| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 34 degrees, fair, 3 mph wind. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) The Killer Winslett kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 15:00) Eduardo Hardy ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Malik Houghton. Key block delivered by Clay McCaslin.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richardson |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Myers |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Spy | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-MIN32 (1Q: 14:17) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Robert Franz. DE Ramon Burks hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Protect | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| --- | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| --- | NB A.Seals | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-MIN32 (1Q: 14:10) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Daniel Richardson for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Douglas Stewart.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richardson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | --- | | TE W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN40 (1Q: 13:38) Eduardo Hardy ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Renaldo Chapman, assisted by DE Kendrick Rheams.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richardson |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | Spy | +++ | | FB G.Myers |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-MIN41 (1Q: 13:00) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Robert Franz for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Emmett Phillips, assisted by OLB Bear Trap Chapman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Franz | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richardson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT49 (1Q: 12:16) Charles Martin ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Kendrick Rheams. Key block delivered by Chandler Abrams.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-PIT43 (1Q: 11:32) Charles Martin ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Mack Oliver, assisted by ILB Lester O'Neal. Key block delivered by Bryson Fannon.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | In Box | --- | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Richardson |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT38 (1Q: 10:59) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Jerry Blackwell for 12 yards. Tackled by S Gabe Jourden. Blackwell gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Protect | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT26 (1Q: 10:24) Charles Martin ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Derrick McClover. Key block delivered by Wade Cuviello.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | In Box | --- | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richardson |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Out of Box | --- |
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2-1-PIT17 (1Q: 09:48) Play-Action. Rico Sharp pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Robert Franz. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richardson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-PIT17 (1Q: 09:41) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Daniel Richardson for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Malik Houghton, assisted by OLB Jace Shepard. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE T.Nowakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | --- | | RB E.Hardy | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Shepard | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB E.Clemons | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB M.Houghton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Bump and Run | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | --- | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS T.Stanton | Bump and Run | --- | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-PIT11 (1Q: 09:17) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Robert Franz for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Franz gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Minnesota 6, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richardson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | --- | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 09:17) Extra point by J.R. Hardy was good. Minnesota 7, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (1Q: 09:09) J.R. Hardy kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 09:09) MVP Marincic scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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1-10-PIT35 (1Q: 08:29) Play-Action. Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Destro Dunn for 7 yards. Tackled by S Ashton Hudson, assisted by OLB Tyrannosaurus Rex King. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Fitzgerald | Protect | +++ | SLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Meier | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Double TE | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB K.Bowser | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-PIT42 (1Q: 07:46) Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Destro Dunn for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Kurt Bowser. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Macri | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.King | Short Zone | --- | | TE A.Glaspie | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | --- | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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1-10-MIN41 (1Q: 07:24) Play-Action. Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Jerome Allen for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Houston.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE R.Oates | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Allen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| --- | NB E.McCarthy | Deep Zone | --- | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | DB K.Bowser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-MIN37 (1Q: 06:58) Play-Action. MVP Marincic pass completed to WR Harvey Burkett for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Hopkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Nails | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-MIN34 (1Q: 06:19) MVP Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Giovanni Macri. S Ashton Hudson defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota's Zachary Houston was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor foot injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Oates | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-3-MIN34 (1Q: 06:09) The Killer Winslett attempted a 51 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. |
1-10-MIN41 (1Q: 06:02) Charles Martin ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Lester O'Neal, assisted by DE Ramon Burks.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | --- | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| --- | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 2-8-MIN43 (1Q: 05:33) PENALTY: T Bryant McDonald of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-13-MIN38 (1Q: 05:28) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Daniel Richardson. DE Ramon Burks hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: G Chandler Abrams of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Protect | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-23-MIN28 (1Q: 05:22) Charles Martin ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Gabe Jourden.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| --- | 1tcDT R.Burks | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richardson |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-18-MIN33 (1Q: 04:50) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Robert Franz for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Lester O'Neal.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richardson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-MIN37 (1Q: 04:18) Van Bernard punted 48 yards. Derrick McClover returned the kick 11 yards to the PIT26. Tackled by Nicky Nails. |
1-10-PIT26 (1Q: 04:10) MVP Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shaun Benzer. CB Tony Ramsey defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: S Clyde Morley of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Hopkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Nails | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| --- | RCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Double SLOT | +++ |
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1-10-PIT31 (1Q: 04:05) Play-Action. Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Harvey Burkett for 15 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Hopkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB N.Nails | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT46 (1Q: 03:38) Owen Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dalton Dunn. ILB Peter Plyler defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.King | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB R.Downs | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT46 (1Q: 03:34) MVP Marincic scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Kurt Bowser.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Meier | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| --- | WLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB K.Bowser | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| --- | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Double TE | +++ |
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3-3-MIN47 (1Q: 02:58) MVP Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Harvey Burkett. DE Branden Hayes drove right through Brenden Nicol to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Protect | --- | 3tcDT D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Oates | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| --- | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| --- | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-MIN47 (1Q: 02:50) Britt Martinez punted 46 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN01. |
1-10-MIN01 (1Q: 02:42) Eduardo Hardy ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Mack Oliver. Key block delivered by Clay McCaslin.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Myers |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-MIN07 (1Q: 02:12) Eduardo Hardy ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Gabe Jourden.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz |
| +++ | WLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| --- | NB A.Seals | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-MIN09 (1Q: 01:31) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jerry Blackwell. DE Kris Sweeney hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE T.Nowakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Shepard | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Clemons | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB D.Douglas | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS T.Stanton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 4-2-MIN09 (1Q: 01:27) Van Bernard punted 48 yards. Derrick McClover returned the kick 12 yards to the MIN45. Tackled by Eduardo Hardy. |
1-10-MIN45 (1Q: 01:18) MVP Marincic pass completed to WR Dalton Dunn for 29 yards. Tackled by OLB Tyrannosaurus Rex King. Dunn gained 26 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Protect | +++ | SLB R.King | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN16 (1Q: 00:41) Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Destro Dunn for 16 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Dunn gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: ILB Peter Plyler of Minnesota was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined. Minnesota 7, Pittsburgh 6
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Hopkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Nails | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | --- | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 00:41) Extra point by The Killer Winslett was good. Minnesota 7, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (1Q: 00:35) Dexter Winslett kicked off 65 yards from the PIT35. Zachary Houston returned the ball 30 yards to the MIN30. Tackled by Emmett Phillips. |
1-10-MIN30 (1Q: 00:11) Rico Sharp pass was dropped by WR Robert Franz. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Protect | --- | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB R.Chapman | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN30 (1Q: 00:06) Rico Sharp scrambled for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Emmett Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| --- | RCB D.Stewart | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-PIT41 (2Q: 15:00) Rico Sharp pass was intended for TE Wade Cuviello and was intercepted by CB Emmett Phillips at the PIT31. Tackled by Wade Cuviello.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Protect | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT31 (2Q: 14:51) Bill Hopkins ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Hopkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett |
| +++ | WLB N.Nails | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| --- | SS C.Morley | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-PIT30 (2Q: 14:23) Owen Marincic pass completed to RB Dan Fitzgerald for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Glenn Stephens. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Fitzgerald | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Meier | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB K.Bowser | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Double TE | +++ |
|
3-8-PIT33 (2Q: 13:42) Dave Bond ran inside the right guard for 23 yards. Tackled by OLB Rex King. Key block delivered by Jimmy Benson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB K.Bowser | Out of Box | --- | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN44 (2Q: 13:02) Owen Marincic scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Kurt Bowser.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB N.Nails | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | --- | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Double SLOT | +++ |
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1-10-MIN34 (2Q: 12:20) MVP Marincic pass completed to WR Shaun Benzer for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Tony Ramsey, assisted by CB Zachary Houston. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Hopkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB N.Nails | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-MIN33 (2Q: 11:51) Bill Hopkins ran around right end for -6 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler, assisted by S Clyde Morley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Hopkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett |
| +++ | WLB N.Nails | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| --- | RCB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-15-MIN39 (2Q: 11:06) Dave Bond ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley. PENALTY: ILB Peter Plyler of Minnesota was called for Too Many Men on the Field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Sloan | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | --- | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | --- | | SLOT H.Burkett |
| +++ | WLB N.Nails | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| --- | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| --- | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-10-MIN34 (2Q: 10:55) MVP Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Harvey Burkett. CB Zachary Houston defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Protect | --- | 3tcDT D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Oates | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| --- | FS A.Hudson | Double SLOT | +++ |
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| 4-10-MIN34 (2Q: 10:47) The Killer Winslett attempted a 51 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 10, Minnesota 7 |
| (2Q: 10:41) Dexter Winslett kicked off 69 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 10:41) Charles Martin ran around the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Lester O'Neal. Key block delivered by Clay McCaslin.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | In Box | --- | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richardson |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | --- | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-MIN38 (2Q: 10:16) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Daniel Richardson for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Derrick McClover. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: C Bryson Fannon of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | --- | | RB E.Hardy | Protect | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| --- | NB A.Seals | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-20-MIN28 (2Q: 10:05) Rico Sharp scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by S Derrick McClover and assisted by ILB Lester O'Neal.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB R.Chapman | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| --- | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-13-MIN35 (2Q: 09:28) Rico Sharp scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Emmett Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richardson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| --- | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-MIN44 (2Q: 08:41) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Jerry Blackwell for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Lester O'Neal, assisted by S Gabe Jourden.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | --- | | TE W.Cuviello | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN50 (2Q: 08:00) Charles Martin ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Renaldo Chapman. Key block delivered by Clay McCaslin.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richardson |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-PIT45 (2Q: 07:21) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Robert Franz for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Emmett Phillips. Franz gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Short Zone | --- | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT28 (2Q: 06:37) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Jerry Blackwell for 6 yards. Tackled by S Derrick McClover.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richardson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-PIT22 (2Q: 06:12) Eduardo Hardy ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Alan Seals, assisted by S Gabe Jourden. Key block delivered by Chandler Abrams.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Michalewicz | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | RDE T.Nowakowski | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richardson |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | NB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | DB A.Seals | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT16 (2Q: 05:30) Rico Sharp sacked by DE Ramon Burks for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Derek Cerda.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Protect | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| --- | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| --- | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-18-PIT24 (2Q: 04:54) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Daniel Richardson for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Lester O'Neal. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Protect | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-19-PIT25 (2Q: 04:34) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jerry Blackwell. S Derrick McClover defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-19-PIT25 (2Q: 04:25) J.R. Hardy attempted a 42 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
1-10-PIT32 (2Q: 04:20) Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Dalton Dunn for 42 yards. Tackled by S Ashton Hudson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Dunn gained 17 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Bond | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.King | Double Z(FL) | --- | | TE A.Glaspie | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB N.Nails | Bump and Run | --- | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN26 (2Q: 03:35) Owen Marincic pass completed to TE Giovanni Macri for 25 yards. Tackled by S Ashton Hudson. Macri gained 17 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Protect | +++ | SLB R.King | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-1-MIN01 (2Q: 02:48) Owen Marincic pass completed to RB Bill Hopkins for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 16, Minnesota 7
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Hopkins | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | MLB N.Nails | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | WLB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | LCB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 02:48) Extra point by The Killer Winslett was good. Pittsburgh 17, Minnesota 7 |
| (2Q: 02:42) The Killer Winslett kicked off 71 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 02:42) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Jerry Blackwell for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Emmett Phillips. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Protect | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Short Zone | --- | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN28 (2Q: 02:21) Eduardo Hardy ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Ramon Burks.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz |
| +++ | WLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-MIN34 (2Q: 02:02) Rico Sharp scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Malik Houghton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE T.Nowakowski | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Richardson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Shepard | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB E.Clemons | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB M.Houghton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS T.Stanton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-MIN38 (2Q: 01:56) Rico Sharp scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Lester O'Neal.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| --- | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| --- | NB A.Seals | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-MIN46 (2Q: 01:32) Rico Sharp pass was intended for WR Robert Franz and was intercepted by CB Emmett Phillips at the PIT48. Tackled by Jerry Blackwell. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | --- | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB R.Chapman | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| --- | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| --- | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT48 (2Q: 01:20) Owen Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Riley Meier. DT Glenn Stephens hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Meier | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Nails | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB Z.Houston | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Double TE | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT48 (2Q: 01:16) MVP Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Giovanni Macri. DE Branden Hayes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Hopkins | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB N.Nails | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT48 (2Q: 01:12) Play-Action. Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Mr. Bigg Benzer for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Reuben Oates. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Pittsburgh's Dalton Dunn was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor foot injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Bond | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Oates | Short Zone | --- | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-PIT48 (2Q: 00:42) Britt Martinez punted 46 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN06. |
1-10-MIN06 (2Q: 00:35) Charles Martin ran around right end for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Kendrick Rheams, assisted by DT Ivan Buntain.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richardson |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| --- | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| --- | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS D.McClover | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-MIN03 (2Q: 00:10) Charles Martin ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Gabe Jourden.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richardson |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| --- | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS D.McClover | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) J.R. Hardy kicked off 59 yards from the MIN35. Mr. Bigg Benzer returned the ball 29 yards to the PIT35. Tackled by Nicky Nails. |
1-10-PIT35 (3Q: 14:41) Owen Marincic scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Jimmy Benson on the PIT46. Minnesota's Kurt Bowser was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor facial injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Hopkins | Protect | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Nails | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| --- | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT46 (3Q: 13:57) MVP Marincic pass completed to WR Mr. Bigg Benzer for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.King | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB R.Downs | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-MIN47 (3Q: 13:17) Dan Fitzgerald ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Roderick Downs.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | --- | | RB D.Fitzgerald | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Meier |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-MIN47 (3Q: 12:53) Play-Action. Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Jerome Allen for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Ethan McCarthy, assisted by CB Kurt Bowser. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE R.Oates | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Allen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | DB K.Bowser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN42 (3Q: 12:15) Owen Marincic sacked by DE Dillon Sloan for a loss of 7 yards. Sloan ran right past Jimmy Benson and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Protect | +++ | SLB R.King | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| --- | WLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| --- | RCB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-17-MIN49 (3Q: 11:37) MVP Marincic pass completed to RB Bill Hopkins for 9 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley. Hopkins 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, Tampa-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Hopkins | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Nails | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Double SLOT | --- | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-MIN40 (3Q: 11:13) Play-Action. MVP Marincic pass completed to WR Shaun Benzer for 25 yards. Tackled by OLB Nicky Nails. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Benzer gained 18 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Nails | Double SLOT | --- | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN15 (3Q: 10:37) Dan Fitzgerald ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Branden Hayes, assisted by ILB Roderick Downs.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Fitzgerald | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Meier |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | --- | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| --- | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN11 (3Q: 10:08) MVP Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Harvey Burkett. S Clyde Morley defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Hopkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB N.Nails | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| --- | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| --- | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-MIN11 (3Q: 10:00) Dave Bond ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Ashton Hudson, assisted by ILB Peter Plyler.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett |
| +++ | WLB R.Oates | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-1-MIN06 (3Q: 09:25) Dexter Winslett attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 20, Minnesota 7 |
| (3Q: 09:17) Dexter Winslett kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 09:17) Play-Action. Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Jerry Blackwell for 17 yards. Tackled by DT Ivan Buntain. Blackwell gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Richardson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN42 (3Q: 08:38) Eduardo Hardy ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Bear Trap Chapman, assisted by S Gabe Jourden. Key block delivered by Bryant McDonald.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | In Box | --- | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Richard |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz |
| +++ | WLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Out of Box | --- |
|
| 2-1-PIT49 (3Q: 08:09) PENALTY: G Chandler Abrams of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-6-MIN46 (3Q: 07:59) Eduardo Hardy ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Renaldo Chapman, assisted by ILB Lester O'Neal.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz |
| +++ | WLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS D.McClover | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-MIN49 (3Q: 07:20) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Jerry Blackwell for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Renaldo Chapman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richardson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | --- | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT46 (3Q: 06:52) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Daniel Richardson for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Bear Trap Chapman, assisted by S Derrick McClover. Richardson gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | --- | | RB E.Hardy | Protect | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT R.Franz | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Double Z(FL) | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT31 (3Q: 06:16) Play-Action. Rico Sharp pass was dropped by WR Dominic Richard. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT31 (3Q: 06:10) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Robert Franz for 7 yards. Tackled by S Gabe Jourden. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-PIT24 (3Q: 05:33) Charles Martin ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Ivan Buntain, assisted by DT Jackson Michalewicz.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Michalewicz | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz |
| +++ | WLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-2-PIT23 (3Q: 05:00) J.R. Hardy attempted a 40 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 20, Minnesota 10 |
| (3Q: 04:53) J.R. Hardy kicked off 62 yards from the MIN35. Shaun Benzer returned the ball 23 yards to the PIT26. Tackled by Dominic Richard. |
1-10-PIT26 (3Q: 04:26) MVP Marincic pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Jerome Allen.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE R.Oates | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Allen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | DB K.Bowser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| --- | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT26 (3Q: 04:20) Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Shaun Benzer for 12 yards. Tackled by S Ashton Hudson. Benzer gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB N.Nails | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | --- | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT38 (3Q: 03:41) Dave Bond ran around right end for -5 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley. ILB Peter Plyler knocked down Jimmy Benson to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| --- | RCB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| --- | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-15-PIT33 (3Q: 02:58) MVP Marincic sacked by DE Harris Shepard for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Howie Meier.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE R.Oates | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| --- | WLB R.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
3-21-PIT27 (3Q: 02:11) Dave Bond ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Ashton Hudson.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Meier |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-19-PIT29 (3Q: 01:32) Britt Martinez punted 50 yards. Gene Myers returned the kick 15 yards to the MIN36. Tackled by Howie Meier. |
1-10-MIN36 (3Q: 01:21) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Daniel Richardson for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Lester O'Neal. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: RB Eduardo Hardy of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Protect | --- | MLB L.O'Neal | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Double Z(FL) | --- |
|
1-20-MIN26 (3Q: 01:11) Charles Martin ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Ramon Burks. Key block delivered by Derek Cerda.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richardson |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | In Box | --- | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| --- | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-15-MIN31 (3Q: 00:39) Rico Sharp pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Robert Franz.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| --- | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-MIN31 (3Q: 00:35) Rico Sharp sacked by DE Kendrick Rheams for a loss of 16 yards. Sack allowed by Bryson Fannon.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| --- | RCB D.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-31-MIN15 (3Q: 00:10) Van Bernard punted 56 yards. Derrick McClover returned the kick 17 yards to the PIT46. PENALTY: TE Alexis Glaspie of Pittsburgh was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
1-10-PIT18 (3Q: 00:01) Owen Marincic pass completed to TE Neo-Geo Macri for 22 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley, assisted by ILB Peter Plyler. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Hopkins | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB N.Nails | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Double SLOT | +++ |
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| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-PIT40 (4Q: 15:00) MVP Marincic scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Nicky Nails and assisted by S Ashton Hudson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Hopkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Nails | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| --- | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| --- | NB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Double SLOT | +++ |
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2-4-PIT46 (4Q: 14:13) MVP Marincic scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Ethan McCarthy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Hopkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB N.Nails | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| --- | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN48 (4Q: 13:41) Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Shaun Benzer for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Branden Hayes, assisted by ILB Roderick Downs. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: CB Tony Ramsey of Minnesota was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.King | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB R.Downs | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Bump and Run | --- | | RT B.Nicol |
| --- | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN43 (4Q: 13:34) MVP Marincic sacked by DE Branden Hayes for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Jackson Poston.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.King | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB R.Downs | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| --- | LCB T.Ramsey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-16-MIN49 (4Q: 12:49) Dave Bond ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Ethan McCarthy, assisted by OLB Nicky Nails.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | --- | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett |
| +++ | WLB N.Nails | In Box | --- | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| --- | NB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| --- | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-11-MIN44 (4Q: 12:05) Dave Bond ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett |
| +++ | WLB R.Oates | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
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4-6-MIN39 (4Q: 11:38) Owen Marincic pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Amos Hilbert. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE R.Oates | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Hilbert | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | DB K.Bowser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN39 (4Q: 11:28) Eduardo Hardy ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Alan Seals, assisted by ILB Lester O'Neal.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Richardson |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz |
| +++ | WLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-MIN42 (4Q: 10:52) Eduardo Hardy ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Gabe Jourden.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz |
| +++ | WLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| --- | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| --- | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS D.McClover | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-MIN42 (4Q: 10:31) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Robert Franz for 28 yards. Tackled by S Derrick McClover. Franz gained 25 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT30 (4Q: 09:53) Eduardo Hardy ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Mack Oliver, assisted by S Gabe Jourden. Key block delivered by Bryant McDonald.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Martin |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-PIT25 (4Q: 09:29) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Jerry Blackwell for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Lester O'Neal. Blackwell gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Protect | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Short Zone | --- | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-PIT11 (4Q: 09:00) PENALTY: DE Ramon Burks of Pittsburgh was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-PIT06 (4Q: 08:53) Charles Martin ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Gabe Jourden.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richardson |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-PIT06 (4Q: 08:17) Eduardo Hardy ran around right end for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Bryson Fannon. Pittsburgh 20, Minnesota 16
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Richardson |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (4Q: 08:17) Extra point by J.R. Hardy was good. Pittsburgh 20, Minnesota 17 |
| (4Q: 08:10) J.R. Hardy kicked off 61 yards from the MIN35. Mr. Bigg Benzer returned the ball 25 yards to the PIT29. Tackled by Manuel Ulrich. |
1-10-PIT29 (4Q: 07:49) Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Dalton Dunn for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Kurt Bowser. Dunn gained 24 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Hopkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Nails | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN44 (4Q: 07:04) Owen Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jerome Allen. S Clyde Morley defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE R.Oates | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Allen | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | LCB S.Ferrara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | DB T.Ramsey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN44 (4Q: 06:57) Dave Bond ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Meier |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-MIN43 (4Q: 06:13) Dave Bond ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Branden Hayes.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett |
| +++ | WLB R.Oates | In Box | --- | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| --- | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-2-MIN36 (4Q: 05:29) Dexter Winslett attempted a 53 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 23, Minnesota 17 |
| (4Q: 05:21) Dexter Winslett kicked off 73 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (4Q: 05:21) Eduardo Hardy ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Kris Sweeney.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz |
| +++ | WLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-MIN28 (4Q: 04:44) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Daniel Richardson for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Alan Seals, assisted by ILB Lester O'Neal. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | --- | | RB E.Hardy | Protect | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-MIN24 (4Q: 04:12) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Jerry Blackwell for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Douglas Stewart, assisted by S Gabe Jourden. Blackwell gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Michalewicz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB D.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN45 (4Q: 03:41) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Robert Franz for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Kris Sweeney, assisted by CB Emmett Phillips. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Protect | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Short Zone | --- | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-MIN48 (4Q: 03:20) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Jerry Blackwell for 26 yards. Tackled by OLB Renaldo Chapman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | FB G.Myers | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT26 (4Q: 02:49) Eduardo Hardy ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Mack Oliver. Key block delivered by Derek Cerda.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | In Box | --- | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richardson |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Myers |
| +++ | WLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Out of Box | --- |
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2-5-PIT21 (4Q: 02:11) Rico Sharp pass was intended for WR Daniel Richardson and was intercepted by ILB Lester O'Neal at the PIT06. The interception was returned 20 yards. Tackled by Daniel Richardson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richardson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| --- | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| --- | RCB D.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| --- | NB A.Seals | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT26 (4Q: 02:02) Dan Fitzgerald ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Ashton Hudson.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Fitzgerald | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Meier |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-8-PIT28 (4Q: 01:53) Dave Bond ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Glenn Stephens.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| --- | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Minnesota called a time out. |
3-3-PIT33 (4Q: 01:45) Dave Bond ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Harris Shepard, assisted by OLB Tyrannosaurus Rex King. ILB Peter Plyler knocked down Riley Meier to break up the play. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| --- | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie |
| --- | 3tcDT H.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Meier |
| --- | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB R.Downs | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| --- | LCB T.Ramsey | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| --- | RCB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| --- | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| --- | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Minnesota called a time out. |
| 4-7-PIT29 (4Q: 01:36) Britt Martinez punted 43 yards. Gene Myers returned the kick 10 yards to the MIN38. Tackled by Emmett Phillips. |
1-10-MIN38 (4Q: 01:25) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Robert Franz for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Renaldo Chapman, assisted by CB Emmett Phillips. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Franz gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Franz | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richardson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | --- | | TE W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Short Zone | --- | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN50 (4Q: 01:17) Rico Sharp scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Lester O'Neal.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Franz | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Myers | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Minnesota called a time out. |
2-4-PIT44 (4Q: 01:05) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Jerry Blackwell for 7 yards. Tackled by S Derrick McClover, assisted by CB Douglas Stewart. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Protect | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT R.Franz | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-PIT37 (4Q: 00:45) Rico Sharp spiked the ball to stop the clock. |
2-10-PIT37 (4Q: 00:42) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Daniel Richardson for 14 yards. Tackled by S Gabe Jourden. Richardson gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richardson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT R.Franz | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT23 (4Q: 00:19) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Dominic Richard for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Bear Trap Chapman. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Richardson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Hardy | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Franz | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Seals | Double Z(FL) | --- | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Final Score: Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Minnesota Vikings 17 |