| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm. |
| Pittsburgh won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Bernie McLean kicked off 56 yards from the MIN35. Braxton Grant returned the ball 26 yards to the PIT35. Tackled by Efrain Chestnut. |
1-10-PIT35 (1Q: 14:35) Dustin Bruce ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Al Batch, assisted by OLB Giovanni O'Neill. Key block delivered by Johnnie Terry.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Flynn |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant |
| +++ | RDE N.Warren | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Juckett |
| +++ | MLB D.Collier | In Box | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | WLB Z.Upshaw | In Box | --- | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS A.Batch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS J.Oliver | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT45 (1Q: 13:56) Carter Caldwell pass completed to RB Dustin Bruce for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Darius Collier. Bruce gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Flynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Grant | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB G.O'Neill | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB K.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Ellard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS A.Batch | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-MIN47 (1Q: 13:20) Dustin Bruce ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Darius Collier. Key block delivered by Alexander McGee.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Flynn |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant |
| +++ | RDE N.Warren | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.O'Neill | In Box | --- | | TE J.Juckett |
| +++ | MLB D.Collier | In Box | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | WLB Z.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS A.Batch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS J.Oliver | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN43 (1Q: 12:53) Dustin Bruce ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Giovanni O'Neill, assisted by CB Ian Patmon. Key block delivered by Johnnie Terry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Flynn |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant |
| +++ | RDE N.Warren | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Collier | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling |
| +++ | WLB G.O'Neill | In Box | --- | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB K.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Ellard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS A.Batch | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-MIN37 (1Q: 12:22) Carter Caldwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Braxton Grant. DT Nate Warren hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Juckett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Flynn | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Talley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Shaw | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | WLB Z.Upshaw | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS A.Batch | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS J.Oliver | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-MIN37 (1Q: 12:13) Carter Caldwell sacked by OLB Giovanni O'Neill and DT Nate Warren for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Thomas Kotter.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Fisher | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Flynn | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Schwartz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Talley | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Winslett | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB G.O'Neill | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB K.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB P.Bissonnette | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| --- | SS A.Batch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| --- | FS J.Ellard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-MIN39 (1Q: 11:28) T.J. McElroy punted 30 yards. Blaine Klepfer called for a fair catch at the MIN09. |
1-10-MIN09 (1Q: 11:21) Colton Hawkes ran around the left tackle for 18 yards. Tackled by S Deion Cox. Key block delivered by Spencer Henselman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Lucas | In Box | --- | | TE M.Sullivan |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose |
| +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hawkes | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Newton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut |
| +++ | WLB S.Long | In Box | --- | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB B.Rucker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN27 (1Q: 10:45) Levi Burkhead pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Derek Rose. CB Javier Benton defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB K.Patton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Long | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Ackerman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB S.Olivera | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| --- | FS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN27 (1Q: 10:41) Play-Action. Levi Burkhead pass completed to WR Efrain Chestnut for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Shaun Meggett. Chestnut gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Lucas | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hawkes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Long | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB B.Rucker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| --- | FS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-MIN26 (1Q: 10:04) Levi Burkhead pass completed to RB Ellis Bennett for -2 yards. Tackled by S Deion Cox.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Combs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB B.Rucker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB S.Meggett | Deep Zone | --- | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS D.Cox | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-13-MIN24 (1Q: 09:26) Carlos McNeil punted 42 yards. Mitch Wright returned the kick 6 yards to the PIT40. Tackled by Dermontti Schwartz. Ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Dermontti Schwartz at the PIT40. |
1-10-PIT40 (1Q: 09:16) Levi Burkhead pass completed to WR Derek Rose for 1 yard. Tackled by S Deion Cox.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | --- | | RB K.Patton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Long | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Wooden | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB S.Olivera | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-PIT39 (1Q: 08:29) Colton Hawkes ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by S Deion Cox, assisted by DE Horace Goss. Key block delivered by Owen Dotson. PENALTY: T Phillip Marsh of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Lucas | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose |
| +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hawkes | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Newton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut |
| +++ | WLB S.Long | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB B.Rucker | Out of Box | --- | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| --- | FS J.Langlois | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-19-PIT49 (1Q: 08:19) Levi Burkhead scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by S Jacob Langlois.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 3tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB K.Patton | Protect | +++ | SLB S.Long | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Ackerman | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB S.Olivera | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-PIT38 (1Q: 07:33) Play-Action. Levi Burkhead pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ellis Bennett. DT Chuck Combs hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: DT Abel Ellis of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Wooden | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Combs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.O'Donnell | Protect | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Ackerman | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB B.Rucker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB J.Benton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | RCB S.Meggett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS D.Cox | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-PIT33 (1Q: 07:27) Ellis Bennett ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Tommy Conley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Combs | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan |
| --- | 1tcDT A.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose |
| +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | In Box | --- | | RB E.Bennett | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Newton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut |
| +++ | WLB T.Conley | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB B.Rucker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB S.Meggett | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS J.Langlois | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS D.Cox | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-4-PIT34 (1Q: 07:01) Bernie McLean attempted a 51 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. |
1-10-PIT41 (1Q: 06:53) Dustin Bruce ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Ellard. Key block delivered by Alexander McGee.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Flynn |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) B.Grant |
| +++ | RDE N.Warren | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Collier | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling |
| +++ | WLB G.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB K.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Ellard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS A.Batch | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-PIT46 (1Q: 06:30) Carter Caldwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Todd Roach. DT Bruce Bertrand hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Flynn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Grant | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Protect | +++ | SLB G.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Dunne | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | WLB Z.Upshaw | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG T.York |
| --- | LCB I.Patmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS A.Batch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| --- | FS J.Oliver | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-PIT46 (1Q: 06:24) Play-Action. Carter Caldwell pass completed to WR Braxton Grant for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Keegan Jenkins.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Fisher | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Flynn | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT D.Schwartz | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Grant | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE N.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Talley | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Winslett | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB G.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB K.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB P.Bissonnette | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS A.Batch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS J.Ellard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-3-PIT48 (1Q: 05:40) T.J. McElroy punted 45 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN07. |
1-10-MIN07 (1Q: 05:33) Levi Burkhead pass completed to WR Efrain Chestnut for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jacob Langlois. Chestnut gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Wooden | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Sullivan | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Chestnut | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | --- | | RB E.Bennett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Long | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.O'Donnell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB S.Olivera | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-MIN15 (1Q: 05:11) Keegan Patton ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Abel Ellis. Key block delivered by Owen Dotson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose |
| +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Patton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Long | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Ackerman |
| +++ | MLB J.Newton | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB S.Olivera | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| --- | FS J.Langlois | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN22 (1Q: 04:31) Keegan Patton ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jacob Langlois, assisted by DE Heath Nevicosi.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Ellis | In Box | --- | | TE M.Sullivan |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose |
| +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Patton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Long | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Wooden |
| +++ | MLB J.Newton | In Box | --- | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB S.Olivera | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN24 (1Q: 04:00) Levi Burkhead pass completed to RB Colton Hawkes for 46 yards. Tackled by CB Shaun Meggett. Hawkes gained 37 yards after the catch. Pittsburgh's Horace Goss was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Lucas | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Sullivan | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hawkes | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT E.Chestnut | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Long | Short Zone | --- | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB B.Rucker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Bump and Run | --- | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT30 (1Q: 03:27) Levi Burkhead pass was dropped by TE Mickey Sullivan.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Lucas | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT H.Goss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hawkes | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Long | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| --- | LCB S.Meggett | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| --- | RCB J.Benton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB B.Rucker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-10-PIT30 (1Q: 03:18) PENALTY: DE Bryan Lucas of Pittsburgh was called for Encroachment. |
2-5-PIT25 (1Q: 03:14) Colton Hawkes ran inside the left tackle for 25 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Jeremy Tyler. Minnesota 6, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Lucas | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose |
| +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hawkes | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Newton | In Box | --- | | SLOT E.Chestnut |
| +++ | WLB S.Long | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB B.Rucker | Out of Box | --- | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 03:14) Extra point by Bernie McLean was good. Minnesota 7, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (1Q: 03:02) Bernie McLean kicked off 65 yards from the MIN35. Braxton Grant returned the ball 22 yards to the PIT22. Tackled by Gustavo Wynn. |
1-10-PIT22 (1Q: 02:34) Carter Caldwell pass completed to WR Drake Jongeling for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Zachary Upshaw. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Jongeling gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Juckett | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Flynn | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Jongeling | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE N.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Talley | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB G.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Crimm | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | WLB Z.Upshaw | Bump and Run | --- | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS A.Batch | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS J.Oliver | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT34 (1Q: 01:59) Dustin Bruce ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Giovanni O'Neill. Key block delivered by Tom York.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Flynn |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant |
| +++ | RDE N.Warren | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Collier | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling |
| +++ | WLB G.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB K.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Ellard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS A.Batch | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-PIT42 (1Q: 01:15) Carter Caldwell sacked by DE Adam Fisk for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Thomas Kotter.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Flynn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE N.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB D.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB G.O'Neill | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| --- | LCB I.Patmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB K.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| --- | SS J.Ellard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| --- | FS A.Batch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-PIT37 (1Q: 00:38) Carter Caldwell pass was dropped by WR Drake Jongeling.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Fisher | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Flynn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Schwartz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE N.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Talley | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Winslett | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB G.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| --- | LCB I.Patmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB K.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB P.Bissonnette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS A.Batch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS J.Ellard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-PIT37 (1Q: 00:31) T.J. McElroy punted 49 yards. Blaine Klepfer returned the kick 19 yards to the MIN33. Tackled by Geoff Dunne. |
1-10-MIN33 (1Q: 00:22) Colton Hawkes ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Deion Cox.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Lucas | In Box | --- | | SLOT E.Chestnut |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose |
| +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | In Box | --- | | RB C.Hawkes | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Newton | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Ackerman |
| +++ | WLB S.Long | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB B.Rucker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Out of Box | --- |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-7-MIN36 (2Q: 15:00) Levi Burkhead scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Newton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB K.Patton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Long | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB B.Rucker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| --- | FS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-MIN39 (2Q: 14:29) Levi Burkhead pass completed to WR Derek Rose for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Javier Benton, assisted by S Deion Cox. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rose gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Combs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Ackerman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB B.Rucker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB J.Benton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | RCB S.Meggett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS D.Cox | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT38 (2Q: 13:45) Colton Hawkes ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Newton. Key block delivered by Kurt Swartz.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Lucas | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose |
| +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hawkes | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Newton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut |
| +++ | WLB S.Long | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB B.Rucker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT33 (2Q: 13:19) Levi Burkhead pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Colton Hawkes. CB Javier Benton defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Wynn | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT B.Lucas | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT H.Goss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hawkes | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Long | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB B.Rucker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-PIT33 (2Q: 13:13) Ellis Bennett ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Newton, assisted by DT Alec Hickman. Key block delivered by Jeremy Tyler. Tyler ran over Billy Rucker to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Combs | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose |
| +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Newton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut |
| +++ | WLB T.Conley | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| --- | LCB B.Rucker | Out of Box | --- | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB S.Meggett | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS J.Langlois | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS D.Cox | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT28 (2Q: 12:28) Levi Burkhead pass completed to WR Grady Burks for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Horace Goss, assisted by CB Billy Rucker. Burks gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hawkes | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Long | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB B.Rucker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-PIT21 (2Q: 11:46) Levi Burkhead pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Efrain Chestnut. DE Bryan Lucas hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Lucas | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hawkes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Stevenson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| --- | LCB S.Meggett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| --- | RCB J.Benton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB D.Gerdes | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-PIT21 (2Q: 11:41) Play-Action. Levi Burkhead pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Derek Rose. DT Abel Ellis blocked the pass. PENALTY: CB Shaun Meggett of Pittsburgh was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE H.Lester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB S.Long | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Wooden | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB N.Stevenson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT11 (2Q: 11:34) Keegan Patton ran around right end for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Jeremy Tyler. Minnesota 13, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose |
| +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Patton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Long | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Wooden |
| +++ | MLB J.Newton | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB S.Olivera | In Box | --- | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 11:34) Extra point by Bernie McLean was good. Minnesota 14, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (2Q: 11:23) Bernie McLean kicked off 58 yards from the MIN35. Braxton Grant returned the ball 22 yards to the PIT29. Tackled by Keegan Jenkins. |
1-10-PIT29 (2Q: 11:00) Carter Caldwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Braxton Grant. DE Edwin Andrews hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: G Tom York of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Schwartz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Flynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE N.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Dunne | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Collier | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | WLB Z.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.York |
| --- | LCB K.Jenkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS A.Batch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS J.Oliver | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-PIT19 (2Q: 10:52) Carter Caldwell pass completed to WR Braxton Grant for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Keegan Jenkins, assisted by CB Ian Patmon.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT D.Schwartz | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT D.Jongeling | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE N.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Dunne | Protect | +++ | WLB G.O'Neill | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB K.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Ellard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS A.Batch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-PIT24 (2Q: 10:06) Rick Talley ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Johnnie Oliver.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Juckett |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Flynn |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Jongeling |
| +++ | RDE N.Warren | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Talley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Crimm |
| +++ | MLB D.Collier | In Box | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | WLB Z.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | RCB K.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS A.Batch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS J.Oliver | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-PIT28 (2Q: 09:23) Carter Caldwell sacked by DT Dermontti Schwartz for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Alexander McGee.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT T.Fisher | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Flynn | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT D.Schwartz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE N.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Talley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Winslett | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB G.O'Neill | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| --- | LCB I.Patmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB K.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB P.Bissonnette | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS A.Batch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS J.Ellard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-17-PIT22 (2Q: 08:50) T.J. McElroy punted 34 yards. Blaine Klepfer called for a fair catch at the MIN44. |
1-10-MIN44 (2Q: 08:42) Levi Burkhead pass completed to TE Mickey Sullivan for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Gerdes, assisted by DE Heath Nevicosi.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Lucas | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hawkes | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Wynn | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB S.Long | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB D.Gerdes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB B.Rucker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| --- | SS D.Cox | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN47 (2Q: 08:16) Keegan Patton ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Abel Ellis.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Ellis | In Box | --- | | TE M.Sullivan |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Rose |
| +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Patton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Long | In Box | --- | | TE R.Wooden |
| +++ | MLB J.Newton | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB S.Olivera | In Box | --- | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB D.Gerdes | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-PIT47 (2Q: 07:47) Levi Burkhead pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Derek Rose. DE Harold Lester hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE H.Lester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Combs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB K.Patton | Protect | +++ | SLB S.Olivera | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Ackerman | Protect | +++ | MLB N.Stevenson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB T.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB D.Gerdes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS M.Glenn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS D.Cox | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-PIT47 (2Q: 07:39) Carlos McNeil punted 39 yards. Mitch Wright returned the kick 7 yards to the PIT15. Tackled by Dermontti Schwartz. |
1-10-PIT15 (2Q: 07:31) Dustin Bruce ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Darius Collier. Key block delivered by Johnny Geis. Geis ran over Nate Warren to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Roach |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Flynn |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant |
| +++ | RDE N.Warren | In Box | --- | | RB D.Bruce | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Juckett |
| +++ | MLB D.Collier | In Box | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | WLB Z.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | RCB K.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS A.Batch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS J.Oliver | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-PIT23 (2Q: 06:49) Carter Caldwell scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Darius Collier.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Flynn | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Collier | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Jongeling | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB G.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.York |
| --- | RCB A.Samuels | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| --- | NB K.Jenkins | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Ellard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS A.Batch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT31 (2Q: 06:14) Dustin Bruce ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Al Batch, assisted by ILB Darius Collier.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Flynn |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant |
| +++ | RDE N.Warren | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Shaw |
| +++ | MLB D.Collier | In Box | --- | | LT A.McGee |
| --- | WLB Z.Upshaw | In Box | --- | | LG T.York |
| --- | LCB I.Patmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS A.Batch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS J.Oliver | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT34 (2Q: 05:30) Carter Caldwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Drake Jongeling. DE Edwin Andrews hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Flynn | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE N.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Duran | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB G.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB K.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Ellard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS A.Batch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-PIT34 (2Q: 05:24) Carter Caldwell pass completed to TE Darius Flynn for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Ellard. Flynn gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Flynn | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Schwartz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Stephens | Rush Passer | --- | | RB R.Talley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB B.Winslett | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Juckett | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB G.O'Neill | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | WLB I.Patmon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB K.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | RCB P.Bissonnette | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS A.Batch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS J.Ellard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT42 (2Q: 05:00) Carter Caldwell pass completed to TE Darius Flynn for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Darius Collier.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Flynn | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE N.Warren | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Bruce | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB G.O'Neill | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB K.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Ellard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS A.Batch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-PIT49 (2Q: 04:40) Carter Caldwell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Darius Flynn. DT Nate Warren drove right through Thomas Kotter to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Schwartz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Flynn | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE N.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB G.O'Neill | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB K.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Ellard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| --- | FS A.Batch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-PIT49 (2Q: 04:33) Carter Caldwell sacked by OLB Giovanni O'Neill for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Johnny Geis.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Flynn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Jongeling | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Talley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB G.O'Neill | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Juckett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB D.Collier | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| --- | WLB Z.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| --- | RCB A.Samuels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS A.Batch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| --- | FS J.Oliver | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-PIT46 (2Q: 04:03) T.J. McElroy punted 54 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 03:57) Levi Burkhead pass completed to TE Mickey Sullivan for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Javier Benton, assisted by CB Donnell Gerdes. Sullivan gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Lucas | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hawkes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB S.Long | Short Zone | --- | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB D.Gerdes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Bump and Run | --- | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN30 (2Q: 03:19) Keegan Patton ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Sedrick Long.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Rose |
| +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Patton | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Newton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut |
| +++ | WLB S.Long | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| --- | RCB J.Benton | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB B.Rucker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN33 (2Q: 02:52) Colton Hawkes ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Newton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose |
| +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | In Box | --- | | RB C.Hawkes | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Newton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut |
| +++ | WLB S.Long | In Box | --- | | LT S.Henselman |
| --- | LCB S.Meggett | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| --- | NB B.Rucker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-MIN37 (2Q: 02:26) Levi Burkhead pass completed to TE Riley Wooden for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Newton, assisted by DT Alec Hickman.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Wooden | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Chestnut | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Long | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.O'Donnell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB S.Olivera | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Deep Zone | --- | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN44 (2Q: 02:05) Levi Burkhead pass completed to RB Colton Hawkes for 17 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Jacob Langlois, assisted by CB Shaun Meggett. Hawkes gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Sullivan | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hawkes | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB S.Long | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Bump and Run | --- | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB B.Rucker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 1-10-PIT39 (2Q: 01:58) PENALTY: C Jeremy Tyler of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-PIT44 (2Q: 01:58) Levi Burkhead pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gustavo Wynn. DE Heath Nevicosi hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Lucas | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Wynn | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hawkes | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Ackerman | Protect | +++ | WLB S.Long | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB B.Rucker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| --- | SS D.Cox | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-PIT44 (2Q: 01:51) Levi Burkhead scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Newton and assisted by CB Shaun Meggett.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB K.Patton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Long | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB B.Rucker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-PIT42 (2Q: 01:31) Levi Burkhead pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Efrain Chestnut. DT Abel Ellis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Combs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB N.Stevenson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB B.Rucker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| --- | RCB J.Benton | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB S.Meggett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS D.Cox | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-PIT42 (2Q: 01:25) Bernie McLean attempted a 59 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. |
1-10-PIT49 (2Q: 01:17) Carter Caldwell scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by S Al Batch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Flynn | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB G.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB K.Jenkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Ellard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS A.Batch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN40 (2Q: 00:46) Carter Caldwell pass completed to WR Braxton Grant for 35 yards. Tackled by CB Amari Samuels. Grant gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Flynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Shaw | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB G.O'Neill | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB K.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Ellard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS A.Batch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
1-5-MIN05 (2Q: 00:35) Carter Caldwell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Darius Flynn. DT Nate Warren hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Juckett | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Flynn | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Dunne | Protect | +++ | SLB G.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Shaw | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | WLB Z.Upshaw | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.York |
| --- | LCB I.Patmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS A.Batch | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS J.Oliver | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN05 (2Q: 00:28) Carter Caldwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Drake Jongeling. CB Keegan Jenkins defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Flynn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE N.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB G.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB K.Jenkins | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Ellard | Deep Zone | --- | | RT T.Kotter |
| --- | FS A.Batch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-5-MIN05 (2Q: 00:22) PENALTY: QB Carter Caldwell of Pittsburgh was called for Delay of Game. |
3-10-MIN10 (2Q: 00:22) Carter Caldwell pass completed to RB Rick Talley for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Talley gained 8 yards after the catch. Minnesota 14, Pittsburgh 6
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Roach | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Fisher | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Schwartz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE C.Stephens | Rush Passer | --- | | RB R.Talley | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Winslett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB M.Shaw | Protect | +++ | WLB G.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB K.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB P.Bissonnette | Short Zone | --- | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS A.Batch | Deep Zone | --- | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS J.Ellard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 00:22) Extra point by Reginald Hicks was good. Minnesota 14, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (2Q: 00:16) Reginald Hicks kicked off 56 yards from the PIT35. Blaine Klepfer returned the ball 26 yards to the MIN35. Tackled by Jerald Newton. |
1-10-MIN35 (2Q: 00:07) Levi Burkhead sacked by DE Heath Nevicosi and DT Alec Hickman for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Spencer Henselman. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Alec Hickman for 27 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 14, Pittsburgh 13
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Wooden | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Lucas | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Ackerman | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Long | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| --- | LCB S.Meggett | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| --- | RCB J.Benton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB B.Rucker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| --- | SS D.Cox | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 00:07) Extra point by Reginald Hicks was good. Minnesota 14, Pittsburgh 14 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Reginald Hicks kicked off 68 yards from the PIT35. Eddie Masterson returned the ball 22 yards to the MIN19. Tackled by Corey Gwynn. |
1-10-MIN19 (3Q: 14:33) Keegan Patton ran inside the left tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Newton, assisted by S Jacob Langlois. Key block delivered by Spencer Henselman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Ellis | In Box | --- | | TE M.Sullivan |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose |
| +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Patton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Stevenson | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Wooden |
| +++ | MLB J.Newton | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB S.Olivera | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Out of Box | --- | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN34 (3Q: 14:03) Levi Burkhead pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Riley Wooden. DT Abel Ellis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB K.Patton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB S.Long | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Wooden | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB S.Olivera | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN34 (3Q: 13:59) Levi Burkhead scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jacob Langlois.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB K.Patton | Protect | +++ | SLB S.Long | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Ackerman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB S.Olivera | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-MIN42 (3Q: 13:26) Levi Burkhead pass completed to WR Gustavo Wynn for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Nicolas Stevenson. Wynn gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE H.Lester | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Wynn | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Combs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hawkes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB S.Olivera | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Stevenson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB T.Conley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB B.Rucker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB J.Benton | Short Zone | --- | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS M.Glenn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS D.Cox | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN46 (3Q: 13:01) Colton Hawkes ran a draw inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Bryan Lucas, assisted by CB Shaun Meggett. Key block delivered by Owen Dotson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | In Box | --- | | X(SE) G.Burks |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Lucas | In Box | --- | | TE M.Sullivan |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose |
| +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hawkes | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Newton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut |
| +++ | WLB S.Long | In Box | --- | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB B.Rucker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-4-PIT48 (3Q: 12:26) Colton Hawkes ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Sedrick Long, assisted by DT Alec Hickman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Lucas | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose |
| +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hawkes | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Newton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut |
| +++ | WLB S.Long | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| --- | RCB J.Benton | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB D.Gerdes | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-5-PIT49 (3Q: 11:49) PENALTY: T Phillip Marsh of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
| 3-10-MIN46 (3Q: 11:39) PENALTY: G Owen Dotson of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
3-15-MIN41 (3Q: 11:31) Levi Burkhead pass completed to WR Derek Rose for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Tommy Conley. Rose gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Combs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT E.Chestnut | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB D.Gerdes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB S.Meggett | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| --- | SS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS D.Cox | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-2-PIT46 (3Q: 10:56) Carlos McNeil punted 29 yards. Mitch Wright returned the kick 11 yards to the PIT28. Tackled by Ben Heath. Ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Cody Mahoney at the PIT28. |
1-10-PIT28 (3Q: 10:48) Play-Action. Levi Burkhead pass completed to TE Mickey Sullivan for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Billy Rucker.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB K.Patton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Long | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB B.Rucker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT15 (3Q: 10:02) Gustavo Wynn ran a reverse around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Deion Cox, assisted by DE Heath Nevicosi.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Wynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | In Box | --- | | RB K.Patton |
| +++ | SLB S.Long | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Wooden |
| +++ | MLB J.Newton | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB S.Olivera | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-9-PIT14 (3Q: 09:19) Ellis Bennett ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Abel Ellis.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Wooden |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan |
| --- | 1tcDT H.Goss | In Box | +++ | | TE G.O'Donnell |
| +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Stevenson | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Ackerman |
| +++ | MLB J.Newton | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| --- | WLB S.Olivera | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | RCB D.Gerdes | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| --- | FS J.Langlois | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-PIT16 (3Q: 08:39) Levi Burkhead pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Efrain Chestnut. CB Javier Benton defended the pass. PENALTY: S Jacob Langlois of Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT C.Combs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB B.Rucker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB S.Meggett | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| --- | SS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | --- | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS D.Cox | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT11 (3Q: 08:33) Colton Hawkes ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Horace Goss, assisted by OLB Sedrick Long.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Lucas | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan |
| --- | 1tcDT H.Goss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose |
| +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hawkes | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Newton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut |
| +++ | WLB S.Long | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| --- | RCB J.Benton | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| --- | NB B.Rucker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| --- | FS J.Langlois | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-PIT12 (3Q: 08:05) Levi Burkhead pass was dropped by WR Efrain Chestnut.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Lucas | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT H.Goss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hawkes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Ackerman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Long | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB B.Rucker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-PIT12 (3Q: 07:58) Play-Action. Levi Burkhead pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Efrain Chestnut. DT Alec Hickman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Combs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB T.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB D.Gerdes | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| --- | RCB J.Benton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB C.Gwynn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS D.Cox | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-PIT12 (3Q: 07:50) Bernie McLean attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 17, Pittsburgh 14 |
| (3Q: 07:44) Bernie McLean kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 07:44) Geoff Dunne ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Al Batch, assisted by DT Dermontti Schwartz. Key block delivered by Tom York.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Juckett |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Flynn |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Schwartz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Jongeling |
| +++ | RDE N.Warren | In Box | --- | | RB G.Dunne | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Crimm |
| +++ | MLB D.Collier | In Box | --- | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | WLB B.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS A.Batch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS J.Oliver | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-PIT33 (3Q: 07:06) Rick Talley ran around the left tackle for 5 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Darius Collier. Key block delivered by Tom York. Minnesota's Zachary Upshaw was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Juckett |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Schwartz | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Flynn |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Jongeling |
| +++ | RDE N.Warren | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Talley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Crimm |
| +++ | MLB D.Collier | In Box | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | WLB Z.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS A.Batch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS J.Oliver | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT38 (3Q: 06:27) Dustin Bruce ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 21 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Ellard. Key block delivered by Thomas Kotter.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Flynn |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant |
| +++ | RDE N.Warren | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Duran | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling |
| +++ | WLB G.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB K.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Ellard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS A.Batch | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-10-MIN41 (3Q: 05:44) PENALTY: TE Darius Flynn of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN46 (3Q: 05:36) Carter Caldwell pass completed to WR Drake Jongeling for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Amari Samuels. PENALTY: G Johnnie Terry of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Schwartz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Flynn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE N.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Collier | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB G.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB K.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| --- | SS J.Ellard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS A.Batch | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-25-PIT44 (3Q: 05:29) Carter Caldwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Braxton Grant. DT Nate Warren hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Schwartz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Flynn | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE N.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB G.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB K.Jenkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Ellard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS A.Batch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-25-PIT44 (3Q: 05:21) Carter Caldwell scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Bruce Bertrand.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE N.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB D.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Shaw | Protect | +++ | WLB G.O'Neill | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB K.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Ellard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS A.Batch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-21-PIT48 (3Q: 04:48) Carter Caldwell scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Paul Bissonnette.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Fisher | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Flynn | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT D.Schwartz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE N.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Talley | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Winslett | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB G.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB K.Jenkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB P.Bissonnette | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| --- | SS A.Batch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS J.Ellard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-19-MIN50 (3Q: 04:01) T.J. McElroy punted 50 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 03:56) Ellis Bennett ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Deion Cox.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Wooden |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose |
| +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Long | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Ackerman |
| +++ | MLB J.Newton | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB S.Olivera | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN20 (3Q: 03:26) Colton Hawkes ran a trap outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Javier Benton, assisted by ILB Jerald Newton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE H.Lester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Lucas | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose |
| +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hawkes | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB J.Newton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut |
| +++ | WLB S.Long | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB B.Rucker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-MIN24 (3Q: 02:48) Levi Burkhead pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Grady Burks. DT Chuck Combs blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Combs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Ackerman | Protect | --- | MLB N.Stevenson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| --- | WLB B.Rucker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| --- | LCB J.Benton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | RCB S.Meggett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| --- | SS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS D.Cox | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-MIN24 (3Q: 02:35) Carlos McNeil punted 29 yards. Mitch Wright called for a fair catch at the PIT47. |
1-10-PIT47 (3Q: 02:27) Dustin Bruce ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Ellard, assisted by S Al Batch. Minnesota's Al Batch was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Flynn |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Schwartz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant |
| +++ | RDE N.Warren | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Collier | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling |
| +++ | WLB G.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB P.Bissonnette | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| --- | RCB A.Samuels | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB K.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Ellard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS A.Batch | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN49 (3Q: 01:48) Geoff Dunne ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Nate Warren.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Schwartz | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Flynn |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Bertrand | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant |
| +++ | RDE N.Warren | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Dunne | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Collier | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling |
| +++ | WLB G.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB K.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Ellard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS B.Klepfer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-MIN45 (3Q: 01:05) Dustin Bruce ran a trap outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Giovanni O'Neill.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Fisher | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Flynn |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Schwartz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant |
| +++ | RDE C.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Shaw |
| +++ | MLB D.Collier | In Box | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | WLB Z.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB A.Samuels | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | RCB I.Patmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS J.Ellard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-3-MIN46 (3Q: 00:32) T.J. McElroy punted 28 yards. Blaine Klepfer returned the kick 9 yards to the MIN27. Tackled by Bryan Lucas. |
1-10-MIN27 (3Q: 00:21) Keegan Patton ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Horace Goss. PENALTY: OLB Sedrick Long of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan |
| --- | 1tcDT H.Goss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose |
| +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Patton | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Newton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut |
| +++ | WLB S.Long | In Box | --- | | LT S.Henselman |
| --- | LCB S.Meggett | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB B.Rucker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| --- | SS D.Cox | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| --- | FS J.Langlois | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-5-MIN32 (3Q: 00:12) Keegan Patton ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerald Newton, assisted by CB Javier Benton. Key block delivered by Phillip Marsh.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Lucas | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose |
| +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | In Box | --- | | RB K.Patton | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Newton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut |
| +++ | WLB S.Long | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB D.Gerdes | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-MIN38 (4Q: 15:00) Colton Hawkes ran a trap outside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Shaun Meggett.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Lucas | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose |
| +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hawkes | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Newton | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Ackerman |
| +++ | WLB S.Long | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB B.Rucker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-MIN34 (4Q: 14:17) Levi Burkhead sacked by DE Heath Nevicosi and DE Horace Goss for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Spencer Henselman. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Heath Nevicosi on the MIN28.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Wooden | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Long | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Ackerman | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| --- | WLB N.Stevenson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| --- | LCB D.Gerdes | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN28 (4Q: 14:06) Dustin Bruce ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Darius Collier. Key block delivered by Thomas Kotter.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | In Box | --- | | TE D.Flynn |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant |
| +++ | RDE N.Warren | In Box | --- | | RB D.Bruce | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Juckett |
| +++ | MLB D.Collier | In Box | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | WLB Z.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Ellard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS J.Oliver | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-MIN21 (4Q: 13:29) Dustin Bruce ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Amari Samuels, assisted by DT Bruce Bertrand. Key block delivered by Alexander McGee.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Flynn |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant |
| +++ | RDE N.Warren | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Juckett |
| +++ | MLB D.Collier | In Box | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | WLB Z.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| --- | LCB I.Patmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| --- | SS J.Ellard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| --- | FS J.Oliver | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN17 (4Q: 13:03) Carter Caldwell pass completed to RB Dustin Bruce for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Zachary Upshaw, assisted by ILB Darius Collier. Bruce gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Schwartz | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Flynn | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Dunne | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | WLB Z.Upshaw | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Spy on QB | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Ellard | Bump and Run | --- | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS B.Klepfer | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-4-MIN04 (4Q: 12:38) Dustin Bruce ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Edwin Andrews.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Flynn |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant |
| +++ | RDE N.Warren | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling |
| +++ | MLB D.Collier | In Box | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | WLB B.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB K.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Ellard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS J.Oliver | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-MIN02 (4Q: 12:02) Dustin Bruce ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Zachary Upshaw, assisted by DE Dylan Duran.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Schwartz | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Flynn |
| --- | 3tcDT T.Fisher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant |
| +++ | RDE B.Bertrand | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Duran | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Juckett |
| +++ | MLB Z.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| --- | WLB D.Collier | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB P.Osborne | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS I.Patmon | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS J.Oliver | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-MIN01 (4Q: 11:27) Carter Caldwell pass completed to WR Drake Jongeling for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 20, Minnesota 17
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Flynn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Schwartz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.O'Neill | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT D.Jongeling | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | MLB B.Winslett | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | WLB I.Patmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | LCB A.Samuels | Bump and Run | --- | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB J.Ellard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | SS J.Oliver | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 11:27) Extra point by Reginald Hicks was good. Pittsburgh 21, Minnesota 17 |
| (4Q: 11:20) Reginald Hicks kicked off 68 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (4Q: 11:20) Keegan Patton ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Jacob Langlois. Key block delivered by Spencer Henselman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan |
| --- | 1tcDT H.Goss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose |
| +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Patton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Stevenson | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Ackerman |
| +++ | MLB J.Newton | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB S.Olivera | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN30 (4Q: 10:42) Colton Hawkes ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Sedrick Long. Key block delivered by Owen Dotson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Combs | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose |
| +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hawkes | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Newton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut |
| +++ | WLB S.Long | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| --- | LCB S.Meggett | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB B.Rucker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN38 (4Q: 10:22) Colton Hawkes ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Heath Nevicosi, assisted by S Jacob Langlois. PENALTY: T Spencer Henselman of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Lucas | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Rose |
| +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hawkes | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Newton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut |
| +++ | WLB S.Long | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| --- | LCB S.Meggett | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| --- | NB B.Rucker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-MIN28 (4Q: 10:12) Levi Burkhead pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Grady Burks. S Deion Cox defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB K.Patton | Protect | +++ | SLB S.Long | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Ackerman | Protect | --- | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB S.Olivera | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| --- | RCB J.Benton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| --- | FS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-20-MIN28 (4Q: 09:59) Colton Hawkes ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Alec Hickman, assisted by S Deion Cox.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Wynn |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Lucas | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose |
| +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hawkes | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Newton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Masterson |
| +++ | WLB S.Long | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| --- | LCB S.Meggett | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB B.Rucker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-MIN36 (4Q: 09:37) Levi Burkhead pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Mickey Sullivan. DE Heath Nevicosi blocked the pass. PENALTY: WR Eddie Masterson of Minnesota was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct. Minnesota's Spencer Henselman was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Combs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Wynn | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Masterson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB T.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB D.Gerdes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB S.Meggett | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS D.Cox | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-27-MIN21 (4Q: 09:32) Carlos McNeil punted 40 yards. Mitch Wright called for a fair catch at the PIT39. |
1-10-PIT39 (4Q: 09:25) Dustin Bruce ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Dylan Duran. Key block delivered by Johnnie Terry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Flynn |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant |
| +++ | RDE N.Warren | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Duran | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling |
| +++ | WLB G.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB A.Samuels | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB P.Bissonnette | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB K.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Ellard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS B.Klepfer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-PIT48 (4Q: 08:52) Dustin Bruce ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Edwin Andrews, assisted by ILB Bryce Winslett. Key block delivered by Johnny Geis.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Flynn |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) B.Grant |
| +++ | RDE N.Warren | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Juckett |
| +++ | MLB D.Collier | In Box | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | WLB B.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Ellard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS J.Oliver | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-PIT49 (4Q: 08:26) Dustin Bruce ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Ian Patmon. Key block delivered by Tom York.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Flynn |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant |
| +++ | RDE N.Warren | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Collier | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling |
| +++ | WLB G.O'Neill | In Box | --- | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB K.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Ellard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS B.Klepfer | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-MIN41 (4Q: 07:54) Dustin Bruce ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Zachary Upshaw, assisted by DE Edwin Andrews.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Jongeling |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Schwartz | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Flynn |
| --- | 3tcDT E.Andrews | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) B.Grant |
| +++ | RDE N.Warren | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Juckett |
| +++ | MLB D.Collier | In Box | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | WLB Z.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| --- | SS J.Ellard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS J.Oliver | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN38 (4Q: 07:10) Dustin Bruce ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Ellard. Key block delivered by Johnny Geis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Wright |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Flynn |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant |
| +++ | RDE N.Warren | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Collier | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling |
| +++ | WLB G.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB K.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Ellard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS B.Klepfer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN30 (4Q: 06:26) Carter Caldwell pass completed to WR Braxton Grant for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Ellard. Grant gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Flynn | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE N.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB G.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB K.Jenkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Ellard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS B.Klepfer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN26 (4Q: 05:43) Dustin Bruce ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Adam Fisk, assisted by S Jorge Ellard.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Flynn |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant |
| +++ | RDE N.Warren | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Dunne |
| +++ | MLB D.Collier | In Box | --- | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | WLB B.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Ellard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS J.Oliver | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-MIN24 (4Q: 04:57) Carter Caldwell pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Rick Talley. ILB Bryce Winslett defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Fisher | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Flynn | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Schwartz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Talley | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Winslett | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB G.O'Neill | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB K.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB P.Bissonnette | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS B.Klepfer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS J.Ellard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-4-MIN24 (4Q: 04:50) Reginald Hicks attempted a 41 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 24, Minnesota 17 |
| (4Q: 04:45) Reginald Hicks kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (4Q: 04:45) Keegan Patton ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Scottie Olivera, assisted by CB Javier Benton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Rose |
| +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Patton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Long | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Wooden |
| +++ | MLB J.Newton | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Carter |
| +++ | WLB S.Olivera | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Out of Box | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-MIN25 (4Q: 04:03) Levi Burkhead pass completed to WR Derek Rose for 5 yards. Tackled by S Deion Cox.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB K.Patton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB N.Stevenson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Ackerman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Carter |
| +++ | WLB T.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-MIN30 (4Q: 03:37) Levi Burkhead pass completed to WR Grady Burks for 27 yards. Tackled by S Jacob Langlois. Burks gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Combs | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Sullivan | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | --- | | FB J.Ackerman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Conley | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.Carter |
| +++ | LCB B.Rucker | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB D.Gerdes | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB S.Meggett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | --- | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS D.Cox | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT43 (4Q: 02:57) Levi Burkhead pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Riley Wooden. DE Heath Nevicosi hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Wooden | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Ackerman | Protect | +++ | WLB S.Long | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Carter |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB B.Rucker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS D.Cox | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT43 (4Q: 02:50) Levi Burkhead pass completed to WR Efrain Chestnut for -4 yards. Tackled by S Jacob Langlois.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Lucas | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Goss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hawkes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Ackerman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Long | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Carter |
| +++ | LCB S.Meggett | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB B.Rucker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| --- | SS D.Cox | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-14-PIT47 (4Q: 02:31) Play-Action. Levi Burkhead pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Efrain Chestnut. DT Chuck Combs hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Wynn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Combs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Masterson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB T.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Carter |
| +++ | LCB B.Rucker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB S.Meggett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| --- | SS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS D.Cox | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-14-PIT47 (4Q: 02:24) Levi Burkhead pass completed to WR Efrain Chestnut for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Tommy Conley. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.Burkhead |
| *** | LDE A.Hickman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Wynn | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Sullivan | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Combs | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rose | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Nevicosi | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Bennett | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Chestnut | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB T.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Carter |
| +++ | LCB B.Rucker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Dotson |
| +++ | RCB J.Benton | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Tyler |
| +++ | NB S.Meggett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Swartz |
| +++ | SS J.Langlois | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT P.Marsh |
| +++ | FS D.Cox | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT41 (4Q: 02:17) Dustin Bruce ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Ellard, assisted by DT Nate Warren. CB Amari Samuels crushed Thomas Kotter to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | In Box | --- | | TE D.Flynn |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant |
| +++ | RDE N.Warren | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Collier | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling |
| +++ | WLB G.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB K.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Ellard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| --- | FS B.Klepfer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
2-8-PIT43 (4Q: 02:06) Geoff Dunne ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Bruce Bertrand, assisted by CB Blaine Klepfer. Key block delivered by Johnny Geis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Flynn |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant |
| +++ | RDE N.Warren | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Dunne | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Collier | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Jongeling |
| +++ | WLB G.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB K.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Ellard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS B.Klepfer | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-MIN48 (4Q: 01:59) Dustin Bruce ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Giovanni O'Neill, assisted by DE Edwin Andrews.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Flynn |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant |
| +++ | RDE N.Warren | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Collier | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling |
| +++ | WLB G.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Out of Box | --- | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB K.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Ellard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS B.Klepfer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
2-11-MIN49 (4Q: 01:48) Dustin Bruce ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Ian Patmon. Key block delivered by Tom York.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Roach |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Bertrand | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Flynn |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Andrews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant |
| +++ | RDE N.Warren | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bruce | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Collier | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling |
| +++ | WLB G.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB I.Patmon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB K.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Ellard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS B.Klepfer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
3-2-MIN40 (4Q: 01:40) Dustin Bruce ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Amari Samuels. Key block delivered by Tom York.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Caldwell |
| *** | LDE A.Fisk | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Roach |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Fisher | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Flynn |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Schwartz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Grant |
| +++ | RDE D.Duran | In Box | --- | | RB D.Bruce | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB G.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Jongeling |
| +++ | WLB D.Collier | In Box | +++ | | LT A.McGee |
| +++ | LCB Z.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.York |
| +++ | RCB A.Samuels | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Geis |
| +++ | NB I.Patmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Terry |
| +++ | SS J.Oliver | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Kotter |
| +++ | FS J.Ellard | Out of Box | --- |
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| 1-10-MIN38 (4Q: 00:53) Carter Caldwell dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| 2-12-MIN40 (4Q: 00:08) Carter Caldwell dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Pittsburgh Steelers 24, Minnesota Vikings 17 |