Week 16, 2036

Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 26 degrees, fair, calm.

Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive.

Start of first quarter.

(1Q: 15:00) Clarence Marcus kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback.

1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 15:00) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Tre Villasenor for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Marquis Cote. Villasenor gained 16 yards after the catch. PENALTY: G Gus Pifott of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE O.Springer	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) R.Franz	Secondary, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	---
TE J.Blackwell	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB J.Kaitola	Protect	+++	SILB M.Cote	Short Zone	+++
SLOT M.Austin	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	WLB H.Coles	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB C.Springer	Short Zone	+++
RG G.Pifott		---	SS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS M.Berry	Deep Zone	---

1-20-MIN15 (1Q: 14:52) Rico Sharp kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Claude Carruthers, assisted by OLB Harris Coles. PENALTY: DE Owen Springer of Houston was called for Too Many Men on the Field.

OFFENSE	014 Personnel, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp	Ball Carrier	***	LDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	---
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE O.Springer	In Box	---
Z(FL) M.Austin		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
SLOT J.Lindsay		+++	WLB H.Coles	In Box	+++
SLOT D.Richard		+++	LCB S.Ferrara	Out of Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	NB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	DB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Out of Box	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++

1-15-MIN20 (1Q: 14:42) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jerry Blackwell. CB C.J. Hines defended the pass.

OFFENSE	221 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Protect	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	---	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	---	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB C.Martin	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	SILB M.Cote	Blitz Passer	+++
FB M.Morrissey	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Spy on QB	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB H.Coles	Short Zone	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Bump and Run	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

2-15-MIN20 (1Q: 14:37) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Jerry Blackwell for 18 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine. Blackwell gained 4 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Secondary, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB J.Kaitola	Protect	+++	SILB M.Cote	Short Zone	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Short Zone	---
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB H.Coles	Blitz Passer	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Deep Zone	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-MIN38 (1Q: 14:04) Joel Kaitola ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Ronnie Mandalari. Key block delivered by Gus Pifott.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE A.Carter	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	---
RB J.Kaitola	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB M.Cote	In Box	+++
TE W.Cuviello		+++	WILB M.Kelley	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB H.Coles	In Box	---
LG D.Cerda		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Out of Box	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++

2-4-MIN44 (1Q: 13:35) Charles Martin ran inside the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Karl Nuston. Key block delivered by Bryson Fannon.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE A.Carter	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB C.Martin	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB M.Cote	In Box	---
FB W.Cuviello		+++	WILB M.Kelley	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB H.Coles	In Box	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Out of Box	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++

1-10-HOU45 (1Q: 12:59) Joel Kaitola ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Karl Nuston.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	In Box	---
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE A.Carter	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB J.Kaitola	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB M.Cote	In Box	---
TE W.Cuviello		+++	WILB M.Kelley	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB H.Coles	In Box	---
LG D.Cerda		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		---	SS C.Carruthers	Out of Box	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++

2-8-HOU43 (1Q: 12:36) Joel Kaitola ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Harris Coles, assisted by S Chris Devine. Key block delivered by Gus Pifott.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE A.Carter	In Box	---
Z(FL) T.Villasenor		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB J.Kaitola	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB M.Cote	In Box	+++
TE W.Cuviello		+++	WILB M.Kelley	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB H.Coles	In Box	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Out of Box	---
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++

1-10-HOU35 (1Q: 12:16) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Jerry Blackwell for 11 yards. Tackled by CB C.J. Hines. The quarterback threw into double coverage.

OFFENSE	230 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	---
TE M.Morrissey	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	---
RB J.Kaitola	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB M.Cote	Blitz Passer	+++
FB S.McDaniel	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Double TE	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB H.Coles	Spy on QB	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Bump and Run	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Bump and Run	+++

1-10-HOU24 (1Q: 11:50) Joel Kaitola ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Karl Nuston.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE A.Carter	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB J.Kaitola	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB M.Cote	In Box	+++
TE W.Cuviello		+++	WILB M.Kelley	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB H.Coles	In Box	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		---	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Out of Box	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++

2-7-HOU21 (1Q: 11:21) Charles Martin ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Kelley, assisted by OLB Harris Coles.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE A.Carter	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB C.Martin	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB M.Cote	In Box	+++
FB W.Cuviello		+++	WILB M.Kelley	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB H.Coles	In Box	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Out of Box	+++
RT C.McCaslin		---	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++

3-3-HOU17 (1Q: 10:45) PENALTY: TE Jerry Blackwell of Minnesota was called for a False Start.

3-8-HOU22 (1Q: 10:38) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Jerry Blackwell for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Karl Nuston, assisted by OLB Ronnie Mandalari. Blackwell gained 3 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Secondary, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Primary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB C.Martin	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB M.Cote	Short Zone	+++
FB W.Cuviello	Protect	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Blitz Passer	---
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB H.Coles	Blitz Passer	---
LG D.Cerda		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Deep Zone	---
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

4-2-HOU16 (1Q: 09:57) J.R. Hardy attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 3, Houston 0

(1Q: 09:51) J.R. Hardy kicked off 71 yards from the MIN35. Touchback.

1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 09:51) J.R. Covington ran inside the right guard for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Elijah Mage, assisted by S Clyde Morley. Key block delivered by Hunter Kakoza.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	In Box	---
X(SE) J.Manuel		+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	In Box	---
TE E.Hatcher		+++	3tcDT G.Stephens	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE K.Patter	In Box	+++
RB J.Covington	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB P.Plyler	In Box	+++
SLOT B.Keen		+++	WLB E.Mage	In Box	---
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Out of Box	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Out of Box	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB K.Bowser	Out of Box	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

1-10-HOU37 (1Q: 09:25) J.R. Covington ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Kendall Patter. S Clyde Morley knocked down Patrick Harden to break up the play.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel		+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	In Box	+++
TE E.Hatcher		+++	3tcDT D.Newton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE K.Patter	In Box	+++
RB J.Covington	Ball Carrier	---	SLB E.Mage	In Box	+++
TE C.Farrell		+++	MLB P.Plyler	In Box	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	WLB M.Manning	In Box	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Out of Box	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Out of Box	+++
RG P.Harden		---	SS C.Morley	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

2-10-HOU37 (1Q: 08:48) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler. Keen gained 2 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Protect	+++	3tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	---	RDE K.Patter	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Protect	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB E.Mage	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
C S.Brewer		---	NB K.Bowser	Man-to-Man	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Short Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

3-9-HOU38 (1Q: 08:05) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 47 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Ramsey. Keen gained 24 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	---
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	RDE R.Oates	Rush Passer	---
RB J.Covington	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Deep Zone	---
SLOT B.Keen	Primary, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	WLB M.Manning	Blitz Passer	---
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	---
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB K.Bowser	Short Zone	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-MIN15 (1Q: 07:33) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to RB J.R. Covington for 15 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Covington gained 15 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston 6, Minnesota 3

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Secondary, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	3tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	RDE K.Patter	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	---
SLOT B.Keen	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	WLB E.Mage	Double SLOT	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB K.Bowser	Short Zone	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

(1Q: 07:33) Extra point by Clarence Marcus was good. Houston 7, Minnesota 3

(1Q: 07:27) Clarence Marcus kicked off 48 yards from the HOU35. Moe Cooper returned the ball 19 yards to the MIN36. Tackled by Karl Nuston.

1-10-MIN36 (1Q: 07:03) Play-Action. Rico Sharp pass completed to RB Joel Kaitola for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Ronnie Mandalari. Kaitola gained 5 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB J.Kaitola	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SILB M.Cote	Short Zone	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Protect	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB H.Coles	Short Zone	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Deep Zone	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-MIN48 (1Q: 06:18) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Jerry Blackwell for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Marquis Cote. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE O.Springer	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	RDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor	Outlet, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	---
RB J.Kaitola	Protect	+++	SILB M.Cote	Short Zone	+++
SLOT M.Austin	Primary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	WLB H.Coles	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB C.Springer	Short Zone	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS M.Berry	Deep Zone	+++

2-8-MIN50 (1Q: 05:42) Joel Kaitola ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Asher Carter.

OFFENSE	131 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
TE W.Cuviello		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE A.Carter	In Box	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB J.Kaitola	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB M.Cote	In Box	+++
TE M.Morrissey		+++	WILB M.Kelley	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB H.Coles	In Box	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Out of Box	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++

3-5-HOU47 (1Q: 05:09) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Robert Franz for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Protect	+++	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	---
RB C.Martin	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SILB M.Cote	Blitz Passer	+++
FB W.Cuviello	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Short Zone	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB H.Coles	Blitz Passer	---
LG D.Cerda		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Deep Zone	---
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU42 (1Q: 04:39) Joel Kaitola ran a draw inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB J.Kaitola	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB M.Cote	In Box	+++
SLOT M.Austin		+++	WLB H.Coles	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		---	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Cerda		---	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

2-14-HOU46 (1Q: 04:02) Play-Action. Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Robert Franz for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Ronnie Mandalari. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB J.Kaitola	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SILB M.Cote	Short Zone	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Protect	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Short Zone	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB H.Coles	Blitz Passer	---
LG D.Cerda		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Deep Zone	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

3-5-HOU37 (1Q: 03:36) Rico Sharp pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Charles Martin. OLB Harris Coles blocked the pass.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) T.Villasenor	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB C.Martin	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB M.Cote	Short Zone	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Short Zone	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB H.Coles	Blitz Passer	+++
LG D.Cerda		---	LCB D.Palmer	Deep Zone	---
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB C.Hines	Deep Zone	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Short Zone	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

4-5-HOU37 (1Q: 03:29) Van Bernard punted 37 yards. Touchback.

1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 03:23) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 42 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Kurt Bowser. Keen gained 25 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) J.Manuel	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	---
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	3tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE K.Patter	Rush Passer	---
RB J.Covington	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	---
SLOT B.Keen	Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	WLB E.Mage	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB K.Bowser	Man-to-Man	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Short Zone	---
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-MIN38 (1Q: 02:43) Dan Puzzuoli kept the ball, running around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Broderick Dawson, assisted by ILB Peter Plyler.

OFFENSE	014 Personnel, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-1
QB D.Puzzuoli	Ball Carrier	***	LDE W.Stokley	In Box	+++
X(SE) T.Rivera		+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	In Box	+++
TE E.Hatcher		+++	3tcDT D.Newton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE R.Oates	In Box	+++
SLOT T.Page		+++	MLB P.Plyler	In Box	+++
SLOT B.Keen		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Out of Box	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Out of Box	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	NB M.Cooper	Out of Box	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	DB K.Bowser	Out of Box	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

2-11-MIN39 (1Q: 02:02) PENALTY: TE Earnest Hatcher of Houston was called for a False Start.

2-16-MIN44 (1Q: 01:55) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Earnest Hatcher for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Elijah Mage. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	3tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE K.Patter	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	---	WLB E.Mage	Short Zone	---
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB K.Bowser	Man-to-Man	+++
RG P.Harden		---	SS C.Morley	Short Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	---

3-13-MIN41 (1Q: 01:13) Puzz Puzzuoli sacked by DT Glenn Stephens and CB Zachary Houston for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Stan Brewer.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	---	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE K.Patter	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SLB E.Mage	Short Zone	+++
TE C.Farrell	Primary, 4 Curl (9-12)	---	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		---	WLB M.Manning	Bump and Run	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Bump and Run	+++
C S.Brewer		---	RCB Z.Houston	Blitz Passer	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		---	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

4-18-MIN46 (1Q: 00:41) Darren Rohr punted 46 yards. Touchback.

1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 00:36) Charles Martin ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Harris Coles. Key block delivered by Bryson Fannon.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	+++
SLOT J.Lindsay		+++	RDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	---
RB C.Martin	Ball Carrier	+++	WLB H.Coles	In Box	---
SLOT D.Richard		+++	LCB S.Ferrara	Out of Box	---
LT D.Bennett		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	NB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	DB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Out of Box	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++

Start of second quarter.

2-4-MIN26 (2Q: 15:00) Joel Kaitola ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Owen Springer. Key block delivered by Clay McCaslin.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB J.Kaitola	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB M.Cote	In Box	+++
SLOT M.Austin		+++	WLB H.Coles	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

1-10-MIN32 (2Q: 14:20) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tre Villasenor. CB Dashawn Palmer defended the pass.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE O.Springer	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	RDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB C.Martin	Protect	+++	SILB M.Cote	Short Zone	+++
SLOT M.Austin	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WLB H.Coles	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB C.Kemp	Short Zone	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Carruthers	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-MIN32 (2Q: 14:13) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Jerry Blackwell for 24 yards. Tackled by OLB Ronnie Mandalari. Blackwell gained 7 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE O.Springer	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	RDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor	Outlet, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB C.Martin	Protect	+++	SILB M.Cote	Short Zone	+++
SLOT M.Austin	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	WLB H.Coles	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB C.Springer	Short Zone	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS M.Berry	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU44 (2Q: 13:29) Play-Action. Rico Sharp scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Ronnie Mandalari.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE O.Springer	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	---	NT L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	---	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB J.Kaitola	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SILB M.Cote	Short Zone	+++
SLOT M.Austin	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	WLB M.Kelley	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Short Zone	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	RCB C.Hines	Deep Zone	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB C.Springer	Deep Zone	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Devine	Short Zone	+++
RT C.McCaslin		---	FS M.Berry	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU33 (2Q: 12:45) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Jerry Blackwell for 33 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Blackwell gained 33 yards after the catch. Minnesota 9, Houston 7

OFFENSE	023 Personnel, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE O.Springer	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) R.Franz	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) M.Austin	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Lindsay	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	SILB M.Cote	Blitz Passer	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB H.Coles	Short Zone	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Short Zone	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	RCB C.Hines	Deep Zone	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB C.Kemp	Deep Zone	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Devine	Short Zone	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS M.Berry	Deep Zone	---

(2Q: 12:45) Extra point by J.R. Hardy was good. Minnesota 10, Houston 7

(2Q: 12:32) J.R. Hardy kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback.

1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 12:32) J.R. Covington ran inside the left guard for 34 yards. Tackled by OLB Elijah Mage. Key block delivered by Arnie Gaylor.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel		+++	1tcDT D.Newton	In Box	---
TE E.Hatcher		+++	3tcDT B.Dawson	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE K.Patter	In Box	+++
RB J.Covington	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB P.Plyler	In Box	+++
SLOT B.Keen		+++	WLB E.Mage	In Box	---
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Out of Box	---
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Out of Box	---
C S.Brewer		+++	NB K.Bowser	Out of Box	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

1-10-MIN41 (2Q: 11:51) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to FB Charles Farrell for 4 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, Weak formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
TE C.Farrell	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	3tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	RDE K.Patter	Rush Passer	---
RB J.Covington	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	---
SLOT B.Keen	Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	WLB E.Mage	Short Zone	---
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB K.Bowser	Short Zone	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	---
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Double TE	+++

2-6-MIN37 (2Q: 11:29) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Eduardo Packer. ILB Peter Plyler hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	RDE K.Patter	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	SLB E.Mage	Short Zone	+++
TE C.Farrell	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Blitz Passer	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	WLB R.Downs	Short Zone	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Bump and Run	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Bump and Run	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		---	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

3-6-MIN37 (2Q: 11:19) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Eduardo Packer. OLB Manuel Manning hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	---	RDE R.Oates	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Deep Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	WLB M.Manning	Blitz Passer	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		---	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB K.Bowser	Short Zone	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

4-6-MIN37 (2Q: 11:14) Darren Rohr punted 37 yards. Touchback.

1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 11:07) Rico Sharp pass completed to RB Joel Kaitola for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Marquis Cote. Kaitola gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE O.Springer	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Protect	+++	RDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB J.Kaitola	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SILB M.Cote	Short Zone	+++
SLOT D.Richard	Outlet, S Screen (S)	---	WLB M.Kelley	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Man-to-Man	---
LG D.Cerda		+++	RCB C.Hines	Man-to-Man	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB C.Kemp	Double X(SE)	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS M.Berry	Deep Zone	+++

2-4-MIN26 (2Q: 10:45) Joel Kaitola ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Harris Coles. Key block delivered by Clay McCaslin. McCaslin ran over Chris Devine to set up the play.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB J.Kaitola	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB M.Cote	In Box	+++
SLOT M.Austin		+++	WLB H.Coles	In Box	---
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	---
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

1-10-MIN33 (2Q: 10:05) Joel Kaitola ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Harris Coles, assisted by DE Louie Sagapolutele. Key block delivered by Gus Pifott.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE B.Kramer	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB J.Kaitola	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB M.Cote	In Box	+++
SLOT M.Austin		+++	WLB H.Coles	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

2-3-MIN40 (2Q: 09:26) PENALTY: TE Jerry Blackwell of Minnesota was called for a False Start.

2-8-MIN35 (2Q: 09:19) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Robert Franz for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer. Franz gained 2 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) T.Villasenor	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB J.Kaitola	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB M.Cote	Short Zone	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Short Zone	+++
LT D.Bennett		---	WLB H.Coles	Blitz Passer	---
LG D.Cerda		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Man-to-Man	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB C.Hines	Man-to-Man	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Deep Zone	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

3-8-MIN35 (2Q: 08:50) Rico Sharp scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by S Mickey Berry.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	RDE O.Springer	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	---	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB C.Martin	Protect	+++	SILB M.Cote	Short Zone	+++
SLOT M.Austin	Primary, 7 Corner (19-26)	---	WLB H.Coles	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB C.Kemp	Blitz Passer	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		---	NB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS M.Berry	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-MIN46 (2Q: 08:17) PENALTY: C Bryson Fannon of Minnesota was called for a False Start.

1-15-MIN41 (2Q: 08:10) Rico Sharp kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Ronnie Mandalari, assisted by S Claude Carruthers.

OFFENSE	014 Personnel, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp	Ball Carrier	***	LDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		---	RDE B.Kramer	In Box	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
SLOT J.Lindsay		+++	WLB H.Coles	In Box	+++
SLOT D.Richard		+++	LCB C.Kemp	Out of Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	NB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	DB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Out of Box	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++

2-16-MIN40 (2Q: 07:44) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Jerry Blackwell for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Ronnie Mandalari.

OFFENSE	221 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	---
TE W.Cuviello	Protect	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB C.Martin	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	SILB M.Cote	Blitz Passer	+++
FB M.Morrissey	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Spy on QB	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB H.Coles	Short Zone	---
LG D.Cerda		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		---	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Bump and Run	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

3-10-MIN46 (2Q: 07:14) Play-Action. Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Melvin Austin. CB Dashawn Palmer defended the pass.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+)	+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE O.Springer	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB C.Martin	Protect	---	SILB M.Cote	Blitz Passer	+++
SLOT M.Austin	Primary, S Screen (S)	---	WLB H.Coles	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB S.Ferrara	Bump and Run	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB D.Palmer	Short Zone	+++
RG G.Pifott		---	SS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS M.Berry	Deep Zone	+++

4-10-MIN46 (2Q: 07:08) Van Bernard punted 48 yards. C.J. Hines returned the kick 15 yards to the HOU21. Tackled by Jacob Schrader.

1-10-HOU21 (2Q: 06:57) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to FB Charles Farrell for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Zachary Houston. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE W.Stokley	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SLB E.Mage	Short Zone	+++
TE C.Farrell	Primary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		---	WLB M.Manning	Short Zone	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Double TE	+++

2-4-HOU27 (2Q: 06:18) Dan Puzzuoli pass was dropped by RB J.R. Covington.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	3tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	RDE K.Patter	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Primary, S Screen (S)	---	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	WLB E.Mage	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB K.Bowser	Man-to-Man	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Short Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

3-4-HOU27 (2Q: 06:12) Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Earnest Hatcher. CB Tony Ramsey defended the pass.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	---	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE R.Oates	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Deep Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	WLB M.Manning	Blitz Passer	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB B.Flanigan	Short Zone	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

4-4-HOU27 (2Q: 06:08) Darren Rohr punted 45 yards. Jerome Lindsay called for a fair catch at the MIN28.

1-10-MIN28 (2Q: 05:58) Charles Martin ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine. Key block delivered by Dale Bennett.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE A.Carter	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB C.Martin	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB M.Cote	In Box	+++
FB W.Cuviello		+++	WILB M.Kelley	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB H.Coles	In Box	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		---	SS C.Carruthers	Out of Box	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++

2-4-MIN34 (2Q: 05:26) Charles Martin ran around the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Harris Coles. Key block delivered by Bryson Fannon.

OFFENSE	203 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	+++
SLOT M.Austin		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	---
Z(FL) T.Villasenor		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB C.Martin	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB M.Cote	In Box	+++
FB W.Cuviello		+++	WLB H.Coles	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

1-10-MIN45 (2Q: 04:51) Charles Martin ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine, assisted by DE Louie Sagapolutele.

OFFENSE	203 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
SLOT M.Austin		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) D.Richard		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB C.Martin	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB M.Cote	In Box	+++
FB W.Cuviello		+++	WLB M.Kelley	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

2-8-MIN47 (2Q: 04:17) Joel Kaitola ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Owen Springer, assisted by DE Ken Wayne.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB J.Kaitola	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB M.Cote	In Box	+++
SLOT M.Austin		+++	WLB H.Coles	In Box	---
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

3-1-HOU46 (2Q: 03:50) Rico Sharp kept the ball, running inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Harris Coles. Key block delivered by Clay McCaslin.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB R.Sharp	Ball Carrier	***	LDE A.Carter	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	---
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB J.Kaitola		+++	SILB M.Cote	Spy	+++
SLOT M.Austin		+++	WLB M.Kelley	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB H.Coles	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	RCB S.Ferrara	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Out of Box	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++

1-10-HOU44 (2Q: 03:32) Rico Sharp scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB C.J. Hines.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE O.Springer	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	---	NT L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	---	RDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor	Primary, S Screen (S)	---	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB J.Kaitola	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SILB M.Cote	Short Zone	+++
SLOT M.Austin	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB M.Kelley	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB C.Springer	Short Zone	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS M.Berry	Deep Zone	+++

2-3-HOU37 (2Q: 03:08) PENALTY: WR Robert Franz of Minnesota was called for a False Start.

2-8-HOU42 (2Q: 03:01) Rico Sharp pass was dropped by TE Jerry Blackwell.

OFFENSE	023 Personnel, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE O.Springer	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Secondary, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Primary, 4 Curl (9-12)	---	RDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) D.Richard	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Lindsay	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB M.Cote	Short Zone	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Protect	+++	WLB H.Coles	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Short Zone	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	RCB C.Hines	Deep Zone	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB C.Springer	Deep Zone	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Devine	Short Zone	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS M.Berry	Deep Zone	+++

3-8-HOU42 (2Q: 02:55) Rico Sharp sacked by DT Karl Nuston for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Clay McCaslin.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Primary, D Deep Fade (40+)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	---	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB C.Martin	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	---	SILB M.Cote	Short Zone	+++
FB S.McDaniel	Protect	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		---	WLB H.Coles	Blitz Passer	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		---	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Deep Zone	+++
RT C.McCaslin		---	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

4-13-HOU47 (2Q: 02:20) Van Bernard punted 43 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU04.

1-10-HOU04 (2Q: 02:09) J.R. Covington ran a trap outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Elijah Mage.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel		+++	1tcDT D.Newton	In Box	+++
TE E.Hatcher		+++	3tcDT B.Dawson	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE K.Patter	In Box	---
RB J.Covington	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB P.Plyler	In Box	+++
SLOT B.Keen		+++	WLB E.Mage	In Box	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Out of Box	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Out of Box	+++
C S.Brewer		---	NB K.Bowser	Out of Box	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

Official time out for the two-minute warning.

2-7-HOU07 (2Q: 02:00) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to RB J.R. Covington for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Branden Hayes. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Eduardo Packer on the HOU15.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	3tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE K.Patter	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	---	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	WLB E.Mage	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	---
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB K.Bowser	Double SLOT	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	---

1-10-HOU15 (2Q: 01:30) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 21 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Elijah Mage. Keen gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	1tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	3tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE K.Patter	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	---
SLOT B.Keen	Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	WLB E.Mage	Short Zone	---
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB K.Bowser	Double SLOT	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	---

1-10-HOU36 (2Q: 01:15) Dan Puzzuoli pass was dropped by WR Eduardo Packer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	---	RDE K.Patter	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	---	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39)	---	WLB E.Mage	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
C S.Brewer		---	NB K.Bowser	Double SLOT	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-HOU36 (2Q: 01:11) Puzz Puzzuoli pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Bert Keen. DE Branden Hayes blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	3tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	RDE K.Patter	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	WLB E.Mage	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
C S.Brewer		---	NB K.Bowser	Double SLOT	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

3-10-HOU36 (2Q: 01:05) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Earnest Hatcher for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Houston, assisted by ILB Peter Plyler. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Primary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) E.Packer	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE R.Oates	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB M.Manning	Double SLOT	---
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB K.Bowser	Short Zone	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

4-3-HOU43 (2Q: 00:22) Darren Rohr punted 43 yards. Jerome Lindsay returned the kick 6 yards to the MIN20. Tackled by Karl Nuston. Houston's Hunter Kakoza was hurt on the play.

1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 00:15) Joel Kaitola ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Louie Sagapolutele. Key block delivered by Dale Bennett.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	---
RB J.Kaitola	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB M.Cote	In Box	+++
SLOT M.Austin		+++	WLB H.Coles	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

Start of third quarter.

(3Q: 15:00) J.R. Hardy kicked off 64 yards from the MIN35. C.J. Hines returned the ball 20 yards to the HOU21. Tackled by Jacob Schrader.

1-10-HOU21 (3Q: 14:29) Walt Tubbs ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley, assisted by CB Zachary Houston. Key block delivered by Stan Brewer.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE W.Stokley	In Box	+++
X(SE) T.Rivera		+++	1tcDT D.Newton	In Box	---
SLOT E.Hayes		+++	3tcDT B.Dawson	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE R.Oates	In Box	---
RB W.Tubbs	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB P.Plyler	In Box	+++
SLOT B.Keen		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Out of Box	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Out of Box	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	NB M.Cooper	Out of Box	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	DB K.Bowser	Out of Box	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

2-5-HOU26 (3Q: 13:54) J.R. Covington ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Branden Hayes.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel		+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	In Box	---
TE E.Hatcher		+++	3tcDT G.Stephens	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE K.Patter	In Box	+++
RB J.Covington	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB P.Plyler	In Box	+++
SLOT B.Keen		+++	WLB E.Mage	In Box	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Out of Box	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Out of Box	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB K.Bowser	Out of Box	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	---

3-3-HOU28 (3Q: 13:17) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Theodore Rivera for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler, assisted by CB Kurt Bowser.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) J.Manuel	Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE R.Oates	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Deep Zone	+++
SLOT T.Rivera	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WLB M.Manning	Blitz Passer	---
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	---
C S.Brewer		+++	NB K.Bowser	Short Zone	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU32 (3Q: 12:42) J.R. Covington ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	In Box	+++
X(SE) T.Rivera		+++	1tcDT D.Newton	In Box	+++
TE E.Hatcher		+++	3tcDT B.Dawson	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE K.Patter	In Box	+++
RB J.Covington	Ball Carrier	+++	SLB E.Mage	In Box	+++
TE C.Farrell		+++	MLB P.Plyler	In Box	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	WLB M.Manning	In Box	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Out of Box	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Out of Box	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		---	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	---

2-7-HOU35 (3Q: 12:00) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Ramsey. Keen gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	---
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	3tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	RDE W.Stokley	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB E.Mage	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB K.Bowser	Short Zone	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Double TE	+++

3-3-HOU39 (3Q: 11:30) J.R. Covington ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Branden Hayes, assisted by S Clyde Morley. Key block delivered by Patrick Harden.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel		+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	In Box	+++
TE E.Hatcher		+++	3tcDT D.Newton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE R.Oates	In Box	+++
RB J.Covington	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB P.Plyler	In Box	+++
SLOT B.Keen		+++	WLB M.Manning	In Box	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Out of Box	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Out of Box	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB K.Bowser	Out of Box	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

1-10-HOU44 (3Q: 10:54) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to RB J.R. Covington for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Broderick Dawson. Covington gained 10 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE W.Stokley	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) E.Packer	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	RDE K.Patter	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	WLB E.Mage	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB K.Bowser	Man-to-Man	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Short Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-MIN43 (3Q: 10:18) J.R. Covington ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley. Key block delivered by Kent Osborne.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	In Box	---
X(SE) J.Manuel		+++	1tcDT D.Newton	In Box	+++
TE E.Hatcher		+++	3tcDT G.Stephens	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE K.Patter	In Box	+++
RB J.Covington	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB P.Plyler	In Box	+++
SLOT B.Keen		+++	WLB E.Mage	In Box	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Out of Box	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Out of Box	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB K.Bowser	Out of Box	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	In Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	---

2-2-MIN35 (3Q: 09:51) J.R. Covington ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Houston. Key block delivered by Arnie Gaylor.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel		+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	In Box	+++
TE E.Hatcher		+++	3tcDT D.Newton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE K.Patter	In Box	---
RB J.Covington	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB P.Plyler	In Box	+++
SLOT T.Rivera		+++	WLB E.Mage	In Box	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Out of Box	---
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Out of Box	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB B.Flanigan	Out of Box	---
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	In Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		---	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

1-10-MIN31 (3Q: 09:15) J.R. Covington ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley. Key block delivered by Earnest Hatcher.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel		+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	In Box	+++
TE E.Hatcher		+++	3tcDT G.Stephens	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE K.Patter	In Box	---
RB J.Covington	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB P.Plyler	In Box	---
SLOT B.Keen		+++	WLB E.Mage	In Box	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB B.Flanigan	Out of Box	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Out of Box	---
C S.Brewer		+++	NB T.Ramsey	Out of Box	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

2-1-MIN22 (3Q: 08:36) J.R. Covington ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel		+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	In Box	+++
TE E.Hatcher		+++	3tcDT G.Stephens	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE K.Patter	In Box	+++
RB J.Covington	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB P.Plyler	In Box	+++
SLOT B.Keen		+++	WLB E.Mage	In Box	+++
LT A.Gaylor		---	LCB T.Ramsey	Out of Box	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Out of Box	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB K.Bowser	Out of Box	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		---	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

3-4-MIN25 (3Q: 08:00) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Theodore Rivera for 7 yards. Tackled by S Craig Hopper, assisted by CB Kurt Bowser. PENALTY: DE Branden Hayes of Minnesota was called for Unnecessary Roughness. Houston's Dan Puzzuoli was hurt on the play. This is an old injury, but he's toughing it out.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) J.Manuel	Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE R.Oates	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Deep Zone	+++
SLOT T.Rivera	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WLB M.Manning	Blitz Passer	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB K.Bowser	Short Zone	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

1-9-MIN09 (3Q: 07:49) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to RB J.R. Covington for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Ramsey. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	3tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE W.Stokley	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
SLOT T.Rivera	Primary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	WLB E.Mage	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB K.Bowser	Double TE	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

2-13-MIN13 (3Q: 07:14) PENALTY: T Kent Osborne of Houston was called for a False Start.

2-18-MIN18 (3Q: 07:03) J.R. Covington ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel		+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	In Box	+++
TE E.Hatcher		+++	3tcDT G.Stephens	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE K.Patter	In Box	+++
RB J.Covington	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB P.Plyler	In Box	+++
SLOT B.Keen		+++	WLB E.Mage	In Box	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Out of Box	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Out of Box	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB K.Bowser	Out of Box	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	In Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

3-15-MIN15 (3Q: 06:34) Dan Puzzuoli pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Bert Keen. DE Reuben Oates blocked the pass.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	---	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE R.Oates	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	WLB M.Manning	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Blitz Passer	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB K.Bowser	Man-to-Man	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

4-15-MIN15 (3Q: 06:25) Clarence Marcus attempted a 32 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 10, Houston 10

(3Q: 06:17) Clarence Marcus kicked off 60 yards from the HOU35. Zachary Houston returned the ball 40 yards to the MIN45. Tackled by Claude Carruthers.

1-10-MIN45 (3Q: 05:42) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Robert Franz for 22 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Franz gained 2 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) R.Franz	Secondary, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	---
TE J.Blackwell	Primary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB C.Martin	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB M.Cote	Blitz Passer	---
FB W.Cuviello	Protect	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Short Zone	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB H.Coles	Blitz Passer	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Deep Zone	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU33 (3Q: 05:03) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Robert Franz. DE Louie Sagapolutele hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: T Dale Bennett of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB J.Kaitola	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB M.Cote	Short Zone	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	---	WILB M.Kelley	Short Zone	+++
LT D.Bennett		---	WLB H.Coles	Blitz Passer	+++
LG D.Cerda		---	LCB D.Palmer	Man-to-Man	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB C.Hines	Man-to-Man	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Deep Zone	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

1-20-HOU43 (3Q: 04:59) Rico Sharp pass was dropped by TE Jerry Blackwell.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Secondary, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	---	RDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB J.Kaitola	Protect	+++	SILB M.Cote	Blitz Passer	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Short Zone	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB H.Coles	Short Zone	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Man-to-Man	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB C.Hines	Man-to-Man	+++
RG G.Pifott		---	SS C.Carruthers	Deep Zone	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

2-20-HOU43 (3Q: 04:52) Play-Action. Rico Sharp pass completed to RB Joel Kaitola for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Asher Carter.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) D.Richard	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB J.Kaitola	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SILB M.Cote	Short Zone	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Protect	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Short Zone	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB H.Coles	Blitz Passer	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		---	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Deep Zone	---
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

3-17-HOU40 (3Q: 04:07) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Wade Cuviello for 22 yards. Tackled by OLB Ronnie Mandalari. Cuviello gained 22 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	023 Personnel, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE B.Kramer	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Lindsay	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	SILB M.Kelley	Short Zone	---
TE W.Cuviello	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB H.Coles	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB S.Ferrara	Short Zone	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	RCB C.Hines	Deep Zone	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB D.Palmer	Deep Zone	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Devine	Short Zone	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS M.Berry	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU18 (3Q: 03:22) Charles Martin ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Marquis Cote.

OFFENSE	203 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
SLOT M.Austin		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB C.Martin	Ball Carrier	---	SILB M.Cote	In Box	+++
FB S.McDaniel		+++	WLB H.Coles	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

2-6-HOU14 (3Q: 02:50) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Wade Cuviello for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Ronnie Mandalari.

OFFENSE	230 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
TE M.Morrissey	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB C.Martin	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB M.Cote	Short Zone	+++
FB S.McDaniel	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Short Zone	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB H.Coles	Blitz Passer	---
LG D.Cerda		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	---
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Bump and Run	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Bump and Run	---

1-8-HOU08 (3Q: 02:28) Rico Sharp pass completed to RB Joel Kaitola for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Kaitola gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 16, Houston 10

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB J.Kaitola	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB M.Cote	Double X(SE)	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Bump and Run	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB H.Coles	Blitz Passer	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Bump and Run	---
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

(3Q: 02:28) Extra point by J.R. Hardy was good. Minnesota 17, Houston 10

(3Q: 02:19) J.R. Hardy kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback.

1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 02:19) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Jeremiah Manuel for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Houston. Manuel gained 11 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Eduardo Packer on the HOU45.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE W.Stokley	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) T.Rivera	Outlet, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	+++
SLOT J.Manuel	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	---	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE R.Oates	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Blitz Passer	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Bump and Run	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Bump and Run	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	NB M.Cooper	Short Zone	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	DB K.Bowser	Short Zone	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	---
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU45 (3Q: 01:46) J.R. Covington ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Elijah Mage. Key block delivered by Stan Brewer.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	In Box	---
X(SE) J.Manuel		+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	In Box	+++
TE E.Hatcher		+++	3tcDT G.Stephens	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE K.Patter	In Box	---
RB J.Covington	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB P.Plyler	In Box	+++
SLOT B.Keen		+++	WLB E.Mage	In Box	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Out of Box	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Out of Box	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB K.Bowser	Out of Box	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

2-5-MIN50 (3Q: 01:20) J.R. Covington ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Desmond Newton, assisted by S Craig Hopper.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel		+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	In Box	+++
TE E.Hatcher		+++	3tcDT D.Newton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE K.Patter	In Box	+++
RB J.Covington	Ball Carrier	+++	SLB E.Mage	In Box	+++
TE C.Farrell		+++	MLB P.Plyler	In Box	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	WLB M.Manning	In Box	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Out of Box	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Out of Box	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

3-6-HOU49 (3Q: 00:51) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Walt Tubbs for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Elijah Mage. Tubbs gained 2 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) T.Rivera	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	---
TE C.Farrell	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE K.Patter	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SLB E.Mage	Short Zone	+++
FB W.Tubbs	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	WLB M.Manning	Blitz Passer	---
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-MIN44 (3Q: 00:05) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler. Keen gained 2 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	3tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE K.Patter	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WLB E.Mage	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB B.Flanigan	Man-to-Man	---
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Short Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

Start of fourth quarter.

2-1-MIN35 (4Q: 15:00) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Earnest Hatcher for 6 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley, assisted by CB Tony Ramsey. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) J.Manuel	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	RDE K.Patter	Rush Passer	---
RB J.Covington	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	WLB E.Mage	Double SLOT	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB K.Bowser	Short Zone	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-MIN29 (4Q: 14:21) Dan Puzzuoli pass was dropped by WR Bert Keen.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	3tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	RDE K.Patter	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Primary, S Screen (S)	---	WLB E.Mage	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB K.Bowser	Man-to-Man	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Short Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-MIN29 (4Q: 14:17) Dan Puzzuoli sacked by DE Branden Hayes for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Kent Osborne. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Earnest Hatcher on the MIN38.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Primary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	3tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	RDE K.Patter	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	WLB E.Mage	Double TE	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB K.Bowser	Short Zone	+++
RG P.Harden		---	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		---	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

3-19-MIN38 (4Q: 13:42) Puzz Puzzuoli pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Earnest Hatcher. DT Desmond Newton blocked the pass.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Primary, 4 Curl (9-12)	---	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	RDE W.Stokley	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Deep Zone	+++
SLOT T.Rivera	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	---	WLB M.Manning	Blitz Passer	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		---	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB B.Flanigan	Short Zone	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

4-19-MIN38 (4Q: 13:32) Darren Rohr punted 38 yards. Touchback.

1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 13:27) Charles Martin ran inside the left guard for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Springer, assisted by DE Louie Sagapolutele. Key block delivered by Dale Bennett.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE O.Springer	In Box	---
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) D.Richard		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	---
RB C.Martin	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB M.Cote	In Box	---
SLOT M.Austin		+++	WLB H.Coles	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

1-10-MIN31 (4Q: 12:54) Joel Kaitola ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Harris Coles, assisted by DT Karl Nuston.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE A.Carter	In Box	---
Z(FL) T.Villasenor		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB J.Kaitola	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB M.Cote	In Box	+++
TE W.Cuviello		+++	WILB M.Kelley	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		---	WLB H.Coles	In Box	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Out of Box	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++

2-7-MIN34 (4Q: 12:24) Joel Kaitola ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Asher Carter.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE A.Carter	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB J.Kaitola	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB M.Cote	In Box	+++
TE W.Cuviello		+++	WILB M.Kelley	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		---	WLB H.Coles	In Box	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Out of Box	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++

3-3-MIN38 (4Q: 11:41) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tre Villasenor. DT Karl Nuston hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: CB C.J. Hines of Houston was called for Unnecessary Roughness.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Franz	Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Protect	+++	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB C.Martin	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SILB M.Cote	Short Zone	+++
FB W.Cuviello	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB H.Coles	Blitz Passer	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	---
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Deep Zone	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU47 (4Q: 11:34) Joel Kaitola ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Kelley.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	---
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE A.Carter	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB J.Kaitola	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB M.Cote	In Box	+++
TE W.Cuviello		---	WILB M.Kelley	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB H.Coles	In Box	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Out of Box	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++

2-10-HOU47 (4Q: 10:54) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jerry Blackwell. S Chris Devine defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.

OFFENSE	230 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	---
TE M.Morrissey	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Double TE	+++
RB J.Kaitola	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB M.Cote	Short Zone	+++
FB S.McDaniel	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB H.Coles	Bump and Run	+++
LG D.Cerda		---	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Bump and Run	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Spy on QB	+++

3-10-HOU47 (4Q: 10:50) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mercury Morrissey. S Chris Devine defended the pass.

OFFENSE	221 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE W.Cuviello	Protect	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Blackwell	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB C.Martin	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	SILB M.Cote	Short Zone	+++
FB M.Morrissey	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Blitz Passer	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB H.Coles	Short Zone	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Man-to-Man	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB C.Hines	Man-to-Man	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Deep Zone	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

4-10-HOU47 (4Q: 10:44) Van Bernard punted 46 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU01.

1-10-HOU01 (4Q: 10:34) J.R. Covington ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Houston. Key block delivered by Patrick Harden.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel		+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	In Box	+++
TE E.Hatcher		+++	3tcDT D.Newton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE W.Stokley	In Box	+++
RB J.Covington	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB P.Plyler	In Box	+++
SLOT B.Keen		+++	WLB E.Mage	In Box	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Out of Box	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Out of Box	+++
C S.Brewer		---	NB K.Bowser	Out of Box	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

2-1-HOU10 (4Q: 09:58) J.R. Covington ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Glenn Stephens. Key block delivered by Kent Osborne.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	In Box	---
X(SE) T.Rivera		+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	In Box	+++
TE C.Farrell		+++	3tcDT G.Stephens	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE K.Patter	In Box	+++
RB J.Covington	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB P.Plyler	In Box	+++
SLOT B.Keen		+++	WLB E.Mage	In Box	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Out of Box	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Out of Box	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB K.Bowser	Out of Box	---
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	In Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

1-10-HOU13 (4Q: 09:30) J.R. Covington ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel		+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	In Box	+++
TE E.Hatcher		+++	3tcDT G.Stephens	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE K.Patter	In Box	+++
RB J.Covington	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB P.Plyler	In Box	+++
SLOT B.Keen		+++	WLB E.Mage	In Box	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB B.Flanigan	Out of Box	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Out of Box	+++
C S.Brewer		---	NB K.Bowser	Out of Box	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Out of Box	+++

2-14-HOU09 (4Q: 08:51) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Jeremiah Manuel for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Clyde Morley, assisted by OLB Elijah Mage. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston's Arnie Gaylor was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hamstring injury. He should be able to remain in the game.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Protect	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	RDE K.Patter	Rush Passer	---
RB J.Covington	Protect	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB E.Mage	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB K.Bowser	Double TE	---
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

3-7-HOU16 (4Q: 08:22) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Theodore Rivera for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Glenn Stephens, assisted by ILB Peter Plyler. Rivera gained 5 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	---	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Rivera	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	---	RDE K.Patter	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB E.Mage	Blitz Passer	+++
TE C.Farrell	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	WLB M.Manning	Short Zone	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Bump and Run	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Bump and Run	---
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	---
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

4-1-HOU22 (4Q: 07:54) Darren Rohr punted 44 yards. Jerome Lindsay returned the kick 66 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 23, Houston 10

(4Q: 07:54) Extra point by J.R. Hardy was good. Minnesota 24, Houston 10

(4Q: 07:45) J.R. Hardy kicked off 57 yards from the MIN35. C.J. Hines returned the ball 22 yards to the HOU30. Tackled by Craig Hopper.

1-10-HOU30 (4Q: 07:11) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to FB Charles Farrell for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Houston. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	RDE W.Stokley	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	SLB E.Mage	Short Zone	---
TE C.Farrell	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	WLB M.Manning	Short Zone	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Double TE	---

2-7-HOU33 (4Q: 06:39) Dan Puzzuoli sacked by DE Branden Hayes for a loss of 1 yard. Hayes ran right past Patrick Harden and knocked down the quarterback. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Branden Hayes on the HOU32.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Secondary, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	---	3tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	RDE K.Patter	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Primary, S Screen (S)	---	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	WLB E.Mage	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
C S.Brewer		---	NB K.Bowser	Man-to-Man	+++
RG P.Harden		---	SS C.Morley	Short Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		---	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU32 (4Q: 06:24) Charles Martin ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Kelley, assisted by OLB Marquis Cote.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	---
RB C.Martin	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB M.Cote	In Box	+++
FB W.Cuviello		+++	WILB M.Kelley	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB H.Coles	In Box	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Out of Box	+++
RT C.McCaslin		---	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++

2-10-HOU32 (4Q: 05:41) Joel Kaitola ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE B.Kramer	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB J.Kaitola	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB M.Cote	In Box	+++
SLOT D.Richard		+++	WLB H.Coles	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		---	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Cerda		---	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	---

3-5-HOU27 (4Q: 04:57) Charles Martin ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Ronnie Mandalari, assisted by CB C.J. Hines. Key block delivered by Gus Pifott.

OFFENSE	203 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
SLOT D.Richard		+++	RDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB C.Martin	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB M.Cote	In Box	+++
FB W.Cuviello		+++	WLB H.Coles	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB S.Ferrara	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	---
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

1-10-HOU19 (4Q: 04:14) Joel Kaitola ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Harris Coles.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB J.Kaitola	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB M.Cote	In Box	+++
SLOT M.Austin		+++	WLB H.Coles	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	---

2-8-HOU17 (4Q: 03:29) Charles Martin ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Kelley, assisted by OLB Harris Coles.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE A.Carter	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB C.Martin	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB M.Cote	In Box	+++
FB W.Cuviello		+++	WILB M.Kelley	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB H.Coles	In Box	---
LG D.Cerda		---	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Out of Box	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	---

3-5-HOU14 (4Q: 02:45) PENALTY: TE Jerry Blackwell of Minnesota was called for a False Start.

3-10-HOU19 (4Q: 02:45) Charles Martin ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Asher Carter, assisted by DE Ken Wayne.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	---
TE J.Blackwell		---	RDE A.Carter	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB C.Martin	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB M.Cote	In Box	+++
TE W.Cuviello		+++	WILB M.Kelley	In Box	---
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB H.Coles	In Box	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Out of Box	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++

Houston called a time out.

4-8-HOU17 (4Q: 02:33) J.R. Hardy attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 27, Houston 10

(4Q: 02:25) J.R. Hardy kicked off 55 yards from the MIN35. C.J. Hines returned the ball 24 yards to the HOU34. Tackled by Steven McDaniel.

1-10-HOU34 (4Q: 02:20) Caleb Greathouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeremiah Manuel. DE Reuben Oates hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE W.Stokley	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) T.Rivera	Outlet, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	+++
SLOT J.Manuel	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE R.Oates	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Double SLOT	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		---	NB M.Cooper	Short Zone	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	DB K.Bowser	Short Zone	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-HOU34 (4Q: 02:16) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 10 yards. Tackled by S Craig Hopper. The quarterback threw into double coverage.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	3tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	RDE W.Stokley	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	WLB E.Mage	Double SLOT	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB K.Bowser	Short Zone	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	---
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

Official time out for the two-minute warning.

1-10-HOU44 (4Q: 02:00) Caleb Greathouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeremiah Manuel. DT Kendall Patter hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	3tcDT G.Stephens	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE K.Patter	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	WLB E.Mage	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	NB K.Bowser	Double SLOT	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-HOU44 (4Q: 01:50) Caleb Greathouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Eduardo Packer. S Craig Hopper defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE W.Stokley	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	---	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Primary, 9 Fade (27-39)	---	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
SLOT T.Rivera	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		---	NB M.Cooper	Double TE	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	DB K.Bowser	Short Zone	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

3-10-HOU44 (4Q: 01:41) Caleb Greathouse pass was intended for RB J.R. Covington and was intercepted by S Craig Hopper at the HOU49. The interception was returned 23 yards. Tackled by J.R. Covington. The quarterback threw into double coverage.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE W.Stokley	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) T.Rivera	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	---	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	---	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	---	MLB P.Plyler	Short Zone	+++
FB W.Tubbs	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	NB M.Cooper	Double RB	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	DB K.Bowser	Short Zone	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU26 (4Q: 01:33) Rico Sharp kept the ball, running inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Owen Springer.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB R.Sharp	Ball Carrier	***	LDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB C.Martin		+++	SILB M.Cote	In Box	+++
SLOT M.Austin		+++	WLB H.Coles	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

Houston called a time out.

2-7-HOU23 (4Q: 01:21) Joel Kaitola ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Louie Sagapolutele.

OFFENSE	131 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
TE W.Cuviello		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	+++
TE J.Blackwell		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB J.Kaitola	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB M.Cote	In Box	+++
TE M.Morrissey		+++	WILB M.Kelley	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	WLB H.Coles	In Box	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Out of Box	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++

Houston called a time out.

3-2-HOU18 (4Q: 01:12) Charles Martin ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Owen Springer, assisted by ILB Malcolm Kelley.

OFFENSE	203 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB R.Sharp		***	LDE A.Carter	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Franz		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	+++
SLOT M.Austin		+++	RDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Villasenor		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB C.Martin	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB M.Cote	In Box	+++
FB W.Cuviello		+++	WLB M.Kelley	In Box	+++
LT D.Bennett		+++	LCB H.Coles	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Cerda		+++	RCB C.Kemp	Out of Box	+++
C B.Fannon		---	NB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
RG G.Pifott		+++	SS C.Carruthers	In Box	+++
RT C.McCaslin		+++	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++

4-1-HOU17 (4Q: 00:29) J.R. Hardy attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 30, Houston 10

(4Q: 00:23) J.R. Hardy kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback.

1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 00:23) Play-Action. Caleb Greathouse pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 18 yards. Tackled by S Craig Hopper. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: G Arnie Gaylor of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE W.Stokley	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) T.Rivera	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	---
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) E.Packer	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	RDE B.Hayes	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Double SLOT	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Primary, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LT A.Gaylor		---	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	NB M.Cooper	Short Zone	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	DB K.Bowser	Short Zone	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	---
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

1-20-HOU15 (4Q: 00:13) Caleb Greathouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen. DT Desmond Newton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE W.Stokley	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Manuel	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	RDE R.Oates	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Protect	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Double SLOT	---
SLOT B.Keen	Primary, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	NB M.Cooper	Short Zone	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	DB K.Bowser	Short Zone	+++
RG P.Harden		+++	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

2-20-HOU15 (4Q: 00:06) PENALTY: WR Bert Keen of Houston was called for a False Start.

2-25-HOU10 (4Q: 00:06) Caleb Greathouse sacked by DE Reuben Oates for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Arnie Gaylor.

OFFENSE	014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE W.Stokley	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) T.Rivera	Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+)	+++	1tcDT B.Dawson	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+)	+++	3tcDT D.Newton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Primary, D Deep Fade (40+)	---	RDE R.Oates	Rush Passer	+++
SLOT T.Page	Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+)	+++	MLB P.Plyler	Double SLOT	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+)	+++	LCB T.Ramsey	Man-to-Man	+++
LT A.Gaylor		---	RCB Z.Houston	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Osterhaus		+++	NB M.Cooper	Short Zone	+++
C S.Brewer		+++	DB K.Bowser	Short Zone	+++
RG P.Harden		---	SS C.Morley	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS C.Hopper	Deep Zone	+++

Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 30, Houston Texans 10

Informal Player Participation Grades

Houston	Plus (+++)	Minus (---)	Grade
RB Walt Tubbs	3	0	100%
WR Enrique Hayes	1	0	100%
DT Brenden Kramer	4	0	100%
WR Troy Page	2	0	100%
S Cesar Kemp	6	0	100%
CB Carter Springer	22	0	100%
CB Dashawn Palmer	64	2	97%
CB C.J. Hines	62	2	97%
G Hunter Kakoza	21	1	95%
S Chris Devine	62	4	94%
OLB Marquis Cote	58	4	94%
WR Bert Keen	42	3	93%
DE Louie Sagapolutele	53	4	93%
WR Jeremiah Manuel	49	4	92%
T Chance Osterhaus	36	3	92%
G Arnie Gaylor	56	5	92%
G Patrick Harden	56	5	92%
DE Ken Wayne	33	3	92%
WR Eduardo Packer	55	5	92%
FB Charles Farrell	10	1	91%
TE Earnest Hatcher	50	5	91%
ILB Malcolm Kelley	38	4	90%
RB J.R. Covington	52	6	90%
T Kent Osborne	54	7	89%
DT Karl Nuston	37	5	88%
S Claude Carruthers	36	5	88%
OLB Ronnie Mandalari	58	8	88%
C Stan Brewer	53	8	87%
DE Owen Springer	23	4	85%
DE Asher Carter	27	5	84%
S Mickey Berry	21	4	84%
CB Stan Ferrara	5	1	83%
WR Theodore Rivera	14	3	82%
OLB Harris Coles	50	12	81%

Minnesota	Plus (+++)	Minus (---)	Grade
FB Steven McDaniel	5	0	100%
ILB Roderick Downs	1	0	100%
RB Joel Kaitola	33	0	100%
TE Mercury Morrissey	8	0	100%
WR Jerome Lindsay	6	0	100%
CB Moe Cooper	9	0	100%
WR Robert Franz	56	2	97%
CB Kurt Bowser	45	2	96%
TE Wade Cuviello	39	2	95%
DT Glenn Stephens	32	2	94%
OLB Wes Stokley	16	1	94%
T Clay McCaslin	62	4	94%
CB Zachary Houston	57	4	93%
CB Tony Ramsey	56	4	93%
WR Melvin Austin	27	2	93%
G Gus Pifott	61	5	92%
C Bryson Fannon	60	6	91%
G Derek Cerda	60	6	91%
WR Tre Villasenor	47	5	90%
S Clyde Morley	55	6	90%
TE Jerry Blackwell	54	6	90%
WR Dominic Richard	9	1	90%
T Dale Bennett	59	7	89%
RB Charles Martin	25	3	89%
S Craig Hopper	54	7	89%
ILB Peter Plyler	54	7	89%
DT Broderick Dawson	44	6	88%
DT Desmond Newton	33	5	87%
OLB Elijah Mage	37	6	86%
DE Reuben Oates	12	2	86%
DE Branden Hayes	45	9	83%
DT Kendall Patter	29	8	78%
OLB Manuel Manning	13	4	76%
S Bobby Flanigan	4	2	67%