| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 51 degrees, fair, calm. |
| Cleveland won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) J.R. Hardy kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-CLE25 (1Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Edgar Garciaparra pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Al Shelton. CB Kurt Bowser defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Childers | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | --- | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Double TE | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-10-CLE25 (1Q: 14:54) Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to WR Dan Crimm for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Houston. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Childers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | --- | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Double TE | --- | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-MIN50 (1Q: 14:08) Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to WR Weston Scherer for 33 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley. Scherer gained 21 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Scherer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Ulrich | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Johnston | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.England | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Oates | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Parker | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN17 (1Q: 13:34) Play-Action. Edgar Garciaparra pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR JuJu Lochtefeld.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Childers | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN17 (1Q: 13:26) Play-Action. Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to WR Rich Johnston for 17 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Johnston gained 2 yards after the catch. Cleveland 6, Minnesota 0
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Scherer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Ulrich | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Johnston | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.England | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Oates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB B.Harris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| (1Q: 13:26) Extra point by Matthew Bradford was good. Cleveland 7, Minnesota 0 |
| (1Q: 13:19) Matthew Bradford kicked off 74 yards from the CLE35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 13:19) Rico Sharp scrambled for 17 yards. Tackled by DT Clay Earls. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Clay McCaslin on the MIN42.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Earls | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB D.Woodard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| --- | WLB D.Pound | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| --- | LCB R.Penberthy | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB I.Diaz | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN42 (1Q: 12:44) Eduardo Hardy ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Deron Woodard. Key block delivered by Bryson Fannon. Fannon ran over Rex Schulte to set up the play. PENALTY: DE Rex Schulte of Cleveland was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT C.Earls | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE C.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richardson |
| +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | --- | | FB G.Myers |
| +++ | WILB D.Woodard | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB D.Pound | In Box | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB R.Penberthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB I.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-5-MIN47 (1Q: 12:34) Charles Martin ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Francisco Stevenson.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | --- | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | NT C.Earls | In Box | --- | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE C.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz |
| +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | --- | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | WILB D.Woodard | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB D.Pound | In Box | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB R.Penberthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB I.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-CLE49 (1Q: 12:04) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Melvin Austin for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jeff Baker. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Austin gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Richard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Colleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Alder | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Kennedy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE41 (1Q: 11:23) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Robert Franz. ILB Francisco Stevenson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT C.Earls | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WILB D.Woodard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB D.Pound | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| --- | LCB R.Penberthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB I.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CLE41 (1Q: 11:15) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Melvin Austin for 29 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Cory Norton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Austin gained 5 yards after the catch. PENALTY: CB Rick Penberthy of Cleveland was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT E.Colleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT M.Austin | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB K.Alder | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Kennedy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE12 (1Q: 11:00) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Robert Franz for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Franz gained 3 yards after the catch. PENALTY: G Chandler Abrams of Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Colleran | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Blackwell | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | Short Zone | --- | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB K.Alder | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Kennedy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS C.Norton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-20-CLE22 (1Q: 10:53) Play-Action. Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Melvin Austin. OLB Omar Parker defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT E.Colleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB K.Alder | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-20-CLE22 (1Q: 10:46) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Daniel Richardson for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Tracy Woolford. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Savard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT G.Monroe | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Pound | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB K.Alder | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Protect | +++ | WLB S.Letcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Richardson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB I.Diaz | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | NB R.Penberthy | Double SLOT | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | DB D.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 3-17-CLE19 (1Q: 10:01) PENALTY: TE Wade Cuviello of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
3-22-CLE24 (1Q: 09:57) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Melvin Austin for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Francisco Stevenson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT C.Earls | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB D.Woodard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB D.Pound | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB R.Penberthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB I.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-26-CLE28 (1Q: 09:21) J.R. Hardy attempted a 45 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 7, Minnesota 3 |
| (1Q: 09:16) J.R. Hardy kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-CLE25 (1Q: 09:16) Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to WR Al Shelton for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Zachery Newhart, assisted by S Craig Hopper. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Childers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Double TE | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-8-CLE27 (1Q: 08:31) Edgar Garciaparra pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Dan Crimm. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Childers | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Double TE | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| --- | SS C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| --- | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-CLE27 (1Q: 08:24) Edgar Garciaparra sacked by DE Branden Hayes for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Devin Childers. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Dillon Sloan for 19 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 9, Cleveland 7
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE R.Oates | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Childers | Protect | --- | 3tcDT D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB N.Nails | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| --- | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 08:24) Extra point by J.R. Hardy was good. Minnesota 10, Cleveland 7 |
| (1Q: 08:12) J.R. Hardy kicked off 71 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-CLE25 (1Q: 08:12) Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to WR Al Shelton for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Houston. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Childers | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Double TE | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-7-CLE28 (1Q: 07:51) Play-Action. Edgar Garciaparra pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Lewis Lochtefeld. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Childers | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Double TE | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-7-CLE28 (1Q: 07:43) Edgar Garciaparra pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rich Johnston. DE Harris Shepard hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Scherer | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Ulrich | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Johnston | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Oates | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Harris | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-CLE28 (1Q: 07:33) Donald Bradley punted 66 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN06. |
1-10-MIN06 (1Q: 07:22) Rico Sharp pass completed to RB Charles Martin for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Francisco Stevenson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: G Chandler Abrams of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT C.Earls | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB D.Woodard | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB D.Pound | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB R.Penberthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB I.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS C.Norton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-13-MIN03 (1Q: 07:13) Eduardo Hardy ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Omar Parker. Key block delivered by Chandler Abrams.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | NT C.Earls | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE C.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz |
| +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Myers |
| +++ | WILB D.Woodard | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB D.Pound | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB R.Penberthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB I.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | In Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN08 (1Q: 06:41) Charles Martin ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Clay Earls. PENALTY: DT Clay Earls of Cleveland was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | NT C.Earls | In Box | --- | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE C.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz |
| +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | WILB D.Woodard | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB D.Pound | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB R.Penberthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB I.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN26 (1Q: 06:35) Charles Martin ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Jeff Baker, assisted by ILB Deron Woodard.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | NT C.Earls | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE C.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz |
| +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| --- | WILB D.Woodard | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB D.Pound | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| --- | LCB R.Penberthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB I.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-MIN24 (1Q: 06:10) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominic Richard. DT Eric Colleran hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | NT E.Colleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB K.Alder | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Kennedy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-MIN24 (1Q: 06:04) Rico Sharp scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Francisco Stevenson.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Earls | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB F.Stevenson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB D.Woodard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| --- | WLB D.Pound | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB R.Penberthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| --- | RCB I.Diaz | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS C.Norton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
| 4-7-MIN29 (1Q: 05:34) Van Bernard punted 49 yards. JuJu Lochtefeld returned the kick 66 yards to the MIN12. PENALTY: DT C.J. Crawford of Cleveland was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-MIN48 (1Q: 05:26) Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to WR Al Shelton for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler. Shelton gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: ILB Peter Plyler of Minnesota was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Childers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Crimm | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Double TE | +++ |
|
| 1-10-MIN43 (1Q: 05:19) PENALTY: WR Weston Scherer of Cleveland was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN48 (1Q: 05:11) Edgar Garciaparra pass was dropped by WR Al Shelton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Childers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| --- | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| --- | SS C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| --- | FS C.Hopper | Double TE | +++ |
|
2-15-MIN48 (1Q: 05:06) Edgar Garciaparra pass was dropped by WR Weston Scherer. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE R.Oates | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Johnston | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT W.Scherer | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| --- | DB T.Ramsey | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-MIN48 (1Q: 04:57) Edgar Garciaparra pass was intended for TE Preston Ulrich and was intercepted by OLB Zachery Newhart at the MIN40. The interception was returned 12 yards. Tackled by Preston Ulrich.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Scherer | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Ulrich | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Johnston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Oates | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Harris | Protect | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| --- | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE48 (1Q: 04:49) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Jerry Blackwell for 31 yards. Tackled by CB Rick Penberthy. Blackwell gained 17 yards after the catch. PENALTY: ILB Francisco Stevenson of Cleveland was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT C.Earls | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB D.Woodard | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB D.Pound | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB R.Penberthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB I.Diaz | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE17 (1Q: 04:38) Charles Martin ran around left end for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Francisco Stevenson. Key block delivered by Chandler Abrams.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT C.Earls | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE C.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | WILB D.Woodard | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB D.Pound | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB R.Penberthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB I.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | In Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-4-CLE04 (1Q: 04:16) PENALTY: T Bryant McDonald of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-9-CLE09 (1Q: 04:06) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Jerry Blackwell for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jeff Baker. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT E.Colleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB K.Alder | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Kennedy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-CLE01 (1Q: 03:23) Charles Martin ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Bryson Fannon. Minnesota 16, Cleveland 7
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | NT C.Earls | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz |
| +++ | RDE F.Stevenson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB O.Parker | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Austin |
| +++ | SILB D.Woodard | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WILB D.Pound | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB R.Penberthy | In Box | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | LCB I.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB C.Norton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | SS J.Baker | In Box | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 03:23) Extra point by J.R. Hardy was good. Minnesota 17, Cleveland 7 |
| (1Q: 03:13) J.R. Hardy kicked off 67 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-CLE25 (1Q: 03:13) Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to WR Al Shelton for 35 yards. Tackled by S Craig Hopper. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Childers | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Double TE | --- | | SLOT D.Crimm | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | --- | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN40 (1Q: 02:32) Play-Action. Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to WR Rich Johnston for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Houston, assisted by DE Reuben Oates. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Johnston gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Scherer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Ulrich | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Johnston | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | RB C.England | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Oates | Short Zone | --- | | TE M.Parker | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Deep Zone | --- | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN21 (1Q: 01:56) Edgar Garciaparra pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rich Johnston. DE Branden Hayes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Scherer | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Ulrich | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Johnston | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.England | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Oates | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Harris | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| --- | LCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN21 (1Q: 01:49) Play-Action. Edgar Garciaparra pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Al Shelton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Childers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Double TE | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN21 (1Q: 01:40) Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to WR Weston Scherer for 8 yards. Tackled by S Craig Hopper. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Scherer | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Ulrich | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Johnston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Oates | Short Zone | --- | | FB B.Harris | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-MIN13 (1Q: 01:19) Matthew Bradford attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 17, Cleveland 10 |
| (1Q: 01:11) Matthew Bradford kicked off 58 yards from the CLE35. Zachary Houston returned the ball 34 yards to the MIN41. Tackled by Kristopher Alder. |
1-10-MIN41 (1Q: 00:46) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Wade Cuviello for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Rick Penberthy. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Earls | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB D.Woodard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB D.Pound | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB R.Penberthy | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB I.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN45 (1Q: 00:11) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Melvin Austin for 10 yards. Tackled by S Devante Kennedy. Austin gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Colleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | Short Zone | --- | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Alder | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-CLE45 (2Q: 15:00) Rico Sharp scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Rick Penberthy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Colleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB F.Stevenson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB K.Alder | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| --- | RCB R.Penberthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Kennedy | Double X(SE) | --- | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE34 (2Q: 14:22) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Dominic Richard for 25 yards. Tackled by OLB Omar Parker.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Colleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | Short Zone | --- | | RB E.Hardy | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT M.Austin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Alder | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Deep Zone | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-9-CLE09 (2Q: 13:48) Charles Martin ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Kristopher Alder, assisted by CB Dixon Cassidy. Key block delivered by Chandler Abrams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | NT E.Colleran | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE C.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz |
| +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Austin |
| +++ | WLB K.Alder | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Out of Box | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Out of Box | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-CLE04 (2Q: 13:05) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Robert Franz for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 23, Cleveland 10
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT C.Earls | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT M.Austin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB D.Woodard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB D.Pound | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB R.Penberthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB I.Diaz | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 13:05) Extra point by J.R. Hardy was good. Minnesota 24, Cleveland 10 |
| (2Q: 12:54) J.R. Hardy kicked off 62 yards from the MIN35. Dan Crimm returned the ball 21 yards to the CLE24. Tackled by Clyde Morley. |
1-10-CLE24 (2Q: 12:19) Play-Action. Edgar Garciaparra pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Lewis Lochtefeld. OLB Zachery Newhart blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: S Craig Hopper of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Ulrich | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Childers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.England | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Oates | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | FB M.Parker | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | --- |
|
1-10-CLE29 (2Q: 12:14) Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to WR Rich Johnston for 3 yards. Tackled by S Craig Hopper. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Scherer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Ulrich | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Johnston | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | RB C.England | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Oates | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE M.Parker | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-CLE32 (2Q: 11:35) Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to WR Weston Scherer for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Zachery Newhart. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Scherer | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Ulrich | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.England | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Oates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB B.Harris | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | --- | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE47 (2Q: 11:00) Edgar Garciaparra pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dan Crimm. DE Branden Hayes simply tossed Stan Johnson aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Childers | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| --- | FS C.Hopper | Double TE | +++ |
|
2-10-CLE47 (2Q: 10:56) Play-Action. Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to WR Rich Johnston for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Reuben Oates. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Scherer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Ulrich | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Johnston | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.England | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Oates | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | FB B.Harris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| --- | LCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-1-MIN44 (2Q: 10:13) Claude England ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler, assisted by ILB Roderick Downs.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) W.Scherer |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Ulrich |
| --- | 3tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Johnston |
| +++ | RDE R.Oates | In Box | --- | | RB C.England | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Parker |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | WLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | RCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | --- | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-1-MIN44 (2Q: 09:44) Donald Bradley punted 44 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 09:39) Eduardo Hardy ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Omar Parker. Key block delivered by Bryant McDonald.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT C.Earls | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE C.Crawford | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | --- | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | WILB D.Woodard | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB D.Pound | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB R.Penberthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB I.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN25 (2Q: 09:10) Charles Martin ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by S Jeff Baker, assisted by ILB Deron Woodard. Key block delivered by Chandler Abrams.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT C.Earls | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE C.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard |
| +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | --- | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | WILB D.Woodard | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB D.Pound | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB R.Penberthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB I.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN35 (2Q: 08:30) Rico Sharp scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Tracy Woolford and assisted by OLB Omar Parker.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Colleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB F.Stevenson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Protect | --- | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Alder | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| --- | LCB T.Woolford | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN38 (2Q: 07:45) Rico Sharp scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Omar Parker.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Earls | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB D.Woodard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| --- | WLB D.Pound | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB R.Penberthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB I.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-1-MIN44 (2Q: 07:19) PENALTY: G Derek Cerda of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
3-6-MIN39 (2Q: 07:12) Rico Sharp sacked by DE Rick Savard for a loss of 5 yards. Savard ran right past Chandler Abrams and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Monroe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE R.Savard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB K.Alder | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Letcher | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB I.Diaz | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS C.Norton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-11-MIN34 (2Q: 06:41) Van Bernard punted 35 yards. Lewis Lochtefeld returned the kick 10 yards to the CLE41. Tackled by Nicky Nails. |
1-10-CLE41 (2Q: 06:32) Edgar Garciaparra sacked by DE Dillon Sloan for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Gilbert Hutchins. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Branden Hayes for 5 yards to the CLE31.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE R.Oates | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Childers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Johnston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Scherer | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB C.Morley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| --- | RCB Z.Houston | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| --- | NB K.Bowser | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| --- | DB T.Ramsey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE31 (2Q: 06:19) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Melvin Austin. S Cory Norton knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Colleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB F.Stevenson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Alder | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CLE31 (2Q: 06:12) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Robert Franz for 3 yards. Tackled by S Cory Norton, assisted by S Devante Kennedy. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Colleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | --- | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Alder | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| --- | LCB T.Woolford | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Kennedy | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-CLE28 (2Q: 05:52) Rico Sharp pass was dropped by WR Melvin Austin. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | NT E.Colleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Savard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB K.Alder | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB S.Letcher | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB I.Diaz | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-CLE28 (2Q: 05:44) J.R. Hardy attempted a 45 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 27, Cleveland 10 |
| (2Q: 05:39) J.R. Hardy kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-CLE25 (2Q: 05:39) Edgar Garciaparra sacked by DE Dillon Sloan for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Stan Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Childers | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Harris | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Double TE | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| --- | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB B.Flanigan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| --- | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-18-CLE17 (2Q: 05:19) Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to WR Al Shelton for 0 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Kurt Bowser. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Childers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Double TE | +++ |
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3-18-CLE17 (2Q: 04:55) Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to WR Rich Johnston for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Zachery Newhart, assisted by DT Glenn Stephens.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Scherer | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Ulrich | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Johnston | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Oates | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Parker | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| --- | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-17-CLE18 (2Q: 04:08) Donald Bradley punted 45 yards. Gene Myers returned the kick 17 yards to the CLE46. Tackled by Buddy Harris. |
1-10-CLE46 (2Q: 04:01) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Robert Franz for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Deron Woodard.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT C.Earls | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB D.Woodard | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB D.Pound | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB R.Penberthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB I.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-CLE43 (2Q: 03:39) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Melvin Austin. S Cory Norton knocked the ball out of his grasp. PENALTY: G Chandler Abrams of Minnesota was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT C.Earls | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB D.Woodard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB D.Pound | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB R.Penberthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB I.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS C.Norton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-12-CLE48 (2Q: 03:31) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Melvin Austin. S Cory Norton defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT E.Colleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Alder | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| --- | LCB T.Woolford | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS C.Norton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-12-CLE48 (2Q: 03:25) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominic Richard. DE Rex Schulte hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT G.Monroe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Savard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB K.Alder | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Kelly | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB I.Diaz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-CLE48 (2Q: 03:17) Van Bernard punted 48 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-CLE20 (2Q: 03:11) Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to WR Al Shelton for 17 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley, assisted by S Craig Hopper. Shelton gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Childers | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Double TE | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB B.Flanigan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-CLE37 (2Q: 02:45) Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to WR Weston Scherer for 6 yards. Tackled by S Ashton Hudson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Scherer | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Ulrich | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Johnston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | RB C.England | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Oates | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Harris | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Double Z(FL) | --- | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | --- | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | --- | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-4-CLE43 (2Q: 02:03) Play-Action. Edgar Garciaparra pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Malachi Parker. DE Harris Shepard hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: OLB Zachery Newhart of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Scherer | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Ulrich | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Johnston | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.England | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Oates | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Parker | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | --- | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| --- | RCB Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-CLE48 (2Q: 01:57) Play-Action. Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to WR Dan Crimm for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Ramsey. Cleveland's Devin Childers was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Childers | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| --- | RCB Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Short Zone | --- | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CLE48 (2Q: 01:13) Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to WR Dan Crimm for 31 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Houston. Crimm gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Parker | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Short Zone | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Deep Zone | --- | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN21 (2Q: 00:35) Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to WR Al Shelton for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Parker | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Cleveland called a time out. |
1-6-MIN06 (2Q: 00:23) Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to WR Lewis Lochtefeld for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 27, Cleveland 16
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Parker | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Johnston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT W.Scherer | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Short Zone | --- | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (2Q: 00:23) Extra point by Matthew Bradford was good. Minnesota 27, Cleveland 17 |
| (2Q: 00:17) Matthew Bradford kicked off 54 yards from the CLE35. Zachary Houston returned the ball 22 yards to the MIN33. Tackled by Devante Kennedy. PENALTY: S Clyde Morley of Minnesota was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
| 1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 00:07) Rico Sharp dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Matthew Bradford kicked off 69 yards from the CLE35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 15:00) Charles Martin ran around left end for -7 yards. Tackled by ILB Francisco Stevenson, assisted by DE Kristopher Alder. Minnesota's Clay McCaslin was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor neck injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | NT E.Colleran | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| --- | RDE C.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz |
| +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin |
| +++ | WLB K.Alder | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-17-MIN18 (3Q: 14:23) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Melvin Austin for 15 yards. Tackled by S Jeff Baker. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Austin gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: DT C.J. Crawford of Cleveland was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Richard | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Colleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Alder | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Kennedy | Double X(SE) | --- | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN23 (3Q: 14:16) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Dominic Richard for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Tracy Woolford. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Richard gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Colleran | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB K.Alder | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Kennedy | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-MIN32 (3Q: 13:36) Charles Martin ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Donny Pound, assisted by S Jeff Baker.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT C.Earls | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE C.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| --- | WILB D.Woodard | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB D.Pound | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB R.Penberthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB I.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS C.Norton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-MIN30 (3Q: 13:07) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jerry Blackwell. DT C.J. Crawford hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT C.Earls | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Myers | Protect | +++ | WILB D.Woodard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB D.Pound | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB R.Penberthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB I.Diaz | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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| 4-3-MIN30 (3Q: 13:01) Van Bernard punted 48 yards. Lewis Lochtefeld returned the kick 15 yards to the CLE37. Tackled by Mercury Morrissey. |
1-10-CLE37 (3Q: 12:52) Edgar Garciaparra pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Lewis Lochtefeld. S Clyde Morley defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Parker | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-10-CLE37 (3Q: 12:42) Play-Action. Edgar Garciaparra pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rich Johnston. ILB Peter Plyler hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Scherer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Ulrich | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Johnston | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.England | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Oates | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | FB B.Harris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| --- | WLB Z.Newhart | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| --- | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-10-CLE37 (3Q: 12:36) Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to WR Lewis Lochtefeld for 6 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan, assisted by CB Tony Ramsey.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Parker | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Nails | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB B.Flanigan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-4-CLE43 (3Q: 12:04) Donald Bradley punted 44 yards. Gene Myers returned the kick 13 yards to the MIN26. Tackled by Devante Kennedy. |
1-10-MIN26 (3Q: 11:56) Eduardo Hardy ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Eric Colleran.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | NT E.Colleran | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE C.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz |
| +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin |
| +++ | WLB K.Alder | In Box | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 2-8-MIN28 (3Q: 11:16) PENALTY: DT Gabe Monroe of Cleveland was called for Encroachment. |
2-3-MIN33 (3Q: 11:12) Charles Martin ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Kristopher Alder.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | NT E.Colleran | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE C.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz |
| +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin |
| +++ | WLB K.Alder | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| --- | NB D.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-MIN32 (3Q: 10:34) Charles Martin ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Rick Savard, assisted by CB Ian Diaz.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Savard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | RDE D.Pound | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB K.Alder | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB S.Letcher | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Richardson |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| --- | RCB I.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | NB R.Penberthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | DB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-2-MIN34 (3Q: 10:11) Van Bernard punted 42 yards. Lewis Lochtefeld returned the kick 10 yards to the CLE34. Tackled by Nicky Nails. |
1-10-CLE34 (3Q: 10:03) Play-Action. Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to WR JuJu Lochtefeld for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Houston. Lochtefeld gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Parker | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT W.Scherer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Downs | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | --- | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-CLE47 (3Q: 09:32) Edgar Garciaparra pass was dropped by WR Weston Scherer. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Scherer | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Ulrich | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.England | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Oates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Parker | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-10-CLE47 (3Q: 09:24) Edgar Garciaparra pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dan Crimm. CB Kurt Bowser defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Parker | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-10-CLE47 (3Q: 09:14) Edgar Garciaparra pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Preston Ulrich. DE Branden Hayes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Scherer | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Ulrich | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB R.Oates | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Harris | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-CLE47 (3Q: 09:09) Donald Bradley punted 51 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN02. |
1-10-MIN02 (3Q: 08:59) Charles Martin ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Cory Norton, assisted by ILB Francisco Stevenson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | NT E.Colleran | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE C.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz |
| +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin |
| +++ | WLB K.Alder | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-MIN06 (3Q: 08:16) Eduardo Hardy ran around left end for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Dixon Cassidy, assisted by CB Ian Diaz. Key block delivered by Bryant McDonald.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | RDE D.Pound | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB K.Alder | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB D.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richardson |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB I.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | NB R.Penberthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | DB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN19 (3Q: 07:51) Eduardo Hardy ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Omar Parker, assisted by DE Kristopher Alder.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | NT E.Colleran | In Box | --- | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE C.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz |
| +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin |
| +++ | WLB K.Alder | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-MIN21 (3Q: 07:26) Charles Martin ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Donny Pound, assisted by OLB Omar Parker. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | --- | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | NT C.Earls | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE C.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz |
| +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | WILB D.Woodard | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB D.Pound | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB I.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-MIN21 (3Q: 06:48) Play-Action. Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Melvin Austin for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Kristopher Alder. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: DE Kristopher Alder of Cleveland was called for Too Many Men on the Field. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT G.Monroe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Savard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB K.Alder | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Letcher | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB I.Diaz | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN33 (3Q: 06:37) Charles Martin ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by S Cory Norton, assisted by DT Eric Colleran. Key block delivered by Derek Cerda.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | NT E.Colleran | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE C.Crawford | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Franz |
| +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richardson |
| +++ | WLB K.Alder | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN43 (3Q: 06:10) Rico Sharp scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Rick Penberthy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Colleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Protect | --- | SILB O.Parker | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT M.Austin | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB K.Alder | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE45 (3Q: 05:32) Play-Action. Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Jerry Blackwell for 42 yards. Tackled by S Jeff Baker. Blackwell gained 23 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT E.Colleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB K.Alder | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-3-CLE03 (3Q: 04:55) Eduardo Hardy ran around right end for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Omar Parker.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | NT C.Earls | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE C.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz |
| +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Myers |
| +++ | WILB D.Woodard | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB K.Alder | In Box | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB R.Penberthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| --- | RCB I.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-CLE02 (3Q: 04:26) Charles Martin ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Chandler Abrams. Minnesota 33, Cleveland 17
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Savard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | NT C.Earls | In Box | --- | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz |
| +++ | SLB C.Crawford | In Box | --- | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Alder | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin |
| +++ | WILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB D.Woodard | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB S.Letcher | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB D.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS C.Norton | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (3Q: 04:26) Extra point by J.R. Hardy was good. Minnesota 34, Cleveland 17 |
| (3Q: 04:19) J.R. Hardy kicked off 54 yards from the MIN35. Dan Crimm returned the ball 25 yards to the CLE36. Tackled by Craig Hopper. |
1-10-CLE36 (3Q: 03:55) Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to WR Weston Scherer for -1 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: DE Dillon Sloan of Minnesota was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) W.Scherer | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Parker | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-MIN50 (3Q: 03:49) Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to WR Al Shelton for 12 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan. Shelton gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Parker | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | --- | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB B.Flanigan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 03:18) Play-Action. Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to TE Preston Ulrich for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Johnston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Parker | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.England | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Oates | Short Zone | +++ | | TE P.Ulrich | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| --- | LCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | RCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| --- | SS A.Hudson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| --- | FS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-9-MIN37 (3Q: 02:44) Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to WR Dan Crimm for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Zachary Houston. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Parker | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Harris | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | --- | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | --- |
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1-10-MIN24 (3Q: 02:18) Play-Action. Edgar Garciaparra pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Claude England. DT Glenn Stephens hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Ulrich | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Johnston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Oates | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.England | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB N.Nails | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | FB M.Parker | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-10-MIN24 (3Q: 02:13) Play-Action. Edgar Garciaparra pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Rich Johnston. DE Branden Hayes blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: G Edgar Christie of Cleveland was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Scherer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Ulrich | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Johnston | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.England | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Oates | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB B.Harris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Double Z(FL) | --- | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| --- | LCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-20-MIN34 (3Q: 02:05) Edgar Garciaparra pass was intended for WR Rich Johnston and was intercepted by CB Kurt Bowser at the MIN23. The interception was returned 3 yards. Tackled by Dan Crimm. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE R.Oates | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT W.Scherer | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT R.Johnston | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| --- | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| --- | DB T.Ramsey | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN26 (3Q: 01:56) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Melvin Austin for 33 yards. Tackled by ILB Francisco Stevenson. Austin gained 29 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Colleran | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB K.Alder | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE41 (3Q: 01:10) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Melvin Austin. DT Eric Colleran drove right through Clay McCaslin to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT E.Colleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB K.Alder | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Kennedy | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CLE41 (3Q: 01:01) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Robert Franz for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Omar Parker, assisted by ILB Deron Woodard. Franz gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT C.Earls | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB D.Woodard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB D.Pound | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB R.Penberthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB I.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-CLE37 (3Q: 00:38) Rico Sharp scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Ian Diaz and assisted by S Cory Norton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT G.Monroe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Savard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB K.Alder | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB S.Letcher | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB I.Diaz | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Start of fourth quarter. |
| 4-2-CLE33 (4Q: 15:00) J.R. Hardy attempted a 50 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 37, Cleveland 17 |
| (4Q: 14:53) J.R. Hardy kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-CLE25 (4Q: 14:53) Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to TE Malachi Parker for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Zachery Newhart. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Parker | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | --- | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | --- | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-CLE37 (4Q: 14:16) Play-Action. Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to WR Al Shelton for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Ramsey. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: DE Branden Hayes of Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Parker | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | RB R.Greene | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE42 (4Q: 14:09) Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to WR JuJu Lochtefeld for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Ramsey. Lochtefeld gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE R.Oates | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Parker | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Johnston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Scherer | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB C.Morley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Deep Zone | --- | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | DB T.Ramsey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN47 (4Q: 13:22) Play-Action. Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to TE Malachi Parker for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Parker | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Crimm | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | --- | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN32 (4Q: 12:51) Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to TE Preston Ulrich for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Zachery Newhart. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Johnston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Parker | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Sloan | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.England | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Oates | Short Zone | +++ | | TE P.Ulrich | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | --- | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-4-MIN26 (4Q: 12:12) Edgar Garciaparra sacked by DE Branden Hayes and DE Harris Shepard for a loss of 9 yards. Hayes simply blew through Malachi Parker to reach the quarterback and knock him down.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Parker | Protect | --- | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| --- | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-MIN35 (4Q: 11:39) Edgar Garciaparra pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Weston Scherer. DE Branden Hayes drove right through Edgar Christie to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Scherer | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Ulrich | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT R.Oates | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Johnston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB N.Nails | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Harris | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| --- | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-MIN35 (4Q: 11:30) Donald Bradley punted 35 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 11:25) Charles Martin ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Eric Colleran, assisted by CB Tracy Woolford.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | NT E.Colleran | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE C.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz |
| +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | In Box | --- | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin |
| +++ | WLB K.Alder | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-MIN22 (4Q: 10:42) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Melvin Austin for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Rick Penberthy. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT E.Colleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | Short Zone | --- | | RB E.Hardy | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB K.Alder | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Kennedy | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-MIN26 (4Q: 10:13) Charles Martin ran around right end for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Omar Parker, assisted by ILB Deron Woodard. Key block delivered by Clay McCaslin. PENALTY: WR Dominic Richard of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT C.Earls | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE C.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard |
| --- | SLB F.Stevenson | In Box | --- | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | WILB D.Woodard | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB D.Pound | In Box | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB R.Penberthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB I.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-14-MIN16 (4Q: 10:04) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Melvin Austin for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Gabe Monroe.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Savard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT G.Monroe | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB K.Alder | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | WLB S.Letcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Richardson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB I.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | NB R.Penberthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | DB D.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-MIN23 (4Q: 09:41) Van Bernard punted 48 yards. The ball was downed at the CLE29. |
1-10-CLE29 (4Q: 09:33) Edgar Garciaparra pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Al Shelton. CB Tony Ramsey defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Parker | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
2-10-CLE29 (4Q: 09:28) Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to WR Dan Crimm for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Kurt Bowser. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Parker | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | --- | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | --- | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE46 (4Q: 08:59) Play-Action. Edgar Garciaparra pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Al Shelton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Scherer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Ulrich | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Shelton | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.England | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Oates | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Harris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-10-CLE46 (4Q: 08:50) Play-Action. Edgar Garciaparra pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rich Johnston. DE Branden Hayes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Scherer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Ulrich | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Johnston | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.England | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Oates | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Harris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| --- | LCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-10-CLE46 (4Q: 08:43) Edgar Garciaparra pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Lewis Lochtefeld. S Clyde Morley defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE R.Oates | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Scherer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Parker | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Nails | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB B.Flanigan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| --- | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-CLE46 (4Q: 08:36) Donald Bradley punted 47 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN07. |
1-10-MIN07 (4Q: 08:26) Charles Martin ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Cory Norton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | NT E.Colleran | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE C.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz |
| +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin |
| +++ | WLB K.Alder | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN10 (4Q: 07:54) Eduardo Hardy ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Clay Earls.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT C.Earls | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE C.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richardson |
| +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Myers |
| +++ | WILB D.Woodard | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB D.Pound | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB R.Penberthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB I.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-MIN13 (4Q: 07:09) Charles Martin ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Rex Schulte, assisted by ILB Deron Woodard. Key block delivered by Bryson Fannon.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT C.Earls | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE C.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard |
| +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Myers |
| +++ | WILB D.Woodard | In Box | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB D.Pound | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB R.Penberthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB I.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN18 (4Q: 06:23) Eduardo Hardy ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Ian Diaz, assisted by CB Tracy Woolford.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Savard | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | RDE D.Pound | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB K.Alder | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB S.Letcher | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richardson |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB I.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | NB R.Penberthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | DB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN22 (4Q: 05:36) Charles Martin ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Omar Parker, assisted by DE Kristopher Alder.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | NT E.Colleran | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE C.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz |
| +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin |
| +++ | WLB K.Alder | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-MIN24 (4Q: 04:51) Charles Martin ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Gabe Monroe.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Savard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | RDE D.Pound | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB K.Alder | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB S.Letcher | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richardson |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| --- | RCB I.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| --- | NB R.Penberthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| --- | DB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-8-MIN20 (4Q: 04:05) Van Bernard punted 46 yards. Lewis Lochtefeld called for a fair catch at the CLE34. |
1-10-CLE34 (4Q: 03:54) Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to TE Malachi Parker for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Zachery Newhart. Parker gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Scherer | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Parker | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE45 (4Q: 03:25) Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to WR Rich Johnston for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Houston.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) W.Scherer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Ulrich | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Johnston | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | RB C.England | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Parker | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-MIN49 (4Q: 02:51) Play-Action. Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to WR Weston Scherer for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler, assisted by DE Dillon Sloan.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) W.Scherer | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Ulrich | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Johnston | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Harris | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Parker | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Short Zone | --- | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN44 (4Q: 02:19) Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to TE Malachi Parker for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Kurt Bowser.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Scherer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Ulrich | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Oates | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Johnston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.England | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Parker | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Short Zone | --- | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-3-MIN37 (4Q: 02:00) Edgar Garciaparra sacked by DE Harris Shepard and DE Dillon Sloan for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Cedric Stephens. PENALTY: S Clyde Morley of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Parker | Protect | --- | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| --- | LCB T.Ramsey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| --- | SS C.Morley | Short Zone | --- | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN32 (4Q: 01:46) Play-Action. Edgar Garciaparra pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rich Johnston. DE Branden Hayes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE R.Oates | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Scherer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Ulrich | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Johnston | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.England | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Parker | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB C.Morley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | DB T.Ramsey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| --- | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN32 (4Q: 01:36) Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to WR Dan Crimm for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Kurt Bowser.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE R.Oates | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Parker | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Greene | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB C.Morley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | DB T.Ramsey | Deep Zone | --- | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN13 (4Q: 00:50) Edgar Garciaparra pass completed to TE Malachi Parker for 13 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 37, Cleveland 23
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Garciaparra |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Shelton | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Parker | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lochtefeld | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Harris | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Crimm | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB Z.Newhart | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Stephens |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Christie |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hutchins |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Johnson |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 00:50) Extra point by Matthew Bradford was good. Minnesota 37, Cleveland 24 |
| (4Q: 00:40) Matthew Bradford kicked off (onside) from the CLE35. MIN Mercury Morrissey recovered the kick. |
1-10-CLE47 (4Q: 00:32) Charles Martin ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Francisco Stevenson, assisted by S Jeff Baker.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | NT E.Colleran | In Box | --- | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE C.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz |
| +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin |
| +++ | WLB K.Alder | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB T.Woolford | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Penberthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Cleveland called a time out. |
2-8-CLE45 (4Q: 00:23) Eduardo Hardy ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT C.J. Crawford.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT C.Earls | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE C.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | WILB D.Woodard | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB K.Alder | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB R.Penberthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB I.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Cleveland called a time out. |
3-7-CLE44 (4Q: 00:14) Charles Martin ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Francisco Stevenson, assisted by S Cory Norton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | NT C.Earls | In Box | --- | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE C.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB F.Stevenson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | WILB D.Woodard | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB D.Pound | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB R.Penberthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB I.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Norton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Cleveland called a time out. |
| 4-7-CLE44 (4Q: 00:03) Rico Sharp dropped to one knee for -1 yards. The ball goes over on downs. |
| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 37, Cleveland Browns 24 |