| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Lamont Martin kicked off 63 yards from the HOU35. Cris Hall returned the ball 13 yards to the MIN15. Tackled by Eric Shepard. |
1-10-MIN15 (1Q: 14:35) Walt Harris pass completed to WR Amari Cooper for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Sims.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Kerr | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Stevens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Prather | Protect | --- | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB T.Geffen | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | NB L.Gerhardt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Dillon |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS T.Dobler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-14-MIN11 (1Q: 14:10) Walt Harris pass completed to WR Damon Coles for 21 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Byron Sims. Coles gained 23 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Kerr | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Stevens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Prather | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB T.Geffen | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | NB L.Gerhardt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS T.Dobler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN32 (1Q: 13:32) Tristan Prather ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Ted Geffen, assisted by DE Harvey Handley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Coles |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Kerr |
| +++ | RDE R.Stevens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans |
| +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Prather | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Cooper |
| +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB T.Geffen | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| --- | NB L.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| --- | FS T.Dobler | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-MIN36 (1Q: 13:02) Play-Action. Walt Harris pass completed to WR Amari Cooper for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Hitchcock. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cooper gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Stevens | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Hall | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB O.Wilcox | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB T.Geffen | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | NB L.Gerhardt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS T.Dobler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN49 (1Q: 12:19) Walt Harris pass completed to WR Amari Cooper for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Lionel Gerhardt. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Kerr | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Stevens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Prather | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB T.Geffen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | NB L.Gerhardt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS T.Dobler | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-HOU35 (1Q: 11:47) Cris Hall ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Gerald Wilson. Key block delivered by Nick McElroy.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Kerr |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Hampton |
| +++ | RDE R.Stevens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans |
| +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Wilcox |
| +++ | WILB G.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB C.Terry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | RCB B.Taylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-HOU30 (1Q: 11:19) Walt Harris pass completed to WR Amari Cooper for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Chuck Terry, assisted by CB Lionel Gerhardt. Cooper gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.Hampton | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Jefferson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Cooper | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB H.Handley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Imlay | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Hall | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB L.Gerhardt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | NB B.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | DB P.Hitchcock | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS T.Dobler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-8-HOU08 (1Q: 10:40) Cris Hall ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Ted Geffen. Key block delivered by Juan Prescott.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper |
| +++ | RDE R.Stevens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans |
| +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | In Box | --- | | RB C.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Imlay |
| +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | --- | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB T.Geffen | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | NB L.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS T.Dobler | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-HOU03 (1Q: 10:01) Walt Harris pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Amari Cooper. Minnesota's Brandon Scherff was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Hampton | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Stevens | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Kerr | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB G.Wilson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB C.Terry | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | RCB B.Taylor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-HOU03 (1Q: 09:55) Play-Action. Walt Harris pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Mike Evans. ILB Peter Hitchcock blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Kerr | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Stevens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Brandenfeis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB G.Wilson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| --- | LCB C.Terry | Bump and Run | --- | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | RCB B.Taylor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| --- | FS J.Mohon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-3-HOU03 (1Q: 09:45) Corwin Boyd attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 3, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 09:38) Corwin Boyd kicked off 53 yards from the MIN35. Alexis DeNeff returned the ball 18 yards to the HOU30. Tackled by Omar Wilcox. |
1-10-HOU30 (1Q: 09:09) Roman Steinmetz pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Francisco Moen. DE Herman Shannon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Barnes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Tate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Moen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB M.Britton | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB M.Stewart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB K.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| --- | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU30 (1Q: 09:04) Roman Steinmetz pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marc Francis. DE Demetrius Burch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Barnes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Tate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Moen | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Stewart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB K.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-HOU30 (1Q: 08:59) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to WR Marc Francis for 17 yards. Tackled by S Omar Shea. Francis gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Barnes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Tate | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Tumbleson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.VanKirk | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Worthley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | RCB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | --- | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB H.Joseph | Short Zone | --- | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU47 (1Q: 08:17) Francisco Moen ran a trap outside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Tate, assisted by CB Kevin Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | In Box | --- | | TE B.Barnes |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Tate | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE H.Shannon | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Moen | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Britton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis |
| +++ | WLB M.Stewart | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| --- | NB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-HOU49 (1Q: 07:50) Francisco Moen ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Alonzo Cain, assisted by OLB Moe Stewart.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Barnes |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Tate | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE H.Shannon | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Moen | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Britton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis |
| +++ | WLB M.Stewart | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| --- | SS B.Summers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-MIN45 (1Q: 07:05) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to TE Bruce Barnes for 3 yards. Tackled by S Braxton Summers. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Sutter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Barnes | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | --- | | RB F.Moen | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Stewart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB H.Shannon | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Worthley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | RCB E.Mendheim | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB K.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Bump and Run | --- |
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1-10-MIN42 (1Q: 06:41) Roman Steinmetz sacked by CB Jeremiah Emmons for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Giovanni Blake.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Barnes | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Tate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Moen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| --- | LCB J.Emmons | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB K.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-16-MIN48 (1Q: 06:05) Darryl VanKirk ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Howard Joseph.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.DeNeff |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Francis |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Tate | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE H.Shannon | In Box | +++ | | RB D.VanKirk | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Britton | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Shepard |
| +++ | WLB M.Stewart | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Spy | +++ |
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3-12-MIN44 (1Q: 05:21) Roman Steinmetz pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marc Francis. CB Jeremiah Emmons defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Burke | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Tate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Francis | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Tumbleson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.VanKirk | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Hayes | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Lange | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | RCB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| --- | NB H.Joseph | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | DB E.Mendheim | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-12-MIN44 (1Q: 05:16) Richard Dorsey punted 41 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN03. |
| 1-10-MIN03 (1Q: 05:07) PENALTY: T Ricky Harkless of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-11-MIN02 (1Q: 05:01) Tristan Prather ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Sims.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Kerr |
| +++ | RDE R.Stevens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans |
| +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Prather | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper |
| +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB T.Geffen | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | NB L.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS T.Dobler | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-MIN01 (1Q: 04:33) Tristan Prather ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Arnie Bernard, assisted by DE Rex Stevens.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Kerr |
| +++ | RDE R.Stevens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans |
| +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Prather | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper |
| +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB T.Geffen | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | NB L.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS T.Dobler | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-MIN02 (1Q: 04:08) Walt Harris pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Shaquille Kerr. OLB Byron Sims hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Hampton | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Stevens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Brandenfeis | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE S.Kerr | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB G.Wilson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| --- | LCB C.Terry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | RCB B.Taylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-MIN02 (1Q: 04:02) Junior Gaylor punted 47 yards. Alexis DeNeff returned the kick 1 yard to the MIN48. PENALTY: ILB Tommy Buchanan of Houston was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-HOU42 (1Q: 03:55) Winfred Lange ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Moe Stewart, assisted by ILB Mitchell Britton.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Derosa | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Francis |
| +++ | RDE H.Shannon | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lange | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB M.Stewart | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Shepard |
| +++ | MLB M.Britton | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| --- | WLB R.Worthley | In Box | --- | | LG H.Halpern |
| --- | LCB J.Emmons | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU45 (1Q: 03:24) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to RB Francisco Moen for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremiah Emmons, assisted by OLB Moe Stewart. Moen gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Barnes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Tate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Moen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB K.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN39 (1Q: 03:02) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to TE Brett Zubillaga for 11 yards. Tackled by S Braxton Summers. Zubillaga gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Preston | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Humphrey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.VanKirk | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Stewart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB R.Worthley | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Man-to-Man | --- | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN28 (1Q: 02:31) Francisco Moen ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Demetrius Burch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Barnes |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Tate | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE H.Shannon | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Moen | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Britton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis |
| +++ | WLB M.Stewart | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-MIN29 (1Q: 01:50) Play-Action. Roman Steinmetz pass completed to RB Winfred Lange for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Mendheim. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Winfred Lange for 1 yard to the MIN25.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Burke | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Tate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Francis | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Tumbleson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Moen | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Hayes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT W.Lange | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | RCB K.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | NB H.Joseph | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | DB E.Mendheim | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-7-MIN25 (1Q: 01:07) Play-Action. Roman Steinmetz pass was dropped by RB Winfred Lange.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Burke | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Tate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Francis | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Tumbleson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.VanKirk | Protect | --- | MLB C.Hayes | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Lange | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | LCB J.Emmons | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | RCB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | NB H.Joseph | Man-to-Man | --- | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | DB E.Mendheim | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-MIN25 (1Q: 01:02) Lamont Martin attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 3, Houston 3 |
| (1Q: 00:55) Lamont Martin kicked off 57 yards from the HOU35. Cris Hall returned the ball 29 yards to the MIN37. Tackled by Jose Burke. |
1-10-MIN37 (1Q: 00:31) Tristan Prather ran around the left tackle for 28 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Hitchcock. Key block delivered by Brandon Scherff. Scherff ran over Scottie Jefferson to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | In Box | --- | | TE S.Kerr |
| +++ | RDE R.Stevens | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Evans |
| +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | In Box | --- | | RB T.Prather | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper |
| +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB T.Geffen | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Out of Box | --- | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | NB L.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS T.Dobler | Out of Box | --- |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
| 1-10-HOU35 (2Q: 15:00) PENALTY: TE Lionel Hampton of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU40 (2Q: 14:53) Walt Harris pass completed to RB Cris Hall for 3 yards. Tackled by S Arnie Bernard, assisted by CB Bobby Taylor. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Coles | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE S.Jefferson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB H.Handley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hall | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Imlay | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB L.Gerhardt | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | NB B.Taylor | Short Zone | --- | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | DB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS T.Dobler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-12-HOU37 (2Q: 14:18) Lincoln Brandenfeis ran around right end for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Chuck Terry, assisted by OLB Byron Sims.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Kerr |
| --- | RDE J.Toma | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Evans |
| +++ | SLB T.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Brandenfeis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper |
| +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB T.Geffen | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| --- | NB L.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS T.Dobler | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-HOU36 (2Q: 13:52) Walt Harris pass completed to WR Damon Coles for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Chuck Terry.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Hampton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Stevens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Brandenfeis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Wilcox | Protect | +++ | WILB G.Wilson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB C.Terry | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | RCB B.Taylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-HOU27 (2Q: 13:17) Corwin Boyd attempted a 44 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 6, Houston 3 |
| (2Q: 13:12) Corwin Boyd kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 13:12) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to RB Winfred Lange for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Mitchell Britton. Lange gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Barnes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Tate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Preston | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lange | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Stewart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB K.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| --- | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-HOU30 (2Q: 12:48) Mo Preston ran a reverse around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by S Omar Shea, assisted by DE Demetrius Burch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Ball Carrier | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Humphrey |
| --- | 1tcDT C.Derosa | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE H.Shannon | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lange |
| +++ | SLB M.Stewart | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga |
| --- | MLB M.Britton | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB R.Worthley | In Box | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| --- | LCB J.Emmons | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| --- | RCB H.Joseph | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| --- | SS B.Summers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU28 (2Q: 12:09) Roman Steinmetz pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Darryl VanKirk. DE Demetrius Burch drove right through Buddy Brandon to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Barnes | Protect | --- | 1tcDT H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Tumbleson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.VanKirk | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Worthley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | RCB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB H.Joseph | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| --- | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-HOU28 (2Q: 12:03) Richard Dorsey punted 35 yards. Lincoln Brandenfeis called for a fair catch at the MIN37. PENALTY: DE Dave Sutter of Minnesota was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. |
1-10-MIN37 (2Q: 11:53) Walt Harris pass completed to WR Amari Cooper for 20 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Hitchcock. Cooper gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Kerr | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Stevens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Prather | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Cooper | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB T.Geffen | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | NB L.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS T.Dobler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU43 (2Q: 11:08) Cris Hall ran a draw inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jonathan Mohon, assisted by DT Al Winslett. Key block delivered by Nick McElroy.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | --- | | TE S.Kerr |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Hampton |
| +++ | RDE R.Stevens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans |
| +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Wilcox |
| +++ | WILB G.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB C.Terry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | RCB B.Taylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-HOU35 (2Q: 10:41) Tristan Prather ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Rex Stevens.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Kerr |
| --- | RDE R.Stevens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans |
| +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Prather | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper |
| +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB T.Geffen | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| --- | RCB C.Terry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| --- | NB L.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS T.Dobler | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU39 (2Q: 10:00) Walt Harris pass completed to WR Mike Evans for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Sims.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Kerr | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Jefferson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Brandenfeis | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB C.Terry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB B.Taylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | NB T.Geffen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS T.Dobler | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-2-HOU35 (2Q: 09:33) Walt Harris pass completed to RB Cris Hall for 35 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Hall gained 32 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 12, Houston 3
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE S.Jefferson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB H.Handley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Hall | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT R.Imlay | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB L.Gerhardt | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Bump and Run | --- | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | NB B.Taylor | Bump and Run | --- | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | DB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | --- | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS T.Dobler | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (2Q: 09:33) Extra point by Corwin Boyd was good. Minnesota 13, Houston 3 |
| (2Q: 09:18) Corwin Boyd kicked off 66 yards from the MIN35. Alexis DeNeff returned the ball 25 yards to the HOU24. Tackled by Alonzo Cain. |
1-10-HOU24 (2Q: 08:54) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to WR Marc Francis for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Mitchell Britton. Houston's Brett Zubillaga was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor foot injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Humphrey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Francis | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lange | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Stewart | Short Zone | --- | | FB E.Shepard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB R.Worthley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Bump and Run | --- | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU37 (2Q: 08:27) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to WR Earl Wesson for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Mitchell Britton. Wesson gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Barnes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Tate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Moen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB M.Britton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB M.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Bump and Run | --- | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB K.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-HOU42 (2Q: 07:54) Roman Steinmetz sacked by CB Kevin Johnson for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Harvey Halpern. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Johnny Tate for 17 yards to the HOU21.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Barnes | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT J.Tate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Moen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB M.Stewart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| --- | LCB J.Emmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| --- | RCB H.Joseph | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB K.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU21 (2Q: 07:39) Walt Harris pass completed to WR Damon Coles for -2 yards. Tackled by S Arnie Bernard, assisted by CB Ted Geffen.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE S.Jefferson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB H.Handley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Hall | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Imlay | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB L.Gerhardt | Bump and Run | --- | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | NB T.Geffen | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | DB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS T.Dobler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-12-HOU23 (2Q: 07:22) Walt Harris pass completed to WR Ruben Imlay for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Tommy Buchanan.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Hampton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Imlay | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hall | Protect | --- | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | --- | | TE S.Kerr | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB G.Wilson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB C.Terry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | RCB B.Taylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-16-HOU27 (2Q: 07:00) Walt Harris pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Lionel Hampton. ILB Peter Hitchcock hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Hampton | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Stevens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Brandenfeis | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Kerr | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB G.Wilson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB C.Terry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | RCB L.Gerhardt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-HOU27 (2Q: 06:53) Corwin Boyd attempted a 44 yard field goal and succeeded. PENALTY: ILB Peter Hitchcock of Houston was called for Roughing the Kicker. The penalty was declined. Minnesota 16, Houston 3 |
| (2Q: 06:48) Corwin Boyd kicked off 70 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 06:48) Winfred Lange ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Herman Shannon, assisted by DT Alonzo Cain.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Derosa | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Francis |
| +++ | RDE H.Shannon | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lange | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Stewart | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Shepard |
| +++ | MLB M.Britton | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB R.Worthley | In Box | --- | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU26 (2Q: 06:23) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to FB Eric Shepard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Omar Shea.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Barnes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Derosa | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.VanKirk | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Shepard | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB C.Hayes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU25 (2Q: 05:49) Roman Steinmetz pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Brett Zubillaga. OLB Moe Stewart drove right through Giovanni Blake to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Humphrey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.VanKirk | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Stewart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| --- | WLB R.Worthley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| --- | LCB J.Emmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-HOU25 (2Q: 05:43) Richard Dorsey punted 56 yards. Lincoln Brandenfeis returned the kick 3 yards to the MIN22. Tackled by Eric Shepard. |
1-10-MIN22 (2Q: 05:36) Play-Action. Walt Harris sacked by ILB Tommy Buchanan and DT Al Winslett for a loss of 6 yards. Buchanan ran right past Brandon Scherff and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Hampton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Stevens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Hall | Protect | --- | SILB B.Sims | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE S.Kerr | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB G.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| --- | WLB T.Buchanan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| --- | LCB C.Terry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | RCB B.Taylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-16-MIN16 (2Q: 04:51) Walt Harris pass completed to WR Amari Cooper for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Sims.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Coles | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Kerr | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Prather | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB T.Geffen | Bump and Run | --- | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | NB L.Gerhardt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS T.Dobler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-MIN19 (2Q: 04:16) Walt Harris pass completed to WR Damon Coles for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Jonathan Mohon.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Kerr | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Brandenfeis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB C.Terry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB B.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | NB T.Geffen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-MIN25 (2Q: 03:49) Junior Gaylor punted 49 yards. Alexis DeNeff returned the kick 8 yards to the HOU34. Tackled by Lincoln Brandenfeis. |
1-10-HOU34 (2Q: 03:40) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to TE Brett Zubillaga for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremiah Emmons. Zubillaga gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Humphrey | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT C.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.VanKirk | Protect | +++ | SLB M.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB R.Worthley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-HOU43 (2Q: 03:18) Roman Steinmetz pass was dropped by WR Marc Francis.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Humphrey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT C.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Francis | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lange | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Shepard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB R.Worthley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-1-HOU43 (2Q: 03:11) PENALTY: WR Mo Preston of Houston was called for a False Start. |
3-6-HOU38 (2Q: 03:04) Roman Steinmetz sacked by DT Alonzo Cain for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Chad Webb.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Barnes | Protect | --- | 1tcDT C.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.VanKirk | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Shepard | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB M.Britton | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB R.Worthley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| --- | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-HOU31 (2Q: 02:19) Richard Dorsey punted 41 yards. Lincoln Brandenfeis returned the kick 6 yards to the MIN34. PENALTY: WR Ruben Imlay of Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
| 1-10-MIN18 (2Q: 02:09) PENALTY: QB Walt Harris of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN13 (2Q: 02:09) Walt Harris pass completed to WR Amari Cooper for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Scottie Jefferson.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE A.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Hampton | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Jefferson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Cooper | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB H.Handley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Imlay | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Hall | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB L.Gerhardt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| --- | NB A.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | DB P.Hitchcock | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS G.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS T.Dobler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-4-MIN24 (2Q: 02:00) Cris Hall ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Sims, assisted by DE Harvey Handley. Key block delivered by Ricky Harkless.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Coles |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Hampton |
| +++ | RDE R.Stevens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans |
| +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Kerr |
| +++ | WILB G.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB C.Terry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | RCB L.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN30 (2Q: 01:31) Walt Harris pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Damon Coles. OLB Jonathan Toma hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE A.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB H.Handley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Brandenfeis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB T.Buchanan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Imlay | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB L.Gerhardt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | RCB T.Geffen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | NB B.Taylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | DB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS T.Dobler | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| 2-10-MIN30 (2Q: 01:27) PENALTY: FB Omar Wilcox of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-15-MIN25 (2Q: 01:27) Walt Harris pass completed to WR Damon Coles for -4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Byron Sims, assisted by CB Lionel Gerhardt. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Kerr | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Stevens | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Brandenfeis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB T.Geffen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | NB L.Gerhardt | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS T.Dobler | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
3-19-MIN21 (2Q: 01:22) Walt Harris pass completed to WR Mike Evans for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Bobby Taylor. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Evans gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Kerr | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Jefferson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Brandenfeis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB C.Terry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB B.Taylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | NB A.Bernard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS T.Dobler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-11-MIN29 (2Q: 00:52) Junior Gaylor punted 41 yards. Alexis DeNeff returned the kick 1 yard to the HOU31. Tackled by Lincoln Brandenfeis. |
1-10-HOU31 (2Q: 00:43) Francisco Moen ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Tate, assisted by S Omar Shea.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Barnes |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Tate | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE H.Shannon | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Moen | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Britton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis |
| +++ | WLB M.Stewart | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB A.Jordan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| --- | SS B.Summers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
| 2-12-HOU29 (2Q: 00:36) PENALTY: TE Brett Zubillaga of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-17-HOU24 (2Q: 00:36) Roman Steinmetz pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Darryl VanKirk. DT Johnny Tate hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Barnes | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Tate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Preston | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.VanKirk | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB E.Shepard | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Stewart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB K.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-17-HOU24 (2Q: 00:29) Roman Steinmetz sacked by DE Herman Shannon for a loss of 11 yards. Shannon ran right past Chad Webb and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Barnes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Tumbleson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Preston | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB C.Hayes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| --- | RCB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | NB H.Joseph | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| --- | DB E.Mendheim | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| --- | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| 4-28-HOU13 (2Q: 00:21) Richard Dorsey punted 41 yards. Lincoln Brandenfeis returned the kick 14 yards to the HOU40. Tackled by Winfred Lange. |
1-10-HOU40 (2Q: 00:10) Walt Harris pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Amari Cooper. DT Al Winslett blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston's Jonathan Toma was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Hampton | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Cooper | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB H.Handley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Imlay | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT C.Hall | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB L.Gerhardt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| --- | RCB C.Terry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | NB T.Geffen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | DB P.Hitchcock | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS T.Dobler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Corwin Boyd kicked off 55 yards from the MIN35. Alexis DeNeff returned the ball 22 yards to the HOU32. Tackled by Omar Wilcox. |
1-10-HOU32 (3Q: 14:25) Francisco Moen ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Howard Joseph, assisted by CB Jeremiah Emmons. Key block delivered by Buddy Brandon.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Barnes |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Derosa | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE H.Shannon | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Moen | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Britton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis |
| +++ | WLB M.Stewart | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB A.Jordan | Out of Box | --- | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-HOU41 (3Q: 14:03) Roman Steinmetz pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bruce Barnes. DE Demetrius Burch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Barnes | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Tate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Moen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-HOU41 (3Q: 13:57) Winfred Lange ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Alonzo Cain.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Sutter | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Barnes |
| --- | 1tcDT C.Derosa | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE D.Burch | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lange | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Stewart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Preston |
| +++ | WLB H.Shannon | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Worthley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | RCB E.Mendheim | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| --- | NB H.Joseph | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| --- | FS O.Shea | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-5-HOU37 (3Q: 13:21) Richard Dorsey punted 29 yards. Lincoln Brandenfeis called for a fair catch at the MIN34. |
1-10-MIN34 (3Q: 13:13) Tristan Prather ran around right end for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Scottie Jefferson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Kerr |
| +++ | RDE R.Stevens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans |
| +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Prather | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper |
| +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB T.Geffen | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| --- | NB L.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| --- | SS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS T.Dobler | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-MIN30 (3Q: 12:43) Walt Harris pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Cris Hall. ILB Scottie Jefferson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | RDE S.Jefferson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Hall | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Imlay | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB L.Gerhardt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| --- | RCB C.Terry | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | NB B.Taylor | Blitz Passer | --- | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | DB P.Hitchcock | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS T.Dobler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-MIN30 (3Q: 12:37) Walt Harris pass completed to WR Mike Evans for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Peter Hitchcock.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Kerr | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Jefferson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Brandenfeis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB A.Bernard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB L.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | NB T.Geffen | Deep Zone | --- | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS T.Dobler | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-MIN31 (3Q: 11:58) Junior Gaylor punted 61 yards. Alexis DeNeff returned the kick 2 yards to the HOU10. Tackled by Lionel Hampton. |
1-10-HOU10 (3Q: 11:51) Winfred Lange ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Omar Shea, assisted by DE Demetrius Burch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Derosa | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE H.Shannon | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lange | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Stewart | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga |
| +++ | MLB M.Britton | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB R.Worthley | In Box | --- | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU11 (3Q: 11:25) Play-Action. Roman Steinmetz pass completed to TE Brett Zubillaga for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Demetrius Burch. Zubillaga gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Humphrey | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Francis | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lange | Protect | +++ | SLB M.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Shepard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB R.Worthley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-HOU17 (3Q: 10:58) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to WR Mo Preston for 12 yards. Tackled by S Omar Shea. Preston gained 6 yards after the catch. PENALTY: CB Kevin Johnson of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Barnes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Shannon | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Preston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Tumbleson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.VanKirk | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Worthley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | RCB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB H.Joseph | Short Zone | --- | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU29 (3Q: 10:49) Roman Steinmetz pass was dropped by RB Winfred Lange.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Wesson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Tate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Francis | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Tumbleson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Moen | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Hayes | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Lange | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | LCB J.Emmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | RCB K.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | NB H.Joseph | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | DB E.Mendheim | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU29 (3Q: 10:45) Roman Steinmetz pass was dropped by WR Mo Preston.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Burke | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Tate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Tumbleson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | MLB C.Hayes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Preston | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | LCB J.Emmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | RCB K.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| --- | NB H.Joseph | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| --- | DB E.Mendheim | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU29 (3Q: 10:37) Roman Steinmetz scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremiah Emmons.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Barnes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Tumbleson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.VanKirk | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB M.Britton | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Worthley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| --- | RCB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| --- | NB H.Joseph | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-1-HOU38 (3Q: 10:10) Roman Steinmetz pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alexis DeNeff. DE Demetrius Burch drove right through Buddy Brandon to hurry the quarterback. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Barnes | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Moen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Stewart | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Britton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | MLB R.Worthley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | WLB J.Emmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | LCB H.Joseph | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| --- | RCB B.Summers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | SS O.Shea | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU38 (3Q: 10:05) Lincoln Brandenfeis ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Arnie Bernard.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Kerr |
| +++ | RDE J.Toma | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Evans |
| +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Brandenfeis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper |
| +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB T.Geffen | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | NB L.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS T.Dobler | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-HOU39 (3Q: 09:27) Lincoln Brandenfeis ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Sims, assisted by DE Rex Stevens.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Imlay |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Kerr |
| +++ | RDE R.Stevens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans |
| +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Brandenfeis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper |
| +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | --- | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB T.Geffen | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | NB L.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| --- | FS T.Dobler | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-HOU36 (3Q: 09:03) Play-Action. Walt Harris pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Lionel Hampton. PENALTY: DE Harvey Handley of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Coles | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Hampton | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Brandenfeis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Wilcox | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB G.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB C.Terry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | RCB B.Taylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-HOU31 (3Q: 08:55) Walt Harris pass completed to TE Shaquille Kerr for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Hitchcock. Kerr gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Coles | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Kerr | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Jefferson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Brandenfeis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB C.Terry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB B.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | NB T.Geffen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS T.Dobler | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU24 (3Q: 08:28) Walt Harris pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ruben Imlay. DE Harvey Handley drove right through Juan Prescott to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Imlay | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Kerr | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Stevens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Prather | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB T.Geffen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | NB L.Gerhardt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| --- | FS T.Dobler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU24 (3Q: 08:23) Cris Hall ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Gerald Wilson. Key block delivered by Juan Prescott.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | --- | | TE S.Kerr |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Hampton |
| +++ | RDE R.Stevens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans |
| +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Wilcox |
| +++ | WILB G.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB C.Terry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | RCB B.Taylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-HOU15 (3Q: 07:41) Cris Hall ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Byron Sims. Key block delivered by Bruce Witte. PENALTY: WR Damon Coles of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Formation.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Coles |
| --- | 1tcDT G.Kemp | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Hampton |
| +++ | RDE J.Toma | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans |
| +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | --- | | TE S.Kerr |
| +++ | WILB T.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB L.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS J.Mohon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU20 (3Q: 07:30) Play-Action. Walt Harris pass completed to RB Lincoln Brandenfeis for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Peter Hitchcock, assisted by CB Chuck Terry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Kerr | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Jefferson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Brandenfeis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB C.Terry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB B.Taylor | Short Zone | --- | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | NB T.Geffen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS T.Dobler | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-HOU15 (3Q: 06:49) Corwin Boyd attempted a 32 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 19, Houston 3 |
| (3Q: 06:42) Corwin Boyd kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 06:42) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to WR Earl Wesson for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Howard Joseph, assisted by ILB Mitchell Britton.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.DeNeff | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Barnes | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.VanKirk | Protect | +++ | SLB M.Stewart | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB E.Shepard | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB R.Worthley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| --- | LCB J.Emmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Bump and Run | --- | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-HOU32 (3Q: 06:06) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to WR Mo Preston for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Mitchell Britton, assisted by S Braxton Summers.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Preston | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Humphrey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Derosa | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.VanKirk | Protect | +++ | SLB M.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB R.Worthley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU46 (3Q: 05:37) Francisco Moen ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by S Omar Shea, assisted by ILB Mitchell Britton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Derosa | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE H.Shannon | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Moen | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Britton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis |
| +++ | WLB M.Stewart | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| --- | RCB H.Joseph | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-HOU44 (3Q: 05:14) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to RB Winfred Lange for 30 yards. Tackled by CB Howard Joseph. Lange gained 32 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Barnes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Tate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | --- | | RB W.Lange | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT M.Francis | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB M.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN26 (3Q: 04:28) Roman Steinmetz scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremiah Emmons and assisted by S Braxton Summers.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Barnes | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT C.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Moen | Protect | --- | MLB M.Britton | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Stewart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| --- | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-MIN18 (3Q: 03:48) Mo Preston ran a reverse around right end for -1 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Mitchell Britton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Ball Carrier | --- | 3tcDT A.Cain | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Humphrey |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Derosa | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE H.Shannon | In Box | +++ | | RB D.VanKirk |
| +++ | SLB M.Stewart | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga |
| --- | MLB M.Britton | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| --- | WLB R.Worthley | In Box | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-MIN19 (3Q: 03:10) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to WR Alexis DeNeff for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Mitchell Britton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Barnes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Tumbleson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.VanKirk | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT M.Francis | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Worthley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | RCB K.Johnson | Bump and Run | --- | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB H.Joseph | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN11 (3Q: 02:25) Roman Steinmetz pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Winfred Lange. CB Howard Joseph simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Burke | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Francis | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Worthley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Moen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Hayes | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Lange | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | RCB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| --- | NB H.Joseph | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| --- | DB E.Mendheim | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| --- | FS O.Shea | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN11 (3Q: 02:15) Roman Steinmetz pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earl Wesson. CB Howard Joseph defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Barnes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Tate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Tumbleson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | MLB C.Hayes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Preston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | LCB J.Emmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | RCB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | NB H.Joseph | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | DB E.Mendheim | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN11 (3Q: 02:08) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to WR Earl Wesson for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Wesson gained 3 yards after the catch. Minnesota 19, Houston 9
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Humphrey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.VanKirk | Protect | +++ | SLB M.Stewart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Short Zone | --- | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB R.Worthley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 02:08) Extra point by Lamont Martin was good. Minnesota 19, Houston 10 |
| (3Q: 01:57) Lamont Martin kicked off 61 yards from the HOU35. Eddie Mendheim returned the ball 72 yards to the HOU24. Tackled by Eric Shepard. |
1-10-HOU24 (3Q: 01:31) Tristan Prather ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Scottie Jefferson, assisted by OLB Byron Sims.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Kerr |
| +++ | RDE R.Stevens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans |
| +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Prather | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper |
| +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB T.Geffen | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB L.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | NB C.Terry | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS T.Dobler | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-6-HOU20 (3Q: 01:02) PENALTY: C Bruce Witte of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-11-HOU25 (3Q: 00:55) Walt Harris pass completed to WR Damon Coles for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Ted Geffen. Coles gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Coles | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Kerr | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Stevens | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Prather | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB T.Geffen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | NB L.Gerhardt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS T.Dobler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-HOU22 (3Q: 00:29) Walt Harris pass completed to WR Damon Coles for 9 yards. Tackled by S Jonathan Mohon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT A.Cooper | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Jefferson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | --- | | RB L.Brandenfeis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Wilcox | Protect | +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB C.Terry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB A.Bernard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | NB T.Geffen | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS G.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-HOU13 (4Q: 15:00) Omar Wilcox ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jonathan Mohon.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Kerr |
| --- | 1tcDT A.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Hampton |
| +++ | RDE R.Stevens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans |
| +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hall |
| +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Wilcox | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB G.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB C.Terry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | RCB L.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | In Box | --- | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU10 (4Q: 14:37) Cris Hall ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Gerald Wilson.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Kerr |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Hampton |
| +++ | RDE J.Toma | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans |
| +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Wilcox |
| +++ | WILB G.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | In Box | --- | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB C.Terry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | RCB B.Taylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-HOU08 (4Q: 14:16) Walt Harris pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Amari Cooper.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Hampton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Jefferson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Cooper | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB H.Handley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Imlay | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Hall | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB L.Gerhardt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| --- | NB B.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | DB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS T.Dobler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-HOU08 (4Q: 14:10) Corwin Boyd attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 22, Houston 10 |
| (4Q: 14:04) Corwin Boyd kicked off 49 yards from the MIN35. Alexis DeNeff returned the ball 23 yards to the HOU39. Tackled by Lincoln Brandenfeis. |
1-10-HOU39 (4Q: 13:38) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to WR Alexis DeNeff for 30 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremiah Emmons. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. DeNeff gained 26 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Jeremiah Emmons for 5 yards to the MIN36.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Barnes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.VanKirk | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Shepard | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Spy on QB | --- | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB R.Worthley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Bump and Run | --- | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN36 (4Q: 13:27) Tristan Prather ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Rex Stevens.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Kerr |
| +++ | RDE R.Stevens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans |
| +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Prather | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper |
| +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB T.Geffen | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | NB L.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS T.Dobler | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN40 (4Q: 13:02) Walt Harris pass completed to WR Amari Cooper for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Harvey Handley. Cooper gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Kerr | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Stevens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Imlay | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Prather | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB T.Geffen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | NB L.Gerhardt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS G.Wilson | Double X(SE) | --- |
|
1-10-MIN48 (4Q: 12:24) Cris Hall ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Rex Stevens, assisted by ILB Tommy Buchanan. Key block delivered by Nick McElroy.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Hampton |
| +++ | RDE R.Stevens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans |
| +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Wilcox |
| +++ | WILB G.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB L.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | RCB B.Taylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-HOU46 (4Q: 11:55) Tristan Prather ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Sims. Houston's Lionel Gerhardt was hurt on the play. This appears to be a very serious knee injury.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Kerr |
| --- | RDE R.Stevens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans |
| +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Prather | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper |
| +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| --- | LCB T.Geffen | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| --- | RCB C.Terry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | NB L.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| --- | FS T.Dobler | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU49 (4Q: 11:30) Walt Harris pass completed to TE Shaquille Kerr for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jonathan Mohon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Kerr | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Hampton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Stevens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Brandenfeis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Parra | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB G.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | Bump and Run | --- | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB C.Terry | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | RCB B.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU41 (4Q: 11:03) Walt Harris pass completed to WR Mike Evans for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Sims.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Hampton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Hall | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Kerr | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WILB G.Wilson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB T.Geffen | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | RCB B.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU29 (4Q: 10:42) Walt Harris pass completed to WR Ruben Imlay for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Byron Sims.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Imlay | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Kerr | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Stevens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Brandenfeis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Cooper | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB T.Geffen | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | NB J.Mohon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS T.Dobler | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-9-HOU28 (4Q: 10:17) Walt Harris pass completed to WR Damon Coles for 28 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Coles gained 25 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Minnesota 28, Houston 10
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Kerr | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Stevens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB L.Brandenfeis | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB T.Geffen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | NB J.Mohon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS T.Dobler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 10:17) Extra point by Corwin Boyd was good. Minnesota 29, Houston 10 |
| (4Q: 10:02) Corwin Boyd kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
| 1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 10:02) PENALTY: C Corbin Myre of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU20 (4Q: 09:57) Roman Steinmetz pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bruce Barnes. DT Cary Derosa hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Barnes | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT C.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lange | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Stewart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB E.Shepard | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB R.Worthley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-HOU20 (4Q: 09:50) Winfred Lange ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Moe Stewart, assisted by DT Johnny Tate.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | In Box | --- | | TE B.Barnes |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Tate | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE H.Shannon | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lange | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Britton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis |
| +++ | WLB M.Stewart | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-14-HOU21 (4Q: 09:21) Roman Steinmetz pass was dropped by WR Earl Wesson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Humphrey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT C.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.VanKirk | Protect | +++ | SLB M.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB R.Worthley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-HOU21 (4Q: 09:16) Richard Dorsey punted 36 yards. Lincoln Brandenfeis called for a fair catch at the MIN43. |
1-10-MIN43 (4Q: 09:07) Walt Harris pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Cris Hall. ILB Scottie Jefferson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Hampton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Jefferson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Imlay | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB H.Handley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Hall | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB T.Geffen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | NB B.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| --- | DB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS T.Dobler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN43 (4Q: 09:03) Walt Harris sacked by DE Rex Stevens for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Ricky Harkless.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Imlay | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT A.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Hampton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Stevens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hall | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB B.Sims | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE S.Kerr | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB G.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| --- | WLB T.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB C.Terry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | RCB B.Taylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| --- | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-MIN39 (4Q: 08:34) Walt Harris pass was intended for TE Lionel Hampton and was intercepted by ILB Peter Hitchcock at the HOU43. The interception was returned 33 yards. Tackled by Mike Evans.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Imlay | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT A.Winslett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Hampton | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE R.Stevens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Brandenfeis | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE S.Kerr | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB G.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB C.Terry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| --- | RCB B.Taylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| --- | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN24 (4Q: 08:23) Play-Action. Roman Steinmetz pass completed to WR Marc Francis for 24 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Francis gained 2 yards after the catch. PENALTY: G Harvey Halpern of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Humphrey | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Derosa | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Francis | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | --- | | RB W.Lange | Protect | +++ | SLB M.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Shepard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB R.Worthley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| --- | LCB J.Emmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-MIN34 (4Q: 08:12) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to WR Mo Preston for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Kevin Johnson. Preston gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Barnes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Tate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Moen | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB M.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Bump and Run | --- | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB K.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN12 (4Q: 07:43) Christopher Grier pass was dropped by WR Marc Francis. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Grier |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Barnes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Tate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Moen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB M.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| --- | SS B.Summers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| --- | FS O.Shea | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN12 (4Q: 07:34) Christopher Grier pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bruce Barnes. DT Cary Derosa hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Grier |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Barnes | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.VanKirk | Protect | +++ | SLB M.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Shepard | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB R.Worthley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| --- | LCB J.Emmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| --- | SS B.Summers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN12 (4Q: 07:27) Christopher Grier pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bruce Barnes. DE Demetrius Burch simply tossed Chad Webb aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Grier |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Barnes | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.VanKirk | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Stewart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB E.Shepard | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB R.Worthley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| --- | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-10-MIN12 (4Q: 07:17) Christopher Grier pass was dropped by WR Marc Francis. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Grier |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Wesson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Francis | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE C.Tumbleson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.VanKirk | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Hayes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT W.Lange | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | RCB A.Jordan | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | NB H.Joseph | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | DB E.Mendheim | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN12 (4Q: 07:13) Cris Hall ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Gerald Wilson, assisted by DE Harvey Handley. Key block delivered by Bruce Witte.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Imlay |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Hampton |
| +++ | RDE R.Stevens | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Evans |
| +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Kerr |
| +++ | WILB G.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB C.Terry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | RCB B.Taylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN22 (4Q: 06:26) Lincoln Brandenfeis ran around left end for 10 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Peter Hitchcock. Key block delivered by Bruce Witte.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Kerr |
| +++ | RDE R.Stevens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans |
| +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Brandenfeis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Cooper |
| +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | --- | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB T.Geffen | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | NB J.Mohon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS T.Dobler | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN32 (4Q: 05:47) Cris Hall ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Arnie Bernard.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Coles |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Hampton |
| --- | RDE R.Stevens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans |
| +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Kerr |
| +++ | WILB G.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB C.Terry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | RCB T.Geffen | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN34 (4Q: 05:00) Cris Hall ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Sims.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Imlay |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Hampton |
| +++ | RDE R.Stevens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans |
| +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Kerr |
| +++ | WILB G.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB C.Terry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | RCB B.Taylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-MIN36 (4Q: 04:16) Lincoln Brandenfeis ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Arnie Bernard, assisted by DT Al Winslett.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | --- | | TE S.Kerr |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Hampton |
| +++ | RDE R.Stevens | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Evans |
| +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Brandenfeis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Wilcox |
| +++ | WILB G.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| --- | LCB C.Terry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| --- | RCB B.Taylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-4-MIN38 (4Q: 03:33) Junior Gaylor punted 47 yards. Alexis DeNeff returned the kick 4 yards to the HOU19. Tackled by Brandon Scherff. |
1-10-HOU19 (4Q: 03:24) Christopher Grier pass completed to WR Earl Wesson for 39 yards. Tackled by ILB Mitchell Britton. Wesson gained 26 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Grier |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.DeNeff | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | --- | | TE Z.Humphrey | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Tate | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lange | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Preston | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Stewart | Short Zone | --- | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Blitz Passer | --- | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB K.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN42 (4Q: 02:51) Christopher Grier pass completed to WR Mo Preston for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Mendheim.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Grier |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Burke | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Tate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | MLB C.Hayes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT M.Preston | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB A.Jordan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | RCB K.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | NB H.Joseph | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | DB E.Mendheim | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-MIN33 (4Q: 02:28) Christopher Grier sacked by DE Demetrius Burch for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Corbin Myre.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Grier |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Humphrey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT J.Tate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.VanKirk | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| --- | RCB H.Joseph | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| --- | NB K.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-MIN38 (4Q: 02:06) Play-Action. Christopher Grier scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Mitchell Britton.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Grier |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT C.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Humphrey | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Francis | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Tumbleson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.VanKirk | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB E.Shepard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Worthley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | RCB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB H.Joseph | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| --- | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-MIN29 (4Q: 01:57) Christopher Grier pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marc Francis. CB Howard Joseph defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Grier |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Barnes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Tate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Moen | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB M.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | RCB H.Joseph | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN29 (4Q: 01:51) Christopher Grier pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Francisco Moen. DT Alonzo Cain hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Grier |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Barnes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Moen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB M.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| --- | RCB H.Joseph | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB K.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| --- | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN29 (4Q: 01:47) Christopher Grier pass was dropped by TE Zach Humphrey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Grier |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Humphrey | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT J.Tate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE C.Tumbleson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.VanKirk | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Worthley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | RCB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB H.Joseph | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-10-MIN29 (4Q: 01:41) Christopher Grier scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Raul Worthley. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Grier |
| *** | LDE D.Burch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Humphrey | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Tate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Tumbleson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.VanKirk | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Britton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB R.Worthley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| --- | RCB A.Jordan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB H.Joseph | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN21 (4Q: 01:33) Cris Hall ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Sims, assisted by CB Chuck Terry.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Kerr |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Hampton |
| +++ | RDE J.Toma | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans |
| +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Wilcox |
| +++ | WILB G.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB C.Terry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | RCB B.Taylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
2-6-MIN25 (4Q: 01:26) Cris Hall ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Arnie Bernard.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Kerr |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Hampton |
| +++ | RDE R.Stevens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans |
| +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Wilcox |
| +++ | WILB G.Wilson | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB C.Terry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| --- | RCB B.Taylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
3-4-MIN27 (4Q: 01:19) Lincoln Brandenfeis ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Sims, assisted by CB Tanner Dobler.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Harris |
| *** | LDE J.Toma | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coles |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Cooper |
| +++ | RDE S.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Evans |
| +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Brandenfeis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Wilcox |
| +++ | WLB T.Buchanan | In Box | --- | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB C.Terry | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB B.Taylor | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Witte |
| +++ | NB T.Geffen | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harkless |
| +++ | SS T.Dobler | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Prescott |
| +++ | FS J.Mohon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
| 4-1-MIN30 (4Q: 01:08) Junior Gaylor punted 36 yards. Alexis DeNeff called for a fair catch at the HOU34. |
1-10-HOU34 (4Q: 00:57) Christopher Grier pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earl Wesson. DE Carlos Tumbleson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Grier |
| *** | LDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Burke | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Tate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Tumbleson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Moen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB C.Hayes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT W.Lange | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | RCB K.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | NB H.Joseph | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | DB E.Mendheim | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU34 (4Q: 00:51) Christopher Grier pass completed to WR Earl Wesson for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Howard Joseph. PENALTY: DT Johnny Tate of Minnesota was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Grier |
| *** | LDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Barnes | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Tate | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Tumbleson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Moen | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Hayes | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | RCB A.Jordan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | NB H.Joseph | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | DB E.Mendheim | Short Zone | --- | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-HOU39 (4Q: 00:51) Christopher Grier pass completed to WR Jose Burke for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Howard Joseph.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Grier |
| *** | LDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.DeNeff | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Wesson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Tate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Burke | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Tumbleson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Francis | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | MLB C.Hayes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Preston | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | RCB K.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | NB H.Joseph | Man-to-Man | --- | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | DB E.Mendheim | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU38 (4Q: 00:29) Christopher Grier pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Brett Zubillaga. DT Johnny Tate defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Grier |
| *** | LDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Humphrey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT J.Tate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Tumbleson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.VanKirk | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Hayes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | RCB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | NB H.Joseph | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| --- | DB A.Jordan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-6-HOU38 (4Q: 00:25) Play-Action. Christopher Grier pass completed to WR Mo Preston for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremiah Emmons. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Preston gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Grier |
| *** | LDE H.Shannon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Humphrey | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Burch | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Preston | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Tumbleson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.VanKirk | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Hayes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB E.Shepard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB J.Emmons | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | RCB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Halpern |
| +++ | NB H.Joseph | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | DB E.Mendheim | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Summers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS O.Shea | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 29, Houston Texans 10 |