| Played in Pittsburgh, PA, weather: 26 degrees, fair, 13 mph wind. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Edgar Harrelson kicked off 71 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 15:00) Rico Sharp pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Wade Cuviello. PENALTY: CB Joey Rose of Pittsburgh was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Kalista | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Short Zone | --- | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN40 (1Q: 14:56) Drake Nastiuk ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Braden Cunningham, assisted by ILB Mark Jefferson. Key block delivered by Ramon Hatch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Wyche |
| +++ | RDE B.McSorley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Kimball |
| +++ | SLB B.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB M.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT O.Robinson |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | NB A.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | DB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT50 (1Q: 14:12) Reuben Thompson ran a trap outside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Randall Springer, assisted by CB Elijah Fitzgerald. OLB Bruce Kennedy knocked down Bobby Dodge to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE B.McSorley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wyche |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB L.Kalista | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Baek |
| +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB D.Stewart | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| --- | LCB J.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Ferderer | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-PIT47 (1Q: 13:45) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Al Shelton for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Dillon Douglas. PENALTY: OLB Leonard Kalista of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) O.Robinson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | --- | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB L.Kalista | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Short Zone | --- | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Deep Zone | --- | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT33 (1Q: 13:36) Play-Action. Rico Sharp pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Junior Wyche. CB Douglas Stewart blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wyche | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Kalista | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB D.Stewart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Ferderer | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT33 (1Q: 13:24) Drake Nastiuk ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Joey Rose, assisted by DT Kenyon Hoover. CB Douglas Stewart crushed Ike Maloney to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche |
| +++ | RDE B.McSorley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB L.Kalista | Spy | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | FB W.Cuviello |
| +++ | WLB B.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| --- | NB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| --- | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-14-PIT37 (1Q: 12:56) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Al Shelton. ILB Mark Jefferson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT N.Frenzel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB B.Cunningham | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Jefferson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-14-PIT37 (1Q: 12:48) Scottie Thompson punted 37 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (1Q: 12:42) Xavier Gerhardt scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Julian Gunderson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Moore | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Newsome | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Upshaw | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-PIT24 (1Q: 12:09) Play-Action. Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Dalton Dunn for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Joseph Sanborn.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Sanborn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Montgomery | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT35 (1Q: 11:38) Play-Action. Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to TE Arnie Henson for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Julian Gunderson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Newsome | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Moore | Protect | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Henson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-PIT40 (1Q: 11:10) Xavier Gerhardt scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by S Rickey Ritschel.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Moore | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Newsome | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB R.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Spy on QB | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| --- | FS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-PIT42 (1Q: 10:25) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to TE Raymond Marlowe for 50 yards. Tackled by S Craig Hopper. Marlowe gained 27 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Moore | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Montgomery | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-8-MIN08 (1Q: 09:52) Efrain Pries ran around right end for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Riley Foster. Pittsburgh 6, Minnesota 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | --- | | TE R.Marlowe |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Sanborn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Montgomery |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 09:52) Extra point by Edgar Harrelson was good. Pittsburgh 7, Minnesota 0 |
| (1Q: 09:42) Edgar Harrelson kicked off 72 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 09:42) Drake Nastiuk ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Randall Springer, assisted by ILB Malik Houghton.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche |
| +++ | RDE B.McSorley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Kimball |
| +++ | SLB B.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB M.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT O.Robinson |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | NB A.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| --- | DB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-MIN21 (1Q: 09:19) Rico Sharp kept the ball, running around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Joey Rose. PENALTY: WR Junior Wyche of Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Sharp | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE K.Hoover | In Box | --- | | X(SE) O.Robinson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE B.McSorley | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB L.Kalista | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Thompson |
| +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Wyche |
| --- | WLB B.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-24-MIN11 (1Q: 09:08) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Junior Wyche for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Benjamin McSorley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Kalista | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Deep Zone | --- | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-20-MIN15 (1Q: 08:35) Rico Sharp pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Drake Nastiuk.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT N.Frenzel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB B.Cunningham | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Jefferson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-20-MIN15 (1Q: 08:29) Scottie Thompson punted 52 yards. Tito Lucas returned the kick 14 yards to the PIT47. Tackled by Steven McDaniel. |
1-10-PIT47 (1Q: 08:20) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Shaun Benzer for 19 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Tony Ramsey. Benzer gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Sanborn | Spy on QB | --- | | SLOT A.Montgomery | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN34 (1Q: 07:36) Play-Action. Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Shaun Benzer for 34 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Benzer gained 26 yards after the catch. Pittsburgh 13, Minnesota 0
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Montgomery | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Bunkley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Moore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Lucas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB C.Hopper | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | RCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | NB Z.Carr | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | DB M.Box | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 07:36) Extra point by Edgar Harrelson was good. Pittsburgh 14, Minnesota 0 |
| (1Q: 07:21) Edgar Harrelson kicked off 69 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 07:21) Drake Nastiuk ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Douglas Stewart, assisted by DE Braden Cunningham. PENALTY: OLB Leonard Kalista of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche |
| +++ | RDE B.McSorley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB L.Kalista | In Box | --- | | RB D.Nastiuk | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Kennedy | Spy | +++ | | FB W.Cuviello |
| --- | WLB B.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-5-MIN30 (1Q: 07:11) Reuben Thompson ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by S Dylan Ferderer. Key block delivered by Ramon Hatch. PENALTY: G Bobby Dodge of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE B.McSorley | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Wyche |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB L.Kalista | In Box | --- | | RB R.Thompson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Baek |
| +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | In Box | --- | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB D.Stewart | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| --- | LCB J.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Ferderer | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Out of Box | --- |
|
| 1-15-MIN20 (1Q: 07:05) PENALTY: QB Rico Sharp of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-20-MIN15 (1Q: 07:00) Rico Sharp pass completed to RB Reuben Thompson for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Bruce Kennedy. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wyche | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB L.Kalista | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB D.Stewart | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Ferderer | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-16-MIN19 (1Q: 06:14) Rico Sharp kept the ball, running around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Braden Cunningham.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE K.Hoover | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE B.McSorley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB L.Kalista | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Thompson |
| +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Spy | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche |
| +++ | WLB B.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-13-MIN22 (1Q: 05:36) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Junior Wyche for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Dillon Douglas. Wyche gained 27 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) O.Robinson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT N.Frenzel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Cunningham | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Jefferson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Short Zone | --- | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT49 (1Q: 05:04) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Michael Baek for 20 yards. Tackled by ILB Mark Jefferson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Baek gained 17 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wyche | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Kalista | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB D.Stewart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Ferderer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT29 (1Q: 04:32) Drake Nastiuk ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by S Dylan Ferderer. Key block delivered by Dale Bennett.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE B.McSorley | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Hoover |
| +++ | RDE M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB L.Kalista | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Baek |
| +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB D.Stewart | In Box | --- | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Ferderer | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Spy | +++ |
|
2-1-PIT20 (1Q: 04:08) Drake Nastiuk ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Joey Rose, assisted by DT Kenyon Hoover. Key block delivered by Ramon Hatch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | In Box | --- | | X(SE) O.Robinson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche |
| +++ | RDE B.McSorley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB L.Kalista | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | FB W.Cuviello |
| +++ | WLB B.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Spy | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT10 (1Q: 03:37) Drake Nastiuk ran a reverse around left end for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Dale Bennett. Pittsburgh 14, Minnesota 6
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Kimball |
| +++ | RDE B.McSorley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Robinson |
| +++ | SLB B.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Nastiuk | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB M.Jefferson | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Wyche |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | NB A.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | DB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | --- | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 03:37) Extra point by J.R. Hardy was good. Pittsburgh 14, Minnesota 7 |
| (1Q: 03:27) J.R. Hardy kicked off 44 yards from the MIN35. Shaun Benzer returned the ball 50 yards to the MIN29. Tackled by Zachary Carr. |
1-10-MIN29 (1Q: 02:59) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to WR Dalton Dunn for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Clyde Morley, assisted by CB Tony Ramsey.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Moore | Protect | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Newsome | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB R.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| --- | FS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN28 (1Q: 02:30) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Alex Montgomery for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Craig Hopper, assisted by S Clyde Morley. Montgomery gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: G Dylan Parker of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Sanborn | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Montgomery | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Spy on QB | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| --- | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-19-MIN38 (1Q: 02:23) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to WR Dalton Dunn for 24 yards. Tackled by OLB Joseph Sanborn. Dunn gained 22 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Sanborn | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Montgomery | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Short Zone | --- | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN14 (1Q: 01:41) XXX Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dalton Dunn. DT Elliot O'Donnell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Sanborn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Montgomery | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| --- | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN14 (1Q: 01:36) Xavier Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Arnie Henson. DT Desmond Newton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Newsome | Protect | --- | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Moore | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Henson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| --- | FS R.Ritschel | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN14 (1Q: 01:30) Xavier Gerhardt scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Moore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Montgomery | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB R.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-MIN12 (1Q: 00:49) Edgar Harrelson attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 17, Minnesota 7 |
| (1Q: 00:44) Edgar Harrelson kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 00:44) Rico Sharp pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Junior Wyche. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wyche | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB L.Kalista | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB D.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| --- | LCB J.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Ferderer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN25 (1Q: 00:37) Rico Sharp scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Elijah Fitzgerald.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB L.Kalista | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Cunningham | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
3-7-MIN28 (2Q: 15:00) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Michael Baek for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Mark Jefferson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wyche | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Kalista | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.McDaniel | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB D.Stewart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Ferderer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-MIN30 (2Q: 14:22) Scottie Thompson punted 41 yards. Tito Lucas returned the kick 71 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 23, Minnesota 7 |
| (2Q: 14:22) Extra point by Edgar Harrelson was good. Pittsburgh 24, Minnesota 7 |
| (2Q: 14:15) Edgar Harrelson kicked off 66 yards from the PIT35. Zachary Carr returned the ball 15 yards to the MIN14. Tackled by Archie Lane. |
1-10-MIN14 (2Q: 13:45) Rico Sharp pass completed to RB Reuben Thompson for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Douglas Stewart.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Kalista | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN15 (2Q: 13:13) Reuben Thompson ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Leonard Kalista, assisted by OLB Bruce Kennedy. PENALTY: T Dale Bennett of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE B.McSorley | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| --- | 1tcDT R.Springer | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Baek |
| +++ | RDE M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB L.Kalista | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Stanfield |
| +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| --- | WLB D.Stewart | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Ferderer | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-16-MIN08 (2Q: 13:02) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Junior Wyche for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Leonard Kalista.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | --- | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB L.Kalista | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-MIN16 (2Q: 12:26) Play-Action. Rico Sharp sacked by CB Douglas Stewart for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Bobby Dodge. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Kenyon Hoover for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 30, Minnesota 7
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Kalista | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Stanfield | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB D.Stewart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| --- | LCB J.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Ferderer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 12:26) Extra point by Edgar Harrelson was good. Pittsburgh 31, Minnesota 7 |
| (2Q: 12:16) Edgar Harrelson kicked off 61 yards from the PIT35. Zachary Carr returned the ball 22 yards to the MIN26. Tackled by Luther Newsome. |
1-10-MIN26 (2Q: 11:51) Reuben Thompson ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Malik Houghton, assisted by DT Randall Springer. Key block delivered by Ramon Hatch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE B.McSorley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB L.Kalista | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | --- | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Spy | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-MIN32 (2Q: 11:14) Reuben Thompson ran inside the right guard for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Douglas Stewart. Key block delivered by Ramon Hatch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE B.McSorley | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB L.Kalista | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Spy | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche |
| +++ | WLB B.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT49 (2Q: 10:31) Reuben Thompson ran inside the left guard for 20 yards. Tackled by DE Braden Cunningham. Key block delivered by Ramon Hatch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE B.McSorley | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB L.Kalista | In Box | --- | | RB R.Thompson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche |
| +++ | WLB B.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Out of Box | --- | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT29 (2Q: 10:02) Rico Sharp pass completed to RB Reuben Thompson for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Douglas Stewart. Thompson gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wyche | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Kalista | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB D.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Ferderer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT24 (2Q: 09:31) Reuben Thompson ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Joey Rose. Key block delivered by Dale Bennett. Bennett ran over Braden Cunningham to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | In Box | --- | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE B.McSorley | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB L.Kalista | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche |
| +++ | WLB B.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT15 (2Q: 08:59) Rico Sharp pass was dropped by WR Al Shelton. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB L.Kalista | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| --- | LCB J.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT15 (2Q: 08:53) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Junior Wyche for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Braden Cunningham.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB L.Kalista | Short Zone | --- | | RB D.Nastiuk | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Cunningham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-PIT08 (2Q: 08:34) Rico Sharp sacked by DT Kenyon Hoover for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Perry Andrews.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Houghton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB B.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB B.Kennedy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | WLB M.Jefferson | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| --- | LCB J.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| --- | NB E.Fitzgerald | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| --- | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-PIT14 (2Q: 07:55) J.R. Hardy attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 31, Minnesota 10 |
| (2Q: 07:47) J.R. Hardy kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 07:47) Efrain Pries ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Jermaine Cauthen. Key block delivered by Dylan Parker.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Sanborn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Montgomery |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| --- | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| --- | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT30 (2Q: 07:07) Darius Moore ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Desmond Newton.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Newsome |
| --- | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | --- | | RB D.Moore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB F.Scales | In Box | --- | | TE A.Henson |
| +++ | MLB R.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-PIT31 (2Q: 06:39) Play-Action. Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to RB Darius Moore for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Craig Hopper.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Marlowe | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Moore | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Montgomery | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-PIT34 (2Q: 06:02) Ernest Rosado punted 35 yards. Reuben Thompson returned the kick 12 yards to the MIN43. Tackled by Leonard Kalista. |
1-10-MIN43 (2Q: 05:52) Rico Sharp scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Dillon Douglas.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Kimball | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Kalista | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB B.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| --- | LCB J.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| --- | NB D.Douglas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-MIN49 (2Q: 05:32) Rico Sharp pass was intended for WR Omar Robinson and was intercepted by CB Elijah Fitzgerald at the MIN46. The interception was returned 29 yards. Tackled by Omar Robinson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Kalista | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| --- | NB D.Douglas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN17 (2Q: 05:23) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to WR Shaun Benzer for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando Scales.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Moore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | --- | | TE L.Newsome | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN13 (2Q: 05:06) Play-Action. Xavier Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dalton Dunn. CB Tony Ramsey defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Sanborn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Montgomery | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-MIN13 (2Q: 05:02) Darius Moore ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Moore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Montgomery |
| +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-7-MIN14 (2Q: 04:25) Edgar Harrelson attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 34, Minnesota 10 |
| (2Q: 04:20) Edgar Harrelson kicked off 71 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 04:20) Play-Action. Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Wade Cuviello. DT Benjamin McSorley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Kalista | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.McDaniel | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB D.Stewart | Double TE | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| --- | SS D.Ferderer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| --- | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN25 (2Q: 04:14) Reuben Thompson ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Braden Cunningham, assisted by DT Randall Springer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Kimball |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE B.McSorley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche |
| +++ | WLB B.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-MIN32 (2Q: 03:51) Play-Action. Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Al Shelton for 24 yards. Tackled by DE Braden Cunningham, assisted by CB Joey Rose. Shelton gained 20 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Kimball | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT N.Frenzel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Cunningham | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Jefferson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Deep Zone | --- | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT44 (2Q: 03:23) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Omar Robinson for 11 yards. Tackled by S Dylan Ferderer, assisted by DE Braden Cunningham. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB L.Kalista | Double SLOT | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Cunningham | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Blitz Passer | --- | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT33 (2Q: 03:02) Rico Sharp scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by S Ross Tremble.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wyche | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Kalista | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Protect | --- | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WILB M.Jefferson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB D.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Ferderer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-PIT24 (2Q: 02:37) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Al Shelton for 11 yards. Tackled by S Dylan Ferderer. Shelton gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) O.Robinson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | --- | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB L.Kalista | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Bump and Run | --- | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT13 (2Q: 02:11) Play-Action. Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Omar Robinson for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Leonard Kalista. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Kalista | Short Zone | --- | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Man-to-Man | --- | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-2-PIT05 (2Q: 02:00) Rico Sharp pass completed to RB Reuben Thompson for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 34, Minnesota 16
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Kalista | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB R.Thompson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB D.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Ferderer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 02:00) Extra point by J.R. Hardy was good. Pittsburgh 34, Minnesota 17 |
| (2Q: 01:51) J.R. Hardy kicked off 45 yards from the MIN35. Shaun Benzer returned the ball 15 yards to the PIT35. Tackled by Steven McDaniel. |
1-10-PIT35 (2Q: 01:46) Darius Moore ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Jermaine Cauthen, assisted by OLB Michael Friedman. Key block delivered by Damon Kramer.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Moore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Sanborn | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Newsome |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | In Box | --- | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-PIT42 (2Q: 01:10) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Tito Lucas for 13 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley. Lucas gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Sanborn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Lucas | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN45 (2Q: 00:50) Play-Action. Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Tito Lucas for 15 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Sanborn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Lucas | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
1-10-MIN30 (2Q: 00:42) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Dalton Dunn for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando Scales.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Moore | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Newsome | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Upshaw | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-4-MIN24 (2Q: 00:31) Play-Action. XXX Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dalton Dunn. DT Elliot O'Donnell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Moore | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Sanborn | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Newsome | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-MIN24 (2Q: 00:21) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to RB Darius Moore for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Ramsey.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Moore | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Short Zone | --- | | FB H.Reagan | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 1-10-MIN18 (2Q: 00:03) Edgar Harrelson attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 37, Minnesota 17 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) J.R. Hardy kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 15:00) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to WR Shaun Benzer for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Ramsey, assisted by OLB Joseph Sanborn. Benzer gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Marlowe | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Sanborn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Montgomery | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT43 (3Q: 14:24) Xavier Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dalton Dunn. DT Jermaine Cauthen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Sanborn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Lucas | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT43 (3Q: 14:16) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Destro Dunn for 57 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Dunn gained 44 yards after the catch. Pittsburgh 43, Minnesota 17
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.Newsome | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Moore | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Henson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Bump and Run | --- | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 14:16) Extra point by Edgar Harrelson was good. Pittsburgh 44, Minnesota 17 |
| (3Q: 13:58) Edgar Harrelson kicked off 59 yards from the PIT35. Zachary Carr returned the ball 23 yards to the MIN29. Tackled by Marty Barrett. |
1-10-MIN29 (3Q: 13:23) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Al Shelton for 34 yards. Tackled by OLB Bruce Kennedy. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Shelton gained 15 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Kimball | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | --- | | TE W.Cuviello | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB L.Kalista | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Man-to-Man | --- | | SLOT J.Wyche | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB A.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Spy on QB | --- | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT37 (3Q: 12:40) Reuben Thompson ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Dylan Ferderer, assisted by OLB Bruce Kennedy.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE B.McSorley | In Box | --- | | TE M.Baek |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Hoover |
| +++ | RDE K.Hoover | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Stanfield |
| --- | WILB M.Lyons | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB D.Stewart | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Ferderer | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-PIT38 (3Q: 12:13) Reuben Thompson ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Kenyon Hoover, assisted by CB Joey Rose. Key block delivered by Bobby Dodge. Pittsburgh's Leonard Kalista was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Kimball |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Baek |
| +++ | RDE B.McSorley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB L.Kalista | In Box | --- | | RB R.Thompson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Wyche |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Spy | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-PIT28 (3Q: 11:31) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Junior Wyche for 17 yards. Tackled by S Ross Tremble, assisted by CB Elijah Fitzgerald. Wyche gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Wyche | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB B.Cunningham | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB M.Lyons | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Man-to-Man | --- | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT11 (3Q: 10:48) Drake Nastiuk ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Dylan Ferderer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Springer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Kimball |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Hoover | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| --- | RDE M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB M.Lyons | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche |
| +++ | WLB M.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| --- | RCB A.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-PIT15 (3Q: 10:23) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Junior Wyche for 10 yards. Tackled by S Dylan Ferderer, assisted by CB Joey Rose. Wyche gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wyche | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | --- | | RB D.Nastiuk | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB D.Stewart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB A.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Ferderer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-PIT05 (3Q: 09:42) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Junior Wyche for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 44, Minnesota 23
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT N.Frenzel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Kimball | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | --- | | RB D.Nastiuk | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Jefferson | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB A.Lane | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (3Q: 09:42) Extra point by J.R. Hardy was good. Pittsburgh 44, Minnesota 24 |
| (3Q: 09:33) J.R. Hardy kicked off 52 yards from the MIN35. Mr. Bigg Benzer returned the ball 39 yards to the MIN48. Tackled by Steven McDaniel. |
1-10-MIN48 (3Q: 09:14) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Mr. Bigg Benzer for 9 yards. Tackled by S Rickey Ritschel.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Montgomery | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Bunkley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Lucas | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB C.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | RCB T.Ramsey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | NB Z.Carr | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | DB J.Gunderson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-MIN39 (3Q: 08:32) Play-Action. Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to TE Raymond Marlowe for 11 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley. Marlowe gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Moore | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Newsome | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Upshaw | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN28 (3Q: 07:48) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Shaun Benzer for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Julian Gunderson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Sanborn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Lucas | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN27 (3Q: 07:19) XXX Gerhardt sacked by DE Branden Hayes for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Riley Foster.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Sanborn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Montgomery | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| --- | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| --- | NB C.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| --- | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-MIN31 (3Q: 06:36) Darius Moore ran inside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Russell Upshaw. Key block delivered by Dylan Parker.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | --- | | TE R.Marlowe |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Moore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Montgomery |
| +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | In Box | --- | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN18 (3Q: 05:51) Darius Moore ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Michael Friedman, assisted by S Clyde Morley.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Newsome |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | --- | | TE R.Marlowe |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Moore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Henson |
| +++ | MLB R.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| --- | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-MIN15 (3Q: 05:17) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to WR Destro Dunn for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Joseph Sanborn.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Sanborn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Montgomery | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-MIN12 (3Q: 04:30) Xavier Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dalton Dunn. DT Elliot O'Donnell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Newsome | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Moore | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Henson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Upshaw | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-MIN12 (3Q: 04:22) Edgar Harrelson attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 47, Minnesota 24 |
| (3Q: 04:17) Edgar Harrelson kicked off 58 yards from the PIT35. Zachary Carr returned the ball 21 yards to the MIN28. Tackled by Luther Newsome. |
1-10-MIN28 (3Q: 03:49) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Al Shelton. DT Kenyon Hoover hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB B.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| --- | LCB J.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN28 (3Q: 03:45) Drake Nastiuk ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Dylan Ferderer, assisted by DT Kenyon Hoover.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| --- | RDE M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB M.Lyons | In Box | --- | | RB D.Nastiuk | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Spy | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche |
| +++ | WLB B.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| --- | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-MIN35 (3Q: 03:21) Drake Nastiuk ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Joey Rose, assisted by CB Douglas Stewart. PENALTY: WR Omar Robinson of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Substitution. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE K.Hoover | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB B.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | RB D.Nastiuk | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Kennedy | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Wyche |
| +++ | WLB M.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| --- | LCB J.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| --- | NB A.Lane | Out of Box | --- | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-1-MIN37 (3Q: 03:13) Scottie Thompson punted 45 yards. Tito Lucas returned the kick 5 yards to the PIT23. Tackled by Elliot O'Donnell. |
1-10-PIT23 (3Q: 03:03) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to TE Raymond Marlowe for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Ramsey. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Marlowe gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Marlowe | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Sanborn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Lucas | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN48 (3Q: 02:29) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Mr. Bigg Benzer for 27 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando Scales. Benzer gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Protect | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Newsome | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN21 (3Q: 01:56) Xavier Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Darius Moore. ILB Russell Upshaw defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Moore | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Newsome | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| --- | LCB C.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| --- | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN21 (3Q: 01:52) Xavier Gerhardt pass was intended for WR Shaun Benzer and was intercepted by CB Julian Gunderson at the MIN12. Tackled by Efrain Pries.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Sanborn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Montgomery | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| --- | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| --- | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| --- | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN12 (3Q: 01:42) Reuben Thompson ran outside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Joey Rose. Key block delivered by Ike Maloney.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE B.McSorley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB M.Houghton | Spy | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche |
| +++ | WLB B.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | --- | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN24 (3Q: 01:14) Reuben Thompson ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Douglas Stewart, assisted by CB Joey Rose.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE B.McSorley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton |
| +++ | SLB M.Houghton | Spy | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Kimball |
| +++ | WLB M.Lyons | In Box | --- | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN24 (3Q: 00:34) Play-Action. Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Michael Baek for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Bruce Kennedy. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Lyons | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Stanfield | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB D.Stewart | Double TE | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Ferderer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-MIN29 (3Q: 00:11) Rico Sharp pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Al Shelton. DT Benjamin McSorley blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wyche | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Lyons | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB D.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| --- | LCB J.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Ferderer | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-MIN29 (3Q: 00:07) Scottie Thompson punted 63 yards. Tito Lucas returned the kick 11 yards to the PIT19. Tackled by Omar Robinson. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-PIT19 (4Q: 15:00) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Alex Montgomery for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Joseph Sanborn, assisted by CB Tony Ramsey. Montgomery gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB J.Sanborn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Montgomery | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | --- | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT24 (4Q: 14:37) Xavier Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dalton Dunn. OLB Michael Friedman defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Protect | --- | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Sanborn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Lucas | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-PIT24 (4Q: 14:30) Play-Action. XXX Gerhardt pass completed to WR Destro Dunn for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Branden Hayes.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Moore | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Lucas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Upshaw | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT34 (4Q: 14:02) Xavier Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shaun Benzer. DT Desmond Newton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Moore | Protect | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Newsome | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB R.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| --- | SS C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT34 (4Q: 13:57) Xavier Gerhardt pass was intended for RB Darius Moore and was intercepted by ILB Russell Upshaw at the PIT45. The interception was returned 45 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 47, Minnesota 30
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Moore | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Newsome | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Upshaw | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| --- | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| --- | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| --- | FS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 13:57) Rico Sharp passed to Drake Nastiuk for the successful two-point conversion. Pittsburgh 47, Minnesota 32 |
| (4Q: 13:46) J.R. Hardy kicked off 55 yards from the MIN35. Mr. Bigg Benzer returned the ball 20 yards to the PIT30. Tackled by Omar Robinson. |
1-10-PIT30 (4Q: 13:27) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to WR Destro Dunn for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Ramsey. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Moore | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Bump and Run | +++ | | FB H.Reagan | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Upshaw | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Bump and Run | --- | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT48 (4Q: 12:40) Darius Moore ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Jermaine Cauthen.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE W.Stokley | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Moore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Newsome |
| +++ | MLB R.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| --- | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN49 (4Q: 12:14) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Destro Dunn for 22 yards. Tackled by ILB Russell Upshaw, assisted by CB Tony Ramsey. Dunn gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Moore | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | --- | | TE L.Newsome | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Upshaw | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN27 (4Q: 11:31) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to TE Raymond Marlowe for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Ramsey. Marlowe gained 20 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Sanborn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Lucas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | --- | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Short Zone | --- | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-5-MIN05 (4Q: 10:57) Efrain Pries ran inside the right guard for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Riley Foster. Pittsburgh 53, Minnesota 32
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Lucas |
| +++ | MLB J.Sanborn | In Box | --- | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | In Box | --- | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 10:57) Extra point by Edgar Harrelson was good. Pittsburgh 54, Minnesota 32 |
| (4Q: 10:49) Edgar Harrelson kicked off 71 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (4Q: 10:49) Play-Action. Rico Sharp scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Elijah Fitzgerald.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | RDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Lyons | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN37 (4Q: 10:17) Rico Sharp sacked by DT Kenyon Hoover for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Dale Bennett.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Lyons | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB B.Cunningham | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| --- | LCB J.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-13-MIN34 (4Q: 09:34) Rico Sharp pass completed to RB Reuben Thompson for 2 yards. Tackled by S Ross Tremble. Thompson gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wyche | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Houghton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.McDaniel | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| --- | WLB D.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Ferderer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
3-11-MIN36 (4Q: 09:02) Rico Sharp pass completed to RB Drake Nastiuk for -2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Ross Tremble. PENALTY: CB Elijah Fitzgerald of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wyche | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Lyons | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB D.Stewart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Deep Zone | --- | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Ferderer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN41 (4Q: 08:54) Rico Sharp pass was dropped by TE Wade Cuviello.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wyche | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB D.Stewart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Ferderer | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| --- | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN41 (4Q: 08:47) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Junior Wyche for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Dillon Douglas. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Lyons | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Bump and Run | --- | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT45 (4Q: 08:21) Play-Action. Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Junior Wyche for 36 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Elijah Fitzgerald. Wyche gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Wyche | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Lyons | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB D.Stewart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Ferderer | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-9-PIT09 (4Q: 07:53) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Wade Cuviello for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Braden Cunningham.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Houghton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Cunningham | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-10-PIT10 (4Q: 07:38) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Junior Wyche for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Dillon Douglas.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Kimball | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Houghton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Lyons | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-PIT04 (4Q: 07:16) Rico Sharp pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Omar Robinson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT N.Frenzel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Cunningham | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Protect | --- | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Jefferson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Short Zone | --- | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| --- | NB E.Fitzgerald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-4-PIT04 (4Q: 07:12) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Al Shelton for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 54, Minnesota 38
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | --- | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB B.Cunningham | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Jefferson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB A.Lane | Deep Zone | --- | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 07:12) Extra point by J.R. Hardy was good. Pittsburgh 54, Minnesota 39 |
| (4Q: 07:02) J.R. Hardy kicked off 51 yards from the MIN35. Shaun Benzer returned the ball 23 yards to the PIT37. Tackled by Alfredo Stanfield. |
1-10-PIT37 (4Q: 06:25) Darius Moore ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Rickey Ritschel.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Moore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Newsome |
| +++ | MLB R.Upshaw | Spy | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| --- | WLB M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| --- | FS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-PIT38 (4Q: 05:42) Efrain Pries ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Clyde Morley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | --- | | RB E.Pries | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Newsome |
| +++ | MLB R.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| --- | FS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-PIT39 (4Q: 04:58) Darius Moore ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Desmond Newton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Moore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Newsome |
| --- | MLB R.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| --- | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | RCB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| --- | FS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-10-PIT37 (4Q: 04:13) Ernest Rosado punted 32 yards. Reuben Thompson returned the kick 9 yards to the MIN40. Tackled by Darien Faulk. |
1-10-MIN40 (4Q: 04:06) Rico Sharp pass completed to RB Reuben Thompson for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Ross Tremble.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Wyche | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Lyons | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB D.Stewart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Ferderer | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-MIN39 (4Q: 04:01) Rico Sharp sacked by DT Kenyon Hoover for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Ramon Hatch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wyche | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Lyons | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB D.Stewart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| --- | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Ferderer | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| --- | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-17-MIN33 (4Q: 03:44) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Wade Cuviello. CB Elijah Fitzgerald defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wyche | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB B.Cunningham | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-17-MIN33 (4Q: 03:37) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jameson Kimball. DT Nickolas Frenzel hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Kimball | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT N.Frenzel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB B.Cunningham | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Protect | --- | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Jefferson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Short Zone | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| --- | NB E.Fitzgerald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| --- | SS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN33 (4Q: 03:26) Darius Moore ran inside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley, assisted by OLB Fernando Scales. Key block delivered by Darien Faulk. Faulk ran over Desmond Newton to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | --- | | TE L.Newsome |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Moore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Henson |
| +++ | MLB R.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | In Box | --- | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | LCB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN23 (4Q: 02:41) Efrain Pries ran inside the right guard for 23 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Riley Foster. Pittsburgh 60, Minnesota 39
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Sanborn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Montgomery |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | LCB M.Box | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 02:41) Extra point by Edgar Harrelson was good. Pittsburgh 61, Minnesota 39 |
| (4Q: 02:28) Edgar Harrelson kicked off 70 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (4Q: 02:28) Play-Action. Bubba Lincoln sacked by ILB Malik Houghton for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Ramon Hatch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Lincoln |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wyche | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Lyons | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB B.Cunningham | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| --- | SS D.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| --- | FS D.Ferderer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-MIN20 (4Q: 02:07) Bubba Lincoln pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Wade Cuviello.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Lincoln |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.McSorley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Kimball | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB B.Cunningham | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Blitz Passer | --- | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS D.Ferderer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-MIN20 (4Q: 02:01) Bubba Lincoln pass completed to WR Tre Villasenor for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Mark Jefferson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Lincoln |
| *** | LDE R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT N.Frenzel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Kimball | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB B.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Villasenor | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Short Zone | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Deep Zone | --- | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
4-7-MIN28 (4Q: 01:55) Bubba Lincoln pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Omar Robinson. ILB Mark Jefferson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Lincoln |
| *** | LDE K.Hoover | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Robinson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Baek | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB B.Cunningham | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Protect | +++ | WLB M.Jefferson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Wyche | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB J.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | NB A.Lane | Short Zone | +++ | | C P.Andrews |
| +++ | DB E.Fitzgerald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hatch |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN28 (4Q: 01:50) Darius Moore ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Moore | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB J.Sanborn | In Box | --- | | TE L.Newsome |
| +++ | MLB R.Upshaw | In Box | --- | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | WLB A.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | LCB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| --- | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Minnesota called a time out. |
2-7-MIN25 (4Q: 01:40) Efrain Pries ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Branden Hayes, assisted by DT Jermaine Cauthen. Key block delivered by Dylan Parker.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | --- | | TE R.Marlowe |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Sanborn | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Lucas |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | In Box | --- | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| --- | NB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | --- | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Minnesota called a time out. |
1-10-MIN16 (4Q: 01:31) Efrain Pries ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Branden Hayes.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Conley |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Sanborn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Lucas |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | --- | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Minnesota called a time out. |
2-6-MIN12 (4Q: 01:23) Efrain Pries ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Michael Friedman, assisted by OLB Wes Stokley. PENALTY: G Damon Kramer of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Conley |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB J.Sanborn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Montgomery |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Conley |
| --- | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| --- | SS R.Ritschel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-16-MIN22 (4Q: 01:14) Efrain Pries ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Dashawn Holmes, assisted by OLB Michael Friedman. Pittsburgh's Riley Foster was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Conley |
| *** | LDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Sanborn | Spy | +++ | | SLOT T.Lucas |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | In Box | --- | | LT C.Conley |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Faulk |
| +++ | RCB J.Gunderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Foster |
| +++ | NB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS Z.Carr | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Parker |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 3-11-MIN17 (4Q: 00:30) Maxwell Conley dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Pittsburgh Steelers 61, Minnesota Vikings 39 |