| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 34 degrees, rain, 3 mph wind. |
| Buffalo won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) J.R. Hardy kicked off 58 yards from the MIN35. Anthony Klingensmith returned the ball 23 yards to the BUF30. Tackled by Clyde Morley. |
1-10-BUF30 (1Q: 14:25) Donny Baxter ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Broderick Dawson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Battle |
| +++ | SLB E.Ross | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Baxter | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-BUF30 (1Q: 14:02) Deron Dawson ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan, assisted by DE Dillon Sloan.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Baxter |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Orlando |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Custer |
| +++ | SLB E.Ross | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Dawson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-BUF35 (1Q: 13:34) Nathaniel Borders pass completed to RB Tanner Marsh for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Bump and Run | +++ | | FB D.Dawson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB E.Ross | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | --- | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF46 (1Q: 13:09) Dominic Custer ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Dillon Sloan, assisted by DT Broderick Dawson. Key block delivered by Collin Boyer.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Baxter |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Orlando |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Custer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Ross | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Dawson |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-MIN48 (1Q: 12:31) Nathaniel Borders pass completed to RB Damian Battle for 18 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley. Battle gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Burns | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Battle | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Maw | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB C.Morley | Short Zone | --- | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | DB Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN30 (1Q: 12:00) Damian Battle ran a trap outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Broderick Dawson, assisted by OLB Rex King. DT Glenn Stephens knocked down Nick Rose to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Battle | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | --- | | FB D.Dawson |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| --- | FS C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-MIN29 (1Q: 11:21) Dominic Custer ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Baxter |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Orlando |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Custer | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB E.Ross | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Dawson |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-MIN26 (1Q: 10:49) Nathaniel Borders pass completed to RB Tanner Marsh for 26 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Marsh gained 17 yards after the catch. Buffalo 6, Minnesota 0
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB E.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Baxter | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Deep Zone | --- | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 10:49) Extra point by Rico Washington was good. Buffalo 7, Minnesota 0 |
| (1Q: 10:36) Rico Washington kicked off 64 yards from the BUF35. Dexter Picken returned the ball 17 yards to the MIN18. Tackled by Deron Dawson. |
1-10-MIN18 (1Q: 10:03) Johnathan Prior ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jared Cassidy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Burroughs | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Glover | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | WLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS P.Callanan | Out of Box | --- |
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2-8-MIN20 (1Q: 09:24) Rico Sharp pass was intended for WR Dominic Richard and was intercepted by OLB Bucky Lewis at the BUF41. The interception was returned 59 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. Buffalo 13, Minnesota 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Burroughs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT G.Sexton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Protect | --- | MLB K.Glover | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | WLB B.Lewis | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 09:24) Extra point by Rico Washington was good. Buffalo 14, Minnesota 0 |
| (1Q: 09:16) Rico Washington kicked off 61 yards from the BUF35. Dexter Picken returned the ball 22 yards to the MIN26. Tackled by Joshua Orlando. |
1-10-MIN26 (1Q: 08:45) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominic Richard. CB Jacob Webster defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Stone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT T.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Glover | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB B.Flannery | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN26 (1Q: 08:36) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Dexter Picken for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Anthony Klingensmith.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Burroughs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Glover | Bump and Run | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Blitz Passer | --- | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-MIN42 (1Q: 08:02) Johnathan Prior ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Lamont Burroughs. Key block delivered by Bryant McDonald. McDonald flattened Ike Billingsley to ensure the play's success.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Burroughs | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Glover | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-BUF49 (1Q: 07:42) Play-Action. Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominic Richard. CB Jacob Webster defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Stone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT T.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Protect | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | MLB K.Glover | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB B.Flannery | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| --- | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-BUF49 (1Q: 07:29) Johnathan Prior ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Robert Zigler, assisted by DE Jerald Tubbs. Key block delivered by Clay McCaslin.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Blackwell |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB S.Gonzalez | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | In Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-BUF48 (1Q: 07:04) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Dexter Picken for 32 yards. Tackled by CB Robert Zigler. Picken gained 28 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Burroughs | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Glover | Bump and Run | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Bump and Run | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | --- | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-BUF16 (1Q: 06:20) Dexter Picken ran a reverse around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Butch Stone, assisted by S Ike Billingsley. PENALTY: G Chandler Abrams of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Picken | Ball Carrier | +++ | 1tcDT B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard |
| +++ | RDE J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Prior |
| +++ | SLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | MLB K.Glover | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB B.Flannery | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-20-BUF26 (1Q: 06:09) Rico Sharp pass was intended for WR Dominic Richard and was intercepted by CB Robert Zigler at the BUF16. Tackled by Dominic Richard. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Burroughs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Protect | --- | MLB K.Glover | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB B.Lewis | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| --- | RCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF16 (1Q: 05:58) Nathaniel Borders pass completed to TE Donny Baxter for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Battle | Protect | --- | SLB E.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Baxter | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-BUF20 (1Q: 05:23) Nathaniel Borders pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jack Tyler. S Ashton Hudson defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.King | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| --- | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-BUF20 (1Q: 05:16) Nathaniel Borders pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Jack Tyler. DE Dillon Sloan blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB E.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Dawson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-BUF20 (1Q: 05:10) Robert Atteberry punted 40 yards. Jerome Lindsay returned the kick 22 yards to the BUF38. PENALTY: TE Mercury Morrissey of Minnesota was called for Offsides. |
| 4-1-BUF25 (1Q: 05:01) Robert Atteberry punted 45 yards. Jerome Lindsay called for a fair catch at the MIN30. |
1-10-MIN30 (1Q: 04:54) Johnathan Prior ran around left end for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Bucky Lewis. Key block delivered by Chandler Abrams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Burroughs | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Glover | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN42 (1Q: 04:18) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dexter Picken. S Pete Callanan knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Burroughs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Glover | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Double SLOT | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN42 (1Q: 04:13) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Dominic Richard for 39 yards. Tackled by CB Anthony Klingensmith. Richard gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Picken | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Stone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Glover | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB B.Flannery | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF19 (1Q: 03:29) Rico Sharp scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Anthony Klingensmith and assisted by DT Lamont Burroughs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Burroughs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Glover | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| --- | NB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-BUF10 (1Q: 03:01) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominic Richard. OLB Korey Glover defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT L.Burroughs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Glover | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-1-BUF10 (1Q: 02:51) PENALTY: G Derek Cerda of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
3-6-BUF15 (1Q: 02:47) Play-Action. Rico Sharp pass was dropped by WR Melvin Austin.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT T.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Stone | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB K.Glover | Bump and Run | --- | | SLOT D.Richard | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS J.Kassell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Blitz Passer | +++ |
|
| 4-6-BUF15 (1Q: 02:38) J.R. Hardy attempted a 32 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 14, Minnesota 3 |
| (1Q: 02:32) J.R. Hardy kicked off 64 yards from the MIN35. Jordan Kassell returned the ball 21 yards to the BUF22. Tackled by Steven McDaniel. PENALTY: CB Spencer Del Barco of Buffalo was called for an Illegal Block on the Kick Return. |
1-10-BUF11 (1Q: 01:57) Deron Dawson ran a draw inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Broderick Dawson.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Battle |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Dawson | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-BUF15 (1Q: 01:29) Tanner Marsh ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Broderick Dawson, assisted by DT Glenn Stephens.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Ross | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Dawson |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| --- | LCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-BUF18 (1Q: 00:47) Nathaniel Borders scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Houston.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Protect | +++ | SLB E.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Baxter | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF24 (1Q: 00:18) Tanner Marsh ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Edward Ross, assisted by S Ashton Hudson. Key block delivered by Collin Boyer. PENALTY: S Bobby Flanigan of Minnesota was called for Too Many Men on the Field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Ross | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Dawson |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | --- | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-5-BUF29 (1Q: 00:12) Tanner Marsh ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Broderick Dawson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Ross | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Dawson |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-3-BUF31 (2Q: 15:00) Nathaniel Borders pass completed to RB Tanner Marsh for 3 yards. Tackled by S Ashton Hudson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Bensen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Double Z(FL) | --- |
|
1-10-BUF34 (2Q: 14:19) Tanner Marsh ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Ashton Hudson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Orlando |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Ross | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Dawson |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | --- | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| --- | RCB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-BUF35 (2Q: 13:47) Play-Action. Nathaniel Borders pass completed to WR Riddick Rendon for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Houston, assisted by CB Kurt Bowser. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rendon gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.King | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN44 (2Q: 13:09) Nathaniel Borders pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Riddick Rendon.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE R.Oates | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Burns | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Battle | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Maw | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB C.Morley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | DB Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| --- | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN44 (2Q: 13:01) Nathaniel Borders pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Donny Baxter. OLB Rex King defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Battle | Protect | +++ | SLB E.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Baxter | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN44 (2Q: 12:56) Nathaniel Borders sacked by OLB Edward Ross for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Nick Floyd. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Broderick Dawson for 15 yards to the BUF37.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB D.Dawson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB E.Ross | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | LCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| --- | SS A.Hudson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF37 (2Q: 12:42) Play-Action. Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Dominic Richard for 24 yards. Tackled by S Ike Billingsley. Richard gained 7 yards after the catch. PENALTY: CB Anthony Klingensmith of Buffalo was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Picken | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Burroughs | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Glover | Bump and Run | --- | | SLOT D.Richard | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Bump and Run | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF13 (2Q: 12:27) Johnathan Prior ran inside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by S Ike Billingsley. Key block delivered by Clay McCaslin.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | RDE J.Malone | In Box | --- | | RB J.Prior | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Glover | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-2-BUF02 (2Q: 11:58) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jerry Blackwell. DE Tyrus Doyle defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT T.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Lindsay | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE B.Stone | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Callaway | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Tubbs | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB B.Lewis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB J.Cassidy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB B.Flannery | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-BUF02 (2Q: 11:52) Rico Sharp pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Jerry Blackwell. DT Gabriel Sexton blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Lindsay | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE B.Stone | Rush Passer | --- | | RB R.Callaway | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Tubbs | Man-to-Man | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Lewis | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB J.Cassidy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB B.Flannery | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-BUF02 (2Q: 11:48) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Melvin Austin for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Buffalo 14, Minnesota 9
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Stone | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Tubbs | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Lewis | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB J.Cassidy | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB B.Flannery | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS R.Zigler | Bump and Run | --- | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 11:48) Extra point by J.R. Hardy was good. Buffalo 14, Minnesota 10 |
| (2Q: 11:37) J.R. Hardy kicked off 65 yards from the MIN35. Anthony Klingensmith returned the ball 16 yards to the BUF16. Tackled by Mercury Morrissey. |
1-10-BUF16 (2Q: 11:01) Nathaniel Borders pass was dropped by WR Ricochet Rendon. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Battle | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Marsh | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.King | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| --- | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF16 (2Q: 10:51) Nathaniel Borders pass completed to WR Joshua Orlando for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Houston. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | RB T.Marsh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.King | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF28 (2Q: 10:17) Nathaniel Borders pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ricochet Rendon. CB Zachary Houston defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Battle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB E.Ross | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | FB D.Baxter | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| --- | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF28 (2Q: 10:08) Tanner Marsh ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-BUF28 (2Q: 09:24) Nathaniel Borders pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Joshua Orlando. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB E.Ross | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| --- | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-BUF28 (2Q: 09:16) Robert Atteberry punted 40 yards. Jerome Lindsay returned the kick 14 yards to the MIN46. Tackled by Deron Dawson. |
1-10-MIN46 (2Q: 09:07) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Dominic Richard for 43 yards. Tackled by S Ike Billingsley. Richard gained 16 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Burroughs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Glover | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB S.Del Barco | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF11 (2Q: 08:22) Rico Sharp pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Melvin Austin.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Burroughs | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Glover | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF11 (2Q: 08:16) Johnathan Prior ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Chuck Preston, assisted by OLB Bucky Lewis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Burroughs | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Glover | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-BUF07 (2Q: 07:41) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jerome Lindsay. CB Anthony Klingensmith defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT T.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Stone | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Lindsay | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB K.Glover | Bump and Run | --- | | SLOT D.Richard | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| --- | NB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 4-6-BUF07 (2Q: 07:35) J.R. Hardy attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 14, Minnesota 13 |
| (2Q: 07:28) J.R. Hardy kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (2Q: 07:28) Tanner Marsh ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Rex King.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Orlando |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Ross | In Box | --- | | TE D.Dawson |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-BUF26 (2Q: 07:06) Tanner Marsh ran inside the left guard for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Rex King, assisted by S Clyde Morley. Key block delivered by Nick Rose.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | --- | | RB T.Marsh | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Orlando |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF37 (2Q: 06:29) Tanner Marsh ran a draw inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler, assisted by S Bobby Flanigan. Marsh slipped a little on the wet field. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Kirk Coles to the BUF38. The weather has created a very slippery ball today.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | RDE H.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB E.Ross | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Dawson |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| --- | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | --- | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-BUF38 (2Q: 05:45) Tanner Marsh ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler. ILB Peter Plyler knocked down Parker Sanford to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | --- | | C P.Sanford |
| --- | NB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-BUF39 (2Q: 05:20) Nathaniel Borders sacked by DE Dillon Sloan for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Nick Rose.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB E.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Dawson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| --- | LCB C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| --- | RCB Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| --- | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-BUF31 (2Q: 04:45) Robert Atteberry punted 44 yards. Jerome Lindsay returned the kick 12 yards to the MIN37. Tackled by Avery Nagle. |
1-10-MIN37 (2Q: 04:35) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Jerome Lindsay for 1 yard. Tackled by S Ike Billingsley. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Burroughs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Stone | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Glover | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Lindsay | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN38 (2Q: 03:49) Johnathan Prior ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Anthony Klingensmith, assisted by OLB Korey Glover. Key block delivered by Chandler Abrams.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | RDE J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Blackwell |
| +++ | MLB K.Glover | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB B.Flannery | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | --- | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | In Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-MIN46 (2Q: 03:18) Johnathan Prior ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrus Doyle, assisted by S Ike Billingsley. Key block delivered by Chandler Abrams.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Doyle | In Box | --- | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Stone | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Richard |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB S.Gonzalez | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | In Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN50 (2Q: 02:58) Johnathan Prior ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Korey Glover, assisted by DE Chuck Preston.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Burroughs | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| --- | 3tcDT G.Sexton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Lindsay |
| +++ | RDE J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Glover | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| --- | RCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-MIN47 (2Q: 02:15) Rich Callaway ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Ike Billingsley, assisted by OLB Bucky Lewis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Burroughs | In Box | --- | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | --- | | RB R.Callaway | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Glover | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-5-BUF45 (2Q: 02:00) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Wade Cuviello. DE Chuck Preston hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Stone | Rush Passer | --- | | TE W.Cuviello | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Protect | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB K.Glover | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB B.Flannery | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB S.Del Barco | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-BUF45 (2Q: 01:55) Terrence Hanks punted 41 yards. The ball was downed at the BUF04. |
1-10-BUF04 (2Q: 01:48) Damian Battle ran a draw inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Broderick Dawson. Key block delivered by Kirk Coles.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Battle | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Ross | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Baxter |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| --- | LCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-4-BUF10 (2Q: 01:23) PENALTY: T Nick Floyd of Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
| 2-9-BUF05 (2Q: 01:23) PENALTY: DE Branden Hayes of Minnesota was called for Encroachment. |
2-4-BUF10 (2Q: 01:23) Play-Action. Nathaniel Borders pass completed to WR Riddick Rendon for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Houston. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Orlando | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.King | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | --- | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF25 (2Q: 00:52) Nathaniel Borders pass completed to WR Riddick Rendon for 50 yards. Tackled by S Craig Hopper. Rendon gained 29 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Battle | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Baxter | Protect | +++ | WLB R.King | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 00:44) Nathaniel Borders pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Morris Bensen. S Clyde Morley defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Bensen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Battle | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Maw | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB C.Morley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | DB Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| --- | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN25 (2Q: 00:36) Nathaniel Borders pass was dropped by RB Tanner Marsh.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB E.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Dawson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN25 (2Q: 00:31) Nathaniel Borders pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Riddick Rendon. DT Broderick Dawson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Dawson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB E.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Deep Zone | --- | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| --- | SS A.Hudson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-MIN25 (2Q: 00:22) Rico Washington attempted a 42 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
| 1-10-MIN32 (2Q: 00:14) PENALTY: G Derek Cerda of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN27 (2Q: 00:14) Rico Sharp pass was dropped by WR Dexter Picken. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Stone | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Callaway | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Glover | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT J.Lindsay | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| --- | DB Q.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-MIN27 (2Q: 00:07) Play-Action. Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominic Richard. DT Butch Stone hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Stone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Glover | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-MIN27 (2Q: 00:01) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Dominic Richard for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Korey Glover. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Richard gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT T.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Stone | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Glover | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Richard | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | --- | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Rico Washington kicked off 72 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 15:00) Johnathan Prior ran inside the right guard for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Bennett Flannery, assisted by DE Tyrus Doyle. Key block delivered by Clay McCaslin. PENALTY: C Bryson Fannon of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard |
| +++ | RDE J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | MLB K.Glover | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB B.Flannery | In Box | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| --- | RCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | In Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-20-MIN15 (3Q: 14:51) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Jerome Lindsay for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Ike Billingsley. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Burroughs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Callaway | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Glover | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Lindsay | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN30 (3Q: 14:25) Johnathan Prior ran around left end for 21 yards. Tackled by S Ike Billingsley. Key block delivered by Bryson Fannon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Burroughs | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | RDE J.Malone | In Box | --- | | RB J.Prior | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Glover | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Lindsay |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | --- | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF49 (3Q: 13:43) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Wade Cuviello for 19 yards. Tackled by DE Chuck Preston, assisted by OLB Bucky Lewis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cuviello gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Stone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Callaway | Protect | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | --- | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Glover | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB B.Flannery | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF30 (3Q: 13:11) Rico Sharp scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Korey Glover.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Burroughs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Stone | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Lindsay | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Glover | Bump and Run | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Bump and Run | --- | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS P.Callanan | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF19 (3Q: 12:26) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Melvin Austin for 19 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Austin gained 1 yard after the catch. Minnesota 19, Buffalo 14
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Burroughs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Glover | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 12:26) Extra point by J.R. Hardy was good. Minnesota 20, Buffalo 14 |
| (3Q: 12:17) J.R. Hardy kicked off 71 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (3Q: 12:17) Nathaniel Borders sacked by OLB Rex King for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Nick Floyd.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Battle | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB E.Ross | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | FB D.Baxter | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | WLB R.King | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| --- | LCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-16-BUF19 (3Q: 11:35) Nathaniel Borders scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Kurt Bowser.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| --- | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| --- | FS C.Hopper | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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3-7-BUF28 (3Q: 11:04) Nathaniel Borders pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Riddick Rendon. S Ashton Hudson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB E.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Dawson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | WLB R.King | Short Zone | --- | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-BUF28 (3Q: 10:56) Robert Atteberry punted 41 yards. Jerome Lindsay called for a fair catch at the MIN31. |
1-10-MIN31 (3Q: 10:48) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Wade Cuviello for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Anthony Klingensmith. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Stone | Rush Passer | --- | | TE W.Cuviello | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Doyle | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Malone | Rush Passer | --- | | RB R.Callaway | Protect | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB K.Glover | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB B.Flannery | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN45 (3Q: 10:19) Rico Sharp pass was dropped by WR Dominic Richard.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Burroughs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Stone | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Glover | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN45 (3Q: 10:08) Play-Action. Rico Sharp pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Melvin Austin.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Stone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB K.Glover | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-10-MIN45 (3Q: 09:59) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Dominic Richard for 45 yards. Tackled by CB Anthony Klingensmith. Richard gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Stone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Protect | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | MLB K.Glover | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB B.Flannery | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF10 (3Q: 09:18) Dexter Picken ran a reverse around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Chuck Preston. Key block delivered by Clay McCaslin.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Ball Carrier | +++ | 1tcDT B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Doyle | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Richard |
| +++ | RDE J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Prior |
| +++ | SLB B.Lewis | In Box | --- | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | MLB K.Glover | In Box | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB B.Flannery | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | --- |
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2-5-BUF05 (3Q: 08:45) Johnathan Prior ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrus Doyle.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | RDE J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Blackwell |
| +++ | MLB K.Glover | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB B.Flannery | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-BUF01 (3Q: 08:08) Johnathan Prior ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Korey Glover, assisted by S Ike Billingsley.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Stone | In Box | --- | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Ball Carrier | --- | RDE B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Blackwell |
| +++ | SLB K.Glover | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| --- | MLB B.Flannery | In Box | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB J.Webster | In Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | In Box | +++ |
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| 4-2-BUF02 (3Q: 07:42) J.R. Hardy attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 23, Buffalo 14 |
| (3Q: 07:34) J.R. Hardy kicked off 70 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (3Q: 07:34) Nathaniel Borders pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Tanner Marsh. CB Zachary Houston knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: ILB Peter Plyler of Minnesota was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Orlando | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| --- | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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1-10-BUF28 (3Q: 07:27) Tanner Marsh ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by S Ashton Hudson. Key block delivered by Parker Sanford.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | --- | | RB T.Marsh | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Out of Box | --- | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-BUF40 (3Q: 06:58) Nathaniel Borders pass completed to TE Jack Tyler for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Tyrannosaurus Rex King.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB E.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Dawson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | --- | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-BUF46 (3Q: 06:36) Nathaniel Borders pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Damian Battle. CB Kurt Bowser defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Burns | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Battle | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Maw | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB C.Morley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| --- | NB K.Bowser | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| --- | DB Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-BUF46 (3Q: 06:30) Nathaniel Borders pass completed to RB Tanner Marsh for 4 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB E.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Dawson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN50 (3Q: 05:46) Tanner Marsh ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Rex King, assisted by S Clyde Morley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | --- | | RB T.Marsh | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | LCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| --- | SS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-MIN47 (3Q: 05:08) Nathaniel Borders pass completed to WR Darrin Maw for 7 yards. Tackled by S Craig Hopper, assisted by CB Zachary Houston.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Burns | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Battle | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Maw | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB C.Morley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | DB Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN40 (3Q: 04:42) Tanner Marsh ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by S Craig Hopper. Key block delivered by Kirk Coles.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Burns |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | RDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Maw |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | --- | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | DB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN27 (3Q: 04:15) Nathaniel Borders pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ricochet Rendon. CB Ethan McCarthy defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Battle | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB E.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Marsh | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.McCarthy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| --- | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN27 (3Q: 04:07) Nathaniel Borders pass completed to TE Jack Tyler for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Houston, assisted by CB Kurt Bowser. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | --- | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-8-MIN08 (3Q: 03:39) Dominic Custer ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Edward Ross, assisted by S Ashton Hudson.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Baxter |
| --- | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Orlando |
| +++ | RDE H.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Custer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Ross | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Dawson |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN08 (3Q: 03:03) Nathaniel Borders pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Tanner Marsh.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.King | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-MIN08 (3Q: 02:59) Nathaniel Borders pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Joshua Orlando. DE Dillon Sloan hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Orlando | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB E.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Dawson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-MIN08 (3Q: 02:50) Rico Washington attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 23, Buffalo 17 |
| (3Q: 02:42) Rico Washington kicked off 60 yards from the BUF35. Zachary Houston returned the ball 21 yards to the MIN26. Tackled by Jordan Kassell. |
1-10-MIN26 (3Q: 02:15) Johnathan Prior ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Lamont Burroughs, assisted by S Pete Callanan.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Burroughs | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | RDE J.Malone | In Box | --- | | RB J.Prior | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Glover | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Lindsay |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-MIN25 (3Q: 01:34) Rico Sharp pass was dropped by TE Jerry Blackwell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Burroughs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT G.Sexton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Glover | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| --- | RCB J.Webster | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-11-MIN25 (3Q: 01:27) Johnathan Prior ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Jerald Tubbs, assisted by DT Butch Stone.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Glover | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Lindsay |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| --- | RCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-9-MIN27 (3Q: 01:04) Terrence Hanks punted 47 yards. Anthony Klingensmith called for a fair catch at the BUF26. PENALTY: TE Mercury Morrissey of Minnesota was called for Fair Catch Interference. |
1-10-BUF41 (3Q: 00:55) Nathaniel Borders pass completed to RB Tanner Marsh for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Rex King. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB E.Ross | Double Z(FL) | --- | | TE D.Dawson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | --- | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.McCarthy | Deep Zone | --- | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-BUF45 (3Q: 00:33) Tanner Marsh ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler, assisted by OLB Rex King.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Ross | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Dawson |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-BUF46 (3Q: 00:06) Nathaniel Borders pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Deron Dawson. DE Branden Hayes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB E.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Dawson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| 4-5-BUF46 (4Q: 15:00) Robert Atteberry punted 54 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 14:54) Play-Action. Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Dexter Picken for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Jacob Webster. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Burroughs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB K.Glover | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
2-1-MIN29 (4Q: 14:09) Rich Callaway ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Jacob Webster. Key block delivered by Bryant McDonald.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | --- | | RB R.Callaway | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Glover | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Lindsay |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | DB Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN37 (4Q: 13:44) Rico Sharp pass was dropped by WR Dominic Richard. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Minnesota's Derek Cerda was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Stone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Callaway | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Glover | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB B.Lewis | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN37 (4Q: 13:37) Johnathan Prior ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Chuck Preston.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| --- | 3tcDT T.Doyle | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Richard |
| +++ | RDE J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | MLB K.Glover | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB B.Flannery | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS J.Kassell | In Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-MIN38 (4Q: 12:59) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Melvin Austin for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Anthony Klingensmith. Austin gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Stone | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Lindsay | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Glover | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Rasmussen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | DB Q.Schwartz | Short Zone | --- | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN49 (4Q: 12:21) Rich Callaway ran inside the left tackle for 51 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Derek Cerda. Minnesota 29, Buffalo 17
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | --- | | RB R.Callaway | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Glover | In Box | --- | | SLOT L.Rasmussen |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | DB Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | --- | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 12:21) Extra point by J.R. Hardy was good. Minnesota 30, Buffalo 17 |
| (4Q: 12:03) J.R. Hardy kicked off 71 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (4Q: 12:03) Nathaniel Borders pass completed to WR Riddick Rendon for 18 yards. Tackled by DE Branden Hayes. Rendon gained 15 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.King | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF43 (4Q: 11:37) Dominic Custer ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Rex King.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Baxter |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Orlando |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Custer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Ross | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Dawson |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF43 (4Q: 10:59) Nathaniel Borders pass completed to RB Tanner Marsh for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.King | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-MIN50 (4Q: 10:35) Nathaniel Borders pass completed to RB Tanner Marsh for 16 yards. Tackled by DE Branden Hayes. Marsh gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Double Z(FL) | --- | | SLOT J.Orlando | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB E.Ross | Short Zone | --- | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | --- | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN34 (4Q: 10:01) Tanner Marsh ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Glenn Stephens.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE H.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Dawson |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | LCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| --- | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN32 (4Q: 09:23) Play-Action. Nathaniel Borders pass completed to WR Riddick Rendon for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Tyrannosaurus Rex King, assisted by S Clyde Morley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rendon gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | RB T.Marsh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.King | Double Z(FL) | --- | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | --- | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | --- | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | --- | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN16 (4Q: 09:00) Damian Battle ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Glenn Stephens.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | --- | | RB D.Battle | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Ross | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Baxter |
| --- | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-MIN17 (4Q: 08:30) Deron Dawson ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Glenn Stephens. DT Glenn Stephens knocked down Jack Tyler to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Baxter |
| --- | 1tcDT G.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| --- | 3tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Orlando |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Custer |
| +++ | SLB E.Ross | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Dawson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | --- | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-MIN17 (4Q: 07:45) Nathaniel Borders pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Riddick Rendon.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB E.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Dawson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| --- | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-MIN17 (4Q: 07:37) Uncle Rico Washington attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 30, Buffalo 20 |
| (4Q: 07:32) Uncle Rico Washington kicked off 72 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (4Q: 07:32) Johnathan Prior ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Korey Glover.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard |
| +++ | RDE J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| --- | MLB K.Glover | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB B.Flannery | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | In Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN28 (4Q: 06:49) Johnathan Prior ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Lamont Burroughs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Burroughs | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | RDE J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Glover | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Lindsay |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-MIN32 (4Q: 06:04) Johnathan Prior ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Chuck Preston, assisted by OLB Korey Glover.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard |
| +++ | RDE J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | MLB K.Glover | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB B.Flannery | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | --- |
|
| 4-4-MIN31 (4Q: 05:18) Terrence Hanks punted 62 yards. Anthony Klingensmith returned the kick 10 yards to the BUF17. PENALTY: TE Deron Dawson of Buffalo was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-BUF08 (4Q: 05:08) Nathaniel Borders pass completed to RB Tanner Marsh for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Rex King. Marsh gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB E.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Dawson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| --- | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-BUF15 (4Q: 04:48) Nathaniel Borders pass completed to TE Deron Dawson for 14 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan. Dawson gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB E.Ross | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE D.Dawson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF29 (4Q: 04:24) Nathaniel Borders pass completed to RB Tanner Marsh for 13 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley. Marsh gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Orlando | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB E.Ross | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE D.Dawson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF42 (4Q: 03:58) Nathaniel Borders pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Tanner Marsh. DE Branden Hayes drove right through Parker Sanford to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Bensen | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| --- | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| --- | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| --- | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF42 (4Q: 03:54) Nathaniel Borders pass completed to RB Tanner Marsh for 5 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT G.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| --- | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-5-BUF47 (4Q: 03:34) Nathaniel Borders scrambled for 0 yards. Tackled by S Craig Hopper.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Burns | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Maw | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB C.Morley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | DB Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-5-BUF47 (4Q: 03:11) Nathaniel Borders pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Joshua Orlando. DE Harris Shepard drove right through Nick Rose to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Bensen | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Marsh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB E.Ross | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| --- | FS C.Hopper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF47 (4Q: 03:02) Johnathan Prior ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Bennett Flannery, assisted by CB Jacob Webster. Key block delivered by Clay McCaslin.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard |
| +++ | RDE J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | MLB K.Glover | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB B.Flannery | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-BUF41 (4Q: 02:17) Johnathan Prior ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Lamont Burroughs. Key block delivered by Bryson Fannon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Burroughs | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | RDE J.Malone | In Box | --- | | RB J.Prior | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Glover | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Out of Box | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
1-10-BUF34 (4Q: 02:06) Rich Callaway ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Gabriel Sexton.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Burroughs | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | RDE J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Callaway | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB K.Glover | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Rasmussen |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| --- | RCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-7-BUF31 (4Q: 02:00) Rich Callaway ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Chuck Preston, assisted by CB Robert Zigler.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Burroughs | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Callaway | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Glover | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
3-6-BUF30 (4Q: 01:53) Johnathan Prior ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Josh Malone, assisted by DE Tyrus Doyle. Key block delivered by Derek Cerda.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Stone | In Box | --- | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | RDE J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Prior | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Blackwell |
| +++ | MLB K.Glover | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB B.Flannery | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
1-10-BUF22 (4Q: 01:42) Rich Callaway ran around left end for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Jerald Tubbs, assisted by S Ike Billingsley.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Burroughs | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Sexton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Callaway | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Glover | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Rasmussen |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-BUF21 (4Q: 01:36) Rich Callaway ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by S Ike Billingsley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE C.Preston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| --- | 3tcDT T.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Callaway | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Glover | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Lindsay |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| --- | NB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 3-12-BUF24 (4Q: 00:53) Rico Sharp dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| 4-13-BUF25 (4Q: 00:07) J.R. Hardy attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 33, Buffalo 20 |
| (4Q: 00:02) J.R. Hardy kicked off 72 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (4Q: 00:02) Nathaniel Borders pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Riddick Rendon. DE Harris Shepard hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB N.Borders |
| *** | LDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Maw | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | 3tcDT H.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Bensen | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| --- | DB Z.Houston | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| --- | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| --- | FS C.Hopper | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 33, Buffalo Bills 20 |