| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 59 degrees, fair, 11 mph wind. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Samuel Stallings kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 15:00) Emmanuel Wentland ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Deron Collette.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE B.Lund | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Athanas |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.McCormick |
| --- | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Determann |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Wentland | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Krumrei |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | --- | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | NB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Dodge |
| --- | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.James | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-MIN28 (1Q: 14:35) Conner Wisniewski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ezra Determann. DE Ike Baumgardner hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: S Dave James of Houston was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE B.Lund | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Athanas | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.McCormick | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Determann | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Wentland | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Krumrei | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | NB B.Fenderson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Dodge |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN33 (1Q: 14:29) Conner Wisniewski pass completed to WR Damian Athanas for 60 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dwayne Shipley. Athanas gained 37 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE B.Lund | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Athanas | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.McCormick | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Determann | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Wentland | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Krumrei | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Short Zone | --- | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | NB B.Fenderson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Dodge |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-7-HOU07 (1Q: 13:43) Emmanuel Wentland ran a draw inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Ben Lund, assisted by OLB Deron Collette. Key block delivered by Dale Bennett. Bennett ran over Bryson Fenderson to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE B.Lund | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Athanas |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.McCormick |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Determann |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Wentland | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Krumrei |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | NB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | --- | | RG B.Dodge |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.James | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-HOU01 (1Q: 13:00) Emmanuel Wentland ran around the left tackle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Aidan Bissonnette. Minnesota 6, Houston 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE B.Lund | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Athanas |
| +++ | NT K.Humphries | In Box | +++ | | TE M.McCormick |
| --- | 1tcDT I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Determann |
| +++ | RDE C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Wentland | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Krumrei |
| +++ | SILB L.Matson | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| --- | WILB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | WLB B.Fisher | In Box | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | LCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | SS D.James | In Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 13:00) Extra point by Kevin Elliott was good. Minnesota 7, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 12:54) Kevin Elliott kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 12:54) Pedro Bronson ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Chuck Ellis. PENALTY: T C.J. Riemersma of Houston was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Goins | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Boudreau | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE J.Kinney | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB M.Fields | Spy | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn |
| +++ | WLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB R.Fisk | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Stevenson | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS C.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.Tygart | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-HOU21 (1Q: 12:46) Isaac Hall ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Chuck Ellis, assisted by S Moe Tygart.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Goins | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE J.Kinney | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs |
| +++ | MLB M.Fields | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB R.Conley | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB R.Fisk | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| --- | RCB D.Stevenson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS M.Tygart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS J.Banks | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-HOU28 (1Q: 12:20) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 22 yards. Tackled by S Dana Stevenson. Keen gained 24 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Goins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Fields | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB R.Conley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB R.Fisk | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB D.Stevenson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS M.Tygart | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN50 (1Q: 11:50) Dan Puzzuoli scrambled for 15 yards. Tackled by S Christopher Bernard.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Goins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Fields | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB R.Fisk | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Stevenson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.Tygart | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN35 (1Q: 11:18) Pedro Bronson ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Jessie Kinney. Key block delivered by Steven Kirk.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Goins | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Boudreau | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE J.Kinney | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Fields | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn |
| +++ | WLB F.Scales | In Box | --- | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB R.Fisk | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Stevenson | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Bernard | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.Tygart | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-MIN27 (1Q: 10:51) Dan Puzzuoli pass was dropped by WR Rod Barlow.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Assesi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | MLB T.Cooper | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Covington | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | LCB R.Fisk | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | RCB L.Cambini | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | DB D.Stevenson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.Tygart | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-MIN27 (1Q: 10:45) Isaac Hall ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Chuck Ellis. Key block delivered by Phil Forney.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE J.Kinney | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Forney |
| +++ | MLB M.Fields | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB J.Banes | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB L.Cambini | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.Tygart | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN24 (1Q: 10:04) Pedro Bronson ran a trap outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Ezekiel Boudreau, assisted by ILB Mack Fields. Key block delivered by Cary Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Goins | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Boudreau | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE J.Kinney | In Box | --- | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Fields | Spy | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn |
| +++ | WLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB R.Fisk | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Stevenson | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.Tygart | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-MIN17 (1Q: 09:22) Isaac Hall ran a trap outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Fernando Scales.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Goins | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE J.Kinney | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Forney |
| +++ | MLB M.Fields | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB R.Conley | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB R.Fisk | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB D.Stevenson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS M.Tygart | Spy | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS J.Banks | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 3-2-MIN16 (1Q: 08:42) PENALTY: T Chance Osterhaus of Houston was called for a False Start. |
3-7-MIN21 (1Q: 08:35) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Pedro Bronson for 11 yards. Tackled by S Dana Stevenson.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Goins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | --- | | RB P.Bronson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Fields | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB R.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB R.Fisk | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB D.Stevenson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS M.Tygart | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN10 (1Q: 08:06) Pedro Bronson ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Mack Fields.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Goins | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Boudreau | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE J.Kinney | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Fields | Spy | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn |
| +++ | WLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB R.Fisk | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Stevenson | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.Tygart | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-MIN08 (1Q: 07:22) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Cary Williams for 4 yards. Tackled by S Britt Fore.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Goins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Fields | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB R.Fisk | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Stevenson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.Tygart | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-MIN04 (1Q: 06:53) Dan Puzzuoli pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Bert Keen. DE Thomas Assesi blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Assesi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Goins | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB T.Cooper | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Covington | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Conley | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB R.Fisk | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB L.Cambini | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| --- | NB B.Fore | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-4-MIN04 (1Q: 06:46) Samuel Stallings attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 7, Houston 3 |
| (1Q: 06:41) Samuel Stallings kicked off 70 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 06:41) Conner Wisniewski pass completed to WR Ezra Determann for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Dexter Williams, assisted by ILB Lenny Matson.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE B.Lund | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Protect | +++ | NT K.Humphries | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.McCormick | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Determann | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.O'Steen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | --- | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Bump and Run | --- | | RG B.Dodge |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-4-MIN31 (1Q: 05:56) Emmanuel Wentland ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Dwayne Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE B.Lund | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Athanas |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Krumrei |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Determann |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Wentland | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Wooden |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| --- | NB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Dodge |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.James | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-MIN33 (1Q: 05:21) Conner Wisniewski pass was intended for WR Damian Athanas and was intercepted by CB Dexter Williams at the HOU20. The interception was returned 20 yards. Tackled by Damian Athanas.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE B.Lund | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Athanas | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | NT K.Humphries | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.McCormick | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE D.Tanner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Determann | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Wentland | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Wooden | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Matson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB M.Cobb | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | LCB B.Fenderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Dodge |
| +++ | SS D.James | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| --- | FS M.Berry | Blitz Passer | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU40 (1Q: 05:08) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Cary Williams for 16 yards. Tackled by DT Chuck Ellis. Williams gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Goins | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | --- | | RB I.Hall | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Fields | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB R.Conley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB R.Fisk | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB D.Stevenson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS M.Tygart | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN44 (1Q: 04:40) Pedro Bronson ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by S Christopher Bernard, assisted by DT Ezekiel Boudreau. Key block delivered by Hunter Kakoza.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Goins | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Boudreau | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE J.Kinney | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Fields | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn |
| +++ | WLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB R.Fisk | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Stevenson | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.Tygart | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-2-MIN36 (1Q: 04:04) PENALTY: TE Cary Williams of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-7-MIN41 (1Q: 03:56) Puzz Puzzuoli sacked by DT Jessie Kinney for a loss of 7 yards. Kinney simply blew through Clifton Burgo to reach the quarterback and knock him down.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Goins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Fields | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB F.Scales | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | LCB R.Fisk | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Stevenson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| --- | NB B.Fore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.Tygart | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-MIN48 (1Q: 03:12) Dan Puzzuoli pass was intended for TE Cary Williams and was intercepted by S Jerome Banks at the MIN23. The interception was returned 77 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 13, Houston 3
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Goins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | MLB M.Fields | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB R.Conley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB R.Fisk | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB D.Stevenson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS M.Tygart | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 03:12) Extra point by Kevin Elliott was good. Minnesota 14, Houston 3 |
| (1Q: 02:59) Kevin Elliott kicked off 60 yards from the MIN35. Rod Barlow returned the ball 17 yards to the HOU22. Tackled by Al Shelton. PENALTY: WR Gary Burgess of Houston was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-HOU06 (1Q: 02:32) Pedro Bronson ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Chuck Ellis, assisted by OLB Fernando Scales.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Goins | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Boudreau | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE J.Kinney | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Fields | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn |
| +++ | WLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB R.Fisk | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Stevenson | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.Tygart | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-14-HOU02 (1Q: 02:01) PENALTY: OLB Fernando Scales of Minnesota was called for Encroachment. |
2-9-HOU07 (1Q: 01:54) Dan Puzzuoli pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Riley Lynn. DE Donte Goins blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Goins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Fields | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | LCB R.Fisk | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Stevenson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS M.Tygart | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-HOU07 (1Q: 01:42) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Rod Barlow for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando Scales.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Goins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | --- | | FB P.Forney | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Fields | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB R.Conley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB R.Fisk | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB D.Stevenson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS M.Tygart | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-HOU04 (1Q: 01:17) Shawn Barnes punted 31 yards. Lenny Duerr called for a fair catch at the HOU35. |
1-10-HOU35 (1Q: 01:08) Conner Wisniewski pass completed to WR Ezra Determann for 26 yards. Tackled by CB Dexter Williams. Determann gained 16 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE B.Lund | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Athanas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Humphries | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.McCormick | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Determann | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Wentland | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Spy on QB | --- | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB L.Matson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG B.Dodge |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-9-HOU09 (1Q: 00:23) Conner Wisniewski pass completed to WR Ezra Determann for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Brody Fisher.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE B.Lund | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Athanas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Humphries | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.McCormick | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Determann | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Wentland | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB L.Matson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Dodge |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Blitz Passer | --- | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.James | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-5-HOU05 (2Q: 15:00) Conner Wisniewski pass was dropped by WR Ezra Determann.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Athanas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Humphries | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.McCormick | Protect | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Determann | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Wooden | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WILB L.Matson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG B.Dodge |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.James | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-5-HOU05 (2Q: 14:55) Conner Wisniewski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Al Shelton. ILB Lenny Matson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE B.Lund | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.McCormick | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Duerr | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Dodge |
| +++ | SS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-HOU05 (2Q: 14:48) Kevin Elliott attempted a 22 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 17, Houston 3 |
| (2Q: 14:41) Kevin Elliott kicked off 67 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 14:41) Pedro Bronson ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando Scales, assisted by DT Ezekiel Boudreau. Key block delivered by Cary Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Goins | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Boudreau | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE J.Kinney | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Fields | Spy | --- | | SLOT G.Burgess |
| +++ | WLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB R.Fisk | Out of Box | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Stevenson | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.Tygart | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-HOU32 (2Q: 14:13) Pedro Bronson ran outside the right tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando Scales. Key block delivered by Chance Osterhaus.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Goins | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellis | In Box | --- | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Boudreau | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE V.de la Garza | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Fields | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn |
| +++ | WLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB R.Fisk | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Stevenson | Out of Box | --- | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.Tygart | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU46 (2Q: 13:42) Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Riley Lynn. ILB Vinny de la Garza hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Tyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB F.Scales | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB R.Fisk | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Stevenson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.Tygart | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-10-HOU46 (2Q: 13:30) Pedro Bronson ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Mack Fields.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Goins | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| --- | 3tcDT E.Boudreau | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE J.Kinney | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB M.Fields | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn |
| +++ | WLB L.Tyler | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | LCB R.Fisk | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Stevenson | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| --- | NB B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS C.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.Tygart | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-14-HOU42 (2Q: 13:01) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rod Barlow. ILB Taylor Cooper hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Burgess | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Assesi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Cooper | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Covington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB R.Fisk | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | RCB L.Cambini | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | DB D.Stevenson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-HOU42 (2Q: 12:54) Shawn Barnes punted 48 yards. Lenny Duerr returned the kick 4 yards to the MIN14. Tackled by Rod Barlow. |
1-10-MIN14 (2Q: 12:44) Conner Wisniewski pass completed to WR Damian Athanas for 47 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dwayne Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE B.Lund | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Athanas | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.McCormick | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Determann | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | --- | | RB A.Jacobs | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Wooden | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Bump and Run | --- | | RG B.Dodge |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU39 (2Q: 12:10) Andy Jacobs ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Dave James.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Athanas |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.McCormick |
| --- | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Determann |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Spy | +++ | | SLOT L.Krumrei |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | NB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Dodge |
| +++ | SS D.James | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-HOU41 (2Q: 11:46) Emmanuel Wentland ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Deron Collette.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.O'Steen |
| +++ | RDE B.Lund | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Determann |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Wentland | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Baek |
| +++ | WILB L.Matson | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Dodge |
| +++ | SS L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.James | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-HOU37 (2Q: 11:01) Conner Wisniewski pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mitchell McCormick. CB Brody Fisher knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Athanas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.McCormick | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Lund | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Dodge |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-HOU37 (2Q: 10:51) Cornell Harden punted 27 yards. Rod Barlow called for a fair catch at the HOU10. |
1-10-HOU10 (2Q: 10:44) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Pedro Bronson for 8 yards. Tackled by S Dana Stevenson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Goins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Fields | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB R.Fisk | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Stevenson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.Tygart | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-2-HOU18 (2Q: 10:20) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Pedro Bronson for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Dana Stevenson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Goins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | --- | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB M.Fields | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB F.Scales | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB R.Fisk | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Stevenson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Short Zone | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.Tygart | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU30 (2Q: 09:51) Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Horace Covington. OLB Liam Tyler defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Burgess | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Assesi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB L.Tyler | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Covington | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB R.Fisk | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | RCB L.Cambini | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | DB D.Stevenson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU30 (2Q: 09:42) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Isaac Hall. DT Jessie Kinney hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Tyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB R.Conley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS M.Tygart | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU30 (2Q: 09:36) Puzz Puzzuoli pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Pedro Bronson. OLB Fernando Scales blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Fields | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB R.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | LCB R.Fisk | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB D.Stevenson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS M.Tygart | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-HOU30 (2Q: 09:29) Shawn Barnes punted 46 yards. Lenny Duerr returned the kick -3 yards to the MIN21. Tackled by C.J. Riemersma. |
1-10-MIN21 (2Q: 09:18) Play-Action. Donnell Conley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Lenny Duerr. DT Angel Ferguson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE B.Lund | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Athanas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.McCormick | Protect | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Duerr | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | NB B.Fenderson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Dodge |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN21 (2Q: 09:10) Andy Jacobs ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Ben Lund, assisted by CB Dwayne Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE B.Lund | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.McCormick |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Determann |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Duerr |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Spy | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | NB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Dodge |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.James | Out of Box | --- |
|
3-8-MIN23 (2Q: 08:41) Donnell Conley pass completed to TE Larry O'Steen for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Lenny Matson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE B.Lund | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Athanas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Humphries | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE L.O'Steen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Deep Zone | --- | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Dodge |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN35 (2Q: 07:58) Emmanuel Wentland ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Elijah Lincoln. Key block delivered by Aidan Bissonnette.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE B.Lund | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Athanas |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.McCormick |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Wentland | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Duerr |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | --- | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | NB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Dodge |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.James | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-5-MIN40 (2Q: 07:29) Donnell Conley sacked by DT Angel Ferguson for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Dale Bennett.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Athanas | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.O'Steen | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Wentland | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| --- | RCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Dodge |
| --- | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| --- | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-MIN38 (2Q: 07:12) Donnell Conley pass completed to WR Al Shelton for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Carson Biletnikoff. Shelton gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Athanas | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Shelton | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Determann | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Wooden | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | NB B.Fenderson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Dodge |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU49 (2Q: 06:43) Donnell Conley pass completed to WR Damian Athanas for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Bryson Fenderson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Athanas | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.McCormick | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Lund | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Determann | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Wentland | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT A.Shelton | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | NB B.Fenderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Dodge |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-HOU45 (2Q: 06:24) Donnell Conley pass completed to WR Al Shelton for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Determann | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Wentland | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Duerr | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Bump and Run | --- | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | NB B.Fenderson | Short Zone | --- | | RG B.Dodge |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-HOU38 (2Q: 06:03) PENALTY: QB Donnell Conley of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU43 (2Q: 05:57) Donnell Conley pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Andy Jacobs. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Athanas | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.McCormick | Protect | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Determann | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Wooden | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Dodge |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.James | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-15-HOU43 (2Q: 05:51) Donnell Conley pass was intended for WR Ezra Determann and was intercepted by OLB Deron Collette at the HOU40. The interception was returned 20 yards. Tackled by Ezra Determann.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE B.Lund | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Protect | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.McCormick | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Determann | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE L.O'Steen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| --- | RCB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Dodge |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN40 (2Q: 05:43) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Riley Lynn for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Liam Tyler, assisted by S Christopher Bernard. Lynn gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Goins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Fields | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT R.Lynn | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB L.Tyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB R.Fisk | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Stevenson | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Bernard | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.Tygart | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN28 (2Q: 05:20) Kim Rico scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Rob Fisk and assisted by ILB Mack Fields.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE D.Goins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Burgess | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Fields | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB L.Tyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | LCB R.Fisk | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Stevenson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.Tygart | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-MIN19 (2Q: 05:00) Kim Rico pass was dropped by TE Cary Williams.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | MLB T.Cooper | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Covington | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | RCB L.Cambini | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | NB R.Fisk | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | DB B.Fore | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.Tygart | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-MIN19 (2Q: 04:53) Pedro Bronson ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Jessie Kinney. Key block delivered by C.J. Riemersma.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | In Box | --- | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE J.Kinney | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Tyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Burgess |
| +++ | WLB R.Conley | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Banes | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| --- | NB D.Stevenson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.Tygart | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN17 (2Q: 04:33) Kim Rico pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Rob Fisk. Keen gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE D.Goins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | --- | | RB P.Bronson | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Fields | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB R.Fisk | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Stevenson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.Tygart | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-2-MIN02 (2Q: 04:12) PENALTY: C Steven Kirk of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-7-MIN07 (2Q: 04:06) Kim Rico pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rod Barlow. DT Chuck Ellis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE D.Goins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Fields | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | RCB R.Fisk | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-MIN07 (2Q: 03:59) Kim Rico pass completed to WR Rod Barlow for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 17, Houston 9
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE D.Goins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Tyler | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB M.Fields | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB R.Conley | Short Zone | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB R.Fisk | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB D.Stevenson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS M.Tygart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 03:59) Extra point by Samuel Stallings was good. Minnesota 17, Houston 10 |
| (2Q: 03:52) Samuel Stallings kicked off 71 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 03:52) Donnell Conley pass completed to WR Al Shelton for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Lenny Matson, assisted by DE Marshall Akiyama. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE B.Lund | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.McCormick | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Duerr | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Wooden | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Dodge |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.James | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN27 (2Q: 03:15) Andy Jacobs ran around the left tackle for 32 yards. Tackled by CB Bryson Fenderson. Key block delivered by Ramon Hatch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Athanas |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.McCormick |
| +++ | RDE B.Lund | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Determann |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Spy | +++ | | SLOT L.Krumrei |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | --- | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | NB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Dodge |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.James | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU41 (2Q: 02:44) Donnell Conley pass completed to WR Luis Krumrei for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Deron Collette.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE B.Lund | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Athanas | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Krumrei | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Biletnikoff | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Determann | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB E.Lincoln | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB E.Wentland | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Wooden | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Bump and Run | --- | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | NB B.Fenderson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Dodge |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-HOU35 (2Q: 02:25) Donnell Conley pass completed to TE Larry O'Steen for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Lincoln Greer, assisted by CB Dwayne Shipley. O'Steen gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE B.Lund | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.O'Steen | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Determann | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Matson | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Dodge |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU19 (2Q: 02:01) Donnell Conley pass completed to WR Ezra Determann for 19 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Determann gained 8 yards after the catch. Minnesota 23, Houston 10
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE B.Lund | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Athanas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.McCormick | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Determann | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB A.Jacobs | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT L.Krumrei | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | NB B.Fenderson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Dodge |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 02:01) Extra point by Kevin Elliott was good. Minnesota 24, Houston 10 |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| (2Q: 01:53) Kevin Elliott kicked off 66 yards from the MIN35. Rod Barlow returned the ball 32 yards to the HOU31. Tackled by Ramon Hatch. |
| 1-10-HOU31 (2Q: 01:45) PENALTY: WR Bert Keen of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU26 (2Q: 01:45) Kim Rico pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando Scales, assisted by ILB Mack Fields. Keen gained 12 yards after the catch. PENALTY: T Clifton Burgo of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE D.Goins | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Barlow | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Fields | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB F.Scales | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | LCB R.Fisk | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Stevenson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.Tygart | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-25-HOU16 (2Q: 01:36) Kim Rico pass completed to RB Pedro Bronson for 5 yards. Tackled by S Dana Stevenson.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Cooper | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Covington | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB R.Fisk | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | RCB L.Cambini | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | DB D.Stevenson | Short Zone | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.Tygart | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-20-HOU21 (2Q: 01:02) Kim Rico pass completed to TE Cary Williams for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Vinny de la Garza, assisted by S Dana Stevenson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Tyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB F.Scales | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB R.Fisk | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Stevenson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-16-HOU25 (2Q: 00:20) Kim Rico pass completed to RB Pedro Bronson for 12 yards. Tackled by S Dana Stevenson. Bronson gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE D.Goins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Cooper | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Burgess | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB L.Cambini | Bump and Run | --- | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| 4-4-HOU37 (2Q: 00:10) Shawn Barnes punted 44 yards. Lenny Duerr returned the kick -3 yards to the MIN16. Tackled by Malachi Cobb. |
1-10-MIN16 (2Q: 00:03) Emmanuel Wentland ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Elijah Lincoln, assisted by DE Ben Lund. Key block delivered by Aidan Bissonnette.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE B.Lund | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Athanas |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | --- | | TE M.Baek |
| +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Wentland | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Krumrei |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Reilly |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Dodge |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.James | Out of Box | --- |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Kevin Elliott kicked off 72 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
| 1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 15:00) PENALTY: OLB Roosevelt Conley of Minnesota was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-HOU30 (3Q: 14:54) Kim Rico pass completed to TE Cary Williams for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Ezekiel Boudreau. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Williams gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Tyler | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | WLB J.Banes | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-HOU42 (3Q: 14:09) PENALTY: WR Rod Barlow of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU37 (3Q: 14:03) Pedro Bronson ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jerome Banks, assisted by OLB Jordan Banes.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen |
| +++ | RDE J.Kinney | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Tyler | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs |
| +++ | MLB R.Conley | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | WLB J.Banes | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| --- | LCB D.Stevenson | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-HOU41 (3Q: 13:20) Kim Rico pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen. DT Jessie Kinney hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Tyler | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT G.Burgess | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB R.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| --- | LCB D.Stevenson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-HOU41 (3Q: 13:11) Kim Rico pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rod Barlow. S Jerome Banks defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Tyler | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Conley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | WLB J.Banes | Short Zone | --- | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-HOU41 (3Q: 12:58) Shawn Barnes punted 33 yards. Lenny Duerr called for a fair catch at the MIN26. |
1-10-MIN26 (3Q: 12:49) Andy Jacobs ran around right end for 11 yards. Tackled by S Dave James, assisted by DE Marshall Akiyama. Key block delivered by Ramon Hatch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Baek |
| +++ | RDE C.Biletnikoff | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) L.Duerr |
| +++ | SLB B.Lund | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Krumrei |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Out of Box | --- | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Whited |
| +++ | SS D.James | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN37 (3Q: 12:10) Andy Jacobs ran inside the right guard for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Elijah Lincoln, assisted by DE Ben Lund. Key block delivered by Bobby Dodge. PENALTY: CB Bryson Fenderson of Houston was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Baek |
| +++ | RDE C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Duerr |
| +++ | SLB B.Lund | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | Spy | --- | | SLOT L.Krumrei |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | --- | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | --- | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Whited |
| +++ | SS D.James | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU37 (3Q: 12:00) Andy Jacobs ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Dave James, assisted by OLB Carson Biletnikoff. Key block delivered by Aidan Bissonnette.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Baek |
| +++ | RDE C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Duerr |
| +++ | SLB B.Lund | In Box | --- | | RB A.Jacobs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | In Box | --- | | SLOT L.Krumrei |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Whited |
| +++ | SS D.James | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-HOU32 (3Q: 11:24) Andy Jacobs ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries, assisted by CB Dwayne Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Baek |
| +++ | RDE C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Duerr |
| +++ | SLB B.Lund | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Wooden |
| +++ | WILB L.Matson | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| --- | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Whited |
| +++ | SS D.James | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-HOU29 (3Q: 10:55) Andy Jacobs ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Carson Biletnikoff.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Baek |
| +++ | RDE C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Duerr |
| +++ | SLB B.Lund | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB E.Lincoln | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Krumrei |
| +++ | WLB L.Matson | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB C.Jeffries | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | NB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Whited |
| +++ | SS D.James | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-6-HOU33 (3Q: 10:29) PENALTY: QB Donnell Conley of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
| 4-11-HOU38 (3Q: 10:23) Cornell Harden punted 38 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 10:17) Kim Rico pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rod Barlow. S Jerome Banks defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Tyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Burgess | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Conley | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| --- | NB B.Fore | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU20 (3Q: 10:12) Kim Rico pass completed to WR Rod Barlow for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Banes, assisted by S Dana Stevenson. Barlow gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Tubbs | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB L.Tyler | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | WLB J.Banes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| --- | RCB R.Fisk | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU20 (3Q: 09:36) Kim Rico pass completed to FB Phil Forney for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Jessie Kinney. Forney gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Burgess | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Tyler | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Conley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU31 (3Q: 08:58) Kim Rico pass completed to TE Aaron Tubbs for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Jerome Banks.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Protect | --- | SLB L.Tyler | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Floyd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Conley | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | WLB J.Banes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-7-HOU34 (3Q: 08:25) PENALTY: C Timothy McIntyre of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-12-HOU29 (3Q: 08:17) Bert Keen ran a reverse around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Ezekiel Boudreau, assisted by S Britt Fore.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson |
| +++ | MLB L.Tyler | Spy | +++ | | SLOT G.Burgess |
| +++ | WLB R.Conley | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU31 (3Q: 07:51) Kim Rico pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rod Barlow. OLB Liam Tyler hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Burgess | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB L.Tyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | DB J.Banks | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS L.Cambini | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-HOU31 (3Q: 07:43) Shawn Barnes punted 54 yards. Lenny Duerr returned the kick 7 yards to the MIN22. Tackled by Carson Biletnikoff. |
1-10-MIN22 (3Q: 07:35) Donnell Conley pass completed to WR Lenny Duerr for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Dwayne Shipley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Biletnikoff | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Duerr | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB B.Lund | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT L.Krumrei | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG A.Whited |
| +++ | SS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-MIN31 (3Q: 07:06) Andy Jacobs ran around the left tackle for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries, assisted by DE Marshall Akiyama. Key block delivered by Aidan Bissonnette.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Baek |
| +++ | RDE C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Duerr |
| +++ | SLB B.Lund | In Box | --- | | RB A.Jacobs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Krumrei |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | --- | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Whited |
| +++ | SS D.James | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN33 (3Q: 06:23) Donnell Conley pass completed to WR Al Shelton for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Lenny Matson. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Protect | --- | RDE C.Biletnikoff | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Duerr | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB B.Lund | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Wooden | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Matson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Whited |
| +++ | SS D.James | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Shipley | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-12-MIN31 (3Q: 05:36) Donnell Conley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Al Shelton. DT Angel Ferguson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Biletnikoff | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Duerr | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Lund | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Krumrei | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Whited |
| --- | SS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-MIN31 (3Q: 05:30) Donnell Conley sacked by OLB Carson Biletnikoff for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Dale Bennett.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE C.Biletnikoff | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Duerr | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Lund | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Wooden | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Whited |
| +++ | SS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-17-MIN26 (3Q: 04:46) Cornell Harden punted 35 yards. Rod Barlow returned the kick 12 yards to the MIN49. Tackled by Michael Baek. |
1-10-MIN49 (3Q: 04:37) Pedro Bronson ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Jerome Banks.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs |
| --- | 3tcDT C.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE J.Kinney | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Tyler | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Forney |
| +++ | MLB R.Conley | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | WLB J.Banes | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-MIN50 (3Q: 04:10) Kim Rico pass completed to RB Pedro Bronson for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Liam Tyler.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Burgess | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Tyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | DB J.Banks | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS L.Cambini | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-MIN47 (3Q: 03:35) Kim Rico pass completed to WR Rod Barlow for 6 yards. Tackled by S Dana Stevenson. PENALTY: DT Jessie Kinney of Minnesota was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | --- | | RB P.Bronson | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Tyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Burgess | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN26 (3Q: 03:28) Kim Rico pass completed to RB Pedro Bronson for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Ezekiel Boudreau, assisted by S Dana Stevenson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Tyler | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT G.Burgess | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-MIN19 (3Q: 02:53) Pedro Bronson ran around right end for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Banes, assisted by OLB Liam Tyler.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| --- | 3tcDT C.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen |
| +++ | RDE J.Kinney | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Tyler | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs |
| --- | MLB R.Conley | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | WLB J.Banes | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS J.Banks | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-MIN22 (3Q: 02:28) Kim Rico pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 6 yards. Tackled by S Christopher Bernard. Keen gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Burgess | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | MLB L.Tyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Bump and Run | --- | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Short Zone | --- | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | DB J.Banks | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS L.Cambini | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN16 (3Q: 01:57) Kim Rico pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 6 yards. Tackled by S Jerome Banks. Keen gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB L.Tyler | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT G.Burgess | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB R.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| --- | NB B.Fore | Short Zone | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-MIN10 (3Q: 01:27) Kim Rico pass completed to RB Pedro Bronson for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Bronson gained 6 yards after the catch. Minnesota 24, Houston 16
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) G.Burgess | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Tyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | DB J.Banks | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS L.Cambini | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 01:27) Extra point by Samuel Stallings was good. Minnesota 24, Houston 17 |
| (3Q: 01:19) Samuel Stallings kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 01:19) Donnell Conley pass completed to TE Michael Baek for 21 yards. Tackled by S Dave James. Baek gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Biletnikoff | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Duerr | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB B.Lund | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.O'Steen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Matson | Short Zone | --- | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG A.Whited |
| +++ | SS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN46 (3Q: 00:34) Andy Jacobs ran a trap outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Elijah Lincoln, assisted by CB Dwayne Shipley. Key block delivered by Ramon Hatch. Hatch ran over Marshall Akiyama to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Shelton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Baek |
| +++ | RDE C.Biletnikoff | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) L.Duerr |
| +++ | SLB B.Lund | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Wooden |
| +++ | WILB L.Matson | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Whited |
| +++ | SS D.James | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-4-HOU48 (4Q: 15:00) Donnell Conley pass completed to WR Lenny Duerr for 12 yards. Tackled by S Dave James, assisted by CB Lincoln Greer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Biletnikoff | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Duerr | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB B.Lund | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE L.O'Steen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Whited |
| +++ | SS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU36 (4Q: 14:19) Play-Action. Donnell Conley pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Lenny Duerr. DT Angel Ferguson blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Biletnikoff | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Duerr | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Lund | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Krumrei | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| --- | RCB B.Fenderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Whited |
| --- | SS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU36 (4Q: 14:15) Donnell Conley pass was dropped by TE Larry O'Steen.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Biletnikoff | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Duerr | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Lund | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.O'Steen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| --- | LCB L.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Whited |
| +++ | SS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU36 (4Q: 14:10) Donnell Conley pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Larry O'Steen.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.O'Steen | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE C.Biletnikoff | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Lund | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.McCormick | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Whited |
| +++ | SS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-HOU36 (4Q: 14:01) Kevin Elliott attempted a 53 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 27, Houston 17 |
| (4Q: 13:54) Kevin Elliott kicked off 71 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 13:54) Pedro Bronson ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Liam Tyler, assisted by S Dana Stevenson. Key block delivered by Timothy McIntyre.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) B.Keen |
| +++ | RDE J.Kinney | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Tyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Burgess |
| +++ | WLB R.Conley | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-HOU33 (4Q: 13:11) Pedro Bronson ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Jessie Kinney, assisted by OLB Liam Tyler. Key block delivered by C.J. Riemersma.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen |
| +++ | RDE J.Kinney | In Box | --- | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Tyler | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Forney |
| +++ | MLB R.Conley | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | WLB J.Banes | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU37 (4Q: 12:47) Kim Rico pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen. DT Ezekiel Boudreau hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Tyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Burgess | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB R.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU37 (4Q: 12:38) Kim Rico pass completed to TE Cary Williams for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Liam Tyler. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Tyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Burgess | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB R.Conley | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-HOU42 (4Q: 11:55) Pedro Bronson ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by S Dana Stevenson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| --- | 3tcDT C.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen |
| +++ | RDE J.Kinney | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Tyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Burgess |
| +++ | WLB R.Conley | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| --- | RCB R.Fisk | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| --- | NB B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Spy | +++ |
|
| 4-9-HOU38 (4Q: 11:16) Shawn Barnes punted 50 yards. Lenny Duerr returned the kick 3 yards to the MIN15. Tackled by Carson Biletnikoff. |
1-10-MIN15 (4Q: 11:07) Donnell Conley pass completed to WR Al Shelton for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Dwayne Shipley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Shelton gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Baek | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Biletnikoff | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Duerr | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB B.Lund | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | Short Zone | --- | | TE L.O'Steen | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Whited |
| +++ | SS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-MIN24 (4Q: 10:34) Donnell Conley pass completed to TE Michael Baek for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Ben Lund. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE C.Biletnikoff | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Duerr | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Lund | Short Zone | --- | | RB A.Jacobs | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Wooden | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Matson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Whited |
| +++ | SS D.James | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Shipley | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN34 (4Q: 10:00) Andy Jacobs ran inside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Bryson Fenderson. Key block delivered by Ramon Hatch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | --- | | TE M.Baek |
| +++ | RDE C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Duerr |
| +++ | SLB B.Lund | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Krumrei |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Whited |
| +++ | SS D.James | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN44 (4Q: 09:34) Andy Jacobs ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by S Dave James. Key block delivered by Bobby Dodge.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Shelton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Baek |
| +++ | RDE C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Duerr |
| +++ | SLB B.Lund | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | In Box | +++ | | TE L.O'Steen |
| +++ | WILB L.Matson | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Spy | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Out of Box | --- | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Whited |
| +++ | SS D.James | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-HOU49 (4Q: 08:55) Andy Jacobs ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Angel Ferguson, assisted by ILB Elijah Lincoln.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Duerr |
| +++ | RDE C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Krumrei |
| +++ | SLB B.Lund | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Wooden |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Whited |
| +++ | SS D.James | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-MIN50 (4Q: 08:22) Donnell Conley sacked by DT Angel Ferguson for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Dale Bennett.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Biletnikoff | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Duerr | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB B.Lund | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB E.Lincoln | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Wooden | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Whited |
| +++ | SS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-MIN41 (4Q: 07:45) Cornell Harden punted 37 yards. Rod Barlow called for a fair catch at the HOU22. |
1-10-HOU22 (4Q: 07:34) Pedro Bronson ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Roosevelt Conley, assisted by CB Rob Fisk. Key block delivered by Hunter Kakoza.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Barlow |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen |
| +++ | RDE J.Kinney | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Tyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Burgess |
| +++ | WLB R.Conley | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| --- | RCB R.Fisk | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-HOU27 (4Q: 06:50) Pedro Bronson ran a trap outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Jerome Banks, assisted by ILB Vinny de la Garza.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen |
| +++ | RDE J.Kinney | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB L.Tyler | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Forney |
| +++ | MLB R.Conley | In Box | --- | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | WLB J.Banes | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU28 (4Q: 06:20) Kim Rico pass completed to WR Rod Barlow for 21 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Rob Fisk, assisted by S Christopher Bernard. Barlow gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Barlow | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB L.Tyler | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | WLB J.Banes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Spy on QB | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU49 (4Q: 05:51) Kim Rico pass completed to WR Rod Barlow for -1 yards. Tackled by S Christopher Bernard.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Tubbs | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB L.Tyler | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | WLB J.Banes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-HOU48 (4Q: 05:30) Kim Rico pass completed to TE Cary Williams for 34 yards. Tackled by S Dana Stevenson. Williams gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT G.Burgess | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Tyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | DB J.Banks | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS L.Cambini | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN18 (4Q: 05:08) Kim Rico pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Rod Barlow.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Tyler | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | WLB J.Banes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN18 (4Q: 05:03) Kim Rico pass completed to WR Rod Barlow for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Christopher Bernard, assisted by S Dana Stevenson.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) G.Burgess | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Tyler | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Conley | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Blitz Passer | --- | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-MIN17 (4Q: 04:45) Kim Rico pass was dropped by WR Gary Burgess.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Tyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Burgess | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB R.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-MIN17 (4Q: 04:33) Samuel Stallings attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 27, Houston 20 |
| (4Q: 04:27) Samuel Stallings kicked off 63 yards from the HOU35. Ezra Determann returned the ball 31 yards to the MIN33. Tackled by Carson Biletnikoff. |
1-10-MIN33 (4Q: 04:19) Donnell Conley pass completed to WR Lenny Duerr for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dwayne Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Duerr | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Biletnikoff | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Krumrei | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB B.Lund | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Wooden | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Whited |
| +++ | SS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-MIN40 (4Q: 04:14) Donnell Conley sacked by OLB Carson Biletnikoff for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Andy Jacobs.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Biletnikoff | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Duerr | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Lund | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Protect | --- | SILB E.Lincoln | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE L.O'Steen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| --- | LCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG A.Whited |
| +++ | SS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| --- | FS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-MIN35 (4Q: 03:31) Andy Jacobs ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Dave James, assisted by CB Bryson Fenderson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Baek |
| +++ | RDE C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Duerr |
| +++ | SLB B.Lund | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Wooden |
| +++ | WILB L.Matson | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| --- | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Whited |
| +++ | SS D.James | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-3-MIN40 (4Q: 02:47) Cornell Harden punted 60 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 02:42) Kim Rico pass completed to WR Rod Barlow for 11 yards. Tackled by S Christopher Bernard.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Tyler | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU31 (4Q: 02:19) Kim Rico pass completed to TE Cary Williams for 23 yards. Tackled by S Britt Fore.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Barlow | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Tyler | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Short Zone | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 1-10-MIN46 (4Q: 02:00) PENALTY: T C.J. Riemersma of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU49 (4Q: 02:00) Kim Rico pass completed to FB Phil Forney for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Rob Fisk, assisted by OLB Liam Tyler.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Tyler | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB R.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-19-HOU45 (4Q: 01:42) Kim Rico pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Rod Barlow.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Protect | --- | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB L.Tyler | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-19-HOU45 (4Q: 01:35) Kim Rico pass completed to TE Cary Williams for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Lance Cambini.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Burgess | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Tyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | DB J.Banks | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS L.Cambini | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-4-MIN40 (4Q: 01:13) Kim Rico pass was intended for WR Rod Barlow and was intercepted by OLB Liam Tyler at the MIN38. The interception was returned 20 yards. Tackled by Bert Keen.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB L.Tyler | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| --- | LCB D.Stevenson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| --- | RCB R.Fisk | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU42 (4Q: 01:01) Andy Jacobs ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Carson Biletnikoff.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Baek |
| +++ | RDE C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Duerr |
| +++ | SLB B.Lund | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Wooden |
| +++ | WILB L.Matson | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | --- | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| --- | RCB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Whited |
| +++ | SS D.James | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
2-11-HOU43 (4Q: 00:49) Andy Jacobs ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Brody Fisher, assisted by ILB Elijah Lincoln. PENALTY: DT Angel Ferguson of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | --- | | TE M.Baek |
| +++ | RDE C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Duerr |
| +++ | SLB B.Lund | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB E.Lincoln | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Krumrei |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Whited |
| +++ | SS D.James | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| --- | FS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-HOU38 (4Q: 00:49) Andy Jacobs ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Ben Lund, assisted by ILB Elijah Lincoln.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Baek |
| +++ | RDE C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Duerr |
| +++ | SLB B.Lund | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | Spy | +++ | | SLOT L.Krumrei |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Whited |
| +++ | SS D.James | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
3-5-HOU37 (4Q: 00:38) Andy Jacobs ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Carson Biletnikoff, assisted by DT Angel Ferguson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Conley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Baek |
| +++ | RDE C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Duerr |
| +++ | SLB B.Lund | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Jacobs | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB E.Lincoln | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Krumrei |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Whited |
| --- | SS D.James | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
| 4-5-HOU37 (4Q: 00:27) Cornell Harden punted 37 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 00:22) Kim Rico pass completed to FB Phil Forney for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Liam Tyler.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Rico |
| *** | LDE V.de la Garza | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Boudreau | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Burgess | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kinney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Tyler | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB D.Stevenson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB R.Fisk | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Short Zone | --- | | C T.McIntyre |
| +++ | DB J.Banks | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS L.Cambini | Deep Zone | --- |
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| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 27, Houston Texans 20 |