| Played in Houston, TX, weather: 66 degrees, fair, 1 mph wind. |
| Houston won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Kevin Elliott kicked off 56 yards from the MIN35. Rod Barlow returned the ball 27 yards to the HOU36. Tackled by Adam Bernard. |
1-10-HOU36 (1Q: 14:35) Puzz Puzzuoli pass was dropped by WR Don White. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.White | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB R.Upshaw | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU36 (1Q: 14:29) Brock Flynn ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.White |
| +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | RCB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-HOU38 (1Q: 13:52) Dan Puzzuoli pass was dropped by WR Rod Barlow.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Kiehl | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.White | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Downs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-8-HOU38 (1Q: 13:46) Darren Rohr punted 54 yards. Camden Gauthier returned the kick 6 yards to the MIN14. Tackled by Carson Biletnikoff. Minnesota's Van Neufeldt was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
1-10-MIN14 (1Q: 13:39) Drake Nastiuk ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Ken Wayne, assisted by S Mickey Berry.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Baek |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Clinton |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| --- | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-MIN13 (1Q: 13:01) Conner Wisniewski pass completed to WR Al Shelton for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Brody Fisher. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Shelton gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Franz | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Clinton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 12:33) Conner Wisniewski pass completed to WR Robert Franz for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Brody Fisher, assisted by OLB Carson Biletnikoff. Franz gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Franz | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Mills | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Bump and Run | --- | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-MIN33 (1Q: 12:05) Conner Wisniewski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Camden Gauthier. OLB Chase Jeffries hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Bruce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Mills | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Wright | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB S.Ferrara | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | NB F.Kitchens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | DB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS N.Madison | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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3-2-MIN33 (1Q: 12:00) Play-Action. Conner Wisniewski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Robert Franz. DE Dale Lee hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE C.Bruce | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Kelley | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT C.Mills | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB O.Parker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB C.Jeffries | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| --- | NB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-2-MIN33 (1Q: 11:56) Mitchell Allison punted 59 yards. Rod Barlow returned the kick 24 yards to the HOU32. Tackled by Michael Baek. |
| 1-10-HOU32 (1Q: 11:47) PENALTY: G Paul Coles of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU27 (1Q: 11:37) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen. ILB Russell Upshaw defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.White | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB R.Upshaw | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-HOU27 (1Q: 11:30) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando Scales, assisted by S Craig Hopper. Keen gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.White | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-HOU43 (1Q: 11:04) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Brock Flynn for 33 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando Scales. Flynn gained 22 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Flynn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.White | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN24 (1Q: 10:29) Puzz Puzzuoli pass was dropped by FB Charles Farrell. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Farrell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| --- | FS C.Morley | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-10-MIN24 (1Q: 10:22) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen. DE Branden Hayes drove right through Clifton Burgo to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.White | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | LCB J.Gunderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-MIN24 (1Q: 10:15) Play-Action. Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Charles Farrell. DE Branden Hayes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Farrell | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| --- | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-MIN24 (1Q: 10:06) Samuel Stallings attempted a 41 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 3, Minnesota 0 |
| (1Q: 10:01) Samuel Stallings kicked off 73 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 10:01) Conner Wisniewski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR C.J. Mills. OLB Chase Jeffries hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Mills | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 2-10-MIN25 (1Q: 09:57) PENALTY: DE Dale Lee of Houston was called for Encroachment. |
2-5-MIN30 (1Q: 09:48) Conner Wisniewski scrambled for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Lincoln Greer and assisted by S Chris Devine.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Mills | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN45 (1Q: 09:08) Drake Nastiuk ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Louie Sagapolutele.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Clinton |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | --- | | FB M.Baek |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-MIN47 (1Q: 08:28) Drake Nastiuk ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer, assisted by DE Christian Bruce. Key block delivered by Ramon Hatch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Shelton |
| +++ | NT K.Nuston | In Box | --- | | SLOT R.Franz |
| +++ | RDE C.Bruce | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Mills |
| +++ | SLB T.Wright | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | --- | | SLOT C.Gauthier |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | --- | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | NB F.Kitchens | Out of Box | --- | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | DB C.Biletnikoff | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS N.Madison | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU39 (1Q: 07:52) Conner Wisniewski pass completed to WR Al Shelton for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Carson Biletnikoff.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Mills | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-HOU34 (1Q: 07:28) Conner Wisniewski pass completed to WR Al Shelton for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Brody Fisher. Shelton gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Clinton | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | --- | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | --- | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU27 (1Q: 07:04) Drake Nastiuk ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Mickey Berry.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | --- | | RB D.Nastiuk | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Spy | +++ | | FB M.Baek |
| --- | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| --- | RCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU26 (1Q: 06:22) Conner Wisniewski sacked by OLB Chase Jeffries for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Dale Bennett.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Clinton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WILB M.Kelley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| --- | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| --- | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-HOU32 (1Q: 05:40) Conner Wisniewski pass completed to WR C.J. Mills for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart. Mills gained 2 yards after the catch. PENALTY: CB Stan Ferrara of Houston was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Bruce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Wright | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Mills | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB N.Madison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS S.Ferrara | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU27 (1Q: 05:33) Conner Wisniewski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR C.J. Mills. DE Dale Lee hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Mills | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU27 (1Q: 05:27) Conner Wisniewski pass was intended for WR Al Shelton and was intercepted by OLB Carson Biletnikoff at the HOU21. The interception was returned 34 yards. Tackled by Michael Baek.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Mills | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| --- | RCB L.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN45 (1Q: 05:18) Brock Flynn ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Jermaine Cauthen. Key block delivered by Hunter Kakoza.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.White |
| +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-MIN38 (1Q: 04:35) Walt Tubbs ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Dashawn Holmes. Key block delivered by Hunter Kakoza. Kakoza ran over Branden Hayes to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | In Box | --- | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | --- | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Farrell |
| +++ | MLB R.Downs | In Box | --- | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | In Box | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN32 (1Q: 03:56) Walt Tubbs ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Branden Hayes.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB F.Scales | In Box | --- | | TE C.Farrell |
| +++ | MLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | In Box | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN30 (1Q: 03:16) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Don White for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Russell Upshaw. White gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Flynn | Protect | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.White | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN18 (1Q: 02:38) Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen. DE Dashawn Holmes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Protect | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.White | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB R.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN18 (1Q: 02:32) Dan Puzzuoli scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by S Craig Hopper.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Protect | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.White | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB R.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-MIN09 (1Q: 01:47) Brock Flynn ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Roderick Downs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | In Box | --- | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.White |
| +++ | WLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB M.Friedman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB G.Raney | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-1-MIN09 (1Q: 01:10) Samuel Stallings attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 6, Minnesota 0 |
| (1Q: 01:03) Samuel Stallings kicked off 70 yards from the HOU35. C.J. Mills returned the ball 42 yards to the MIN37. Tackled by Dashawn Palmer. |
1-10-MIN37 (1Q: 00:27) Drake Nastiuk ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Louie Sagapolutele.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Baek |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Clinton |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| --- | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-12-MIN35 (2Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Conner Wisniewski pass completed to WR C.J. Mills for 2 yards. Tackled by S Mickey Berry. PENALTY: C Perry Andrews of Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Mills | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| --- | NB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-22-MIN25 (2Q: 14:54) Robert Franz ran a reverse around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries. Minnesota's Perry Andrews was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton |
| +++ | NT K.Nuston | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Norris |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Mills |
| +++ | SLB T.Wright | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| --- | RCB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | DB C.Biletnikoff | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-23-MIN24 (2Q: 14:21) Conner Wisniewski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR C.J. Mills. ILB Joseph Newhart drove right through Ramon Hatch to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Wright | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Mills | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| --- | LCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| --- | NB N.Madison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| --- | FS S.Ferrara | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-23-MIN24 (2Q: 14:11) Mitchell Allison punted 36 yards. Rod Barlow called for a fair catch at the HOU40. |
1-10-HOU40 (2Q: 14:03) Dan Puzzuoli scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando Scales.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Hayes | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB R.Upshaw | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| --- | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-HOU47 (2Q: 13:19) Brock Flynn ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Russell Upshaw, assisted by OLB Fernando Scales. Key block delivered by Paul Coles.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | In Box | --- | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.White |
| +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN46 (2Q: 12:49) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Cary Williams for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Michael Friedman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Farrell | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Downs | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Bump and Run | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-MIN37 (2Q: 12:19) Walt Tubbs ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Rickey Ritschel. Key block delivered by Paul Coles.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Forney |
| +++ | MLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN36 (2Q: 11:34) Walt Tubbs ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Jermaine Cauthen. Key block delivered by Daquan O'Neill.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Farrell |
| --- | MLB R.Downs | In Box | --- | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-MIN30 (2Q: 11:01) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Earnest Hatcher for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Michael Friedman. Hatcher gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Farrell | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.White | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Downs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN22 (2Q: 10:30) Brock Flynn ran a draw inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Julian Gunderson. Key block delivered by Hunter Kakoza.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Friedman | In Box | --- | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB F.Scales | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.White |
| +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN12 (2Q: 09:53) Brock Flynn ran a draw inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Jermaine Cauthen, assisted by S Clyde Morley. Key block delivered by Hunter Kakoza. PENALTY: T Clifton Burgo of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Farrell |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | --- | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| --- | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Forney |
| +++ | MLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | WLB M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-MIN22 (2Q: 09:46) Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen. DE Branden Hayes simply tossed Clifton Burgo aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: S Craig Hopper of Minnesota was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.White | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | LCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Man-to-Man | --- | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN17 (2Q: 09:39) Brock Flynn ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Russell Upshaw, assisted by OLB Michael Friedman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Hayes |
| +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | RCB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| --- | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN15 (2Q: 08:57) Brock Flynn ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Jermaine Cauthen, assisted by ILB Russell Upshaw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| --- | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Hayes |
| +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN17 (2Q: 08:26) Play-Action. Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Enrique Hayes. CB Julian Gunderson knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Kiehl | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.White | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Downs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Hayes | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Short Zone | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| --- | DB V.Neufeldt | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-MIN17 (2Q: 08:20) Samuel Stallings attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 9, Minnesota 0 |
| (2Q: 08:15) Samuel Stallings kicked off 70 yards from the HOU35. C.J. Mills returned the ball 22 yards to the MIN17. Tackled by Karl Nuston. |
1-10-MIN17 (2Q: 07:48) Play-Action. Conner Wisniewski pass was dropped by WR C.J. Mills.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB J.Newhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Mills | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN17 (2Q: 07:42) Conner Wisniewski pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR C.J. Mills. DT Karl Nuston blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Protect | --- | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Mills | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| --- | RCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-10-MIN17 (2Q: 07:37) Conner Wisniewski pass was dropped by WR Al Shelton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE C.Bruce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB T.Wright | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Mills | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| --- | NB N.Madison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | --- | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS S.Ferrara | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-MIN17 (2Q: 07:29) Mitchell Allison punted 51 yards. Rod Barlow returned the kick 21 yards to the MIN47. Tackled by Rick Sandas. |
1-10-MIN47 (2Q: 07:20) Puzz Puzzuoli pass was dropped by TE Cary Williams. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.White | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| --- | NB G.Raney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN47 (2Q: 07:10) Brock Flynn ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Van Neufeldt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | In Box | --- | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayes |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | --- | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB F.Scales | In Box | --- | | SLOT R.Barlow |
| +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB V.Neufeldt | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-MIN43 (2Q: 06:43) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Brock Flynn for 4 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Kiehl | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB A.Tyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-MIN39 (2Q: 06:04) Darren Rohr punted 39 yards. Touchback. PENALTY: OLB Andres Tyler of Minnesota was called for Offsides. |
1-10-MIN34 (2Q: 05:59) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Rod Barlow for 4 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.White | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Man-to-Man | --- | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Short Zone | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| --- | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN30 (2Q: 05:33) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Gustavo Raney, assisted by ILB Russell Upshaw. Keen gained 21 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Williams | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.White | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Bump and Run | --- | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-7-MIN07 (2Q: 05:00) Brock Flynn ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Jermaine Cauthen, assisted by CB Julian Gunderson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | In Box | --- | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.White |
| +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-MIN04 (2Q: 04:22) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Rod Barlow for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Roderick Downs, assisted by OLB Michael Friedman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Hayes | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Bump and Run | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-MIN02 (2Q: 03:41) Dan Puzzuoli kept the ball, running inside the left guard for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Hunter Kakoza. Kakoza flattened Julian Gunderson to ensure the play's success. Houston 15, Minnesota 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Puzzuoli | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Kiehl | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn |
| +++ | SLB B.Hayes | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.White |
| +++ | MLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB R.Downs | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS J.Gunderson | Out of Box | --- | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (2Q: 03:41) Extra point by Samuel Stallings was good. Houston 16, Minnesota 0 |
| (2Q: 03:32) Samuel Stallings kicked off 73 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 03:32) Drake Nastiuk ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Carson Biletnikoff.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Baek |
| --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Spy | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| --- | SS M.Berry | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-MIN21 (2Q: 03:07) Conner Wisniewski pass completed to WR Robert Franz for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Carson Biletnikoff.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Mills | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-MIN26 (2Q: 02:37) Conner Wisniewski pass was dropped by TE Conrad Norris.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Norris | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE C.Bruce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Wright | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Mills | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB N.Madison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS S.Ferrara | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-MIN26 (2Q: 02:26) Mitchell Allison punted 37 yards. Rod Barlow called for a fair catch at the HOU37. |
1-10-HOU37 (2Q: 02:15) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Cary Williams for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Roderick Downs. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Farrell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Downs | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-HOU47 (2Q: 02:00) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Cary Williams for 8 yards. Tackled by S Craig Hopper. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Charles Farrell on the MIN45.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Farrell | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Protect | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Downs | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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2-2-MIN45 (2Q: 01:39) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Don White for 39 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Julian Gunderson. White gained 25 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Protect | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.White | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB V.Neufeldt | Man-to-Man | --- | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-6-MIN06 (2Q: 01:12) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to FB Charles Farrell for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Jermaine Cauthen. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | RB W.Tubbs | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Farrell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| --- | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-MIN01 (2Q: 00:49) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Brock Flynn for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Michael Friedman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE F.Scales | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Hayes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | MLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | WLB J.Gunderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | LCB G.Raney | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB R.Ritschel | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| --- | SS C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
3-2-MIN02 (2Q: 00:39) Dan Puzzuoli scrambled for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY: G Hunter Kakoza of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Kiehl | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Protect | --- | SLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.White | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB R.Downs | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-12-MIN12 (2Q: 00:30) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen. DE Branden Hayes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Kiehl | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Protect | --- | MLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.White | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| --- | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-MIN12 (2Q: 00:23) Samuel Stallings attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 19, Minnesota 0 |
| (2Q: 00:15) Samuel Stallings kicked off 64 yards from the HOU35. C.J. Mills returned the ball 22 yards to the MIN23. Tackled by Rod Barlow. |
1-10-MIN23 (2Q: 00:08) Conner Wisniewski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR C.J. Mills. ILB Joseph Newhart knocked the ball out of his grasp. PENALTY: G Ike Maloney of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Mills | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| --- | SS M.Berry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-20-MIN13 (2Q: 00:03) Conner Wisniewski dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Samuel Stallings kicked off 72 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 15:00) Reuben Thompson ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Mickey Berry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | --- | | TE C.Norris |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | --- | | SLOT C.Mills |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| --- | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-MIN25 (3Q: 14:25) Drake Nastiuk ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Dale Lee.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Baek |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | --- | | RB D.Nastiuk | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Clinton |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-MIN28 (3Q: 13:46) Conner Wisniewski pass was intended for WR C.J. Mills and was intercepted by CB Dashawn Palmer at the HOU46. Tackled by C.J. Mills.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Norris | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Bruce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Wright | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Mills | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| --- | NB N.Madison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| --- | FS S.Ferrara | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU46 (3Q: 13:37) Brock Flynn ran a trap outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Shane Kiehl, assisted by S Clyde Morley.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Kiehl | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Hayes |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | DB V.Neufeldt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-HOU47 (3Q: 13:05) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to FB Charles Farrell for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Clyde Morley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Farrell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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3-6-HOU50 (3Q: 12:26) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rod Barlow. DT Desmond Newton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT S.Kiehl | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.White | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Tyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-HOU50 (3Q: 12:20) Darren Rohr punted 41 yards. Camden Gauthier returned the kick 11 yards to the MIN20. Tackled by Omar Parker. |
1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 12:10) Drake Nastiuk ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Clinton |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Norris |
| --- | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Baek |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Spy | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS L.Greer | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN21 (3Q: 11:50) Conner Wisniewski pass completed to WR C.J. Mills for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart, assisted by CB Brody Fisher. Mills gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Baek | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Mills | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | --- | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Short Zone | --- | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN31 (3Q: 11:24) Conner Wisniewski pass was dropped by WR C.J. Mills.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Mills | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB N.Madison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN31 (3Q: 11:17) Reuben Thompson ran around left end for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Kelley. Key block delivered by Bobby Dodge.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Clinton |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | --- | | TE C.Norris |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | --- | | RB R.Thompson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Spy | +++ | | TE M.Baek |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN47 (3Q: 10:33) Reuben Thompson ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Ken Wayne, assisted by S Mickey Berry. Minnesota's Bobby Dodge was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Clinton |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Baek |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | --- | | RB R.Thompson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Parker |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| --- | SS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN48 (3Q: 10:09) Reuben Thompson ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries. Key block delivered by Michael Baek.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Baek |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU43 (3Q: 09:45) Conner Wisniewski pass completed to WR Al Shelton for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Lincoln Greer. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Clinton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-HOU37 (3Q: 09:08) Drake Nastiuk ran a trap outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Kelley.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Clinton |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Norris |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | --- | | FB M.Parker |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| --- | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-HOU38 (3Q: 08:25) Conner Wisniewski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Robert Franz. CB Dashawn Palmer defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Bruce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Wright | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Mills | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB N.Madison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS S.Ferrara | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-HOU38 (3Q: 08:18) Mitchell Allison punted 38 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 08:13) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Brock Flynn for 21 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Rickey Ritschel. Flynn gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.White | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB V.Neufeldt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU41 (3Q: 07:26) Dan Puzzuoli kept the ball, running inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Rickey Ritschel, assisted by ILB Russell Upshaw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | In Box | --- | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | --- | | RB B.Flynn |
| +++ | MLB F.Scales | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.White |
| +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU44 (3Q: 06:55) Brock Flynn ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Russell Upshaw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Hayes |
| +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | RCB V.Neufeldt | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-HOU42 (3Q: 06:22) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Don White for 41 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Clyde Morley. White gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT D.White | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Downs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Hayes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Short Zone | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | DB V.Neufeldt | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN17 (3Q: 05:43) Puzz Puzzuoli scrambled for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Russell Upshaw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Friedman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.White | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-3-MIN03 (3Q: 05:05) Walt Tubbs ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by C.J. Riemersma. Houston 25, Minnesota 0
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | In Box | --- | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | --- | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Farrell |
| +++ | MLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | --- |
|
| (3Q: 05:05) Extra point by Samuel Stallings was good. Houston 26, Minnesota 0 |
| (3Q: 04:59) Samuel Stallings kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 04:59) Conner Wisniewski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR C.J. Mills. ILB Joseph Newhart defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Gauthier | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Mills | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Sandlin |
| +++ | NB N.Madison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS S.Ferrara | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN25 (3Q: 04:55) Drake Nastiuk ran a trap outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Kelley, assisted by CB Dashawn Palmer.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Norris |
| +++ | NT K.Nuston | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Baek |
| --- | RDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | FB S.McDaniel |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Sandlin |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| --- | SS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-14-MIN21 (3Q: 04:22) Conner Wisniewski pass completed to WR Camden Gauthier for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Lincoln Greer.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Gauthier | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Wright | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Mills | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Sandlin |
| +++ | NB N.Madison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-9-MIN26 (3Q: 03:45) Mitchell Allison punted 48 yards. Rod Barlow returned the kick 16 yards to the HOU42. Tackled by Camden Gauthier. |
1-10-HOU42 (3Q: 03:38) Walt Tubbs ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Rickey Ritschel, assisted by CB Kaleb Newton. Key block delivered by Clifton Burgo.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | --- | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB F.Scales | In Box | --- | | SLOT E.Hayes |
| +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB K.Newton | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-HOU48 (3Q: 02:55) Walt Tubbs ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Michael Friedman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) E.Hayes |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Forney |
| +++ | MLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| --- | RCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS G.Raney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-HOU50 (3Q: 02:13) Brock Flynn ran inside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Jermaine Cauthen. Key block delivered by Paul Coles.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | --- | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.White |
| +++ | WLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB M.Friedman | Out of Box | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB G.Raney | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-MIN40 (3Q: 01:34) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Cary Williams for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Alan Seals. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE M.Friedman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Protect | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Bump and Run | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB R.Ritschel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS A.Seals | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN37 (3Q: 00:59) Brock Flynn ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Branden Hayes.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB G.Raney | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB K.Newton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-MIN32 (3Q: 00:15) Puzz Puzzuoli kept the ball, running inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Jermaine Cauthen.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | In Box | --- | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayes |
| +++ | RDE M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn |
| +++ | MLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.White |
| +++ | WLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB A.Tyler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | RCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Out of Box | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| 4-2-MIN32 (4Q: 15:00) Samuel Stallings attempted a 49 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. |
1-10-MIN39 (4Q: 14:55) Conner Wisniewski pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Camden Gauthier. PENALTY: ILB Joseph Newhart of Houston was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Gauthier | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT C.Mills | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Sandlin |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| --- | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-HOU30 (4Q: 14:44) PENALTY: T Dale Bennett of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU35 (4Q: 14:35) Conner Wisniewski pass completed to TE Conrad Norris for 3 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Norris | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Mills | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Clinton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB T.Wright | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Sandlin |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS L.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-12-HOU32 (4Q: 13:59) Conner Wisniewski pass completed to WR Camden Gauthier for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Carson Biletnikoff. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Gauthier | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Clinton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Sandlin |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU27 (4Q: 13:29) Conner Wisniewski pass completed to WR Camden Gauthier for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Marshall Akiyama, assisted by DT Karl Nuston. Gauthier gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Bruce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Gauthier | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Wright | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Newhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Mills | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Sandlin |
| +++ | NB N.Madison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| --- | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS S.Ferrara | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-2-HOU22 (4Q: 12:43) Kevin Elliott attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 26, Minnesota 3 |
| (4Q: 12:38) Kevin Elliott kicked off 59 yards from the MIN35. Rod Barlow returned the ball 24 yards to the HOU30. Tackled by Alfredo Stanfield. |
1-10-HOU30 (4Q: 12:14) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to FB Charles Farrell for 26 yards. Tackled by ILB Roderick Downs. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Farrell gained 15 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Farrell | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Downs | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Bump and Run | --- | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN44 (4Q: 11:42) Brock Flynn ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Russell Upshaw. Key block delivered by Paul Coles.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.White |
| +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-MIN38 (4Q: 11:05) Brock Flynn ran a draw inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by S Rickey Ritschel. Key block delivered by Hunter Kakoza.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | --- | | TE C.Farrell |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Forney |
| +++ | MLB R.Downs | Spy | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN29 (4Q: 10:38) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to FB Charles Farrell for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Gustavo Raney. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Farrell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB G.Raney | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN26 (4Q: 10:18) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Enrique Hayes. CB Julian Gunderson knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Protect | --- | MLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Hayes | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-MIN26 (4Q: 10:13) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Brock Flynn for 22 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley. Flynn gained 21 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Kiehl | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.White | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-4-MIN04 (4Q: 09:33) Puzz Puzzuoli scrambled for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Houston 32, Minnesota 3
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.White | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| --- | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 09:33) Extra point by Samuel Stallings was good. Houston 33, Minnesota 3 |
| (4Q: 09:20) Samuel Stallings kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (4Q: 09:20) Conner Wisniewski pass completed to WR Robert Franz for 25 yards. Tackled by S Mickey Berry. Franz gained 20 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Wisniewski |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Franz | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Gauthier | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT C.Mills | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB N.Madison | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Sandlin |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Short Zone | --- | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU50 (4Q: 08:41) Donovan Guidry pass completed to WR Camden Gauthier for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Lincoln Greer.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Guidry |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Norris | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Gauthier | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE J.Clinton | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| --- | WLB T.Wright | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Bump and Run | --- | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB N.Madison | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hatch |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS D.Palmer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-MIN49 (4Q: 08:03) Donovan Guidry pass completed to WR C.J. Mills for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart, assisted by CB Lincoln Greer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Mills gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Guidry |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Norris | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Mills | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Kimball | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Wright | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Bump and Run | --- | | LG A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | RCB N.Madison | Bump and Run | --- | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hatch |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS S.Ferrara | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU39 (4Q: 07:33) Drake Nastiuk ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Stan Ferrara, assisted by DT Karl Nuston. Key block delivered by Trevor Sandlin.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Guidry |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | NT K.Nuston | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Mills |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Kimball |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB T.Wright | In Box | --- | | SLOT R.Franz |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Out of Box | --- | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB N.Madison | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | DB M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hatch |
| +++ | SS S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-HOU34 (4Q: 07:04) Drake Nastiuk ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Mickey Berry. Houston's Nolan Madison was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Guidry |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Norris |
| +++ | NT K.Nuston | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Baek |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Clinton |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Spy | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB T.Wright | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB N.Madison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hatch |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-HOU31 (4Q: 06:22) Donovan Guidry pass fell incomplete, intended for WR C.J. Mills. ILB Joseph Newhart defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Guidry |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Norris | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Mills | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Double TE | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| --- | WLB T.Wright | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Bissonnette |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hatch |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS S.Ferrara | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-2-HOU31 (4Q: 06:17) Kevin Elliott attempted a 48 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 33, Minnesota 6 |
| (4Q: 06:10) Kevin Elliott kicked off 64 yards from the MIN35. Rod Barlow returned the ball 24 yards to the HOU25. Tackled by Camden Gauthier. |
1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 05:35) Walt Tubbs ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Jermaine Cauthen. PENALTY: DT Desmond Newton of Minnesota was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE M.Friedman | In Box | --- | | X(SE) E.Hayes |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) B.Keen |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Barlow |
| +++ | WLB A.Tyler | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Coles |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Burgo |
| --- | FS A.Seals | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-5-HOU30 (4Q: 05:29) Walt Tubbs ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Rickey Ritschel, assisted by CB Gustavo Raney.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Farrell |
| +++ | MLB A.Tyler | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | WLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Coles |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Burgo |
| +++ | FS G.Raney | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-HOU33 (4Q: 04:42) Walt Tubbs ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Rickey Ritschel. Key block delivered by Paul Coles.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE M.Friedman | In Box | --- | | X(SE) E.Hayes |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Barlow |
| +++ | WLB A.Tyler | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Coles |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Burgo |
| +++ | FS A.Seals | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-HOU37 (4Q: 03:57) Walt Tubbs ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Desmond Newton. Key block delivered by Clifton Burgo.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Barlow |
| +++ | WLB A.Tyler | In Box | --- | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Coles |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Burgo |
| +++ | FS A.Seals | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-HOU42 (4Q: 03:14) Walt Tubbs ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Jermaine Cauthen, assisted by S Clyde Morley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | --- | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Barlow |
| +++ | WLB A.Tyler | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| --- | LCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Coles |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Burgo |
| +++ | FS A.Seals | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-HOU44 (4Q: 02:29) Walt Tubbs ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Roderick Downs. Key block delivered by Steven Kirk.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Farrell |
| +++ | MLB A.Tyler | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | WLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Coles |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Burgo |
| +++ | FS G.Raney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-HOU47 (4Q: 02:00) Walt Tubbs ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Rickey Ritschel, assisted by CB Julian Gunderson. Key block delivered by Hunter Kakoza.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | --- | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Barlow |
| +++ | WLB A.Tyler | In Box | --- | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Coles |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Burgo |
| +++ | FS A.Seals | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN48 (4Q: 01:14) Walt Tubbs ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Michael Friedman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Barlow |
| +++ | WLB A.Tyler | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| --- | LCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB G.Raney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Coles |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Burgo |
| +++ | FS A.Seals | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-MIN45 (4Q: 00:29) Walt Tubbs ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Rickey Ritschel. Key block delivered by C.J. Riemersma.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | --- | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Downs | Spy | +++ | | TE C.Farrell |
| +++ | MLB A.Tyler | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Riemersma |
| +++ | WLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | LCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Coles |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Burgo |
| --- | FS G.Raney | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Final Score: Houston Texans 33, Minnesota Vikings 6 |