Week 16, 2034

Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 38 degrees, fair, 9 mph wind.

New England won the toss and elected to receive.

Start of first quarter.

(1Q: 15:00) J.R. Hardy kicked off 69 yards from the MIN35. Touchback.

1-10-NED25 (1Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Jimmie Dobbs for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Branden Hayes. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) K.Ballard	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) J.Dobbs	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB R.Poston	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB M.Friedman	Short Zone	+++
FB B.Norris	Protect	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	WLB F.Scales	Double X(SE)	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB M.Box	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Franz	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Bump and Run	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Bump and Run	+++

2-8-NED27 (1Q: 14:30) PENALTY: C Toby Van Verth of New England was called for a False Start.

2-13-NED22 (1Q: 14:19) Xavier Gerhardt scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Primary, 9 Fade (27-39)	---	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	---	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Dobbs	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	WLB F.Scales	Blitz Passer	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Franz	Man-to-Man	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB J.Gunderson	Man-to-Man	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Man-to-Man	+++
RT J.Smith		---	FS C.Hopper	Double SLOT	+++

3-10-NED25 (1Q: 13:39) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Michael Friedman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rivers gained 1 yard after the catch.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) K.Ballard	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	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 B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Protect	+++	SLB M.Friedman	Short Zone	+++
FB N.Riffe	Protect	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	WLB F.Scales	Short Zone	---
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB M.Box	Deep Zone	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Franz	Deep Zone	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Short Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

4-4-NED31 (1Q: 13:01) Kris Miller punted 41 yards. Jerome Lindsay returned the kick 21 yards to the MIN49. PENALTY: TE Jacob Schrader of Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return.

1-10-MIN26 (1Q: 12:52) Drake Nastiuk ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Austin		+++	NT A.Fulton	In Box	+++
SLOT T.Villasenor		+++	RDE C.Harden	In Box	---
Z(FL) R.Franz		+++	SLB A.Ward	In Box	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Ball Carrier	+++	WLB B.Lewis	In Box	+++
SLOT J.Lindsay		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Out of Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Out of Box	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	NB R.Owens	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	DB W.Washington	Out of Box	---
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Out of Box	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Out of Box	+++

2-8-MIN28 (1Q: 12:14) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Robert Franz for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Bucky Lewis. Franz gained 9 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	NT A.Fulton	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SLB B.Lewis	Man-to-Man	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Protect	+++	SILB T.Ford	Blitz Passer	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WILB K.Newton	Man-to-Man	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB A.Ward	Blitz Passer	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Blitz Passer	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Man-to-Man	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Man-to-Man	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	---

1-10-MIN40 (1Q: 11:27) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Robert Franz. OLB Aiden Ward hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	NT A.Fulton	Rush Passer	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB B.Lewis	Double Z(FL)	+++
RB R.Thompson	Outlet, S Screen (S)	---	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
FB J.Blackwell	Protect	+++	WILB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB A.Ward	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	Man-to-Man	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-MIN40 (1Q: 11:14) PENALTY: WR Robert Franz of Minnesota was called for a False Start.

2-15-MIN35 (1Q: 11:06) Rico Sharp sacked by DE Stan Evans for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Dale Bennett.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	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 D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Protect	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Russett	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	---	WLB A.Ward	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		---	LCB A.Klingensmith	Man-to-Man	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Man-to-Man	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB R.Owens	Short Zone	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT R.Hatch		---	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

3-21-MIN29 (1Q: 10:27) Rico Sharp pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Melvin Austin. DE Dustin Johnston blocked the pass.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	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 D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB B.Lewis	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	---	WILB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
LT D.Bennett		---	WLB A.Ward	Blitz Passer	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Man-to-Man	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Deep Zone	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

4-21-MIN29 (1Q: 10:22) Bradley Figures punted 54 yards. Anthony Klingensmith returned the kick 10 yards to the NED27. Tackled by Robert Franz.

1-10-NED27 (1Q: 10:12) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to RB Javier Buerfeind for 6 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	221 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	---
TE T.Richardson	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SLB M.Friedman	Short Zone	+++
FB J.Buerfeind	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Double Z(FL)	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	WLB F.Scales	Short Zone	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB M.Box	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Franz	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Bump and Run	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Bump and Run	+++

2-4-NED33 (1Q: 09:26) Donnie Merrifield ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	In Box	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier		+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	3tcDT D.Newton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	RDE B.Hayes	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 C.Franz	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB J.Gunderson	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	In Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

3-2-NED35 (1Q: 08:52) Donnie Merrifield ran a draw inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan. Key block delivered by Toby Van Verth.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	In Box	+++
X(SE) K.Ballard		+++	1tcDT J.Cauthen	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	3tcDT S.Kiehl	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	RDE B.Hayes	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Ball Carrier	+++	SLB F.Scales	In Box	+++
TE N.Riffe		+++	MLB R.Downs	In Box	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	WLB E.Ross	Spy	---
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Franz	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	In Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

1-10-NED40 (1Q: 08:23) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to WR Camden Gauthier for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando Scales. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	---
RB D.Merrifield	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	---
SLOT J.Dobbs	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WLB F.Scales	Short Zone	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Bump and Run	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Franz	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB J.Gunderson	Bump and Run	---
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Short Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Double SLOT	+++

2-6-NED44 (1Q: 07:43) Donnie Merrifield ran a draw inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan, assisted by OLB Fernando Scales. Key block delivered by Dave Doyle.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	In Box	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier		+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	3tcDT D.Newton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	RDE B.Hayes	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 C.Franz	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB J.Gunderson	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

1-10-MIN50 (1Q: 07:04) XXX Gerhardt kept the ball, running a counterplay inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Desmond Newton.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB X.Gerhardt	Ball Carrier	***	LDE D.Holmes	In Box	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier		+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	3tcDT D.Newton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	RDE B.Hayes	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield		+++	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 C.Franz	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB J.Gunderson	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

2-6-MIN46 (1Q: 06:22) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to TE Terry Richardson for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Richardson	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB M.Friedman	Short Zone	+++
FB J.Buerfeind	Protect	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Double Z(FL)	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	WLB F.Scales	Short Zone	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB M.Box	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Franz	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Bump and Run	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Bump and Run	---

3-2-MIN42 (1Q: 05:56) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to TE Nicholas Riffe for 24 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan. Riffe gained 18 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	023 Personnel		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) K.Ballard	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT J.Cauthen	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Protect	+++	3tcDT S.Kiehl	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	---
SLOT J.Dobbs	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	MLB F.Scales	Double X(SE)	+++
TE N.Riffe	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WLB R.Downs	Short Zone	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	LCB E.Ross	Bump and Run	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB T.Ramsey	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Franz	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Short Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Bump and Run	+++

1-10-MIN18 (1Q: 05:10) Donnie Merrifield ran around left end for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Desmond Newton, assisted by CB Julian Gunderson. Key block delivered by Jim Smith.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-1
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE R.Oates	In Box	---
X(SE) K.Ballard		+++	1tcDT J.Cauthen	In Box	+++
SLOT J.Dobbs		+++	3tcDT D.Newton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	RDE D.Holmes	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB P.Plyler	In Box	+++
SLOT C.Gauthier		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Out of Box	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	RCB J.Gunderson	Out of Box	---
LG D.Searcy		+++	NB M.Box	Out of Box	---
C T.Van Verth		+++	DB R.Haines	Out of Box	---
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

1-6-MIN06 (1Q: 04:43) XXX Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tony Grabulis. OLB Michael Friedman defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Protect	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	SLB M.Friedman	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Dobbs	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Spy on QB	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	WLB F.Scales	Double SLOT	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB M.Box	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Franz	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Bump and Run	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Bump and Run	+++

2-6-MIN06 (1Q: 04:38) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New England 6, Minnesota 0

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB M.Friedman	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Dobbs	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Double SLOT	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	WLB F.Scales	Short Zone	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB M.Box	Man-to-Man	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Franz	Man-to-Man	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

(1Q: 04:38) Extra point by Fred Benson was good. New England 7, Minnesota 0

(1Q: 04:30) Fred Benson kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback.

1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 04:30) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Jerry Blackwell for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Anthony Klingensmith.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	NT A.Fulton	Rush Passer	---
TE J.Blackwell	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Primary, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	SLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Russett	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WLB A.Ward	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Man-to-Man	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Man-to-Man	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB R.Owens	Short Zone	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-MIN35 (1Q: 04:01) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Melvin Austin for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Kelly Newton. Austin gained 1 yard after the catch.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	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 D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Russett	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB A.Ward	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		---	LCB A.Klingensmith	Man-to-Man	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Man-to-Man	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB R.Owens	Short Zone	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-MIN35 (1Q: 03:32) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Wade Cuviello for 36 yards. Tackled by OLB Kelly Newton. Cuviello gained 28 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	230 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	NT A.Fulton	Rush Passer	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Schrader	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB B.Lewis	Short Zone	+++
RB R.Thompson	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
FB S.McDaniel	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WILB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB A.Ward	Man-to-Man	---
LG B.Dodge		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Man-to-Man	---
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Blitz Passer	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Man-to-Man	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-NED29 (1Q: 02:55) Drake Nastiuk ran inside the left guard for 8 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Adam Fulton, assisted by DE Stan Evans. Key block delivered by Ramon Hatch.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT A.Fulton	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE D.Johnston	In Box	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin		+++	SLB B.Lewis	In Box	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB T.Ford	In Box	+++
TE W.Cuviello		+++	WILB K.Newton	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB A.Ward	In Box	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Out of Box	---
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	In Box	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Out of Box	+++

2-2-NED21 (1Q: 02:34) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR James Russett. ILB Tracy Ford knocked the ball out of his grasp.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	NT A.Fulton	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Outlet, S Screen (S)	---	SLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Russett	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WLB A.Ward	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Man-to-Man	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Man-to-Man	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB R.Owens	Short Zone	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

3-2-NED21 (1Q: 02:30) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Robert Franz. ILB Tracy Ford defended the pass.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE R.Fillion	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	---	NT X.Beyer	Rush Passer	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SLB A.Ward	Short Zone	+++
RB R.Thompson	Outlet, S Screen (S)	---	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
FB J.Blackwell	Protect	+++	WILB B.Lewis	Bump and Run	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB K.Newton	Blitz Passer	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	LCB R.Owens	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Bump and Run	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS P.Stoops	Bump and Run	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

4-2-NED21 (1Q: 02:23) J.R. Hardy attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 7, Minnesota 3

(1Q: 02:17) J.R. Hardy kicked off 72 yards from the MIN35. Touchback.

1-10-NED25 (1Q: 02:17) Donnie Merrifield ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando Scales.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	In Box	+++
X(SE) K.Ballard		+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	3tcDT D.Newton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	RDE B.Hayes	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Ball Carrier	+++	SLB M.Friedman	In Box	+++
TE N.Riffe		+++	MLB P.Plyler	In Box	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	WLB F.Scales	In Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB M.Box	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Franz	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	In Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

2-6-NED29 (1Q: 01:42) Xavier Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kerry Ballard. DT Desmond Newton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) K.Ballard	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	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 B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB R.Poston	Protect	+++	SLB M.Friedman	Short Zone	+++
FB N.Riffe	Protect	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	WLB F.Scales	Double X(SE)	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB M.Box	Bump and Run	---
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Franz	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Bump and Run	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Bump and Run	+++

3-6-NED29 (1Q: 01:35) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Jimmie Dobbs for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando Scales. The quarterback threw into double coverage.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE B.Poole	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT J.Cauthen	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	3tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Protect	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Dobbs	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WLB F.Scales	Double SLOT	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB J.Gunderson	Man-to-Man	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB R.Haines	Short Zone	---
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS C.Franz	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

4-3-NED32 (1Q: 00:53) Kris Miller punted 45 yards. Jerome Lindsay returned the kick 22 yards to the MIN45. Tackled by Darko Searcy.

1-10-MIN45 (1Q: 00:46) Play-Action. Rico Sharp scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	NT A.Fulton	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	---	SLB B.Lewis	Man-to-Man	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SILB T.Ford	Blitz Passer	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	---	WILB K.Newton	Man-to-Man	+++
LT D.Bennett		---	WLB A.Ward	Blitz Passer	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Man-to-Man	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Blitz Passer	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Man-to-Man	+++
RT R.Hatch		---	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

2-1-NED46 (1Q: 00:17) Drake Nastiuk ran a trap outside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Aiden Ward. Key block delivered by Ike Maloney.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	---
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT A.Fulton	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE D.Johnston	In Box	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin		+++	SLB B.Lewis	In Box	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB T.Ford	In Box	+++
TE W.Cuviello		+++	WILB K.Newton	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB A.Ward	In Box	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Out of Box	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Out of Box	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Out of Box	+++

Start of second quarter.

1-10-NED40 (2Q: 15:00) Reuben Thompson ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Edgar Salari, assisted by DE Stan Evans.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT A.Fulton	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE D.Johnston	In Box	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin		+++	SLB B.Lewis	In Box	+++
RB R.Thompson	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB T.Ford	In Box	+++
TE W.Cuviello		+++	WILB K.Newton	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB A.Ward	In Box	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Out of Box	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Out of Box	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Out of Box	+++

2-9-NED39 (2Q: 14:19) Drake Nastiuk ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Anthony Klingensmith, assisted by S Edgar Salari.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	---
X(SE) M.Austin		+++	NT A.Fulton	In Box	+++
SLOT J.Russett		+++	RDE R.Fillion	In Box	---
Z(FL) R.Franz		+++	SLB A.Ward	In Box	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Ball Carrier	+++	WLB B.Lewis	In Box	+++
SLOT J.Lindsay		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Out of Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		---	RCB D.Cassidy	Out of Box	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	NB R.Owens	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	DB W.Washington	Out of Box	+++
RG I.Maloney		---	SS E.Salari	Out of Box	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Out of Box	+++

3-7-NED37 (2Q: 13:50) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Drake Nastiuk. OLB Kelly Newton defended the pass.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	NT A.Fulton	Rush Passer	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SLB B.Lewis	Man-to-Man	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB T.Ford	Blitz Passer	+++
FB J.Blackwell	Protect	+++	WILB K.Newton	Man-to-Man	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB A.Ward	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	Blitz Passer	+++
RT R.Hatch		---	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

4-7-NED37 (2Q: 13:43) J.R. Hardy attempted a 54 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 7, Minnesota 6

(2Q: 13:38) J.R. Hardy kicked off 50 yards from the MIN35. Edgar Salari returned the ball 21 yards to the NED36. Tackled by James Russett.

1-10-NED36 (2Q: 13:09) Buster Merrifield ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan. Key block delivered by Darko Searcy.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE B.Poole	In Box	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier		+++	1tcDT E.O'Donnell	In Box	---
TE J.Rivers		+++	3tcDT D.Newton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	RDE B.Hayes	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 C.Franz	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB J.Gunderson	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	---

1-10-NED46 (2Q: 12:29) Donnie Merrifield ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Dashawn Holmes, assisted by ILB Peter Plyler. Minnesota's Elliot O'Donnell was hurt on the play. This is an old injury, but he's toughing it out.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	In Box	+++
X(SE) K.Ballard		+++	1tcDT E.O'Donnell	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	3tcDT D.Newton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	RDE B.Hayes	In Box	---
RB D.Merrifield	Ball Carrier	+++	SLB M.Friedman	In Box	+++
TE N.Riffe		+++	MLB P.Plyler	In Box	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	WLB F.Scales	In Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB M.Box	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Franz	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	In Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

2-6-MIN50 (2Q: 11:44) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to RB Buster Merrifield for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Ramsey. Merrifield gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: T Kendall Snyder of New England was called for Offensive Holding.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	---
TE J.Rivers	Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	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	Short Zone	+++
LT K.Snyder		---	LCB T.Ramsey	Bump and Run	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Franz	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB J.Gunderson	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Short Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Double SLOT	+++

2-16-NED40 (2Q: 11:34) Xavier Gerhardt pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Tony Grabulis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota's Fernando Scales was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) K.Ballard	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Protect	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Protect	+++	SLB M.Friedman	Short Zone	+++
TE N.Riffe	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Double X(SE)	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	WLB F.Scales	Short Zone	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB M.Box	Man-to-Man	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Franz	Man-to-Man	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Man-to-Man	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

3-16-NED40 (2Q: 11:30) Xavier Gerhardt scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan.

OFFENSE	230 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
TE N.Riffe	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Primary, 0 Dig (0-4)	---	3tcDT E.O'Donnell	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Richardson	Protect	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB M.Friedman	Short Zone	---
FB J.Buerfeind	Protect	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Double TE	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	WLB F.Scales	Short Zone	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		---	RCB C.Franz	Bump and Run	---
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Bump and Run	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Bump and Run	+++

4-9-NED47 (2Q: 10:48) Kris Miller punted 36 yards. Jerome Lindsay called for a fair catch at the MIN17.

1-10-MIN17 (2Q: 10:40) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Melvin Austin for 43 yards. Tackled by OLB Kelly Newton. Austin gained 34 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Primary, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	NT A.Fulton	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) M.Austin	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	SLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Protect	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Russett	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	WLB A.Ward	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Bump and Run	---
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB R.Owens	Short Zone	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-NED40 (2Q: 09:53) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Melvin Austin for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Anthony Klingensmith, assisted by OLB Kelly Newton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	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 D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB B.Lewis	Short Zone	---
RB D.Nastiuk	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WILB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB A.Ward	Blitz Passer	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Bump and Run	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Bump and Run	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

2-2-NED32 (2Q: 09:17) Drake Nastiuk ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford. Key block delivered by Ramon Hatch.

OFFENSE	203 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT A.Fulton	In Box	+++
SLOT J.Russett		+++	RDE D.Johnston	In Box	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin		+++	SLB K.Newton	In Box	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB T.Ford	In Box	+++
FB J.Blackwell		+++	WLB A.Ward	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Out of Box	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB R.Owens	Out of Box	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS B.Booker	Out of Box	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Out of Box	+++

1-10-NED29 (2Q: 08:55) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Robert Franz for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford. Franz gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	NT A.Fulton	Rush Passer	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SLB B.Lewis	Blitz Passer	+++
RB R.Thompson	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
FB J.Blackwell	Protect	+++	WILB K.Newton	Double Z(FL)	---
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB A.Ward	Short Zone	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Man-to-Man	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Man-to-Man	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Man-to-Man	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-NED19 (2Q: 08:33) Drake Nastiuk ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Kelly Newton.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT A.Fulton	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		---	RDE D.Johnston	In Box	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin		+++	SLB B.Lewis	In Box	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB T.Ford	Spy	+++
TE W.Cuviello		+++	WILB K.Newton	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB A.Ward	In Box	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Out of Box	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Out of Box	+++
RT R.Hatch		---	FS A.Ojeda	Out of Box	+++

2-9-NED18 (2Q: 07:57) Drake Nastiuk ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT R.Fillion	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE D.Johnston	In Box	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin		+++	SLB K.Newton	In Box	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB T.Ford	Spy	+++
SLOT J.Russett		+++	WLB A.Ward	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Out of Box	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB R.Owens	Out of Box	+++
RG I.Maloney		---	SS E.Salari	Out of Box	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Out of Box	+++

3-2-NED11 (2Q: 07:35) Drake Nastiuk ran outside the right tackle for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Dale Bennett. Minnesota 12, New England 7

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Dime Personnel, Man to Man
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Austin		+++	NT A.Fulton	In Box	+++
SLOT T.Villasenor		+++	RDE C.Harden	In Box	+++
Z(FL) R.Franz		+++	SLB A.Ward	In Box	---
RB D.Nastiuk	Ball Carrier	+++	WLB B.Lewis	In Box	+++
SLOT J.Lindsay		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Out of Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Out of Box	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	NB R.Owens	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	DB W.Washington	Out of Box	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Out of Box	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Out of Box	+++

(2Q: 07:35) Extra point by J.R. Hardy was good. Minnesota 13, New England 7

(2Q: 07:24) J.R. Hardy kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback.

1-10-NED25 (2Q: 07:24) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to RB Donnie Merrifield for -4 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan, assisted by CB Tony Ramsey. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	---
TE J.Rivers	Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12)	---	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	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 C.Franz	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB J.Gunderson	Blitz Passer	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Bump and Run	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Bump and Run	+++

2-14-NED21 (2Q: 06:54) Play-Action. Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Jimmie Dobbs for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Michael Friedman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) K.Ballard	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	---
TE J.Rivers	Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) J.Dobbs	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB R.Poston	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB M.Friedman	Spy on QB	+++
FB N.Riffe	Protect	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	WLB F.Scales	Double X(SE)	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Franz	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Bump and Run	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Bump and Run	---

3-12-NED23 (2Q: 06:25) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to TE Nicholas Riffe for 3 yards. Tackled by S Christian Franz, assisted by CB Mitchell Box. PENALTY: G Donnie Searcy of New England was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) K.Ballard	Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Protect	+++	3tcDT E.O'Donnell	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) J.Dobbs	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	RDE B.Poole	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB R.Downs	Short Zone	+++
FB N.Riffe	Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	WLB F.Scales	Short Zone	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB M.Box	Deep Zone	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Franz	Deep Zone	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS T.Ramsey	Short Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

4-9-NED26 (2Q: 06:18) Kris Miller punted 45 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN29.

1-10-MIN29 (2Q: 06:07) Drake Nastiuk ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Edgar Salari, assisted by OLB Kelly Newton.

OFFENSE	203 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT R.Fillion	In Box	+++
SLOT J.Russett		+++	RDE D.Johnston	In Box	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin		+++	SLB K.Newton	In Box	---
RB D.Nastiuk	Ball Carrier	---	SILB T.Ford	In Box	+++
FB J.Blackwell		+++	WLB A.Ward	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Out of Box	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB R.Owens	Out of Box	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Out of Box	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Out of Box	+++

2-9-MIN30 (2Q: 05:41) Drake Nastiuk ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT A.Fulton	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE D.Johnston	In Box	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin		+++	SLB K.Newton	In Box	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Ball Carrier	---	SILB T.Ford	In Box	+++
SLOT J.Russett		+++	WLB A.Ward	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		---	LCB A.Klingensmith	Out of Box	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB R.Owens	Out of Box	+++
RG I.Maloney		---	SS E.Salari	Out of Box	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Out of Box	+++

3-13-MIN26 (2Q: 04:59) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Melvin Austin. CB Anthony Klingensmith defended the pass.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	NT X.Beyer	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	SLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Protect	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Russett	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB B.Lewis	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Man-to-Man	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Man-to-Man	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB W.Washington	Short Zone	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

4-13-MIN26 (2Q: 04:53) Bradley Figures punted 59 yards. Anthony Klingensmith returned the kick 7 yards to the NED22. Tackled by Ramon Hatch.

1-10-NED22 (2Q: 04:45) Richard Poston ran a trap outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler. Key block delivered by Kendall Snyder.

OFFENSE	131 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	In Box	---
TE J.Rivers		+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	In Box	+++
TE N.Riffe		+++	3tcDT D.Newton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) J.Dobbs		+++	RDE B.Hayes	In Box	---
RB R.Poston	Ball Carrier	+++	SLB M.Friedman	In Box	+++
TE T.Richardson		+++	MLB P.Plyler	In Box	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	WLB F.Scales	In Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB M.Box	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB T.Ramsey	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	In Box	+++
RT J.Smith		---	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

2-3-NED29 (2Q: 04:01) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Tony Grabulis for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Ramsey. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Grabulis gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: DT Desmond Newton of Minnesota was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Protect	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Protect	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Double SLOT	+++
SLOT J.Dobbs	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	WLB F.Scales	Blitz Passer	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Franz	Man-to-Man	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB J.Gunderson	Man-to-Man	---
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Man-to-Man	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-NED41 (2Q: 03:55) Xavier Gerhardt kept the ball, running inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan. S Bobby Flanigan knocked down Dave Doyle to break up the play. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Jimmie Dobbs to the NED41.

OFFENSE	131 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt	Ball Carrier	***	LDE D.Holmes	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	In Box	---
TE N.Riffe		+++	3tcDT D.Newton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) J.Dobbs		+++	RDE B.Hayes	In Box	+++
RB R.Poston		+++	SLB M.Friedman	In Box	+++
TE T.Richardson		+++	MLB P.Plyler	In Box	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	WLB F.Scales	In Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB M.Box	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Franz	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Doyle		---	SS B.Flanigan	In Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

2-10-NED41 (2Q: 03:16) Play-Action. XXX Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Richard Poston. DE Branden Hayes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) K.Ballard	Primary, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	1tcDT E.O'Donnell	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) J.Dobbs	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB R.Poston	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB M.Friedman	Short Zone	+++
FB N.Riffe	Protect	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Spy on QB	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	WLB F.Scales	Double X(SE)	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB M.Box	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Franz	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Bump and Run	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Bump and Run	+++

3-10-NED41 (2Q: 03:09) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to WR Tony Grabulis for 6 yards. Tackled by S Craig Hopper. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE B.Poole	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT E.O'Donnell	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	3tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	---
RB D.Merrifield	Protect	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Dobbs	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WLB F.Scales	Double SLOT	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	---
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB J.Gunderson	Man-to-Man	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB R.Haines	Short Zone	---
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS C.Franz	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

4-4-NED47 (2Q: 02:45) Kris Miller punted 43 yards. Jerome Lindsay returned the kick 19 yards to the MIN29. Tackled by Jose Rivers. New England's Javier Buerfeind was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.

1-10-MIN29 (2Q: 02:38) Drake Nastiuk ran a trap outside the left tackle for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Wendell Washington. Key block delivered by Ramon Hatch.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Austin		+++	NT A.Fulton	In Box	+++
SLOT T.Villasenor		+++	RDE C.Harden	In Box	+++
Z(FL) R.Franz		+++	SLB A.Ward	In Box	---
RB D.Nastiuk	Ball Carrier	+++	WLB B.Lewis	In Box	+++
SLOT J.Lindsay		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Out of Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Out of Box	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	NB R.Owens	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	DB W.Washington	Out of Box	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Out of Box	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Out of Box	+++

1-10-NED44 (2Q: 02:09) Rico Sharp pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Jerry Blackwell. DE Stan Evans blocked the pass. PENALTY: ILB Tracy Ford of New England was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	NT A.Fulton	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Outlet, S Screen (S)	---	SLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	---
SLOT J.Russett	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WLB A.Ward	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Man-to-Man	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Short Zone	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB R.Owens	Deep Zone	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

Official time out for the two-minute warning.

1-10-NED39 (2Q: 02:00) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Melvin Austin for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Kelly Newton. Austin gained 2 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	NT A.Fulton	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Protect	+++	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	SLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
RB R.Thompson	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Russett	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB A.Ward	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Man-to-Man	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Short Zone	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB R.Owens	Deep Zone	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS B.Booker	Deep Zone	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	---

1-10-NED24 (2Q: 01:41) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Jerry Blackwell for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Primary, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	NT R.Fillion	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) M.Austin	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB B.Lewis	Blitz Passer	---
RB D.Nastiuk	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SILB T.Ford	Man-to-Man	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	WILB K.Newton	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB A.Ward	Blitz Passer	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Man-to-Man	---
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Man-to-Man	---
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS B.Booker	Man-to-Man	---
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-NED14 (2Q: 01:21) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Jerry Blackwell for 8 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari, assisted by ILB Tracy Ford.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) R.Franz	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	NT A.Fulton	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	---	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB K.Newton	Blitz Passer	---
RB D.Nastiuk	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Russett	Outlet, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	WLB A.Ward	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Bump and Run	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Bump and Run	---
C B.Fannon		+++	NB R.Owens	Bump and Run	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Bump and Run	+++
RT R.Hatch		---	FS A.Ojeda	Bump and Run	+++

2-2-NED06 (2Q: 00:59) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Robert Franz for 5 yards. Tackled by S Amari Ojeda. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	NT A.Fulton	Rush Passer	---
TE J.Blackwell	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB B.Lewis	Spy on QB	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Russett	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WILB K.Newton	Man-to-Man	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB A.Ward	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	Man-to-Man	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Double Z(FL)	+++

Minnesota called a time out.

1-1-NED01 (2Q: 00:51) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Robert Franz for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 19, New England 7

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) R.Franz	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	NT A.Fulton	Rush Passer	---
TE J.Blackwell	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE B.Lewis	Rush Passer	+++
RB R.Thompson	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	NB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Russett	Primary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SILB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WILB A.Ward	Short Zone	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	WLB A.Klingensmith	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	LCB D.Cassidy	Bump and Run	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	RCB E.Salari	Bump and Run	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	SS A.Ojeda	Bump and Run	+++

(2Q: 00:51) Extra point by J.R. Hardy was good. Minnesota 20, New England 7

(2Q: 00:40) J.R. Hardy kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback.

1-10-NED25 (2Q: 00:40) Buster Merrifield ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Desmond Newton. Key block delivered by Toby Van Verth. Van Verth flattened Julian Gunderson to ensure the play's success.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE B.Poole	In Box	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier		+++	1tcDT E.O'Donnell	In Box	---
TE J.Rivers		+++	3tcDT D.Newton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	RDE B.Hayes	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 C.Franz	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB J.Gunderson	Out of Box	---
RG D.Doyle		---	SS B.Flanigan	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

2-4-NED31 (2Q: 00:18) Xavier Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kerry Ballard. DE Dashawn Holmes drove right through Dave Doyle to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.

OFFENSE	203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) K.Ballard	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	---	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
SLOT J.Dobbs	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
FB N.Riffe	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WLB F.Scales	Short Zone	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Franz	Man-to-Man	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB J.Gunderson	Double X(SE)	+++
RG D.Doyle		---	SS B.Flanigan	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

3-4-NED31 (2Q: 00:12) XXX Gerhardt scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Burt Poole.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE B.Poole	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	1tcDT J.Cauthen	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	3tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	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	Man-to-Man	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB J.Gunderson	Man-to-Man	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB R.Haines	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS C.Franz	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

New England called a time out.

1-10-NED40 (2Q: 00:05) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando Scales, assisted by S Bobby Flanigan. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rivers gained 15 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Primary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Dobbs	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB F.Scales	Short Zone	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Short Zone	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB M.Box	Deep Zone	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB J.Gunderson	Deep Zone	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Short Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

Start of third quarter.

(3Q: 15:00) Fred Benson kicked off 58 yards from the NED35. Bobby Flanigan returned the ball 27 yards to the MIN34. Tackled by Jose Rivers.

1-10-MIN34 (3Q: 14:29) Reuben Thompson ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Adam Fulton, assisted by DE Dustin Johnston.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT A.Fulton	In Box	+++
TE W.Cuviello		+++	RDE D.Johnston	In Box	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin		+++	SLB B.Lewis	In Box	+++
RB R.Thompson	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB T.Ford	In Box	+++
FB J.Blackwell		+++	WILB K.Newton	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		---	WLB A.Ward	In Box	---
LG B.Dodge		---	LCB A.Klingensmith	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Out of Box	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	In Box	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Out of Box	+++

2-9-MIN35 (3Q: 13:58) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Robert Franz. ILB Tracy Ford defended the pass.

OFFENSE	023 Personnel		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	NT R.Fillion	Rush Passer	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Primary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	SLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Russett	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Protect	---	WLB A.Ward	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Bump and Run	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB R.Owens	Short Zone	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT R.Hatch		---	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

3-9-MIN35 (3Q: 13:52) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Robert Franz for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Kelly Newton, assisted by OLB Bucky Lewis.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Primary, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	NT R.Fillion	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB B.Lewis	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	WILB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB A.Ward	Blitz Passer	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Man-to-Man	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Deep Zone	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	---
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-MIN47 (3Q: 13:10) Drake Nastiuk ran inside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford. Key block delivered by Dale Bennett. PENALTY: T Ramon Hatch of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT A.Fulton	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE D.Johnston	In Box	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin		+++	SLB K.Newton	In Box	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB T.Ford	In Box	+++
SLOT J.Russett		+++	WLB A.Ward	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Out of Box	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB R.Owens	Out of Box	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Out of Box	+++
RT R.Hatch		---	FS A.Ojeda	Out of Box	+++

1-20-MIN37 (3Q: 12:59) Rico Sharp pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Melvin Austin.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	NT R.Fillion	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	SLB K.Newton	Blitz Passer	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Protect	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Russett	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	WLB A.Ward	Short Zone	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Man-to-Man	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Man-to-Man	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB R.Owens	Short Zone	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

2-20-MIN37 (3Q: 12:52) Reuben Thompson ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Kelly Newton.

OFFENSE	230 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	NT A.Fulton	In Box	+++
TE W.Cuviello		---	RDE D.Johnston	In Box	---
TE J.Schrader		+++	SLB B.Lewis	In Box	+++
RB R.Thompson	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB T.Ford	In Box	+++
FB S.McDaniel		---	WILB K.Newton	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB A.Ward	In Box	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		---	RCB D.Cassidy	Out of Box	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	In Box	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Out of Box	+++

3-16-MIN41 (3Q: 12:24) Rico Sharp scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by S Amari Ojeda.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	---	NT X.Beyer	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Protect	---	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	SLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Russett	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB B.Lewis	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Man-to-Man	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Man-to-Man	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB W.Washington	Short Zone	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

4-6-NED49 (3Q: 11:44) Bradley Figures punted 45 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NED04.

1-10-NED04 (3Q: 11:36) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Tony Grabulis for 2 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	---
TE J.Rivers	Protect	---	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	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 C.Franz	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB J.Gunderson	Bump and Run	---
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Short Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

2-8-NED06 (3Q: 10:52) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to WR Jimmie Dobbs for 9 yards. Tackled by S Christian Franz. Dobbs gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	3tcDT E.O'Donnell	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Protect	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Dobbs	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB F.Scales	Double SLOT	---
LT K.Snyder		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Bump and Run	---
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Franz	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB J.Gunderson	Bump and Run	---
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Short Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	---

1-10-NED15 (3Q: 10:20) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to RB Richard Poston for 26 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Julian Gunderson. Poston gained 28 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) K.Ballard	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Primary, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) J.Dobbs	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB R.Poston	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB M.Friedman	Short Zone	+++
FB N.Riffe	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Spy on QB	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	WLB F.Scales	Double X(SE)	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB J.Gunderson	Bump and Run	---
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Bump and Run	---
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Bump and Run	+++

1-10-NED41 (3Q: 09:44) Buster Merrifield ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando Scales. Key block delivered by Kendall Snyder.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	In Box	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier		+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	3tcDT D.Newton	In Box	---
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	RDE B.Hayes	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 C.Franz	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB J.Gunderson	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	In Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

2-5-NED46 (3Q: 09:18) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to TE Terry Richardson for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Michael Friedman. Richardson gained 16 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	221 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT E.O'Donnell	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Richardson	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) K.Ballard	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SLB M.Friedman	Short Zone	+++
FB N.Riffe	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Double Z(FL)	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	WLB F.Scales	Short Zone	---
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB M.Box	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Franz	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Bump and Run	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Bump and Run	+++

1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 08:44) Buster Merrifield ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Desmond Newton, assisted by DT Glenn Stephens. Key block delivered by Toby Van Verth.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	In Box	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier		+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	3tcDT D.Newton	In Box	---
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	RDE B.Hayes	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 C.Franz	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB J.Gunderson	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	---

2-5-MIN33 (3Q: 08:19) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Tony Grabulis for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Dashawn Holmes. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	023 Personnel, Pistol		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) K.Ballard	Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	1tcDT E.O'Donnell	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
SLOT J.Dobbs	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Blitz Passer	+++
TE N.Riffe	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WLB F.Scales	Short Zone	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Bump and Run	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Franz	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB J.Gunderson	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Bump and Run	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Double X(SE)	---

3-5-MIN33 (3Q: 07:49) Buster Merrifield ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando Scales. Key block delivered by Darko Searcy.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	In Box	+++
X(SE) K.Ballard		+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	3tcDT D.Newton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) J.Dobbs		+++	RDE B.Hayes	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Ball Carrier	+++	SLB M.Friedman	In Box	+++
FB N.Riffe		+++	MLB P.Plyler	In Box	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	WLB F.Scales	In Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB M.Box	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Franz	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

1-10-MIN28 (3Q: 07:21) Buster Merrifield ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan, assisted by OLB Fernando Scales.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	In Box	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier		+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	3tcDT D.Newton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	RDE B.Hayes	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 C.Franz	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB J.Gunderson	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	In Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

2-11-MIN29 (3Q: 06:56) Donnie Merrifield ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Desmond Newton, assisted by ILB Peter Plyler.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	In Box	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier		+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	3tcDT D.Newton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	RDE B.Hayes	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 C.Franz	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB J.Gunderson	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

3-9-MIN27 (3Q: 06:17) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 15 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan. Rivers gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: DT Glenn Stephens of Minnesota was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) K.Ballard	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	---
TE J.Rivers	Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB M.Friedman	Short Zone	+++
TE N.Riffe	Protect	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	WLB F.Scales	Short Zone	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB M.Box	Deep Zone	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Franz	Deep Zone	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Short Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-MIN12 (3Q: 06:07) Buster Merrifield ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan, assisted by DT Elliot O'Donnell.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	In Box	---
X(SE) C.Gauthier		+++	1tcDT E.O'Donnell	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	3tcDT D.Newton	In Box	---
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	RDE B.Hayes	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Spy	+++
SLOT J.Dobbs		+++	WLB F.Scales	In Box	---
LT K.Snyder		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Franz	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB J.Gunderson	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	In Box	+++
RT J.Smith		---	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

2-7-MIN09 (3Q: 05:43) Donnie Merrifield ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	In Box	+++
X(SE) K.Ballard		+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	3tcDT D.Newton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	RDE B.Hayes	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Ball Carrier	---	SLB M.Friedman	In Box	+++
TE N.Riffe		+++	MLB P.Plyler	In Box	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	WLB F.Scales	In Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB M.Box	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Franz	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Doyle		---	SS B.Flanigan	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

3-5-MIN07 (3Q: 04:58) XXX Gerhardt pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Nicholas Riffe. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) K.Ballard	Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	1tcDT E.O'Donnell	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Protect	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) J.Dobbs	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB M.Friedman	Short Zone	+++
FB N.Riffe	Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	WLB F.Scales	Double X(SE)	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB M.Box	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Franz	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

4-5-MIN07 (3Q: 04:51) Fred Benson attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 20, New England 10

(3Q: 04:45) Fred Benson kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback.

1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 04:45) Reuben Thompson ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari, assisted by OLB Aiden Ward. Key block delivered by Ramon Hatch.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT A.Fulton	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE D.Johnston	In Box	---
Z(FL) M.Austin		+++	SLB K.Newton	In Box	---
RB R.Thompson	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB T.Ford	In Box	+++
SLOT J.Russett		+++	WLB A.Ward	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Out of Box	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB R.Owens	Out of Box	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Out of Box	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Out of Box	+++

1-10-MIN35 (3Q: 04:03) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Melvin Austin for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Aiden Ward.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	NT A.Fulton	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Protect	+++	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) M.Austin	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SLB B.Lewis	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SILB T.Ford	Blitz Passer	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WILB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB A.Ward	Short Zone	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Bump and Run	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Bump and Run	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

2-8-MIN37 (3Q: 03:23) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR James Russett for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Kelly Newton.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	NT A.Fulton	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	---
SLOT J.Russett	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WLB A.Ward	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Man-to-Man	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Short Zone	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB R.Owens	Deep Zone	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

3-1-MIN44 (3Q: 02:57) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Jerry Blackwell for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE R.Fillion	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) R.Franz	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	NT X.Beyer	Rush Passer	---
TE J.Blackwell	Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB A.Ward	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Russett	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WLB B.Lewis	Blitz Passer	---
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB K.Newton	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 P.Stoops	Bump and Run	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	---

1-10-NED49 (3Q: 02:31) Drake Nastiuk ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford, assisted by OLB Bucky Lewis.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT A.Fulton	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE D.Johnston	In Box	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin		+++	SLB B.Lewis	In Box	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB T.Ford	In Box	+++
TE W.Cuviello		+++	WILB K.Newton	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB A.Ward	In Box	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		---	RCB D.Cassidy	Out of Box	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	In Box	+++
RT R.Hatch		---	FS A.Ojeda	Out of Box	+++

2-6-NED45 (3Q: 01:58) Rico Sharp sacked by DE Dustin Johnston for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Jerry Blackwell. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Ruben Fillion for 7 yards to the MIN42.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	NT R.Fillion	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Protect	---	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) J.Russett	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	---	SLB B.Lewis	Man-to-Man	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	---	SILB T.Ford	Blitz Passer	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WILB K.Newton	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		---	WLB A.Ward	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	Man-to-Man	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-MIN42 (3Q: 01:43) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to RB Donnie Merrifield for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Mitchell Box, assisted by ILB Peter Plyler. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) K.Ballard	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Primary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	3tcDT E.O'Donnell	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB M.Friedman	Double X(SE)	+++
TE N.Riffe	Protect	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Man-to-Man	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	WLB F.Scales	Blitz Passer	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB M.Box	Man-to-Man	---
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Franz	Man-to-Man	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

2-14-MIN46 (3Q: 01:02) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler, assisted by S Christian Franz. The quarterback threw into double coverage.

OFFENSE	230 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	---
TE N.Riffe	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	---
TE T.Richardson	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SLB M.Friedman	Short Zone	+++
FB J.Buerfeind	Protect	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Double TE	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	WLB F.Scales	Short Zone	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB M.Box	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Franz	Bump and Run	---
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Bump and Run	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Bump and Run	+++

3-8-MIN40 (3Q: 00:39) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler. The quarterback threw into double coverage.

OFFENSE	230 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
TE N.Riffe	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Richardson	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SLB M.Friedman	Short Zone	+++
FB J.Buerfeind	Protect	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Double TE	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	WLB F.Scales	Short Zone	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB M.Box	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Franz	Bump and Run	---
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Bump and Run	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Bump and Run	+++

4-5-MIN37 (3Q: 00:12) Kris Miller punted 32 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN05.

1-10-MIN05 (3Q: 00:01) Drake Nastiuk ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford. Key block delivered by Bryson Fannon.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	---
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT A.Fulton	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE D.Johnston	In Box	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin		+++	SLB K.Newton	In Box	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB T.Ford	In Box	+++
SLOT J.Russett		+++	WLB A.Ward	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Out of Box	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB R.Owens	Out of Box	---
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Out of Box	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Out of Box	---

Start of fourth quarter.

1-10-MIN15 (4Q: 15:00) Reuben Thompson ran inside the left tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Dustin Johnston, assisted by S Amari Ojeda. Key block delivered by Bobby Dodge.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	---
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT A.Fulton	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE D.Johnston	In Box	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin		+++	SLB B.Lewis	In Box	+++
RB R.Thompson	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB T.Ford	In Box	+++
TE W.Cuviello		+++	WILB K.Newton	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB A.Ward	In Box	---
LG B.Dodge		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Out of Box	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Out of Box	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Out of Box	+++

1-10-MIN29 (4Q: 14:32) Reuben Thompson ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Amari Ojeda, assisted by OLB Bucky Lewis.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Austin		+++	NT A.Fulton	In Box	+++
SLOT T.Villasenor		+++	RDE C.Harden	In Box	+++
Z(FL) R.Franz		+++	SLB A.Ward	In Box	+++
RB R.Thompson	Ball Carrier	+++	WLB B.Lewis	In Box	+++
SLOT J.Lindsay		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Out of Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Out of Box	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	NB R.Owens	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	DB W.Washington	Out of Box	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Out of Box	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Out of Box	+++

2-7-MIN32 (4Q: 14:08) Drake Nastiuk ran a trap outside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Wendell Washington.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Austin		+++	NT R.Fillion	In Box	+++
SLOT T.Villasenor		+++	RDE C.Harden	In Box	+++
Z(FL) R.Franz		+++	SLB A.Ward	In Box	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Ball Carrier	+++	WLB B.Lewis	In Box	+++
SLOT J.Lindsay		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Out of Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Out of Box	+++
LG B.Dodge		---	NB R.Owens	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	DB W.Washington	Out of Box	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Out of Box	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Out of Box	---

3-7-MIN32 (4Q: 13:35) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR James Russett for 2 yards. Tackled by S Amari Ojeda. Russett gained 4 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
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	Protect	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Russett	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB B.Lewis	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Man-to-Man	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Man-to-Man	---
C B.Fannon		+++	NB W.Washington	Short Zone	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	---
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

4-5-MIN34 (4Q: 13:01) Bradley Figures punted 44 yards. Anthony Klingensmith returned the kick 12 yards to the NED34. Tackled by Jacob Schrader.

1-10-NED34 (4Q: 12:51) Donnie Merrifield ran a draw inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler, assisted by DE Dashawn Holmes. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Tony Grabulis to the NED39.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	In Box	---
X(SE) K.Ballard		+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	In Box	---
TE J.Rivers		+++	3tcDT D.Newton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	RDE B.Hayes	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Ball Carrier	---	SLB M.Friedman	In Box	+++
TE N.Riffe		+++	MLB P.Plyler	In Box	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	WLB F.Scales	In Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB M.Box	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Franz	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	In Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

2-5-NED39 (4Q: 12:24) Donnie Merrifield ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando Scales.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	In Box	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier		+++	1tcDT E.O'Donnell	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		---	3tcDT D.Newton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	RDE B.Hayes	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 C.Franz	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		---	NB J.Gunderson	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	In Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

3-2-NED42 (4Q: 11:48) Xavier Gerhardt kept the ball, running a counterplay inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Edward Ross, assisted by DE Branden Hayes.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt	Ball Carrier	***	LDE B.Poole	In Box	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier		+++	1tcDT J.Cauthen	In Box	---
TE J.Rivers		+++	3tcDT S.Kiehl	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	RDE B.Hayes	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield		+++	MLB F.Scales	In Box	+++
SLOT J.Dobbs		+++	WLB R.Downs	In Box	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	LCB E.Ross	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB T.Ramsey	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Franz	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	In Box	+++
RT J.Smith		---	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

4-1-NED43 (4Q: 11:12) Kris Miller punted 55 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN02. PENALTY: T Jim Smith of New England was called for an Ineligible Man Downfield on the Punt.

4-6-NED38 (4Q: 11:04) Kris Miller punted 62 yards. Touchback.

1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 10:57) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Melvin Austin for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Anthony Klingensmith.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	NT A.Fulton	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Protect	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Russett	Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	WLB A.Ward	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Bump and Run	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB R.Owens	Short Zone	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

2-7-MIN23 (4Q: 10:31) Rico Sharp pass was dropped by WR Robert Franz.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	---	NT R.Fillion	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SLB B.Lewis	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Protect	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WILB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB A.Ward	Blitz Passer	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Bump and Run	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Bump and Run	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

3-7-MIN23 (4Q: 10:26) Rico Sharp pass was intended for WR Robert Franz and was intercepted by CB Dixon Cassidy at the MIN27. Tackled by Robert Franz.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	---	NT X.Beyer	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Protect	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Russett	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WLB B.Lewis	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Man-to-Man	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Man-to-Man	+++
C B.Fannon		---	NB W.Washington	Short Zone	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-MIN27 (4Q: 10:17) Donnie Merrifield ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Elliot O'Donnell, assisted by OLB Michael Friedman.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	In Box	+++
X(SE) K.Ballard		+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	3tcDT E.O'Donnell	In Box	+++
Z(FL) C.Gauthier		+++	RDE B.Hayes	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Ball Carrier	+++	SLB M.Friedman	In Box	+++
TE N.Riffe		+++	MLB P.Plyler	In Box	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	WLB F.Scales	In Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB M.Box	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Franz	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS T.Ramsey	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

2-7-MIN24 (4Q: 09:32) Donnie Merrifield ran a draw inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Elliot O'Donnell, assisted by DE Branden Hayes.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	In Box	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier		+++	1tcDT E.O'Donnell	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	3tcDT D.Newton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	RDE B.Hayes	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 C.Franz	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB J.Gunderson	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	In Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

3-8-MIN25 (4Q: 09:05) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Camden Gauthier for 25 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Gauthier gained 15 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 20, New England 16

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE B.Poole	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT E.O'Donnell	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	3tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Dobbs	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WLB F.Scales	Short Zone	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB J.Gunderson	Man-to-Man	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB R.Haines	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS C.Franz	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Double SLOT	+++

(4Q: 09:05) Extra point by Fred Benson was good. Minnesota 20, New England 17

(4Q: 08:50) Fred Benson kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback.

1-10-MIN25 (4Q: 08:50) Drake Nastiuk ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Adam Fulton. Key block delivered by Ike Maloney.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	---
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT A.Fulton	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE D.Johnston	In Box	---
Z(FL) M.Austin		+++	SLB K.Newton	In Box	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB T.Ford	In Box	+++
SLOT J.Russett		+++	WLB A.Ward	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Out of Box	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB R.Owens	Out of Box	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Out of Box	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Out of Box	---

2-5-MIN30 (4Q: 08:12) Rico Sharp pass was dropped by TE Jerry Blackwell.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	NT A.Fulton	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	---	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Protect	+++	SILB T.Ford	Blitz Passer	+++
SLOT J.Russett	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB A.Ward	Short Zone	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Man-to-Man	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Man-to-Man	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB R.Owens	Short Zone	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

3-5-MIN30 (4Q: 08:02) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Robert Franz for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	NT X.Beyer	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	---
SLOT J.Russett	Outlet, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	WLB B.Lewis	Short Zone	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Blitz Passer	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Man-to-Man	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB W.Washington	Man-to-Man	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT R.Hatch		---	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

4-4-MIN31 (4Q: 07:29) Bradley Figures punted 42 yards. Anthony Klingensmith returned the kick 6 yards to the NED33. Tackled by Adam Bernard.

1-10-NED33 (4Q: 07:18) PENALTY: TE Jose Rivers of New England was called for a False Start.

1-15-NED28 (4Q: 07:13) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Jimmie Dobbs for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Ramsey, assisted by CB Julian Gunderson. Dobbs gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: T Jim Smith of New England was called for Offensive Holding.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Primary, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	3tcDT E.O'Donnell	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	---
SLOT J.Dobbs	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	WLB F.Scales	Blitz Passer	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Franz	Man-to-Man	---
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB J.Gunderson	Man-to-Man	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Man-to-Man	---
RT J.Smith		---	FS C.Hopper	Double SLOT	+++

1-25-NED18 (4Q: 07:02) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to TE Nicholas Riffe for 14 yards. Tackled by S Christian Franz. Riffe gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) K.Ballard	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Protect	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Protect	+++	SLB M.Friedman	Short Zone	+++
TE N.Riffe	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	---	MLB P.Plyler	Double X(SE)	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	WLB F.Scales	Short Zone	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB M.Box	Man-to-Man	---
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Franz	Man-to-Man	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Man-to-Man	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

2-11-NED32 (4Q: 06:36) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to RB Buster Merrifield for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler. Merrifield gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE R.Oates	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) K.Ballard	Outlet, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	1tcDT E.O'Donnell	Rush Passer	---
SLOT J.Dobbs	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Double X(SE)	+++
SLOT C.Gauthier	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	RCB J.Gunderson	Man-to-Man	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	NB M.Box	Man-to-Man	---
C T.Van Verth		+++	DB C.Franz	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Short Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

3-8-NED35 (4Q: 06:07) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Jimmie Dobbs for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Ramsey. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	1tcDT E.O'Donnell	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	3tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE B.Poole	Rush Passer	---
RB D.Merrifield	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Dobbs	Primary, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	WLB F.Scales	Double SLOT	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB J.Gunderson	Man-to-Man	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB R.Haines	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS C.Franz	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-MIN45 (4Q: 05:32) Play-Action. Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando Scales. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	131 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Primary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
TE N.Riffe	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) J.Dobbs	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Protect	+++	SLB M.Friedman	Short Zone	---
TE T.Richardson	Secondary, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	WLB F.Scales	Double Z(FL)	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB M.Box	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Franz	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Bump and Run	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-MIN34 (4Q: 04:50) PENALTY: G Dave Doyle of New England was called for a False Start.

1-15-MIN39 (4Q: 04:40) Play-Action. Xavier Gerhardt scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando Scales.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) K.Ballard	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	3tcDT E.O'Donnell	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) J.Dobbs	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	---	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB M.Friedman	Short Zone	+++
FB N.Riffe	Protect	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Spy on QB	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	WLB F.Scales	Double X(SE)	+++
LG D.Searcy		---	LCB M.Box	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		---	RCB C.Franz	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Bump and Run	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Bump and Run	+++

2-13-MIN37 (4Q: 03:56) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to TE Terry Richardson for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Julian Gunderson, assisted by DE Dashawn Holmes. Richardson gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	230 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
TE N.Riffe	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Richardson	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
FB J.Buerfeind	Protect	+++	WLB F.Scales	Double TE	+++
LT K.Snyder		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Franz	Man-to-Man	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB J.Gunderson	Short Zone	---
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

3-5-MIN29 (4Q: 03:34) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to RB Donnie Merrifield for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Tony Ramsey. Merrifield gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New England's Kendall Snyder was hurt on the play.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE B.Poole	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	1tcDT J.Cauthen	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	3tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	---	RDE B.Hayes	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	Man-to-Man	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB J.Gunderson	Man-to-Man	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB R.Haines	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS C.Franz	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

4-4-MIN28 (4Q: 03:04) Fred Benson attempted a 45 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 20, New England 20

(4Q: 02:58) Fred Benson kicked off 71 yards from the NED35. Touchback.

1-10-MIN25 (4Q: 02:58) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Jerry Blackwell for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Ruben Owens.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	NT R.Fillion	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Protect	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Russett	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WLB A.Ward	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Man-to-Man	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Man-to-Man	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB R.Owens	Short Zone	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	---

1-10-MIN39 (4Q: 02:35) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Robert Franz for 8 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Primary, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	NT R.Fillion	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Outlet, S Screen (S)	---	SLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	WLB A.Ward	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Bump and Run	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB R.Owens	Bump and Run	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Short Zone	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

2-2-MIN47 (4Q: 02:10) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Jerry Blackwell for 36 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Primary, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	NT A.Fulton	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	SLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Protect	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Russett	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	WLB A.Ward	Blitz Passer	---
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Man-to-Man	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Man-to-Man	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB R.Owens	Short Zone	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	---
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

Official time out for the two-minute warning.

1-10-NED17 (4Q: 02:00) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Wade Cuviello. DE Stan Evans hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.

OFFENSE	230 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	NT A.Fulton	Rush Passer	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Schrader	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
RB R.Thompson	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB T.Ford	Blitz Passer	+++
FB S.McDaniel	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB A.Ward	Short Zone	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Man-to-Man	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Man-to-Man	+++
C B.Fannon		---	NB R.Owens	Man-to-Man	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Short Zone	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-NED17 (4Q: 01:55) PENALTY: G Ike Maloney of Minnesota was called for a False Start.

2-15-NED22 (4Q: 01:55) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Melvin Austin for 11 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari. Austin gained 3 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	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 D.Johnston	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) M.Austin	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Protect	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	---
SLOT J.Russett	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WLB A.Ward	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Man-to-Man	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Short Zone	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB R.Owens	Deep Zone	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

3-4-NED11 (4Q: 01:33) Rico Sharp pass was intended for WR Melvin Austin and was intercepted by OLB Kelly Newton at the NED04. Tackled by Melvin Austin.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	NT X.Beyer	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	---	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	---	SLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Protect	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Russett	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB B.Lewis	Short Zone	+++
LT D.Bennett		---	LCB A.Klingensmith	Blitz Passer	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Man-to-Man	+++
C B.Fannon		---	NB W.Washington	Man-to-Man	+++
RG I.Maloney		---	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-NED04 (4Q: 01:21) Play-Action. XXX Gerhardt pass completed to TE Nicholas Riffe for 15 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) K.Ballard	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	1tcDT E.O'Donnell	Rush Passer	---
TE J.Rivers	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Double X(SE)	+++
TE N.Riffe	Primary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	WLB F.Scales	Short Zone	+++
LT S.Plenus		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Franz	Man-to-Man	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB J.Gunderson	Man-to-Man	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Short Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-NED19 (4Q: 00:34) Play-Action. Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Tony Grabulis for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Ramsey. Grabulis gained 24 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-1
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier	Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	1tcDT J.Cauthen	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE B.Poole	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Double SLOT	+++
SLOT J.Dobbs	Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	---
LT S.Plenus		+++	RCB J.Gunderson	Blitz Passer	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	NB M.Box	Man-to-Man	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	DB R.Haines	Man-to-Man	---
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Man-to-Man	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

New England called a time out.

1-10-NED41 (4Q: 00:22) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Jimmie Dobbs for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler. Dobbs gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) C.Gauthier	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT J.Cauthen	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Protect	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Double SLOT	---
SLOT J.Dobbs	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Bump and Run	+++
LT S.Plenus		+++	RCB J.Gunderson	Bump and Run	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	NB M.Box	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	DB R.Haines	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Short Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

New England called a time out.

2-7-NED44 (4Q: 00:10) XXX Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tony Grabulis. S Bobby Flanigan defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE R.Oates	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) K.Ballard	Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+)	+++	1tcDT J.Cauthen	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Primary, D Deep Fade (40+)	+++	RDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
SLOT J.Dobbs	Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+)	---	MLB P.Plyler	Double X(SE)	+++
SLOT C.Gauthier	Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+)	+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Bump and Run	+++
LT S.Plenus		+++	RCB J.Gunderson	Bump and Run	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	NB M.Box	Short Zone	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	DB R.Haines	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

New England won the coin toss and will receive to begin overtime.

Start of overtime 1.

(OT: 10:00) J.R. Hardy kicked off 46 yards from the MIN35. Anthony Klingensmith returned the ball 27 yards to the NED46. Tackled by Robert Franz.

1-10-NED46 (OT: 09:50) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to TE Nicholas Riffe for 11 yards. Tackled by S Craig Hopper, assisted by S Christian Franz. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) K.Ballard	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	---
TE J.Rivers	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB M.Friedman	Short Zone	+++
TE N.Riffe	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
LT S.Plenus		+++	WLB F.Scales	Short Zone	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB M.Box	Man-to-Man	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Franz	Man-to-Man	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Man-to-Man	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Double X(SE)	+++

1-10-MIN43 (OT: 09:05) Buster Merrifield ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando Scales. Key block delivered by Dave Doyle.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	In Box	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier		+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	3tcDT D.Newton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	RDE B.Hayes	In Box	---
RB D.Merrifield	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB P.Plyler	In Box	+++
SLOT J.Dobbs		+++	WLB F.Scales	In Box	+++
LT S.Plenus		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB M.Box	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB J.Gunderson	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

2-4-MIN37 (OT: 08:33) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to WR Camden Gauthier for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Christian Franz. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: ILB Peter Plyler of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	---
TE J.Rivers	Protect	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Protect	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Double SLOT	---
SLOT J.Dobbs	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	WLB F.Scales	Short Zone	+++
LT S.Plenus		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Bump and Run	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Franz	Bump and Run	---
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB J.Gunderson	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Short Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-MIN32 (OT: 08:24) Xavier Gerhardt pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Tony Grabulis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) K.Ballard	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Protect	+++	3tcDT E.O'Donnell	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Protect	+++	SLB M.Friedman	Short Zone	+++
TE N.Riffe	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Double X(SE)	+++
LT S.Plenus		+++	WLB F.Scales	Short Zone	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB M.Box	Man-to-Man	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Franz	Man-to-Man	+++
RG D.Doyle		---	SS B.Flanigan	Man-to-Man	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-MIN32 (OT: 08:19) Buster Merrifield ran around left end for -4 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE R.Oates	In Box	+++
X(SE) K.Ballard		+++	1tcDT J.Cauthen	In Box	+++
SLOT J.Dobbs		+++	3tcDT E.O'Donnell	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	RDE D.Holmes	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB P.Plyler	In Box	+++
SLOT C.Gauthier		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Out of Box	+++
LT S.Plenus		+++	RCB J.Gunderson	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		---	NB M.Box	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	DB R.Haines	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Doyle		---	SS B.Flanigan	In Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

3-14-MIN36 (OT: 07:53) Play-Action. Xavier Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kerry Ballard. S Christian Franz defended the pass.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE D.Holmes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) K.Ballard	Primary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	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 B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	SLB M.Friedman	Short Zone	+++
FB N.Riffe	Outlet, S Screen (S)	---	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
LT S.Plenus		+++	WLB F.Scales	Short Zone	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB M.Box	Deep Zone	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Franz	Deep Zone	+++
RG D.Doyle		+++	SS B.Flanigan	Short Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

4-14-MIN36 (OT: 07:44) Kris Miller punted 32 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN04.

1-10-MIN04 (OT: 07:36) Drake Nastiuk ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Aiden Ward, assisted by OLB Bucky Lewis.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Austin		+++	NT A.Fulton	In Box	+++
SLOT T.Villasenor		+++	RDE C.Harden	In Box	+++
Z(FL) R.Franz		+++	SLB A.Ward	In Box	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Ball Carrier	+++	WLB B.Lewis	In Box	+++
SLOT J.Lindsay		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Out of Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Out of Box	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	NB R.Owens	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		---	DB W.Washington	Out of Box	+++
RG I.Maloney		---	SS E.Salari	Out of Box	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Out of Box	+++

2-12-MIN02 (OT: 07:08) Drake Nastiuk ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford.

OFFENSE	203 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT A.Fulton	In Box	---
SLOT J.Russett		+++	RDE D.Johnston	In Box	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin		+++	SLB K.Newton	In Box	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB T.Ford	In Box	+++
FB S.McDaniel		+++	WLB A.Ward	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Out of Box	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		---	NB R.Owens	Out of Box	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Out of Box	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Out of Box	---

3-8-MIN06 (OT: 06:25) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Melvin Austin for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford, assisted by CB Wendell Washington.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	NT X.Beyer	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	SLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Protect	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	---
SLOT J.Russett	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB B.Lewis	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Man-to-Man	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Man-to-Man	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB W.Washington	Short Zone	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	---

1-10-MIN18 (OT: 05:40) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Robert Franz for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Kelly Newton.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	NT A.Fulton	Rush Passer	---
TE J.Blackwell	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SLB B.Lewis	Blitz Passer	---
RB D.Nastiuk	Protect	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WILB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB A.Ward	Short Zone	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Bump and Run	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Bump and Run	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

2-8-MIN20 (OT: 04:56) Drake Nastiuk ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Aiden Ward. The defense looked very familiar with that play. PENALTY: WR Robert Franz of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Austin		+++	NT R.Fillion	In Box	+++
SLOT T.Villasenor		+++	RDE C.Harden	In Box	+++
Z(FL) R.Franz		+++	SLB A.Ward	In Box	+++
RB D.Nastiuk	Ball Carrier	+++	WLB B.Lewis	In Box	+++
SLOT J.Lindsay		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Out of Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Out of Box	+++
LG B.Dodge		---	NB R.Owens	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	DB W.Washington	Out of Box	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Out of Box	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Out of Box	---

3-7-MIN21 (OT: 04:49) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Wade Cuviello for 30 yards. Tackled by S Amari Ojeda. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cuviello gained 29 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	023 Personnel		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	NT X.Beyer	Rush Passer	---
TE W.Cuviello	Primary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) M.Austin	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	SLB K.Newton	Short Zone	---
SLOT T.Villasenor	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Protect	+++	WLB B.Lewis	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Man-to-Man	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Short Zone	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB W.Washington	Deep Zone	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-NED49 (OT: 04:13) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Wade Cuviello for 33 yards. Tackled by CB Dixon Cassidy. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cuviello gained 15 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	NT A.Fulton	Rush Passer	---
TE W.Cuviello	Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB B.Lewis	Short Zone	---
RB R.Thompson	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	---
FB J.Blackwell	Protect	+++	WILB K.Newton	Short Zone	---
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB A.Ward	Blitz Passer	+++
LG B.Dodge		+++	LCB A.Klingensmith	Man-to-Man	---
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB D.Cassidy	Deep Zone	+++
RG I.Maloney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-NED16 (OT: 03:32) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Wade Cuviello. DE Dustin Johnston hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.

OFFENSE	230 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	NT A.Fulton	Rush Passer	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE D.Johnston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Schrader	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB B.Lewis	Short Zone	+++
RB R.Thompson	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
FB S.McDaniel	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WILB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB A.Ward	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	Man-to-Man	+++
RT R.Hatch		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-NED16 (OT: 03:26) J.R. Hardy attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 23, New England 20

Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 23, New England Patriots 20

Informal Player Participation Grades

New England	Plus (+++)	Minus (---)	Grade
C Silas Plenus	10	0	100%
FB Britt Norris	1	0	100%
WR Camden Gauthier	39	0	100%
TE Terry Richardson	10	0	100%
RB Javier Buerfeind	6	0	100%
S Peter Stoops	2	0	100%
RB Richard Poston	7	0	100%
WR Tony Grabulis	54	1	98%
G Donnie Searcy	73	2	97%
WR Kerry Ballard	31	1	97%
C Toby Van Verth	72	3	96%
S Edgar Salari	63	3	95%
WR Jimmie Dobbs	52	3	95%
CB Ruben Owens	35	2	95%
CB Anthony Klingensmith	65	4	94%
TE Nicholas Riffe	32	2	94%
CB Wendell Washington	15	1	94%
T Jim Smith	70	5	93%
TE Jose Rivers	66	5	93%
CB Dixon Cassidy	66	5	93%
T Kendall Snyder	60	5	92%
G Dave Doyle	69	6	92%
OLB Aiden Ward	57	6	90%
ILB Tracy Ford	57	6	90%
OLB Kelly Newton	57	6	90%
DE Stan Evans	62	7	90%
RB Donnie Merrifield	58	7	89%
OLB Bucky Lewis	39	5	89%
DT Adam Fulton	43	6	88%
DE Dustin Johnston	48	7	87%
DE Ruben Fillion	13	2	87%
DE Cesar Harden	13	2	87%
S Amari Ojeda	61	10	86%
DT Xavier Beyer	8	2	80%
S Butch Booker	2	1	67%

Minnesota	Plus (+++)	Minus (---)	Grade
TE Jacob Schrader	4	0	100%
ILB Roderick Downs	4	0	100%
WR Tre Villasenor	8	0	100%
WR Jerome Lindsay	8	0	100%
S Bobby Flanigan	64	2	97%
G Bobby Dodge	68	3	96%
WR James Russett	35	2	95%
RB Drake Nastiuk	51	3	94%
CB Tony Ramsey	46	3	94%
OLB Michael Friedman	30	2	94%
DE Dashawn Holmes	59	4	94%
ILB Peter Plyler	67	5	93%
G Ike Maloney	66	5	93%
S Christian Franz	61	5	92%
WR Melvin Austin	61	5	92%
S Craig Hopper	69	6	92%
WR Robert Franz	61	6	91%
DE Burt Poole	10	1	91%
DT Jermaine Cauthen	10	1	91%
OLB Fernando Scales	62	7	90%
TE Wade Cuviello	26	3	90%
DE Branden Hayes	64	8	89%
C Bryson Fannon	63	8	89%
T Ramon Hatch	62	9	87%
T Dale Bennett	62	9	87%
TE Jerry Blackwell	54	8	87%
CB Mitchell Box	33	5	87%
RB Reuben Thompson	13	2	87%
DT Desmond Newton	49	8	86%
CB Julian Gunderson	32	8	80%
FB Steven McDaniel	4	1	80%
DT Glenn Stephens	44	11	80%
DT Elliot O'Donnell	18	6	75%
DE Reuben Oates	3	1	75%
DT Shane Kiehl	2	1	67%
OLB Edward Ross	2	1	67%
CB Ryan Haines	7	4	64%