The Buffalo Bills linebacker could have just sat on a late interception for the win, but instead, he opted to return the ball 20 yards and lateral it to Aqib Talib, who came within 13 yards of the end zone in the AFC's 20-13 win over the NFC on Sunday in the NFL's all-star game.
"I was serious about that last drive," Alexander said. "You're playing fast, playing hard, having a good time, but we wanted to win. We took it very serious."
That much was obvious on the final drive, on which Alexander, named the game's defensive MVP, got tight end Jimmy Graham on a hard hit over the middle as the NFC drove the ball downfield for what could have been the rallying game-winning drive. A couple plays later, the ball went off Graham's hands and right to Alexander, sealing the game.
Even on that play, the increased competitive spirit was obvious when quarterback Kirk Cousins stuck with the play after throwing the interception and knocked the ball out of Talib's hands on a jarring hit to save a touchdown. Although many of the 60,834 fans had already left Camping World Stadium, those who stuck around saw a thrilling end.
"It was fun, and it was competitive," Alexander said. "It got a little chippy there late in the game, but that's part of it when you have competitive people."
In the recent past, the Pro Bowl hadn't produced a competitive environment. But perhaps the return of the traditional AFC vs. NFC matchup, combined with playing in front a larger crowd than when the game was played in Hawaii, amped up the intensity. The past three years, the Pro Bowl had been played with a format in which designated captains drafted teams from among the players.
The winning AFC players each took home $61,000, while the NFC team members settled for $30,000.
"This game was definitely more competitive than last time I played in it. I can say that," Talib said. "Guys played a lot harder this year."
In a first half defined by big plays and key interceptions, the AFC was able to come up with one more play to take a 14-7 lead into halftime and a 20-7 edge early in the fourth quarter.
The NFC should have had 17 points in the first half, but a decision not to kick a chip-shot field goal and an interception in the end zone denied the squad points in the first two quarters.
Andy Dalton's 23-yard touchdown pass to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, named the game's offensive MVP with three catches for 36 yards, put the AFC ahead 14-7 with 1:40 remaining in the second quarter. The touchdown was set up by a 36-yard punt return to the NFC 38 by the Chiefs' Tyreek Hill.
"I thought the level of play was really good. It was really competitive," said Dalton, the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback who completed 10 of 12 passes for 100 yards and one touchdown. "It came down right to the end. You can't ask for much more than that in any football game."
It was a relatively low-scoring game defined by big defensive stops, including a goal-line stand on which Zach Brown stuffed Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott at the 1-yard line in the first quarter.
The play seemed to set the tone, as both defenses gave up little against the run and put pressure on all the quarterbacks, which has not always been the case in the Pro Bowl.
"We were having fun, but we were definitely out there competing, definitely playing to win," said Cousins, who led the NFC on two fourth-quarter drives that ended with field goals but could not get the ball into the end zone. "Everybody was giving their all on both sides of the ball at the end. It made for an exciting finish."
New Orleans' Drew Brees completed 10 of 19 passes for 112 yards and one touchdown to Seattle's Doug Baldwin to lead the NFC. Kansas City's Alex Smith, the starter for the AFC, completed six of eight passes for 74 yards, including a 26-yard touchdown toss to Tennessee's Delanie Walker early in the second quarter.
AFC Passing
| C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | SACKS | RTG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Dalton | 10/12 | 100 | 8.3 | 1 | 1 | 3-14 | 94.5 |
| Alex Smith | 6/8 | 74 | 9.3 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 142.7 |
| Philip Rivers | 7/11 | 59 | 5.4 | 0 | 0 | 4-16 | 77.5 |
| Dustin Colquitt | 1/1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 95.8 |
| TEAM | 24/32 | 210 | 7.5 | 2 | 1 | 7-30 | 103.6 |
NFC Punting| NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Hekker | 4 | 184 | 46.0 | 0 | 1 | 59 |
| TEAM | 4 | 184 | 46.0 | 0 | 1 | 59 |
-
- (15:00 - 1st) Ball spotted at NFC 25
1st and 10 at NFC 25
(15:00 - 1st) Dak Prescott pass complete to Odell Beckham Jr. for 6 yds to the NFC 312nd and 4 at NFC 31
(14:28 - 1st) Dak Prescott pass incomplete to Greg Olsen3rd and 4 at NFC 31
(14:24 - 1st) Dak Prescott pass incomplete to Greg Olsen4th and 4 at NFC 31
(14:06 - 1st) Johnny Hekker punt for 59 yds , Tyreek Hill returns for 11 yds to the AFC 21
-
1st and 10 at AFC 21
(14:06 - 1st) Alex Smith pass incomplete to Tyreek Hill2nd and 10 at AFC 21
(13:56 - 1st) DeMarco Murray run for 2 yds to the AFC 233rd and 8 at AFC 23
(13:18 - 1st) NFC Penalty, Neutral Zone Infraction (Fletcher Cox) to the AFC 283rd and 3 at AFC 28
(12:58 - 1st) Alex Smith pass complete to Demaryius Thomas for 15 yds to the AFC 43 for a 1ST down1st and 10 at AFC 43
(12:16 - 1st) Alex Smith pass complete to T.Y. Hilton for 7 yds to the 50 yard line2nd and 3 at 50
(11:46 - 1st) DeMarco Murray run for 2 yds to the NFC 483rd and 1 at NFC 48
(11:03 - 1st) DeMarco Murray run for 2 yds to the NFC 47 DeMarco Murray fumbled, forced by Michael Bennett, recovered by NFC Michael Bennett
-
1st and 10 at NFC 47
(11:03 - 1st) Ezekiel Elliott run for 3 yds to the 50 yard line2nd and 7 at 50
(10:25 - 1st) Dak Prescott pass complete to Darren Sproles for 4 yds to the AFC 463rd and 3 at AFC 46
(9:47 - 1st) Dak Prescott pass complete to Dez Bryant for 11 yds to the AFC 35 for a 1ST down1st and 10 at AFC 35
(9:05 - 1st) Ezekiel Elliott run for 1 yd to the AFC 342nd and 9 at AFC 34
(8:26 - 1st) Dak Prescott pass complete to Greg Olsen for 18 yds to the AFC 16 for a 1ST down1st and 10 at AFC 16
(7:44 - 1st) Dak Prescott pass incomplete to Greg Olsen2nd and 10 at AFC 16
(7:38 - 1st) Ezekiel Elliott run for 5 yds to the AFC 113rd and 5 at AFC 11
(6:57 - 1st) Dak Prescott pass complete to Darren Sproles for 8 yds to the AFC 3 for a 1ST down1st and Goal at AFC 3
(6:14 - 1st) Dak Prescott pass incomplete to Odell Beckham Jr.2nd and Goal at AFC 3
(6:10 - 1st) Ezekiel Elliott run for 2 yds to the AFC 13rd and Goal at AFC 1
(5:28 - 1st) Dak Prescott pass incomplete to Dez Bryant4th and Goal at AFC 1
(5:19 - 1st) Ezekiel Elliott run for no gain to the AFC 1
-
1st and 10 at AFC 1
(5:19 - 1st) Alex Smith pass incomplete to T.Y. Hilton, broken up by Xavier Rhodes2nd and 10 at AFC 1
(5:12 - 1st) DeMarco Murray run for 2 yds to the AFC 33rd and 8 at AFC 3
(5:12 - 1st) AFC Penalty, False Start (Richie Incognito) to the AFC 23rd and 9 at AFC 2
(4:21 - 1st) Alex Smith pass complete to Emmanuel Sanders for 8 yds to the AFC 104th and 1 at AFC 10
(3:31 - 1st) Dustin Colquitt punt for 46 yds , Dwayne Harris returns for 6 yds to the 50 yard line
-
1st and 10 at 50
(3:31 - 1st) Dak Prescott pass complete to Cordarrelle Patterson for 1 yd to the AFC 492nd and 9 at AFC 49
(2:53 - 1st) Dak Prescott pass complete to Jimmy Graham for 4 yds to the AFC 453rd and 5 at AFC 45
(2:19 - 1st) Dak Prescott pass incomplete to Darren Sproles, broken up by Ryan Shazier4th and 5 at AFC 45
(2:01 - 1st) Landon Collins run for 1 yd to the AFC 44
-
1st and 10 at AFC 44
(2:01 - 1st) NFC Penalty, Defensive Offside (Michael Bennett) to the AFC 491st and 5 at AFC 49
(2:01 - 1st) Alex Smith pass complete to Delanie Walker for 9 yds to the NFC 42 for a 1ST down1st and 10 at NFC 42
(1:23 - 1st) Alex Smith pass complete to Tyreek Hill for 9 yds to the NFC 332nd and 1 at NFC 33
(0:47 - 1st) Jay Ajayi run for 3 yds to the NFC 30 for a 1ST down1st and 10 at NFC 30
(0:00 - 1st) Jay Ajayi run for 4 yds to the NFC 26- End of 1st Quarter
2nd and 6 at NFC 26
(14:52 - 2nd) Alex Smith pass complete to Delanie Walker for 26 yds for a TD, (Justin Tucker KICK)
-
- (14:52 - 2nd) Ball spotted at NFC 25
1st and 10 at NFC 25
(14:50 - 2nd) Jordan Howard run for 3 yds to the NFC 282nd and 7 at NFC 28
(14:21 - 2nd) Drew Brees pass complete to Jimmy Graham for 7 yds to the NFC 35 for a 1ST down1st and 10 at NFC 35
(13:49 - 2nd) Drew Brees pass complete to Mike Tolbert for 1 yd to the NFC 362nd and 9 at NFC 36
(13:11 - 2nd) Jordan Howard run for 2 yds to the NFC 383rd and 7 at NFC 38
(12:33 - 2nd) Drew Brees pass complete to Dez Bryant for 15 yds to the AFC 47 for a 1ST down1st and 10 at AFC 47
(12:25 - 2nd) Drew Brees pass complete to Jordan Howard for 9 yds to the AFC 382nd and 1 at AFC 38
(11:42 - 2nd) Jordan Howard run for 8 yds to the AFC 30 for a 1ST down1st and 10 at AFC 30
(11:06 - 2nd) Drew Brees pass incomplete to Jimmy Graham- (10:59 - 2nd) Timeout NFC, clock 10:59
2nd and 10 at AFC 30
(10:59 - 2nd) Brees, Drew pass short left incomplete to Bryant, Dez thrown to the AFC15, PENALTY AFC unsportsmanlike conduct (Miller, Von) 15 yards to the AFC15, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN NFC.2nd and 10 at AFC 30
(10:59 - 2nd) Brees, Drew pass short left incomplete to Bryant, Dez thrown to the AFC15, PENALTY AFC unsportsmanlike conduct (Miller, Von) 15 yards to the AFC15, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN NFC.1st and 10 at AFC 15
(10:55 - 2nd) Jordan Howard run for 8 yds to the AFC 72nd and 2 at AFC 7
(10:19 - 2nd) Mike Tolbert run for 3 yds to the AFC 4 for a 1ST down1st and Goal at AFC 4
(9:26 - 2nd) Drew Brees pass intercepted, touchback. Stephon Gilmore return for no gain
-
1st and 10 at AFC 20
(9:26 - 2nd) Andy Dalton pass complete to Travis Kelce for 6 yds to the AFC 262nd and 4 at AFC 26
(8:55 - 2nd) Jay Ajayi run for a loss of 1 yard to the AFC 253rd and 5 at AFC 25
(7:57 - 2nd) Andy Dalton pass intercepted Richard Sherman return for 6 yds to the NFC 42
-
1st and 10 at NFC 42
(7:57 - 2nd) Drew Brees pass incomplete to Doug Baldwin2nd and 10 at NFC 42
(7:53 - 2nd) Ezekiel Elliott run for 5 yds to the NFC 473rd and 5 at NFC 47
(7:14 - 2nd) Drew Brees pass complete to Jimmy Graham for 6 yds to the AFC 47 for a 1ST down1st and 10 at AFC 47
(6:26 - 2nd) Doug Baldwin 47 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Matt Prater Kick)
-
- (6:26 - 2nd) Ball spotted at AFC 25
1st and 10 at AFC 25
(6:26 - 2nd) DeMarco Murray run for 1 yd to the AFC 262nd and 9 at AFC 26
(5:47 - 2nd) Andy Dalton pass complete to Kyle Juszczyk for 3 yds to the AFC 293rd and 6 at AFC 29
(5:03 - 2nd) Andy Dalton sacked by Michael Bennett for a loss of 6 yards to the AFC 234th and 12 at AFC 23
(3:58 - 2nd) Dustin Colquitt punt for 53 yds , Dwayne Harris returns for 4 yds to the NFC 28
-
1st and 10 at NFC 28
(3:58 - 2nd) Ezekiel Elliott run for no gain to the NFC 282nd and 10 at NFC 28
(3:24 - 2nd) Drew Brees pass complete to Ezekiel Elliott for 2 yds to the NFC 303rd and 8 at NFC 30
(2:53 - 2nd) Drew Brees pass incomplete to Greg Olsen, broken up by Lorenzo Alexander4th and 8 at NFC 30
(2:30 - 2nd) Johnny Hekker punt for 46 yds , Tyreek Hill returns for 38 yds to the NFC 38
-
1st and 10 at NFC 38
(2:30 - 2nd) Andy Dalton pass incomplete to T.Y. Hilton, broken up by Cliff Avril2nd and 10 at NFC 38
(2:26 - 2nd) Andy Dalton pass complete to Jay Ajayi for a loss of 3 yards to the NFC 413rd and 13 at NFC 41
(2:00 - 2nd) Andy Dalton pass complete to T.Y. Hilton for 16 yds to the NFC 25 for a 1ST down1st and 10 at NFC 25
(1:54 - 2nd) Andy Dalton pass complete to Jay Ajayi for 2 yds to the NFC 23- (1:46 - 2nd) Timeout AFC, clock 01:46
2nd and 8 at NFC 23
(1:40 - 2nd) Andy Dalton pass complete to Travis Kelce for 23 yds for a TD, (Justin Tucker KICK)
-
- (1:40 - 2nd) Ball spotted at NFC 25
1st and 10 at NFC 25
(1:40 - 2nd) Drew Brees pass complete to Odell Beckham Jr. for 15 yds to the NFC 40 for a 1ST down1st and 10 at NFC 40
(1:15 - 2nd) Drew Brees pass complete to Darren Sproles for 2 yds to the NFC 422nd and 8 at NFC 42
(1:10 - 2nd) Drew Brees pass complete to Dez Bryant for 8 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down1st and 10 at 50
(0:44 - 2nd) Drew Brees pass incomplete to Dez Bryant, broken up by Casey Hayward2nd and 10 at 50
(0:39 - 2nd) Drew Brees pass incomplete to Odell Beckham Jr., broken up by Casey Hayward- (0:31 - 2nd) Timeout NFC, clock 00:31
3rd and 10 at 50
(0:31 - 2nd) Drew Brees pass incomplete to Dez Bryant, broken up by Aqib Talib4th and 10 at 50
(0:14 - 2nd) Johnny Hekker punt for 34 yds Tyreek Hill muffed, recovered by AFC
-
1st and 10 at AFC 16
(0:00 - 2nd) Andy Dalton run for a loss of 1 yard to the AFC 15
- End of 2nd Quarter
-
- (15:00 - 3rd) Ball spotted at AFC 25
1st and 10 at AFC 25
(15:00 - 3rd) Kyle Juszczyk run for 5 yds to the AFC 302nd and 5 at AFC 30
(14:27 - 3rd) Andy Dalton sacked by Gerald McCoy for a loss of 3 yards to the AFC 273rd and 8 at AFC 27
(13:45 - 3rd) Andy Dalton pass complete to Demaryius Thomas for 22 yds to the AFC 49 for a 1ST down1st and 10 at AFC 49
(13:03 - 3rd) Andy Dalton FUMBLES (Aborted) at AFC 43, recovered by AFC-E. Sanders at AFC 37. E. Sanders to AFC 37 for no gain (C. Avril)2nd and 22 at AFC 37
(13:03 - 3rd) NFC Penalty, Neutral Zone Infraction (Cliff Avril) to the AFC 422nd and 17 at AFC 42
(12:03 - 3rd) Andy Dalton pass complete to Jay Ajayi for 11 yds to the NFC 473rd and 6 at NFC 47
(11:24 - 3rd) Andy Dalton pass complete to Kyle Juszczyk for 8 yds to the NFC 39 for a 1ST down1st and 10 at NFC 39
(11:24 - 3rd) NFC Penalty, Neutral Zone Infraction (Michael Bennett) to the NFC 341st and 5 at NFC 34
(11:24 - 3rd) NFC Penalty, Neutral Zone Infraction (Michael Bennett) to the NFC 29 for a 1ST down1st and 10 at NFC 29
(10:05 - 3rd) Jay Ajayi run for 2 yds to the NFC 272nd and 8 at NFC 27
(9:25 - 3rd) Andy Dalton sacked by Everson Griffen for a loss of 5 yards to the NFC 323rd and 13 at NFC 32
(8:39 - 3rd) Andy Dalton pass complete to Kyle Juszczyk for 12 yds to the NFC 204th and 1 at NFC 20
(7:29 - 3rd) Justin Tucker 38 yd FG GOOD
-
- (7:29 - 3rd) Ball spotted at NFC 25
1st and 10 at NFC 25
(7:29 - 3rd) Ezekiel Elliott run for 4 yds to the NFC 292nd and 6 at NFC 29
(6:53 - 3rd) Drew Brees pass incomplete to Ezekiel Elliott, broken up by Jurrell Casey3rd and 6 at NFC 29
(6:46 - 3rd) Drew Brees pass incomplete to Greg Olsen4th and 6 at NFC 29
(6:34 - 3rd) Johnny Hekker punt for 45 yds, fair catch by Tyreek Hill at the AFC 26
-
1st and 10 at AFC 26
(6:34 - 3rd) Philip Rivers pass complete to T.Y. Hilton for 5 yds to the AFC 312nd and 5 at AFC 31
(6:11 - 3rd) Jay Ajayi run for 5 yds to the AFC 36 for a 1ST down1st and 10 at AFC 36
(5:30 - 3rd) Philip Rivers pass complete to Jay Ajayi for 3 yds to the AFC 392nd and 7 at AFC 39
(4:58 - 3rd) Philip Rivers pass complete to T.Y. Hilton for 24 yds to the NFC 37 for a 1ST down1st and 10 at NFC 37
(4:23 - 3rd) Jay Ajayi run for 4 yds to the NFC 332nd and 6 at NFC 33
(3:51 - 3rd) Jay Ajayi run for 1 yd to the NFC 323rd and 5 at NFC 32
(3:02 - 3rd) Philip Rivers pass complete to T.Y. Hilton for 6 yds to the NFC 26 for a 1ST down1st and 10 at NFC 26
(2:33 - 3rd) Kyle Juszczyk run for 3 yds to the NFC 232nd and 7 at NFC 23
(1:50 - 3rd) Philip Rivers pass incomplete3rd and 7 at NFC 23
(1:45 - 3rd) Philip Rivers pass incomplete to T.Y. Hilton4th and 7 at NFC 23
(1:39 - 3rd) Dustin Colquitt pass complete to Travis Kelce for 7 yds to the NFC 16 for a 1ST down1st and 10 at NFC 16
(0:39 - 3rd) AFC Penalty, Illegal Motion (-5 Yards) to the NFC 211st and 15 at NFC 21
(0:00 - 3rd) Philip Rivers pass complete to Kyle Juszczyk for 7 yds to the NFC 14- End of 3rd Quarter
2nd and 8 at NFC 14
(15:00 - 4th) Philip Rivers pass complete to Jay Ajayi for 1 yd to the NFC 133rd and 7 at NFC 13
(14:26 - 4th) Philip Rivers pass incomplete to Travis Kelce4th and 7 at NFC 13
(14:12 - 4th) Justin Tucker 31 yd FG GOOD
-
- (14:12 - 4th) Ball spotted at NFC 25
1st and 10 at NFC 25
(14:12 - 4th) Kirk Cousins pass complete to Jordan Howard for 3 yds to the NFC 282nd and 7 at NFC 28
(13:32 - 4th) Jordan Howard run for no gain to the NFC 283rd and 7 at NFC 28
(12:51 - 4th) Kirk Cousins pass complete to Odell Beckham Jr. for 42 yds to the AFC 30 for a 1ST down1st and 10 at AFC 30
(12:02 - 4th) Kirk Cousins pass complete to Mike Tolbert for 4 yds to the AFC 262nd and 6 at AFC 26
(11:18 - 4th) Kirk Cousins pass complete to Dez Bryant for 8 yds to the AFC 18 for a 1ST down1st and 10 at AFC 18
(10:37 - 4th) Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Jimmy Graham, broken up by Chris Harris Jr.2nd and 10 at AFC 18
(10:29 - 4th) Kirk Cousins sacked by Geno Atkins for a loss of 6 yards to the AFC 243rd and 16 at AFC 24
(9:43 - 4th) Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Odell Beckham Jr., broken up by Aqib Talib4th and 16 at AFC 24
(9:29 - 4th) Matt Prater 42 Yd Field Goal
-
- (9:31 - 4th) Ball spotted at AFC 25
1st and 10 at AFC 25
(9:29 - 4th) Kyle Juszczyk run for no gain to the AFC 252nd and 10 at AFC 25
(8:55 - 4th) Philip Rivers pass incomplete to Demaryius Thomas3rd and 10 at AFC 25
(8:47 - 4th) Philip Rivers sacked by Everson Griffen for 0 yards to the AFC 254th and 10 at AFC 25
(7:50 - 4th) Dustin Colquitt punt for 47 yds , Dwayne Harris returns for a loss of 4 yards to the NFC 24
-
1st and 10 at NFC 24
(7:50 - 4th) Kirk Cousins pass complete to Odell Beckham Jr. for 7 yds to the NFC 312nd and 3 at NFC 31
(7:23 - 4th) Kirk Cousins pass complete to Dez Bryant for 17 yds to the NFC 48 for a 1ST down1st and 10 at NFC 48
(6:55 - 4th) Kirk Cousins pass complete to Odell Beckham Jr. for 10 yds to the AFC 42 for a 1ST down1st and 10 at AFC 42
(6:26 - 4th) Kirk Cousins pass complete to Greg Olsen for 8 yds to the AFC 342nd and 2 at AFC 34
(5:55 - 4th) Kirk Cousins pass complete to Darren Sproles for 14 yds to the AFC 20 for a 1ST down1st and 10 at AFC 20
(5:24 - 4th) Kirk Cousins sacked by Von Miller and Geno Atkins for a loss of 8 yards to the AFC 282nd and 18 at AFC 28
(4:45 - 4th) Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Dez Bryant3rd and 18 at AFC 28
(4:40 - 4th) Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Greg Olsen4th and 18 at AFC 28
(4:29 - 4th) Matt Prater 46 yd FG GOOD
-
- (4:29 - 4th) Ball spotted at AFC 25
1st and 10 at AFC 25
(4:29 - 4th) Philip Rivers pass complete to Kyle Juszczyk for 13 yds to the AFC 38 for a 1ST down1st and 10 at AFC 38
(3:46 - 4th) Philip Rivers sacked by Everson Griffen for a loss of 3 yards to the AFC 35- (3:39 - 4th) Timeout NFC, clock 03:39
2nd and 13 at AFC 35
(3:38 - 4th) Philip Rivers sacked by Michael Bennett for a loss of 4 yards to the AFC 31- (3:34 - 4th) Timeout NFC, clock 03:34
3rd and 17 at AFC 31
(3:34 - 4th) Philip Rivers sacked by Cliff Avril for a loss of 9 yards to the AFC 224th and 26 at AFC 22
(2:39 - 4th) Dustin Colquitt punt for 47 yds, downed at the NFC 31
-
1st and 10 at NFC 31
(2:37 - 4th) Kirk Cousins pass complete to Doug Baldwin for 11 yds to the NFC 42 for a 1ST down1st and 10 at NFC 42
(2:13 - 4th) Kirk Cousins pass incomplete to Darren Sproles, broken up by Von Miller2nd and 10 at NFC 42
(2:08 - 4th) Kirk Cousins pass complete to Odell Beckham Jr. for 13 yds to the AFC 45 for a 1ST down1st and 10 at AFC 45
(2:00 - 4th) Kirk Cousins pass complete to Doug Baldwin for 9 yds to the AFC 362nd and 1 at AFC 36
(1:40 - 4th) Kirk Cousins pass complete to Jimmy Graham for 7 yds to the AFC 29 for a 1ST down AFC Penalty, 12 Men on the Field ( Yards) declined for a 1ST down1st and 10 at AFC 29
(1:32 - 4th) Kirk Cousins pass complete to Jimmy Graham for 5 yds to the AFC 242nd and 5 at AFC 24
(1:27 - 4th) AFC Penalty, Defensive Offside (Von Miller) to the AFC 19 for a 1ST down1st and 10 at AFC 19
(1:00 - 4th) Kirk Cousins pass intercepted Lorenzo Alexander return for 20 yds, lateral to Aqib Talib return for 66 yds to the NFC 12 Aqib Talib fumbled, forced by Kirk Cousins, recovered by AFC Aqib Talib
-
1st and 10 at NFC 12
(1:00 - 4th) Philip Rivers run for a loss of 1 yard to the NFC 132nd and 11 at NFC 13
(0:00 - 4th) Philip Rivers run for a loss of 1 yard to the NFC 14- End of 4th Quarter
Matchup
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 14 | 21 |
| Passing 1st downs | 11 | 17 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 2 | 2 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 1 | 2 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-14 | 5-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 0-2 |
| Total Plays | 58 | 69 |
| Total Yards | 241 | 353 |
| Total Drives | 12 | 11 |
| Yards per Play | 4.2 | 5.1 |
| Passing | 210 | 308 |
| Comp-Att | 24-32 | 31-52 |
| Yards per pass | 5.4 | 5.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 2 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 7-30 | 2-14 |
| Rushing | 31 | 45 |
| Rushing Attempts | 19 | 15 |
| Yards per rush | 1.6 | 3.0 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 0-2 | 0-4 |
| Penalties | 4-26 | 5-25 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 2 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
Total Yards
- AFC 241
- 353 NFC
Yards Per Play
- AFC 4.2
- 5.1 NFC
Turnovers
- AFC 2
- 2 NFC
1st Downs
- AFC 14
- 21 NFC
