| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 64 degrees, fair, 5 mph wind. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Ellis LaPorte kicked off 70 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 15:00) Marshawn Lynch ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Daniels, assisted by OLB DeMarcus Ware. |
| Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-MIN20 (1Q: 14:19) Alex Forbes ran around left end for 14 yards. Tackled by DE J.J. Watt. Key block delivered by Phil Loadholt. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-20-MIN10 (1Q: 14:11) Teddy Bridgewater pass completed to WR Teddy Williams for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Donovan Cagle. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-13-MIN17 (1Q: 13:43) Teddy Bridgewater pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Wallace. CB Kevin Johnson defended the pass. |
| 4-13-MIN17 (1Q: 13:33) Rabble Brush punted 49 yards. Johnathan Joseph returned the kick 4 yards to the HOU38. Tackled by T.J. Clemmings. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU38 (1Q: 13:24) Alfred Blue ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Sterling Moore, assisted by S Andrew Sendejo. DT Linval Joseph crushed C.J. Fiedorowicz to wreck the play. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-HOU39 (1Q: 12:49) Ryan Tannehill pass completed to TE Garrett Graham for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Sterling Moore. Graham gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-5-HOU43 (1Q: 12:18) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-HOU38 (1Q: 12:09) Ryan Tannehill scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Sherels. |
| 4-3-HOU45 (1Q: 11:43) Devante Schueler punted 29 yards. Jerricho Cotchery returned the kick -4 yards to the MIN22. Tackled by Byron Maxwell. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN22 (1Q: 11:33) Teddy Bridgewater scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-MIN25 (1Q: 11:01) Marshawn Lynch ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Donovan Cagle, assisted by DT Vince Wilfork. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Clowney is blitzing. 3-8-MIN24 (1Q: 10:34) Teddy Bridgewater pass completed to RB Alex Forbes for 11 yards. Tackled by S Rahim Moore, assisted by CB Johnathan Joseph. Forbes gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Nelson and Joseph are blitzing. 1-10-MIN35 (1Q: 09:52) Marshawn Lynch ran around left end for 4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-6-MIN39 (1Q: 09:19) Teddy Bridgewater pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Teddy Williams. DE Kroy Biermann hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-MIN39 (1Q: 09:12) Teddy Bridgewater pass completed to WR Teddy Williams for -2 yards. Tackled by DE J.J. Watt. |
| 4-8-MIN37 (1Q: 08:35) Rabble Brush punted 34 yards. Johnathan Joseph returned the kick 7 yards to the HOU36. Tackled by Marco Spivey. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU36 (1Q: 08:28) Ryan Tannehill pass completed to TE Lewis Conway for 36 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Xavier Rhodes. Conway gained 27 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN28 (1Q: 07:52) Noah Haralson ran around left end for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Everson Griffen. Key block delivered by Duane Brown. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN16 (1Q: 07:25) Noah Haralson ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Scott Crichton, assisted by S Marco Spivey. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-11-MIN17 (1Q: 06:52) Ryan Tannehill pass completed to WR DeAndre Hopkins for 17 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston 6, Minnesota 0 |
| (1Q: 06:52) Extra point by Ellis LaPorte was good. Houston 7, Minnesota 0 |
| (1Q: 06:41) Ellis LaPorte kicked off 63 yards from the HOU35. Mike Wallace returned the ball 30 yards to the MIN32. Tackled by Byron Maxwell. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN32 (1Q: 06:22) Alex Forbes ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Akeem Dent. Key block delivered by John Sullivan. |
| Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-4-MIN38 (1Q: 05:53) Marshawn Lynch ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Archie Sims. Key block delivered by Brandon Fusco. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN43 (1Q: 05:12) Alex Forbes ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Andre Hal. Key block delivered by Zac Kerin. |
| Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-5-MIN48 (1Q: 04:32) PENALTY: Houston was called for Encroachment. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU47 (1Q: 04:25) Teddy Bridgewater pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Wallace. DE J.J. Watt drove right through Anthony Meyer to hurry the quarterback. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-HOU47 (1Q: 04:18) Marshawn Lynch ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Eddie Pleasant. Key block delivered by Phil Loadholt. Loadholt ran over Don Clemons to set up the play. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-2-HOU39 (1Q: 03:59) PENALTY: Houston was called for Encroachment. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU34 (1Q: 03:52) Teddy Bridgewater pass completed to WR Mike Wallace for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Jadeveon Clowney. Wallace gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-6-HOU30 (1Q: 03:13) Alex Forbes ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Kroy Biermann. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cushing and Hal are blitzing. 3-4-HOU28 (1Q: 02:47) Teddy Bridgewater pass completed to WR Teddy Williams for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Kevin Johnson. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU17 (1Q: 02:16) Alex Forbes ran around the left tackle for 7 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Johnathan Joseph. Key block delivered by Phil Loadholt. |
| Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-3-HOU10 (1Q: 01:32) Teddy Bridgewater pass completed to WR Mike Wallace for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. |
| Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-13-HOU20 (1Q: 01:24) Teddy Bridgewater pass completed to FB Zach Line for -2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Rahim Moore, assisted by ILB Brian Cushing. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Clowney is blitzing. 3-15-HOU22 (1Q: 00:45) Marshawn Lynch ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Byron Maxwell, assisted by OLB Jadeveon Clowney. |
| 4-9-HOU16 (1Q: 00:07) Graham Harden attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 7, Minnesota 3 |
| (1Q: 00:02) Graham Harden kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Wright is blitzing. 1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 00:02) Noah Haralson ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by S Harrison Smith, assisted by DE Everson Griffen. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-12-HOU18 (2Q: 15:00) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-17-HOU13 (2Q: 14:49) Ryan Tannehill pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cecil Shorts. DE Everson Griffen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-17-HOU13 (2Q: 14:42) Ryan Tannehill pass was intended for TE C.J. Fiedorowicz and was intercepted by ILB Audie Cole at the HOU28. The interception was returned 9 yards. Tackled by C.J. Fiedorowicz. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU19 (2Q: 14:30) Teddy Bridgewater pass completed to RB Clarence Sawahata for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Akeem Dent. Sawahata gained 17 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-1-HOU01 (2Q: 14:01) Teddy Bridgewater scrambled for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 9, Houston 7 |
| (2Q: 14:01) Extra point by Graham Harden was good. Minnesota 10, Houston 7 |
| (2Q: 13:49) Graham Harden kicked off 54 yards from the MIN35. Keshawn Martin returned the ball 27 yards to the HOU38. Tackled by MyCole Pruitt. |
| Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU38 (2Q: 13:20) Joey Hartwig pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Howard Gmerek. OLB Anthony Barr defended the pass. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU43 (2Q: 13:12) Joey Hartwig pass completed to WR Howard Gmerek for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Derrick Johnson. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN46 (2Q: 12:39) Alfred Blue ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Eric Kendricks, assisted by DE Scott Crichton. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-MIN45 (2Q: 12:10) Joey Hartwig sacked by ILB Eric Kendricks and DE Scott Crichton for a loss of 16 yards. Sack allowed by Chris Clark. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Barr is blitzing. 3-25-HOU39 (2Q: 11:26) Joey Hartwig pass fell incomplete, intended for TE C.J. Fiedorowicz. OLB Anthony Barr hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-25-HOU39 (2Q: 11:20) Devante Schueler punted 44 yards. Jerricho Cotchery returned the kick 8 yards to the MIN25. Tackled by Keshawn Martin. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 11:09) Alex Forbes ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Jadeveon Clowney, assisted by ILB Archie Sims. Key block delivered by John Sullivan. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-3-MIN32 (2Q: 10:29) Marshawn Lynch ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE J.J. Watt. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-2-MIN33 (2Q: 10:04) Marshawn Lynch ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Vince Wilfork, assisted by CB Cody Nelson. Key block delivered by Zach Line. |
| Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN38 (2Q: 09:21) Teddy Bridgewater pass completed to FB Zach Line for 21 yards. Tackled by ILB Archie Sims. Line gained 19 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU41 (2Q: 08:49) Teddy Bridgewater pass completed to WR Teddy Williams for 1 yard. Tackled by S Rahim Moore. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wynn is blitzing. 2-9-HOU40 (2Q: 08:08) Marshawn Lynch ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Tyler Wynn, assisted by CB Donovan Cagle. Key block delivered by Phil Loadholt. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-HOU32 (2Q: 07:40) Alex Forbes ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing. Key block delivered by Matt Kalil. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU28 (2Q: 07:08) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to WR Stefon Diggs for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jadeveon Clowney. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Simon is blitzing. 2-7-HOU25 (2Q: 06:32) Alex Forbes ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Andre Hal. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Hal is blitzing. 3-3-HOU21 (2Q: 05:55) Alex Forbes ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Daniels. Key block delivered by Phil Loadholt. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU13 (2Q: 05:23) Alex Forbes ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Andre Hal. |
| Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-6-HOU09 (2Q: 04:46) Alex Forbes ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Byron Maxwell, assisted by OLB DeMarcus Ware. |
| Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-HOU04 (2Q: 04:24) Marshawn Lynch ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Akeem Dent, assisted by S Andre Hal. |
| 4-4-HOU07 (2Q: 03:45) Graham Harden attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 13, Houston 7 |
| (2Q: 03:37) Graham Harden kicked off 59 yards from the MIN35. Keshawn Martin returned the ball 31 yards to the HOU37. Tackled by Jackson Witt. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Barr is blitzing. 1-10-HOU37 (2Q: 03:17) Noah Haralson ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Andrew Sendejo, assisted by OLB Derrick Johnson. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-11-HOU36 (2Q: 02:40) Joey Hartwig pass completed to WR Howard Gmerek for 23 yards. Tackled by S Harrison Smith. Gmerek gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN41 (2Q: 02:17) Joey Hartwig pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Jaelen Strong. DE Everson Griffen blocked the pass. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-MIN41 (2Q: 02:05) Joey Hartwig pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR DeAndre Hopkins. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-MIN41 (2Q: 01:59) Joey Hartwig pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Howard Gmerek. DE Scott Crichton blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-10-MIN41 (2Q: 01:49) Devante Schueler punted 41 yards. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 01:42) Alex Forbes ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE J.J. Watt. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-8-MIN22 (2Q: 01:20) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Alex Forbes. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-8-MIN22 (2Q: 01:15) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-13-MIN17 (2Q: 01:15) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Teddy Williams. OLB Jadeveon Clowney defended the pass. |
| 4-13-MIN17 (2Q: 01:06) Rabble Brush punted 58 yards. Johnathan Joseph returned the kick 11 yards to the HOU36. Tackled by Brayden Lyle. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU36 (2Q: 00:57) Joey Hartwig pass completed to TE C.J. Fiedorowicz for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Sterling Moore. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-7-HOU39 (2Q: 00:46) Joey Hartwig pass completed to TE Garrett Graham for 15 yards. Tackled by S Andrew Sendejo, assisted by CB Xavier Rhodes. Graham gained 5 yards after the catch. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Barr is blitzing. 1-10-MIN46 (2Q: 00:38) Joey Hartwig sacked by DE Danielle Hunter for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Chris Clark. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wright is blitzing. 2-14-MIN50 (2Q: 00:26) Joey Hartwig pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Howard Gmerek. ILB Eric Kendricks hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-14-MIN50 (2Q: 00:17) Joey Hartwig pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jaelen Strong. ILB Eric Kendricks hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-14-MIN50 (2Q: 00:08) Devante Schueler punted 50 yards. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 00:03) Ryan Fitzpatrick dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Graham Harden kicked off 71 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 15:00) Noah Haralson ran around right end for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Eric Kendricks, assisted by OLB K.J. Wright. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-13-HOU17 (3Q: 14:28) Joey Hartwig pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Noah Haralson. DE Scott Crichton defended the pass. |
| Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-13-HOU17 (3Q: 14:24) Joey Hartwig pass completed to WR Cecil Shorts for 5 yards. Tackled by S Marco Spivey. |
| 4-8-HOU22 (3Q: 14:01) Devante Schueler punted 29 yards. Marshawn Lynch called for a fair catch at the MIN49. |
| Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN49 (3Q: 13:52) Alex Forbes ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Andre Hal. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-MIN49 (3Q: 13:24) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jerricho Cotchery. OLB Tyler Wynn drove right through Zac Kerin to hurry the quarterback. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-MIN49 (3Q: 13:17) Alex Forbes ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Johnathan Joseph, assisted by DT Vince Wilfork. |
| 4-8-HOU49 (3Q: 12:57) Rabble Brush punted 43 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU06. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU06 (3Q: 12:50) Lewis Conway ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Danielle Hunter. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-14-HOU02 (3Q: 12:09) Lewis Conway ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Everson Griffen, assisted by DE Brian Robison. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-11-HOU05 (3Q: 11:45) Joey Hartwig pass completed to TE Lewis Conway for 12 yards. Tackled by S Marco Spivey. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU17 (3Q: 11:19) Joey Hartwig pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR DeAndre Hopkins. DE Everson Griffen blocked the pass. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cole is blitzing. 2-10-HOU17 (3Q: 11:11) Noah Haralson ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Trae Waynes, assisted by CB Xavier Rhodes. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-HOU21 (3Q: 10:37) Joey Hartwig pass completed to RB Noah Haralson for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Trae Waynes. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-4-HOU23 (3Q: 10:08) Devante Schueler punted 29 yards. Jerricho Cotchery called for a fair catch at the MIN48. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN48 (3Q: 10:01) Clarence Sawahata ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Kroy Biermann, assisted by ILB Akeem Dent. |
| Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Cagle is blitzing. 2-7-HOU49 (3Q: 09:21) Ryan Fitzpatrick sacked by DE Kroy Biermann and CB Donovan Cagle for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Zac Kerin. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-11-MIN47 (3Q: 08:46) Alex Forbes ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Akeem Dent, assisted by ILB Archie Sims. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. |
| 4-11-MIN47 (3Q: 08:18) Rabble Brush punted 30 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU23. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU23 (3Q: 08:11) Joey Hartwig pass was dropped by WR DeAndre Hopkins. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-HOU23 (3Q: 08:05) Joey Hartwig pass completed to WR Cecil Shorts for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Audie Cole. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU34 (3Q: 07:30) Noah Haralson ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Sherels, assisted by DT Sharrif Floyd. Key block delivered by Ben Jones. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-3-HOU41 (3Q: 06:47) Noah Haralson ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Trae Waynes. Key block delivered by Chris Clark. Clark ran over Audie Cole to set up the play. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU46 (3Q: 06:21) Noah Haralson ran a trap outside the left tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by S Marco Spivey. Key block delivered by Oday Aboushi. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN40 (3Q: 05:48) Joey Hartwig pass completed to RB Noah Haralson for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Sterling Moore, assisted by OLB K.J. Wright. Haralson gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-5-MIN35 (3Q: 05:25) Joey Hartwig pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Keshawn Martin. OLB K.J. Wright defended the pass. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offsides. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN30 (3Q: 05:18) Joey Hartwig pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jaelen Strong. DE Danielle Hunter hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-MIN30 (3Q: 05:08) Joey Hartwig sacked by DE Danielle Hunter for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Oday Aboushi. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Scott Crichton on the MIN35. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN35 (3Q: 04:56) Alex Forbes ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Christian Covington. |
| Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-8-MIN37 (3Q: 04:19) Alex Forbes ran a draw inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing. Key block delivered by Brandon Fusco. Fusco ran over Byron Maxwell to set up the play. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN46 (3Q: 03:43) Ryan Fitzpatrick scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by S Andre Hal. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Ryan Fitzpatrick on the HOU47. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-3-HOU47 (3Q: 03:08) Clarence Sawahata ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Tyler Wynn, assisted by CB Byron Maxwell. Key block delivered by Matt Kalil. Kalil ran over Eddie Pleasant to set up the play. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU38 (3Q: 02:25) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to WR Stefon Diggs for 0 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Tyler Wynn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-10-HOU38 (3Q: 02:01) Clarence Sawahata ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing, assisted by OLB Jadeveon Clowney. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Sims is blitzing. 3-11-HOU39 (3Q: 01:23) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Cordarrelle Patterson. |
| 4-11-HOU39 (3Q: 01:18) Rabble Brush punted 39 yards. Touchback. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 01:12) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-15-HOU15 (3Q: 01:08) Joey Hartwig pass completed to WR Cecil Shorts for 58 yards. Tackled by CB Sterling Moore. Shorts gained 33 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN27 (3Q: 00:35) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start. |
| Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-15-MIN32 (3Q: 00:29) Noah Haralson ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Danielle Hunter. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-16-MIN33 (4Q: 15:00) Noah Haralson ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Sterling Moore. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-14-MIN31 (4Q: 14:19) Joey Hartwig pass completed to TE Lewis Conway for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Andrew Sendejo. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-11-MIN28 (4Q: 13:33) Ellis LaPorte attempted a 45 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 13, Houston 10 |
| (4Q: 13:27) Ellis LaPorte kicked off 52 yards from the HOU35. Mike Wallace returned the ball 31 yards to the MIN44. Tackled by DeAndre Hopkins. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN44 (4Q: 13:03) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to TE MyCole Pruitt for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Archie Sims, assisted by CB Cody Nelson. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Sims is blitzing. 2-10-MIN44 (4Q: 12:24) Ryan Fitzpatrick sacked by ILB Archie Sims and DE Kroy Biermann for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Anthony Meyer. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-14-MIN40 (4Q: 11:53) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to WR Jerricho Cotchery for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Donovan Cagle. |
| 4-2-HOU48 (4Q: 11:20) Rabble Brush punted 44 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU04. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU04 (4Q: 11:11) Joey Hartwig scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Marco Spivey. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wright is blitzing. 2-6-HOU08 (4Q: 10:43) Noah Haralson ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB K.J. Wright. Key block delivered by Andre Smith. Smith ran over Andrew Sendejo to set up the play. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU14 (4Q: 10:09) Noah Haralson ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Xavier Rhodes. Key block delivered by Evan Mathis. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU27 (4Q: 09:39) Joey Hartwig pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Keshawn Martin. DE Everson Griffen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-HOU27 (4Q: 09:31) Noah Haralson ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Marco Spivey. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-7-HOU30 (4Q: 08:50) Joey Hartwig pass completed to WR DeAndre Hopkins for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Marcus Sherels. Hopkins gained 17 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU48 (4Q: 08:09) Noah Haralson ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB K.J. Wright, assisted by OLB Derrick Johnson. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-8-MIN50 (4Q: 07:36) Joey Hartwig pass completed to WR Jaelen Strong for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB K.J. Wright, assisted by DE Everson Griffen. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-8-MIN50 (4Q: 06:54) Joey Hartwig pass completed to TE Lewis Conway for 19 yards. Tackled by S Andrew Sendejo. Conway gained 15 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN31 (4Q: 06:28) Noah Haralson ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Marco Spivey. Key block delivered by Ben Jones. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wright is blitzing. 2-2-MIN23 (4Q: 05:59) Joey Hartwig pass was intended for WR DeAndre Hopkins and was intercepted by S Marcus Sherels at the MIN12. The interception was returned 32 yards. Tackled by Lewis Conway. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN44 (4Q: 05:48) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stefon Diggs. DT Christian Covington hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for an Illegal Shift. The penalty was declined. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-10-MIN44 (4Q: 05:40) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to TE MyCole Pruitt for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jadeveon Clowney. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Simon is blitzing. 3-7-MIN47 (4Q: 04:54) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Kyle Rudolph. OLB John Simon blocked the pass. |
| 4-7-MIN47 (4Q: 04:46) Rabble Brush punted 46 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU07. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU07 (4Q: 04:39) Noah Haralson ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Sharrif Floyd, assisted by DE Danielle Hunter. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wright is blitzing. 2-7-HOU10 (4Q: 04:14) Noah Haralson ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Marco Spivey, assisted by S Harrison Smith. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-5-HOU12 (4Q: 03:51) Joey Hartwig pass completed to WR Keshawn Martin for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Xavier Rhodes. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wright is blitzing. 3-11-HOU06 (4Q: 03:44) Joey Hartwig pass completed to WR Jaelen Strong for 10 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Sherels. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Strong gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-1-HOU16 (4Q: 03:12) Devante Schueler punted 36 yards. Jerricho Cotchery returned the kick 6 yards to the HOU46. Tackled by Clark Harris. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU46 (4Q: 03:05) Alex Forbes ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Byron Maxwell. Key block delivered by Phil Loadholt. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-3-HOU39 (4Q: 02:18) Clarence Sawahata ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Archie Sims. Key block delivered by Kyle Rudolph. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU31 (4Q: 02:07) Ryan Fitzpatrick pass completed to TE Jackson Witt for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing, assisted by CB Byron Maxwell. Witt gained 10 yards after the catch. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU15 (4Q: 01:58) Alex Forbes ran a trap outside the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by S Andre Hal. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Phil Loadholt to the HOU04. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-4-HOU04 (4Q: 01:51) Clarence Sawahata ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Jadeveon Clowney. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-3-HOU03 (4Q: 01:44) Alex Forbes ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Vince Wilfork, assisted by ILB Akeem Dent. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-3-HOU03 (4Q: 00:59) Derek Anderson dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| 4-4-HOU04 (4Q: 00:12) Graham Harden attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 16, Houston 10 |
| (4Q: 00:05) Graham Harden kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 00:05) Joey Hartwig pass was intended for WR Jaelen Strong and was intercepted by S Marcus Sherels at the MIN41. Tackled by Jaelen Strong. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 16, Houston Texans 10 |