| Played in New England, MA, weather: 56 degrees, fair, 4 mph wind. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Fred Benson kicked off 59 yards from the NED35. Samuel Stegall returned the ball 19 yards to the MIN25. Tackled by Aiden Ward. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 14:25) Jerome Lindsay ran a reverse around left end for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Anthony Klingensmith. Key block delivered by Ike Maloney. Maloney ran over Amari Ojeda to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nastiuk |
| +++ | RDE D.Johnston | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Lindsay | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | NB E.Bout | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | DB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS A.Ojeda | Out of Box | --- | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-MIN45 (1Q: 13:48) Drake Nastiuk ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Anthony Klingensmith.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT A.Fulton | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Lindsay |
| +++ | RDE D.Johnston | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | NB E.Bout | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| --- | DB R.Owens | Spy | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS A.Ojeda | Out of Box | --- | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 2-11-MIN44 (1Q: 13:19) PENALTY: TE Jerry Blackwell of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-16-MIN39 (1Q: 13:14) Play-Action. Rico Sharp scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Anthony Klingensmith.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Villasenor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB R.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-MIN46 (1Q: 12:35) Rico Sharp pass was dropped by WR Melvin Austin.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Villasenor | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB E.Bout | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-9-MIN46 (1Q: 12:31) Bradley Figures punted 54 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-NED20 (1Q: 12:25) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to RB Donnie Merrifield for 21 yards. Tackled by S Craig Hopper. Merrifield gained 16 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Athanas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB F.Scales | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB R.Haines | Bump and Run | --- | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB M.Box | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Briggs |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED41 (1Q: 11:55) Xavier Gerhardt sacked by DT Elliot O'Donnell and DE Dashawn Holmes for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Toby Van Verth.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Riffe | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Dobbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Poston | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.Buerfeind | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Double TE | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| --- | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| --- | RCB M.Box | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Briggs |
| --- | SS C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-13-NED38 (1Q: 11:29) Buster Merrifield ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Dashawn Holmes, assisted by CB Mitchell Box.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Athanas |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard |
| +++ | RDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | WLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB R.Haines | Out of Box | --- | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB M.Box | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Briggs |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-11-NED40 (1Q: 10:46) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 35 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando Scales. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rivers gained 30 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Athanas | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Merrifield | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB F.Scales | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB R.Haines | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Stegall | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Briggs |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 09:59) Donnie Merrifield ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando Scales, assisted by ILB Peter Plyler.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Athanas |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Dobbs |
| +++ | RDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Riffe |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| --- | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB M.Box | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Briggs |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-MIN29 (1Q: 09:26) Buster Merrifield ran a draw inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Ramsey, assisted by DT Jermaine Cauthen.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Athanas |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard |
| +++ | RDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | WLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB R.Haines | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB M.Box | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Briggs |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-MIN22 (1Q: 08:54) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Casey Athanas for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando Scales. Athanas gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Athanas | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Dobbs | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Protect | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | --- | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB M.Box | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Briggs |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-7-MIN07 (1Q: 08:24) Play-Action. Xavier Gerhardt pass was intended for TE Jose Rivers and was intercepted by OLB Fernando Scales in the end zone. Touchback.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Athanas | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Dobbs | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB F.Scales | Bump and Run | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| --- | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| --- | RCB M.Box | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Briggs |
| --- | SS C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 08:14) Drake Nastiuk ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Kelly Newton, assisted by DE Stan Evans.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Villasenor |
| +++ | SLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| --- | RCB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| --- | FS B.Booker | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-MIN17 (1Q: 07:30) Drake Nastiuk ran a trap outside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Kelly Newton.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Lindsay |
| +++ | RDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Ball Carrier | --- | WLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| --- | NB E.Bout | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | DB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS A.Ojeda | Spy | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-12-MIN18 (1Q: 06:51) Rico Sharp pass completed to RB Reuben Thompson for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Anthony Klingensmith. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Thompson gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Lindsay | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB R.Thompson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | NB E.Bout | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | DB R.Owens | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN35 (1Q: 06:16) Rico Sharp sacked by OLB Kelly Newton for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Dale Bennett.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Schrader | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WILB T.Schwartz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| --- | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| --- | RCB R.Owens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| --- | SS E.Salari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| --- | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-MIN30 (1Q: 05:33) Rico Sharp pass completed to RB Drake Nastiuk for 16 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Edgar Salari. Nastiuk gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Franz | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Blackwell | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Villasenor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.McDaniel | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB R.Owens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN46 (1Q: 05:05) Rico Sharp pass completed to FB Steven McDaniel for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dixon Cassidy, assisted by CB Ruben Owens.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Villasenor | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB S.McDaniel | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB R.Owens | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-MIN49 (1Q: 04:21) Drake Nastiuk ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Villasenor |
| +++ | SLB A.Ward | In Box | --- | | RB D.Nastiuk | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-NED47 (1Q: 03:41) Rico Sharp scrambled for 15 yards. Tackled by S Amari Ojeda.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Lindsay | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | WLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB E.Bout | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED32 (1Q: 02:54) Drake Nastiuk ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Kelly Newton.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Lindsay |
| +++ | RDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Ball Carrier | --- | WLB K.Newton | Spy | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | NB E.Bout | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| --- | DB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS A.Ojeda | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-NED35 (1Q: 02:22) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Tre Villasenor for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Edgar Salari.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Villasenor | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.McDaniel | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB R.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-NED31 (1Q: 01:46) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Melvin Austin for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Amari Ojeda.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Villasenor | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB E.Bout | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-4-NED26 (1Q: 01:08) J.R. Hardy attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 3, New England 0 |
| (1Q: 01:01) J.R. Hardy kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (1Q: 01:01) Donnie Merrifield ran outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler, assisted by CB Tony Ramsey. Key block delivered by J.T. Briggs.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Athanas |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Dobbs |
| +++ | RDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Riffe |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB M.Box | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Briggs |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NED36 (1Q: 00:33) Buster Merrifield ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Jermaine Cauthen, assisted by OLB Fernando Scales. Key block delivered by Toby Van Verth.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Athanas |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard |
| +++ | RDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | WLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB R.Haines | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB M.Box | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Briggs |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-NED45 (1Q: 00:03) Buster Merrifield ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando Scales, assisted by ILB Peter Plyler. Key block delivered by Toby Van Verth.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Athanas |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Dobbs |
| +++ | RDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Riffe |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB M.Box | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Briggs |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-NED47 (2Q: 15:00) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to RB Javier Buerfeind for 31 yards. Tackled by ILB Roderick Downs. Buerfeind gained 33 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Riffe | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Poston | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB F.Scales | Double TE | --- | | FB J.Buerfeind | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Downs | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB M.Box | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Briggs |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN22 (2Q: 14:20) Javier Buerfeind ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Dashawn Holmes, assisted by ILB Peter Plyler. Key block delivered by Asher Kostinko.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Athanas |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Dobbs |
| +++ | RDE D.Holmes | In Box | --- | | RB J.Buerfeind | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB F.Scales | In Box | --- | | FB A.Kostinko |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB M.Friedman | In Box | --- | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB M.Box | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Briggs |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-MIN14 (2Q: 13:37) Javier Buerfeind ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando Scales. Key block delivered by Donnie Searcy. Searcy ran over Dashawn Holmes to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Athanas |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard |
| +++ | RDE D.Holmes | In Box | --- | | RB J.Buerfeind | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier |
| +++ | WLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB R.Haines | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB M.Box | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Briggs |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-9-MIN09 (2Q: 13:09) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to WR Kerry Ballard for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New England 6, Minnesota 3
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB R.Haines | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB M.Box | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Briggs |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (2Q: 13:09) Extra point by Fred Benson was good. New England 7, Minnesota 3 |
| (2Q: 12:58) Fred Benson kicked off 73 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 12:58) Rico Sharp scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford and assisted by DE Stan Evans.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Villasenor | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.McDaniel | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB R.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | --- | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN37 (2Q: 12:17) Deion Strickland pass was dropped by RB Drake Nastiuk.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Lindsay | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB K.Newton | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| --- | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | NB E.Bout | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | DB R.Owens | Short Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| --- | SS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| --- | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN37 (2Q: 12:09) Deion Strickland pass completed to WR Tre Villasenor for 2 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari, assisted by OLB Kelly Newton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.McDaniel | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Villasenor | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB R.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| --- | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-MIN39 (2Q: 11:28) Deion Strickland pass completed to WR Tre Villasenor for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Anthony Klingensmith.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Villasenor | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB E.Bout | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-7-MIN40 (2Q: 10:53) Bradley Figures punted 60 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-NED20 (2Q: 10:46) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to RB Donnie Merrifield for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Ramsey, assisted by CB Ryan Haines. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Athanas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB F.Scales | Short Zone | --- | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB R.Haines | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB M.Box | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Briggs |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Double SLOT | +++ |
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2-6-NED24 (2Q: 10:00) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Jimmie Dobbs for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Wes Stokley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Athanas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Protect | +++ | MLB W.Stokley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB F.Scales | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | --- | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB R.Haines | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB M.Box | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Briggs |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-NED27 (2Q: 09:37) XXX Gerhardt scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Ramsey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE M.Friedman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Athanas | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB F.Scales | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB M.Box | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Stegall | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Briggs |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED32 (2Q: 09:00) Xavier Gerhardt kept the ball, running a draw inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Michael Friedman, assisted by S Clyde Morley.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE B.Hayes | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Athanas |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard |
| +++ | RDE W.Stokley | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind |
| +++ | MLB M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko |
| +++ | WLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| --- | RCB M.Box | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Briggs |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-NED31 (2Q: 08:15) Xavier Gerhardt kept the ball, running a counterplay inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Haines, assisted by DE Dashawn Holmes.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB X.Gerhardt | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Athanas |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Ballard |
| +++ | RDE D.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | WLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | --- | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB R.Haines | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB M.Box | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Briggs |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-NED36 (2Q: 07:44) Xavier Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kerry Ballard. DE Branden Hayes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Athanas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB F.Scales | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB R.Haines | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Stegall | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Briggs |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-NED36 (2Q: 07:39) Kris Miller punted 50 yards. Jerome Lindsay returned the kick 13 yards to the MIN27. Tackled by Jose Rivers. |
1-10-MIN27 (2Q: 07:28) Deion Strickland pass completed to RB Drake Nastiuk for 7 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Villasenor | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB D.Nastiuk | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Schrader | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-MIN34 (2Q: 07:06) Deion Strickland pass completed to WR Melvin Austin for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Aiden Ward, assisted by S Edgar Salari. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.McDaniel | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Villasenor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB R.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN44 (2Q: 06:30) Reuben Thompson ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Stan Evans. Key block delivered by Bryson Fannon.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Villasenor |
| +++ | RDE S.Evans | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Ford | In Box | --- | | RB R.Thompson | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB K.Newton | Spy | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | NB E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | DB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-NED50 (2Q: 05:49) Reuben Thompson ran inside the left tackle for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Ruben Owens. Key block delivered by Bryson Fannon.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB A.Ward | In Box | --- | | RB R.Thompson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB K.Newton | In Box | --- | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-NED34 (2Q: 05:08) Deion Strickland pass completed to RB Drake Nastiuk for 9 yards. Tackled by S Butch Booker. Nastiuk gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Villasenor | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nastiuk | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB K.Newton | Short Zone | --- | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB R.Owens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-1-NED25 (2Q: 04:37) Deion Strickland pass completed to WR Tre Villasenor for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Taylor Schwartz, assisted by OLB Aiden Ward. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schrader | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Villasenor | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB R.Owens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED21 (2Q: 04:01) Deion Strickland pass completed to WR Melvin Austin for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Anthony Klingensmith, assisted by S Edgar Salari.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | --- | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB R.Owens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-7-NED18 (2Q: 03:19) Deion Strickland pass completed to WR Melvin Austin for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Butch Booker, assisted by ILB Tracy Ford.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Schrader | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB K.Newton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB R.Owens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-NED19 (2Q: 02:52) Deion Strickland pass was intended for RB Reuben Thompson and was intercepted by ILB Tracy Ford at the NED11. The interception was returned 4 yards. Tackled by Reuben Thompson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Villasenor | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| --- | LCB A.Klingensmith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| --- | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED15 (2Q: 02:42) Xavier Gerhardt pass was intended for TE Jose Rivers and was intercepted by CB Mitchell Box at the NED30. Tackled by Jose Rivers.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Athanas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB R.Haines | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB M.Box | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Briggs |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED30 (2Q: 02:33) Deion Strickland pass completed to WR Tre Villasenor for 25 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari. Villasenor gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Villasenor | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | --- | | RB R.Thompson | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB R.Owens | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-5-NED05 (2Q: 02:04) Deion Strickland pass completed to WR Tre Villasenor for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 9, New England 7
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Villasenor | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB R.Owens | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 02:04) Extra point by J.R. Hardy was good. Minnesota 10, New England 7 |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| (2Q: 01:56) J.R. Hardy kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (2Q: 01:56) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to RB Javier Buerfeind for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Ramsey, assisted by OLB Michael Friedman. Buerfeind gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Riffe | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Cauthen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Dobbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Poston | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Friedman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Buerfeind | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB R.Haines | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB M.Box | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Briggs |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-NED47 (2Q: 01:18) Xavier Gerhardt pass was dropped by WR Casey Athanas.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Athanas | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Dobbs | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Protect | +++ | WLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB R.Haines | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB M.Box | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Briggs |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED47 (2Q: 01:14) XXX Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kerry Ballard. OLB Wes Stokley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Athanas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB R.Downs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | RCB R.Haines | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | NB M.Box | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | DB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Briggs |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| --- | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-NED47 (2Q: 01:08) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 36 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rivers gained 22 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE M.Friedman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Athanas | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Stegall | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Briggs |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN17 (2Q: 00:44) Arnie Sinclair pass completed to WR Kerry Ballard for 17 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Ballard gained 11 yards after the catch. New England 13, Minnesota 10
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB A.Sinclair |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Athanas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Flanigan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB M.Box | Bump and Run | --- | | RG J.Briggs |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | --- |
|
| (2Q: 00:44) Extra point by Fred Benson was good. New England 14, Minnesota 10 |
| (2Q: 00:35) Fred Benson kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 00:35) Play-Action. Deion Strickland sacked by DE Stan Evans for a loss of 12 yards. Sack allowed by Wade Cuviello.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Protect | --- | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| --- | LCB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB R.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-22-MIN13 (2Q: 00:05) Play-Action. Deion Strickland pass completed to RB Reuben Thompson for -4 yards. Tackled by S Butch Booker, assisted by S Edgar Salari.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Bennett |
| --- | LCB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB R.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG I.Maloney |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) J.R. Hardy kicked off 62 yards from the MIN35. Donnie Merrifield returned the ball 22 yards to the NED25. Tackled by Jacob Schrader. |
1-10-NED25 (3Q: 14:37) Arnie Sinclair kept the ball, running inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Desmond Newton, assisted by OLB Fernando Scales.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Sinclair | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE W.Stokley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard |
| +++ | RDE M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind |
| +++ | MLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Terrell |
| +++ | WLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.McGee |
| --- | NB M.Box | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Smith |
| --- | SS C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Snyder |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-NED21 (3Q: 13:55) Arnie Sinclair sacked by OLB Adam Bernard for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Luis McGee.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Sinclair |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Riffe | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Richardson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Friedman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Searcy |
| +++ | WLB A.Bernard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Van Verth |
| --- | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.McGee |
| --- | RCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Snyder |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-18-NED17 (3Q: 13:28) Arnie Sinclair pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kerry Ballard. OLB Fernando Scales defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Sinclair |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Friedman | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Buerfeind | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Terrell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C L.McGee |
| +++ | NB M.Box | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Snyder |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-18-NED17 (3Q: 13:21) Kris Miller punted 67 yards. Jerome Lindsay returned the kick 15 yards to the MIN31. Tackled by Kendall Snyder. |
1-10-MIN31 (3Q: 13:11) Deion Strickland pass completed to WR Tre Villasenor for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Ruben Fillion.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Schrader | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Villasenor | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-MIN37 (3Q: 12:48) Reuben Thompson ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Ruben Fillion.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT X.Beyer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin |
| +++ | RDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Villasenor |
| +++ | SLB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | FB S.McDaniel |
| +++ | WLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| --- | FS B.Booker | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-MIN38 (3Q: 12:21) Deion Strickland pass completed to WR Melvin Austin for 6 yards. Tackled by S Butch Booker, assisted by S Edgar Salari.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schrader | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Villasenor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN44 (3Q: 11:45) Reuben Thompson ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Peter Stoops. Key block delivered by Dale Bennett.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT X.Beyer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Schrader |
| +++ | RDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | FB S.McDaniel |
| +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | WLB K.Newton | In Box | --- | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-NED50 (3Q: 11:14) Deion Strickland pass completed to WR Tre Villasenor for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford, assisted by CB Dixon Cassidy. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schrader | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Villasenor | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| --- | LCB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-NED48 (3Q: 10:48) Deion Strickland pass completed to RB Reuben Thompson for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Aiden Ward. Thompson gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schrader | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.McDaniel | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED42 (3Q: 10:16) Reuben Thompson ran around right end for -7 yards. Tackled by S Butch Booker. ILB Tracy Ford knocked down Trevor Sandlin to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT X.Beyer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Schrader |
| +++ | RDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Villasenor |
| +++ | WLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| --- | FS B.Booker | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-17-NED49 (3Q: 09:42) Reuben Thompson ran a trap outside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Peter Stoops.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT X.Beyer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin |
| +++ | RDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Villasenor |
| +++ | SLB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Spy | +++ | | SLOT J.Schrader |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| --- | DB E.Bout | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| --- | SS P.Stoops | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| --- | FS B.Booker | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-19-MIN49 (3Q: 09:12) Deion Strickland pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Reuben Thompson. S Peter Stoops knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schrader | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | WLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Deep Zone | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-19-MIN49 (3Q: 09:05) Bradley Figures punted 51 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-NED20 (3Q: 09:00) Javier Buerfeind ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Elliot O'Donnell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Sinclair |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard |
| +++ | RDE M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Terrell |
| +++ | WLB F.Scales | In Box | --- | | LT D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.McGee |
| +++ | NB M.Box | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Hopper | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Snyder |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-NED21 (3Q: 08:26) Arnie Sinclair pass was dropped by WR Heath Terrell. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Sinclair |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Friedman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Terrell | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB F.Scales | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.McGee |
| --- | NB M.Box | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Snyder |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-NED21 (3Q: 08:19) Arnie Sinclair pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Heath Terrell. DT Desmond Newton defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Sinclair |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Friedman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Terrell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB F.Scales | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Van Verth |
| --- | RCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.McGee |
| +++ | NB M.Box | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Snyder |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-NED21 (3Q: 08:13) Kris Miller punted 45 yards. Jerome Lindsay returned the kick 12 yards to the MIN46. Tackled by J.T. Briggs. |
1-10-MIN46 (3Q: 08:06) Reuben Thompson ran a trap outside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Kelly Newton, assisted by ILB Taylor Schwartz. DE Ruben Fillion knocked down Abel Cash to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT X.Beyer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Schrader |
| +++ | RDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | WLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| --- | SS P.Stoops | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-MIN49 (3Q: 07:31) Deion Strickland pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jacob Schrader. DT Xavier Beyer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schrader | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Villasenor | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SILB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-MIN49 (3Q: 07:24) Deion Strickland scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Taylor Schwartz.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schrader | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Deep Zone | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED44 (3Q: 06:51) Deion Strickland pass completed to WR Robert Franz for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Peter Stoops, assisted by ILB Tracy Ford.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Schrader | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Villasenor | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Thompson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | DB E.Bout | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED33 (3Q: 06:21) Deion Strickland pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Melvin Austin. DE Stan Evans hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schrader | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Villasenor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| --- | LCB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED33 (3Q: 06:11) Deion Strickland pass completed to WR Melvin Austin for 7 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Austin gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schrader | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-NED26 (3Q: 05:26) Reuben Thompson ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Kelly Newton, assisted by ILB Tracy Ford.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT X.Beyer | In Box | --- | | TE J.Schrader |
| +++ | RDE S.Evans | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Villasenor |
| +++ | WLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| --- | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| --- | NB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-3-NED26 (3Q: 04:45) J.R. Hardy attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 14, Minnesota 13 |
| (3Q: 04:39) J.R. Hardy kicked off 59 yards from the MIN35. Donnie Merrifield returned the ball 16 yards to the NED22. Tackled by Reuben Thompson. |
1-10-NED22 (3Q: 04:17) Arnie Sinclair pass completed to WR Kerry Ballard for 38 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley. Ballard gained 20 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Sinclair |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Friedman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Terrell | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB F.Scales | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.McGee |
| +++ | NB M.Box | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Snyder |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN40 (3Q: 03:34) Arnie Sinclair pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 36 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Ramsey. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rivers gained 33 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Sinclair |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Friedman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.Riffe | Protect | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Searcy |
| +++ | WLB A.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Van Verth |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.McGee |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | --- | | RG J.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Snyder |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-4-MIN04 (3Q: 03:00) Javier Buerfeind ran around left end for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Toby Van Verth. New England 20, Minnesota 13
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Sinclair |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Ballard |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell |
| +++ | RDE M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | WLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.McGee |
| +++ | NB M.Box | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Snyder |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 03:00) Extra point by Fred Benson was good. New England 21, Minnesota 13 |
| (3Q: 02:52) Fred Benson kicked off 67 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 02:52) Reuben Thompson ran around the left tackle for 24 yards. Tackled by ILB Taylor Schwartz. Key block delivered by Bobby Dodge.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT X.Beyer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Schrader |
| +++ | RDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | FB S.McDaniel |
| +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | WLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN49 (3Q: 02:25) Reuben Thompson ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Ruben Fillion, assisted by S Peter Stoops. Key block delivered by Trevor Sandlin.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Schrader |
| +++ | NT X.Beyer | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE S.Evans | In Box | --- | | TE S.McDaniel |
| +++ | SLB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Nastiuk |
| +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | WLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| --- | RCB E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-NED46 (3Q: 01:46) Deion Strickland pass completed to WR Melvin Austin for 13 yards. Tackled by S Butch Booker. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schrader | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Villasenor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Deep Zone | --- | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-NED33 (3Q: 01:15) Reuben Thompson ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Ruben Fillion, assisted by DT Xavier Beyer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT X.Beyer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Schrader |
| +++ | RDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Villasenor |
| +++ | WLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-NED29 (3Q: 00:42) Play-Action. Deion Strickland pass completed to WR Tre Villasenor for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dixon Cassidy. PENALTY: T Dale Bennett of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schrader | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT T.Villasenor | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | --- | | LG D.Bennett |
| --- | RCB E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | --- | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Bump and Run | --- | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-16-NED39 (3Q: 00:32) Deion Strickland pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Jacob Schrader. DE Stan Evans blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schrader | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.McDaniel | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| --- | SS P.Stoops | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-16-NED39 (3Q: 00:24) Deion Strickland pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jacob Schrader. ILB Tracy Ford drove right through Abel Cash to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Villasenor | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Schrader | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | DB E.Bout | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| --- | SS P.Stoops | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-NED39 (3Q: 00:16) Bradley Figures punted 39 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-NED20 (3Q: 00:09) Arnie Sinclair pass completed to WR Kerry Ballard for 22 yards. Tackled by ILB Roderick Downs. Ballard gained 17 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Sinclair |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Riffe | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Friedman | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Buerfeind | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Richardson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Searcy |
| +++ | WLB A.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Van Verth |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.McGee |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Snyder |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-NED42 (4Q: 15:00) Arnie Sinclair kept the ball, running a draw inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Sinclair | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE W.Stokley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard |
| +++ | RDE M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Terrell |
| +++ | MLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | LT D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB M.Box | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.McGee |
| +++ | DB C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Smith |
| --- | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Snyder |
| --- | FS F.Scales | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-NED38 (4Q: 14:22) Javier Buerfeind ran inside the left tackle for 25 yards. Tackled by ILB Roderick Downs. Key block delivered by Toby Van Verth.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Sinclair |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Ballard |
| +++ | RDE M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Terrell |
| +++ | WLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | --- | | LG T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.McGee |
| +++ | NB M.Box | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Snyder |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN37 (4Q: 13:47) Javier Buerfeind ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Craig Hopper. Key block delivered by Jim Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Sinclair |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard |
| +++ | RDE M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Terrell |
| +++ | WLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | --- | | LG T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.McGee |
| +++ | NB M.Box | Out of Box | --- | | RG J.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Hopper | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Snyder |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-MIN30 (4Q: 13:19) Arnie Sinclair pass was dropped by TE Terry Richardson.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Sinclair |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Riffe | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Richardson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Friedman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Downs | Blitz Passer | --- | | FB A.Kostinko | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Searcy |
| +++ | WLB A.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Van Verth |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.McGee |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Snyder |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-MIN30 (4Q: 13:12) Arnie Sinclair scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Ramsey.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Sinclair |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Friedman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Terrell | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB F.Scales | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.McGee |
| +++ | NB M.Box | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Smith |
| --- | SS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Snyder |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN24 (4Q: 12:29) Arnie Sinclair pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 7 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Sinclair |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Friedman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Terrell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | --- | | LG T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.McGee |
| +++ | NB M.Box | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG J.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Snyder |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-MIN17 (4Q: 12:02) Arnie Sinclair pass completed to TE Terry Richardson for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando Scales. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Richardson gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB A.Sinclair |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Riffe | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Richardson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Friedman | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Buerfeind | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Protect | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Searcy |
| +++ | WLB A.Bernard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Van Verth |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | --- | | C L.McGee |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Hopper | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT K.Snyder |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-4-MIN04 (4Q: 11:34) Javier Buerfeind ran a trap outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan, assisted by ILB Roderick Downs.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Sinclair |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Riffe |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard |
| +++ | RDE M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Richardson |
| +++ | MLB F.Scales | In Box | --- | | LT D.Searcy |
| +++ | WLB A.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Van Verth |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.McGee |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Hopper | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Snyder |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-MIN04 (4Q: 10:55) Arnie Sinclair pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kerry Ballard. ILB Roderick Downs defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB A.Sinclair |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Friedman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Terrell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Searcy |
| --- | WLB A.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Van Verth |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.McGee |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Snyder |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-4-MIN04 (4Q: 10:51) Arnie Sinclair pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Kerry Ballard.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Sinclair |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Friedman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Terrell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.McGee |
| +++ | NB M.Box | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Snyder |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-MIN04 (4Q: 10:47) Fred Benson attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 24, Minnesota 13 |
| (4Q: 10:41) Fred Benson kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (4Q: 10:41) Deion Strickland pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Robert Franz. S Peter Stoops defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schrader | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | SLB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Villasenor | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Newton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN25 (4Q: 10:29) Reuben Thompson ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Butch Booker.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT X.Beyer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Schrader |
| +++ | RDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Ford | In Box | --- | | RB R.Thompson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Villasenor |
| +++ | WLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-MIN30 (4Q: 09:50) Play-Action. Deion Strickland pass completed to RB Reuben Thompson for 36 yards. Tackled by S Peter Stoops. Thompson gained 36 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schrader | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Short Zone | --- | | RB R.Thompson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | --- | | TE W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | WLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Deep Zone | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED34 (4Q: 09:18) Reuben Thompson ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Aiden Ward, assisted by S Peter Stoops.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT X.Beyer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin |
| +++ | RDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Villasenor |
| +++ | SLB T.Ford | Spy | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Schrader |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | DB E.Bout | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-NED30 (4Q: 08:51) Reuben Thompson ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Taylor Schwartz.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Schrader |
| +++ | NT X.Beyer | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz |
| +++ | SLB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | TE S.McDaniel |
| +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | WLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-NED29 (4Q: 08:15) Deion Strickland pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jacob Schrader. DE Stan Evans hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schrader | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.McDaniel | Protect | --- | WILB T.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Deep Zone | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-NED29 (4Q: 08:08) J.R. Hardy attempted a 46 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 24, Minnesota 16 |
| (4Q: 08:01) J.R. Hardy kicked off 61 yards from the MIN35. Buster Merrifield returned the ball 22 yards to the NED26. Tackled by Jacob Schrader. |
1-10-NED26 (4Q: 07:30) Kerry Ballard ran a reverse around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Elliot O'Donnell.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Sinclair |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| --- | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Riffe |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind |
| +++ | SLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko |
| --- | MLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Searcy |
| --- | WLB A.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Van Verth |
| --- | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.McGee |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Snyder |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-NED23 (4Q: 06:44) Javier Buerfeind ran around the left tackle for 52 yards. Tackled by S Craig Hopper. Key block delivered by Donnie Searcy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Sinclair |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | --- | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard |
| +++ | RDE M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Terrell |
| +++ | WLB F.Scales | In Box | --- | | LT D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.McGee |
| +++ | NB M.Box | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Snyder |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN25 (4Q: 06:01) Javier Buerfeind ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Desmond Newton, assisted by OLB Michael Friedman. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Toby Van Verth to the MIN15.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Sinclair |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard |
| +++ | RDE M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB R.Downs | In Box | --- | | SLOT H.Terrell |
| +++ | WLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.McGee |
| +++ | NB M.Box | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Snyder |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-10-MIN15 (4Q: 05:18) PENALTY: WR Heath Terrell of New England was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN20 (4Q: 05:14) Javier Buerfeind ran a draw inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Desmond Newton, assisted by ILB Roderick Downs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Sinclair |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| --- | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard |
| +++ | RDE M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Terrell |
| +++ | WLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Van Verth |
| --- | RCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.McGee |
| +++ | NB M.Box | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Smith |
| --- | SS C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Snyder |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-17-MIN22 (4Q: 04:27) Arnie Sinclair pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Terry Richardson. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Sinclair |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Riffe | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Richardson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Friedman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Downs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB F.Scales | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Searcy |
| +++ | WLB A.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Van Verth |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | --- | | C L.McGee |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Smith |
| --- | SS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Snyder |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-17-MIN22 (4Q: 04:23) Arnie Sinclair pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Heath Terrell. OLB Michael Friedman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Sinclair |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT D.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Friedman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Terrell | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB F.Scales | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.McGee |
| +++ | NB M.Box | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Snyder |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-17-MIN22 (4Q: 04:17) Fred Benson attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 27, Minnesota 16 |
| (4Q: 04:09) Fred Benson kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (4Q: 04:09) Deion Strickland pass completed to WR Melvin Austin for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Taylor Schwartz, assisted by S Edgar Salari.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Franz | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Schrader | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Blitz Passer | --- | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-MIN32 (4Q: 03:47) Deion Strickland pass was dropped by WR Melvin Austin.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Schrader | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Villasenor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-MIN32 (4Q: 03:37) Deion Strickland pass completed to TE Jacob Schrader for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Aiden Ward. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schrader | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Villasenor | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN36 (4Q: 03:17) Deion Strickland pass completed to WR Melvin Austin for 11 yards. Tackled by S Peter Stoops.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schrader | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Short Zone | --- | | RB R.Thompson | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Ward | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Villasenor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Deep Zone | --- | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN47 (4Q: 02:56) Deion Strickland pass completed to WR Robert Franz for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schrader | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Villasenor | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Thompson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | DB E.Bout | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-3-NED46 (4Q: 02:32) Deion Strickland pass completed to WR Melvin Austin for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Schrader | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Villasenor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED42 (4Q: 02:17) Deion Strickland sacked by ILB Tracy Ford for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Ike Maloney. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Villasenor | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Schrader | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| --- | DB E.Bout | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-17-NED49 (4Q: 02:00) Play-Action. Deion Strickland pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Melvin Austin. ILB Tracy Ford defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Franz | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schrader | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Villasenor | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| --- | SS P.Stoops | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-17-NED49 (4Q: 01:55) Deion Strickland pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Reuben Thompson. DE Ruben Fillion blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schrader | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.McDaniel | Protect | +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | DB E.Bout | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-17-NED49 (4Q: 01:50) PENALTY: TE Wade Cuviello of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
4-22-MIN46 (4Q: 01:50) Deion Strickland pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Melvin Austin. CB Erik Bout defended the pass. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schrader | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Villasenor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | DB E.Bout | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN46 (4Q: 01:41) Javier Buerfeind ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Michael Friedman, assisted by OLB Fernando Scales.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Sinclair |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard |
| +++ | RDE M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Terrell |
| +++ | WLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.McGee |
| +++ | NB M.Box | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Snyder |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
2-11-MIN47 (4Q: 01:29) Javier Buerfeind ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by S Craig Hopper.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Sinclair |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Ballard |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell |
| +++ | RDE M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | WLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.McGee |
| +++ | NB M.Box | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Smith |
| --- | SS C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Snyder |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
3-14-NED50 (4Q: 01:22) Javier Buerfeind ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Wes Stokley, assisted by ILB Roderick Downs.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Sinclair |
| *** | LDE W.Stokley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Newton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard |
| +++ | RDE M.Friedman | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Downs | In Box | --- | | TE N.Riffe |
| +++ | MLB F.Scales | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Searcy |
| +++ | WLB A.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Van Verth |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.McGee |
| --- | RCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Snyder |
| --- | FS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| 4-8-MIN44 (4Q: 01:12) Kris Miller punted 41 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN03. |
1-10-MIN03 (4Q: 01:05) Deion Strickland pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jacob Schrader. CB Anthony Klingensmith defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schrader | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Villasenor | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | DB E.Bout | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN03 (4Q: 00:58) Deion Strickland pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Melvin Austin. DE Stan Evans drove right through Dale Bennett to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schrader | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Thompson | Protect | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Villasenor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| --- | NB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | DB E.Bout | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN03 (4Q: 00:48) Deion Strickland pass completed to WR Tre Villasenor for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Aiden Ward.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schrader | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Villasenor | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Thompson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | DB E.Bout | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN18 (4Q: 00:26) Deion Strickland sacked by DE Stan Evans for a loss of 1 yard. Sack allowed by Bobby Dodge.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Franz | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schrader | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Villasenor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Thompson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| --- | RCB E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| --- | DB E.Bout | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-MIN17 (4Q: 00:07) Deion Strickland pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Jacob Schrader.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Strickland |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schrader | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Villasenor | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Thompson | Protect | +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Dodge |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bennett |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | C I.Maloney |
| +++ | DB E.Bout | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Cash |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sandlin |
| +++ | FS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Final Score: New England Patriots 27, Minnesota Vikings 16 |