO25. Tackled by Calvin Murray.
San Francisco: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO25 (2Q: 04:23) Roger Craig ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Van Jakes, assisted by ILB Bob Nelson.
San Francisco: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-SFO26 (2Q: 03:56) Joe Montana pass completed to WR Ron Brown for 8 yards. Tackled by S Dennis Smith. Brown gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-SFO34 (2Q: 03:18) Roger Craig ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Bob Nelson, assisted by S Dennis Smith. Key block delivered by Fred Quillan.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO35 (2Q: 02:49) Joe Montana pass completed to WR Freddie Solomon for 45 yards. Tackled by ILB Eddie Johnson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Solomon gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Denver was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
San Francisco: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN20 (2Q: 02:32) PENALTY: San Francisco was called for a False Start.
San Francisco: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Baker is blitzing.
1-15-DEN25 (2Q: 02:32) Joe Montana pass completed to WR Ron Brown for 22 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Dennis Smith. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Brown gained 3 yards after the catch.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-3-DEN03 (2Q: 02:00) Wilbert Haslip ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Mark Lee.
San Francisco: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Ryan is blitzing.
2-2-DEN02 (2Q: 01:27) Roger Craig ran around left end for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Fred Quillan. Quillan ran over Ken Schroy to set up the play. Denver 14, San Francisco 13
(2Q: 01:27) Extra point by Raul Allegre was good. San Francisco 14, Denver 14
(2Q: 01:17) Raul Allegre kicked off 73 yards from the SFO30. Touchback.
Denver: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN20 (2Q: 01:17) John Elway pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Eugene Goodlow. S Dwight Hicks defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-DEN20 (2Q: 01:11) John Elway pass completed to RB Allen Harvin for 21 yards. Tackled by ILB Jim Fahnhorst. Harvin gained 4 yards after the catch.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN41 (2Q: 00:31) John Elway pass was intended for WR Mark Clayton and was intercepted by CB Ronnie Lott at the SFO44. The interception was returned 4 yards. Tackled by Tim Smith.
San Francisco: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SFO48 (2Q: 00:18) Joe Montana pass completed to WR Ron Brown for 11 yards. Tackled by S Ken Schroy, assisted by S Dennis Smith. Brown gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
(2Q: 00:18) San Francisco called a time out.
1-10-DEN41 (2Q: 00:07) Raul Allegre attempted a 58 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN48 (2Q: 00:02) John Elway scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by S Keith Nord.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Raul Allegre kicked off 66 yards from the SFO30. Carl Monroe returned the ball 14 yards to the DEN18. Tackled by Fred McNeil.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN18 (3Q: 14:42) John Elway pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Eugene Goodlow. CB Tony Lilly defended the pass.
Denver: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Milot and Bentley are blitzing.
2-10-DEN18 (3Q: 14:35) Allen Harvin ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Kim Bokamper.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Milot and Davis are blitzing.
3-11-DEN17 (3Q: 14:09) John Elway pass was dropped by WR Tim Smith.
4-11-DEN17 (3Q: 13:59) Jeff Gossett punted 57 yards. Louis Lipps returned the kick 13 yards to the SFO39. Tackled by Ron Baker.
San Francisco: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO39 (3Q: 13:49) Joe Montana pass completed to RB Roger Craig for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Jim Ryan. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: San Francisco was called for an Illegal Shift.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-SFO34 (3Q: 13:43) Roger Craig ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Eddie Johnson. ILB Jim Ryan knocked down Jesse Sapolu to break up the play.
San Francisco: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-13-SFO36 (3Q: 13:05) Joe Montana pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Steve Jordan. OLB Karl Mecklenburg blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Denver's Mark Lee was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-13-SFO36 (3Q: 12:57) Joe Montana pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Eric Martin. OLB Karl Mecklenburg hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-13-SFO36 (3Q: 12:50) Russell Erxleben punted 27 yards. George Floyd returned the kick 13 yards to the SFO50. Tackled by Fred McNeil.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO50 (3Q: 12:41) Allen Harvin ran a trap outside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Kim Bokamper, assisted by S Dwight Hicks. ILB Jim Fahnhorst knocked down Harold Norfleet to break up the play.
Denver: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Milot is blitzing.
2-7-SFO47 (3Q: 12:06) John Elway pass completed to WR Billy Waddy for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Ronnie Lott. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Waddy gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SFO31 (3Q: 11:37) John Elway pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mark Clayton. CB Ronnie Lott defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Milot and Lott are blitzing.
2-10-SFO31 (3Q: 11:31) John Elway pass completed to WR Tim Smith for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Lawrence Pillers, assisted by CB Tony Lilly. Smith gained 4 yards after the catch.
Denver: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-1-SFO22 (3Q: 10:54) Calvin Murray ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Rich Milot. Key block delivered by Hunter DiMillo.
Denver: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SFO18 (3Q: 10:20) John Elway pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Eugene Goodlow. DE Doug Reed blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Milot is blitzing.
2-10-SFO18 (3Q: 10:14) John Elway pass completed to WR Billy Waddy for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Jim Fahnhorst.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-SFO09 (3Q: 09:36) Allen Harvin ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Carlton Williamson, assisted by ILB Ray Bentley. Key block delivered by Mosi Tatupu.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Milot and Nelson are blitzing.
1-7-SFO07 (3Q: 09:10) John Elway pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tim Smith. ILB Jim Fahnhorst defended the pass.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Milot is blitzing.
2-7-SFO07 (3Q: 09:02) John Elway pass completed to FB Earl Ferrell for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Denver 20, San Francisco 14
(3Q: 09:02) Extra point by Rafael Septien was good. Denver 21, San Francisco 14
(3Q: 08:55) Rafael Septien kicked off 68 yards from the DEN30. Ron Brown returned the ball 36 yards to the SFO38. Tackled by Earl Ferrell.
San Francisco: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO38 (3Q: 08:27) Joe Montana pass completed to FB Russell Davis for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jim Ryan. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
San Francisco: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Smith is blitzing.
2-8-SFO40 (3Q: 07:45) Joe Montana pass was dropped by WR Ron Brown. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-SFO40 (3Q: 07:32) Joe Montana pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Lin Dawson. DE Rulon Jones blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-8-SFO40 (3Q: 07:23) Russell Erxleben punted 34 yards. George Floyd called for a fair catch at the DEN26.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN26 (3Q: 07:16) Allen Harvin ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Doug Reed. Key block delivered by Cody Risien.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Milot is blitzing.
2-4-DEN32 (3Q: 06:35) John Elway pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Eugene Goodlow. DE Doug Reed hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: San Francisco was called for Offsides.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN37 (3Q: 06:25) John Elway pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Mark Clayton. DE Doug Reed blocked the pass.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-DEN37 (3Q: 06:17) John Elway pass completed to WR Tim Smith for 18 yards. Tackled by S Carlton Williamson. Smith gained 9 yards after the catch.
Denver: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SFO45 (3Q: 05:40) Calvin Murray ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Kim Bokamper, assisted by CB Lee Davis. Key block delivered by Lindsey Mason.
Denver: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SFO35 (3Q: 04:56) Allen Harvin ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Mike Stensrud.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. McNeil is blitzing.
2-6-SFO31 (3Q: 04:11) Calvin Murray ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Doug Reed, assisted by ILB Steve Nelson.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Milot is blitzing.
3-5-SFO30 (3Q: 03:30) John Elway pass completed to FB Earl Ferrell for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jim Fahnhorst. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Milot is blitzing.
1-10-SFO23 (3Q: 02:50) Allen Harvin ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Dwight Hicks, assisted by S Carlton Williamson.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-SFO20 (3Q: 02:07) Allen Harvin ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Steve Nelson, assisted by S Carlton Williamson.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-SFO18 (3Q: 01:36) John Elway scrambled for 18 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Denver 27, San Francisco 14
(3Q: 01:36) Extra point by Rafael Septien was good. Denver 28, San Francisco 14
(3Q: 01:28) Rafael Septien kicked off 61 yards from the DEN30. Ron Brown returned the ball 28 yards to the SFO37. Tackled by Calvin Murray.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO37 (3Q: 00:52) Joe Montana pass completed to RB Roger Craig for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Eddie Johnson, assisted by CB Larry Anderson. Craig gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Denver was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
San Francisco: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Baker is blitzing.
1-10-SFO47 (3Q: 00:43) PENALTY: San Francisco was called for a False Start.
San Francisco: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Baker and Lee are blitzing.
1-15-SFO42 (3Q: 00:33) Roger Craig ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Dennis Smith. Key block delivered by Russell Davis.
Start of fourth quarter.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Baker is blitzing.
2-10-SFO47 (4Q: 15:00) Wilbert Haslip ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Karl Mecklenburg.
San Francisco: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-DEN46 (4Q: 14:28) Joe Montana pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Freddie Solomon. OLB Karl Mecklenburg defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-3-DEN46 (4Q: 14:23) Russell Erxleben punted 46 yards. Touchback.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN20 (4Q: 14:16) John Elway pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mark Clayton. DE Doug Reed hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-DEN20 (4Q: 14:08) John Elway scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Rich Milot.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-3-DEN27 (4Q: 13:25) Allen Harvin ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Rich Milot.
4-1-DEN29 (4Q: 12:47) Jeff Gossett punted 46 yards. Louis Lipps called for a fair catch at the SFO25. San Francisco's Kevin Brooks was hurt on the play.
San Francisco: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO25 (4Q: 12:37) Wilbert Haslip ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Eddie Johnson. Key block delivered by Jesse Sapolu. Denver's Rulon Jones was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Baker is blitzing.
1-10-SFO35 (4Q: 12:01) Roger Craig ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jim Ryan.
San Francisco: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Baker and Schroy are blitzing.
2-8-SFO37 (4Q: 11:32) Joe Montana pass completed to WR Freddie Solomon for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Eddie Johnson, assisted by CB Mark Lee. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
San Francisco: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-SFO43 (4Q: 11:08) Roger Craig ran a draw inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Eddie Johnson. Key block delivered by Fred Quillan.
San Francisco: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN48 (4Q: 10:35) Joe Montana pass completed to FB Russell Davis for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Eddie Johnson, assisted by S Dennis Smith. Davis gained 4 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Denver was called for Defensive Holding.
San Francisco: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN43 (4Q: 10:28) Joe Montana pass completed to WR Louis Lipps for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Van Jakes, assisted by S Dennis Smith. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-DEN37 (4Q: 09:45) Joe Montana pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Steve Jordan. ILB Eddie Johnson defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Baker is blitzing.
3-4-DEN37 (4Q: 09:35) Joe Montana pass completed to WR Louis Lipps for 7 yards. Tackled by S Ken Schroy, assisted by S Dennis Smith. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
San Francisco: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Baker is blitzing.
1-10-DEN30 (4Q: 08:50) Joe Montana sacked by DE Robert Smith and ILB Mark Brown for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Donald Burton.
San Francisco: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-DEN35 (4Q: 08:26) Joe Montana pass completed to FB Russell Davis for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Larry Anderson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Davis gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-DEN26 (4Q: 07:45) Joe Montana pass completed to RB Roger Craig for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Norris Thomas, assisted by ILB Eddie Johnson.
San Francisco: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Baker is blitzing.
1-10-DEN13 (4Q: 07:23) Joe Montana pass completed to WR Louis Lipps for 13 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. Denver 28, San Francisco 20
(4Q: 07:23) Extra point by Raul Allegre was good. Denver 28, San Francisco 21
(4Q: 07:18) Raul Allegre kicked off 56 yards from the SFO30. Carl Monroe returned the ball 8 yards to the DEN22. Tackled by Preston Gothard.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN22 (4Q: 06:41) Allen Harvin ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Ray Bentley.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-DEN22 (4Q: 05:57) John Elway pass completed to WR Carl Monroe for 7 yards. Tackled by S Dwight Hicks.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-DEN29 (4Q: 05:14) John Elway scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Lee Davis.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Milot is blitzing.
1-10-DEN40 (4Q: 04:28) Allen Harvin ran around left end for 4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Mike Stensrud, assisted by S Carlton Williamson.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-DEN44 (4Q: 04:17) Calvin Murray ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Carlton Williamson. Key block delivered by Doug Smith.
Denver: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Milot, Fahnhorst and Davis are blitzing.
1-10-SFO47 (4Q: 03:30) John Elway kept the ball, running inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Rich Milot. San Francisco's Dwight Hicks was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor neck injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-SFO44 (4Q: 02:44) Allen Harvin ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by S Dwight Hicks.
(4Q: 02:44) San Francisco called a time out.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-SFO46 (4Q: 02:32) Allen Harvin ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Carlton Williamson, assisted by ILB Jim Fahnhorst. Key block delivered by Steve Sylvester.
(4Q: 02:32) San Francisco called a time out.
Denver: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SFO37 (4Q: 02:22) Allen Harvin ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Doug Reed. Key block delivered by Ron Baker.
(4Q: 02:22) San Francisco called a time out.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-SFO32 (4Q: 02:10) Allen Harvin ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Carlton Williamson, assisted by S Dwight Hicks. PENALTY: Denver was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Milot is blitzing.
2-15-SFO42 (4Q: 02:01) Calvin Murray ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Kim Bokamper. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-15-SFO42 (4Q: 01:52) Allen Harvin ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Dwight Hicks.
4-10-SFO37 (4Q: 01:05) Rafael Septien attempted a 54 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. The holder did not do a very good job of getting the ball down in time.
San Francisco: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SFO44 (4Q: 00:59) Joe Montana pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Roger Craig. ILB Eddie Johnson defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-SFO44 (4Q: 00:53) Joe Montana pass completed to FB Russell Davis for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Mark Lee. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Davis gained 4 yards after the catch.
San Francisco: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Baker is blitzing.
1-10-DEN39 (4Q: 00:31) Joe Montana spiked the ball to stop the clock.
San Francisco: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-DEN39 (4Q: 00:28) Joe Montana pass was dropped by WR Freddie Solomon. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-DEN39 (4Q: 00:18) Joe Montana pass was dropped by WR Freddie Solomon. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-10-DEN39 (4Q: 00:12) Joe Montana pass completed to RB Wilbert Haslip for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Eddie Johnson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Final Score: Denver Broncos 28, San Francisco 49ers 21