| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 58 degrees, fair, 2 mph wind. |
| Pittsburgh won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) J.R. Hardy kicked off 69 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 15:00) MVP Marincic pass completed to TE Jason Matesky for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Ethan McCarthy. Matesky gained 18 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT V.Buckley | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Austin | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Matesky | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.King | Double Z(FL) | --- | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-PIT43 (1Q: 14:34) PENALTY: TE Giovanni Macri of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
1-15-PIT38 (1Q: 14:26) MVP Marincic sacked by DE Branden Hayes for a loss of 5 yards. Hayes ran right past Martin Phillips and knocked down the quarterback. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Bernard Colley on the PIT33.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT V.Buckley | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| --- | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| --- | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| --- | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-20-PIT33 (1Q: 13:49) Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Shaun Benzer for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Rex King, assisted by S Clyde Morley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Benzer gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT V.Buckley | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | --- | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-MIN50 (1Q: 13:02) Britt Austin ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Broderick Dawson. Key block delivered by Jackson Poston.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE R.Farr | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Austin | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Irwin | In Box | +++ | | SLOT V.Buckley |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | --- | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS E.Earley | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN40 (1Q: 12:20) Owen Marincic pass completed to TE Alexis Glaspie for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan, assisted by CB Ethan McCarthy. Glaspie gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT V.Buckley | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | --- | | TE A.Glaspie | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | --- | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Double Z(FL) | --- |
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1-10-MIN26 (1Q: 11:39) MVP Marincic pass completed to TE Giovanni Macri for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Branden Hayes. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Buffington | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Gardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Austin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Matesky | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB K.Bowser | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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2-3-MIN19 (1Q: 11:17) Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Destro Dunn for 19 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Dunn gained 4 yards after the catch. Pittsburgh 6, Minnesota 0
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Buffington | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Gardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Austin | Protect | +++ | SLB R.King | Short Zone | --- | | TE A.Glaspie | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 11:17) Extra point by Dexter Winslett was good. Pittsburgh 7, Minnesota 0 |
| (1Q: 11:11) Dexter Winslett kicked off 66 yards from the PIT35. Jack Bennett returned the ball 15 yards to the MIN14. Tackled by Alexis Glaspie. |
1-10-MIN14 (1Q: 10:43) Blaine Justice ran around the left tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Ronnie Cesaire, assisted by CB Herman Vieane. Key block delivered by Derek Cerda. Cerda flattened Tommy Springer to ensure the play's success.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | --- | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Erbs | In Box | --- | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE N.Covington | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Seifert |
| +++ | WILB T.Springer | In Box | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB R.Cesaire | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB H.Vieane | Out of Box | --- | | RG A.Jones |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | In Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN28 (1Q: 10:01) Tevin Cook ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Gabe Jourden, assisted by ILB Malik Houghton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Erbs | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE K.Gregg | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB H.Vieane | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB L.Pettine | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Jones |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-MIN29 (1Q: 09:37) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Dexter Picken for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Renaldo Chapman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Richard | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Erbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE K.Gregg | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | --- | | RB T.Cook | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| --- | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB H.Vieane | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB L.Pettine | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Jones |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-MIN32 (1Q: 09:16) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Tucker Clayton for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Emmett Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Covington | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Cesaire | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB L.Pettine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB H.Vieane | Short Zone | --- | | RG A.Jones |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-3-MIN35 (1Q: 08:49) Terrence Hanks punted 42 yards. Mr. Bigg Benzer returned the kick 5 yards to the PIT28. Tackled by Colton Seifert. |
1-10-PIT28 (1Q: 08:39) MVP Marincic pass completed to WR Victor Buckley for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Houston. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT V.Buckley | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.King | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-PIT35 (1Q: 08:04) Owen Marincic sacked by OLB Kirk Wiebe for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Martin Phillips. PENALTY: G Bernard Colley of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT V.Buckley | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Wiebe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Austin | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Irwin | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Linstrom | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| --- | RCB J.Bennett | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | NB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| --- | DB E.Houck | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| --- | SS C.Morley | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS E.Earley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-13-PIT25 (1Q: 07:53) Owen Marincic kept the ball, running around right end for 4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Brant Buffington.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB O.Marincic | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Buffington | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Gardner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Austin |
| +++ | SLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| --- | RCB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-PIT29 (1Q: 07:22) Britt Austin ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Ethan McCarthy, assisted by DE Riley Farr.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE R.Farr | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Austin | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Irwin | In Box | +++ | | SLOT V.Buckley |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| --- | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS E.Earley | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-9-PIT29 (1Q: 06:48) Britt Martinez punted 38 yards. Dexter Picken returned the kick 11 yards to the MIN44. Tackled by Bill Hopkins. |
1-10-MIN44 (1Q: 06:41) Tevin Cook ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Donnell Erbs.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Erbs | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE N.Covington | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Seifert |
| --- | SLB R.Chapman | In Box | --- | | RB T.Cook | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Justice |
| +++ | WILB T.Springer | In Box | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB R.Cesaire | In Box | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| --- | RCB H.Vieane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Jones |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-MIN47 (1Q: 06:05) Play-Action. Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Dexter Picken for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Herman Vieane. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: OLB Freddie Sellers of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Erbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Gregg | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Clayton | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB H.Vieane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB L.Pettine | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Jones |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT48 (1Q: 05:55) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Tucker Clayton for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Freddie Sellers. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Erbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Gregg | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB H.Vieane | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB L.Pettine | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Jones |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-14-MIN48 (1Q: 05:23) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Dexter Picken for 25 yards. Tackled by ILB Malik Houghton. Picken gained 20 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Erbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Gregg | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Clayton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB H.Vieane | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB L.Pettine | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Jones |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT27 (1Q: 04:48) Tevin Cook ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Bear Trap Chapman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Erbs | In Box | --- | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE K.Gregg | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB F.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB H.Vieane | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB L.Pettine | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Jones |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT24 (1Q: 04:07) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Dexter Picken for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Renaldo Chapman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Erbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Gregg | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB H.Vieane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB L.Pettine | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Jones |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT16 (1Q: 03:30) Charles Martin ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Gabe Jourden.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Erbs | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| --- | RDE N.Covington | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | WILB T.Springer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB R.Cesaire | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB H.Vieane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Jones |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-PIT15 (1Q: 02:47) Tevin Cook ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Gabe Jourden, assisted by OLB Bear Trap Chapman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Erbs | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE K.Gregg | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB H.Vieane | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB L.Pettine | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Jones |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-13-PIT19 (1Q: 02:04) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Dexter Picken for -1 yards. Tackled by CB A.J. Wells.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Erbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | RDE N.Covington | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Houghton | Short Zone | --- | | TE M.Morrissey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB T.Springer | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB R.Cesaire | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB H.Vieane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Jones |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-PIT20 (1Q: 01:43) J.R. Hardy attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 7, Minnesota 3 |
| (1Q: 01:35) J.R. Hardy kicked off 47 yards from the MIN35. Ben Ozguner returned the ball 25 yards to the PIT43. Tackled by Aidan Cullen. |
1-10-PIT43 (1Q: 01:10) Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Dalton Dunn for 15 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley. Dunn gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Buffington | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Gardner | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Austin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.King | Short Zone | --- | | FB J.Matesky | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB K.Bowser | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 1-10-MIN42 (1Q: 00:29) PENALTY: WR Shaun Benzer of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN47 (1Q: 00:18) Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Dalton Dunn for 10 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley, assisted by ILB Peter Plyler. Dunn gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT B.Buffington | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Gardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Austin | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.King | Short Zone | --- | | TE A.Glaspie | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | --- | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB K.Bowser | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-5-MIN37 (2Q: 15:00) Owen Marincic pass completed to RB Britt Austin for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Kurt Bowser. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT V.Buckley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Austin | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Glaspie | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.King | Double Z(FL) | --- | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN32 (2Q: 14:33) Owen Marincic pass completed to RB Britt Austin for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler. Austin gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Buffington | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Gardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Austin | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN27 (2Q: 14:05) MVP Marincic sacked by OLB Rex King for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Martin Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Gardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Protect | --- | SLB R.King | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| --- | WLB T.McCants | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| --- | RCB K.Bowser | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| --- | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-MIN30 (2Q: 13:20) Britt Austin ran a trap outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Houston. Key block delivered by Victor Tripp.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT V.Buckley |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE R.Farr | In Box | --- | | RB B.Austin | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Irwin | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Matesky |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | --- | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 12:36) Owen Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dalton Dunn. DT Broderick Dawson simply tossed Jack Lenz aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Wiebe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Protect | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT V.Buckley | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| --- | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| --- | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN20 (2Q: 12:30) Play-Action. MVP Marincic pass completed to WR Shaun Benzer for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Tyrannosaurus Rex King. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT V.Buckley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Austin | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Matesky | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.King | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | --- | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-7-MIN07 (2Q: 12:00) Play-Action. Owen Marincic scrambled for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 13, Minnesota 3
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Buffington | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Austin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| --- | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| --- | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 12:00) Extra point by Dexter Winslett was good. Pittsburgh 14, Minnesota 3 |
| (2Q: 11:47) Dexter Winslett kicked off 73 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 11:47) Play-Action. Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Dexter Picken for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Malik Houghton. Picken gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Gregg | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB S.Orosco | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB L.Pettine | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Jones |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-MIN33 (2Q: 11:22) Dominic Richard ran a reverse around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Malik Houghton, assisted by DE Kendrick Rheams. Key block delivered by Clay McCaslin.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Ball Carrier | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE N.Covington | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB R.Chapman | In Box | --- | | RB C.Martin |
| +++ | SILB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | WILB T.Springer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB R.Cesaire | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB H.Vieane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Jones |
| --- | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN35 (2Q: 10:55) Rico Sharp pass was dropped by TE Wade Cuviello.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Erbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE K.Gregg | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Protect | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Rasmussen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB H.Vieane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB L.Pettine | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG A.Jones |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN35 (2Q: 10:51) Rico Sharp scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Freddie Sellers.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE K.Gregg | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB M.Houghton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB H.Vieane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB L.Pettine | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Jones |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-MIN40 (2Q: 10:08) Rico Sharp sacked by DE Kendrick Rheams for a loss of 5 yards. Rheams ran right past Clay McCaslin and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE K.Gregg | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Cesaire | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB L.Pettine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Orosco | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Jones |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-MIN35 (2Q: 09:24) Terrence Hanks punted 55 yards. Mr. Bigg Benzer returned the kick 8 yards to the PIT18. Tackled by Kirk Wiebe. |
1-10-PIT18 (2Q: 09:13) Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Dalton Dunn for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ethan McCarthy. Dunn gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT V.Buckley | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT36 (2Q: 08:29) Owen Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Victor Buckley. DE Branden Hayes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT V.Buckley | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| --- | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| --- | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT36 (2Q: 08:18) Play-Action. Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Dalton Dunn for 34 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler. Dunn gained 16 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Linstrom | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.King | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | --- | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN30 (2Q: 07:44) Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Mr. Bigg Benzer for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler, assisted by CB Ethan McCarthy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT V.Buckley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-MIN25 (2Q: 07:01) Play-Action. MVP Marincic pass completed to RB Britt Austin for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Buffington | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Gardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Austin | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB K.Bowser | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-MIN21 (2Q: 06:22) Play-Action. Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Shaun Benzer for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Kurt Bowser. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT V.Buckley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Austin | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Wiebe | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | FB J.Matesky | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB T.McCants | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | --- | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS E.Houck | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-9-MIN09 (2Q: 05:37) Owen Marincic pass completed to RB Jack Lenz for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Ethan McCarthy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT V.Buckley | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | --- | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-12-MIN12 (2Q: 05:15) Owen Marincic pass was intended for TE Alexis Glaspie and was intercepted by S Clyde Morley at the MIN07. The interception was returned 3 yards. Tackled by Alexis Glaspie.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE K.Wiebe | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT N.Linstrom | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| --- | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| --- | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN10 (2Q: 05:04) Bart Blackburn pass completed to WR Dexter Picken for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Emmett Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Richard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Erbs | Rush Passer | --- | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE N.Covington | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | --- | | TE M.Morrissey | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB R.Cesaire | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB H.Vieane | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Jones |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | --- |
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| 1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 04:23) PENALTY: T Bryant McDonald of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN15 (2Q: 04:12) Bart Blackburn pass completed to TE Wade Cuviello for 5 yards. Tackled by S Leo Pettine.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Erbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE K.Gregg | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Protect | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB H.Vieane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB L.Pettine | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Jones |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN20 (2Q: 03:40) Bart Blackburn pass completed to WR Dexter Picken for 5 yards. Tackled by S Gabe Jourden.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Erbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Gregg | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB H.Vieane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB L.Pettine | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Jones |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-MIN25 (2Q: 02:56) Bart Blackburn pass was dropped by WR Dexter Picken. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Erbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | RDE N.Covington | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB T.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB R.Cesaire | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB H.Vieane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Jones |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS S.Orosco | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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| 4-5-MIN25 (2Q: 02:52) Terrence Hanks punted 52 yards. Mr. Bigg Benzer returned the kick 9 yards to the PIT32. Tackled by Mercury Morrissey. |
1-10-PIT32 (2Q: 02:42) MVP Marincic pass completed to RB Britt Austin for 6 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan, assisted by DE Dillon Sloan.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Glaspie | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Austin | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Douglas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-PIT38 (2Q: 02:10) MVP Marincic pass completed to WR Dalton Dunn for 43 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Houston.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE K.Wiebe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Austin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Glaspie | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-MIN19 (2Q: 02:00) Owen Marincic pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Destro Dunn. DE Branden Hayes blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Linstrom | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS E.Earley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 2-10-MIN19 (2Q: 01:55) PENALTY: DT Andrew Gardner of Minnesota was called for Encroachment. |
2-5-MIN14 (2Q: 01:55) Owen Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mr. Bigg Benzer. DE Dillon Sloan hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Linstrom | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-5-MIN14 (2Q: 01:46) MVP Marincic pass was dropped by WR Dalton Dunn. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: DT Broderick Dawson of Minnesota was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT N.Linstrom | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Irwin | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Matesky | Protect | +++ | WLB R.King | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS E.Earley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-7-MIN07 (2Q: 01:41) Play-Action. Owen Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jack Lenz. S Bobby Flanigan defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Buffington | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| --- | LCB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| --- | RCB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| --- | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-MIN07 (2Q: 01:36) MVP Marincic scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Houston.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT V.Buckley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Matesky | Protect | +++ | WLB T.McCants | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| --- | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-MIN05 (2Q: 01:09) MVP Marincic scrambled for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Kurt Bowser and assisted by S Clyde Morley.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT V.Buckley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Austin | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Matesky | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.McCants | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS E.Earley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-MIN05 (2Q: 00:47) The Killer Winslett attempted a 22 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 17, Minnesota 3 |
| (2Q: 00:41) The Killer Winslett kicked off 73 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 00:41) Bart Blackburn pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tucker Clayton. DE Kelvin Gregg hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Erbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Protect | --- | RDE K.Gregg | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB H.Vieane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB L.Pettine | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Jones |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN25 (2Q: 00:35) Bart Blackburn pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Dominic Richard.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Gregg | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| --- | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB H.Vieane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB L.Pettine | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Jones |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS S.Orosco | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN25 (2Q: 00:27) Bart Blackburn pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominic Richard. DE Nathaniel Covington hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE N.Covington | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB L.Pettine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| --- | NB H.Vieane | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Jones |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-MIN25 (2Q: 00:20) Terrence Hanks punted 42 yards. Shaun Benzer called for a fair catch at the PIT33. |
1-10-PIT33 (2Q: 00:09) Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Destro Dunn for 11 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Lenz | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Linstrom | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Colley |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Walters |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Dexter Winslett kicked off 62 yards from the PIT35. Jack Bennett returned the ball 14 yards to the MIN17. Tackled by Dalton Dunn. |
1-10-MIN17 (3Q: 14:40) Play-Action. Bart Blackburn pass completed to TE Wade Cuviello for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Emmett Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | --- | | TE W.Cuviello | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Gregg | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Rasmussen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB L.Pettine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB G.Jourden | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McCaslin |
| +++ | SS S.Orosco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.McDonald |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN20 (3Q: 14:14) Bart Blackburn pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominic Richard. OLB Renaldo Chapman defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Gregg | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Rasmussen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB L.Pettine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| --- | NB G.Jourden | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McCaslin |
| +++ | SS S.Orosco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.McDonald |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-MIN20 (3Q: 14:10) Play-Action. Bart Blackburn pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dexter Picken. S Gabe Jourden defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Gregg | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Rasmussen | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Abrams |
| --- | LCB E.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB L.Pettine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB G.Jourden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.McCaslin |
| --- | SS S.Orosco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.McDonald |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-MIN20 (3Q: 14:01) Terrence Hanks punted 58 yards. Mr. Bigg Benzer returned the kick 9 yards to the PIT31. PENALTY: S Sean Orosco of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. |
1-10-PIT31 (3Q: 13:53) Leon Griesen pass completed to TE Alexis Glaspie for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Rex King, assisted by OLB Kirk Wiebe. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Protect | +++ | SLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT34 (3Q: 13:13) Leon Griesen kept the ball, running around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB L.Griesen | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer |
| +++ | RDE R.King | In Box | --- | | RB J.Lenz |
| +++ | SLB K.Wiebe | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-PIT35 (3Q: 12:43) Leon Griesen pass completed to TE Giovanni Macri for 27 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ethan McCarthy. Macri gained 20 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS Z.Houston | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 12:04) Play-Action. Leon Griesen pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Alexis Glaspie.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN38 (3Q: 11:54) Play-Action. Leon Griesen pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jack Lenz. ILB Peter Plyler defended the pass. PENALTY: T Howie Meier of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Douglas | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| --- | WLB T.McCants | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-20-MIN48 (3Q: 11:48) Leon Griesen pass completed to WR Dalton Dunn for 28 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley. Dunn gained 22 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Lenz | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT N.Linstrom | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Spy on QB | --- | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB Z.Houston | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS E.Earley | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 11:03) Leon Griesen pass completed to WR Mr. Bigg Benzer for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Efrain Earley. Benzer gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT N.Linstrom | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB Z.Houston | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS E.Earley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-MIN11 (3Q: 10:16) Leon Griesen pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Neo-Geo Macri. DE Branden Hayes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Protect | +++ | SLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-MIN11 (3Q: 10:12) Leon Griesen pass completed to WR Dalton Dunn for 2 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Man to Man | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Benzer | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) N.Linstrom | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT V.Buckley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | NB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | DB K.Bowser | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS E.Earley | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-9-MIN09 (3Q: 09:28) Leon Griesen pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Shaun Benzer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Linstrom | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| --- | NB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS E.Earley | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-9-MIN09 (3Q: 09:24) Leon Griesen pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shaun Benzer. DE Dillon Sloan hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Linstrom | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| --- | NB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS E.Earley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-MIN09 (3Q: 09:20) Leon Griesen pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Neil Linstrom. OLB Rex King drove right through Brenden Nicol to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Benzer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Linstrom | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Glaspie | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.McCants | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB Z.Houston | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| --- | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS E.Earley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-MIN09 (3Q: 09:13) The Killer Winslett attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 20, Minnesota 3 |
| (3Q: 09:08) Dexter Winslett kicked off 62 yards from the PIT35. Jack Bennett returned the ball 22 yards to the MIN25. Tackled by Neil Linstrom. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 08:42) Bart Blackburn pass completed to WR Dominic Richard for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Gabe Jourden.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Gregg | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Rasmussen | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB L.Pettine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB G.Jourden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.McCaslin |
| +++ | SS S.Orosco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.McDonald |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-6-MIN29 (3Q: 08:13) Charles Martin ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by S Sean Orosco. Key block delivered by Bryant McDonald.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | RDE K.Gregg | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Rasmussen |
| +++ | SLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Cook |
| +++ | WLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB L.Pettine | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McCaslin |
| +++ | SS S.Orosco | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.McDonald |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN41 (3Q: 07:31) Charles Martin ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Kelvin Gregg, assisted by OLB Freddie Sellers. Key block delivered by Bryson Fannon. PENALTY: DT Ivan Buntain of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | --- | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE K.Gregg | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Richard |
| +++ | SLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | In Box | --- | | FB T.Cook |
| +++ | WILB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB N.Covington | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB L.Pettine | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McCaslin |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.McDonald |
| +++ | FS S.Orosco | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-5-MIN46 (3Q: 07:21) Charles Martin ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Renaldo Chapman.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | RDE K.Gregg | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Rasmussen |
| +++ | SLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Cook |
| +++ | WLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB L.Pettine | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McCaslin |
| +++ | SS S.Orosco | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.McDonald |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-MIN47 (3Q: 06:41) Bart Blackburn pass completed to WR Dominic Richard for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Emmett Phillips. Richard gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Gregg | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Rasmussen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB L.Pettine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB G.Jourden | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McCaslin |
| +++ | SS S.Orosco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.McDonald |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT43 (3Q: 06:10) Bart Blackburn pass was intended for TE Wade Cuviello and was intercepted by OLB Freddie Sellers at the PIT32. Tackled by Wade Cuviello.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE K.Gregg | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Rasmussen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| --- | RCB L.Pettine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| --- | NB G.Jourden | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McCaslin |
| +++ | SS S.Orosco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.McDonald |
| --- | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT32 (3Q: 06:00) Leon Griesen pass completed to TE Neo-Geo Macri for 40 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley. Macri gained 26 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Linstrom | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB Z.Houston | Short Zone | --- | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS E.Earley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN28 (3Q: 05:26) Play-Action. Leon Griesen pass completed to WR Mr. Bigg Benzer for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Kirk Wiebe. Benzer gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Lenz | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Linstrom | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | --- | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB Z.Houston | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS E.Earley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN18 (3Q: 05:04) Leon Griesen pass completed to WR Shaun Benzer for 13 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley, assisted by ILB Peter Plyler.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Protect | +++ | SLB K.Wiebe | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB A.Glaspie | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-5-MIN05 (3Q: 04:24) Leon Griesen kept the ball, running around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Houston.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Griesen | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer |
| +++ | RDE R.King | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Lenz |
| +++ | SLB K.Wiebe | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN07 (3Q: 03:49) Leon Griesen pass completed to WR Mr. Bigg Benzer for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 26, Minnesota 3
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB K.Wiebe | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB A.Glaspie | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 03:49) Extra point by Dexter Winslett was good. Pittsburgh 27, Minnesota 3 |
| (3Q: 03:41) The Killer Winslett kicked off 70 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 03:41) Charles Martin ran a trap outside the left tackle for 75 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Chandler Abrams. Pittsburgh 27, Minnesota 9
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | --- | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE K.Gregg | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard |
| +++ | SLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Rasmussen |
| +++ | WLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB L.Pettine | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McCaslin |
| +++ | SS S.Orosco | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.McDonald |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 03:41) Bart Blackburn passed to Larry Rasmussen for the successful two-point conversion. Pittsburgh 27, Minnesota 11 |
| (3Q: 03:20) J.R. Hardy kicked off 69 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 03:20) Jack Lenz ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Branden Hayes. Key block delivered by Bernard Colley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer |
| +++ | RDE R.King | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Wiebe | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Linstrom |
| +++ | WLB P.Plyler | In Box | --- | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS E.Earley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-PIT32 (3Q: 02:55) Leon Griesen pass completed to WR Neil Linstrom for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Kirk Wiebe. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Benzer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) N.Linstrom | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Lenz | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Glaspie | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB Z.Houston | Double X(SE) | --- | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS E.Earley | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT37 (3Q: 02:14) Leon Griesen pass completed to TE Alexis Glaspie for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Kirk Wiebe, assisted by CB Ethan McCarthy. Glaspie gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Douglas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| --- | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-PIT45 (3Q: 01:39) Leon Griesen pass completed to WR Shaun Benzer for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Rex King, assisted by ILB Peter Plyler.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-PIT46 (3Q: 01:09) Leon Griesen pass completed to WR Dalton Dunn for 2 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan, assisted by OLB Kirk Wiebe. Dunn gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Linstrom | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB T.McCants | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT48 (3Q: 00:25) Leon Griesen pass completed to WR Destro Dunn for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ethan McCarthy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT N.Linstrom | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| --- | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS E.Earley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-5-MIN47 (4Q: 15:00) Leon Griesen pass completed to WR Mr. Bigg Benzer for 4 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley. Benzer gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Protect | +++ | SLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-MIN43 (4Q: 14:14) Play-Action. Leon Griesen pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Neo-Geo Macri. DE Branden Hayes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Linstrom | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB T.McCants | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| --- | NB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ |
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4-1-MIN43 (4Q: 14:04) Leon Griesen pass completed to WR Neil Linstrom for -3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Benzer | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Linstrom | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Wiebe | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT V.Buckley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | MLB T.McCants | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | WLB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | RCB B.Flanigan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | SS Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-MIN46 (4Q: 13:55) Bart Blackburn pass completed to WR Dominic Richard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Leo Pettine. Richard gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Gregg | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB N.Covington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| --- | RCB L.Pettine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.McCaslin |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.McDonald |
| +++ | FS S.Orosco | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-PIT47 (4Q: 13:23) Bart Blackburn pass completed to WR Dominic Richard for 15 yards. Tackled by CB A.J. Wells, assisted by ILB Malik Houghton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Gregg | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Rasmussen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB L.Pettine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB G.Jourden | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McCaslin |
| +++ | SS S.Orosco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.McDonald |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT32 (4Q: 12:48) Charles Martin ran a draw inside the right guard for 32 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Clay McCaslin. Pittsburgh 27, Minnesota 17
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE K.Gregg | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard |
| +++ | SLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Rasmussen |
| +++ | WLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB L.Pettine | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McCaslin |
| +++ | SS S.Orosco | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.McDonald |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (4Q: 12:48) Bart Blackburn passed to Dominic Richard for the successful two-point conversion. Pittsburgh 27, Minnesota 19 |
| (4Q: 12:33) J.R. Hardy kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 12:33) Leon Griesen pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Mr. Bigg Benzer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT N.Linstrom | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT V.Buckley | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | NB Z.Houston | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | DB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS E.Earley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT25 (4Q: 12:21) Leon Griesen pass was intended for WR Shaun Benzer and was intercepted by S Clyde Morley at the PIT43. The interception was returned 43 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 27, Minnesota 25
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Linstrom | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB Z.Houston | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| --- | FS E.Earley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (4Q: 12:21) Bart Blackburn passed to Dexter Picken for the successful two-point conversion. Minnesota 27, Pittsburgh 27 |
| (4Q: 12:08) J.R. Hardy kicked off 62 yards from the MIN35. Shaun Benzer returned the ball 42 yards to the PIT45. Tackled by Mercury Morrissey. |
1-10-PIT45 (4Q: 11:41) Leon Griesen pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Shaun Benzer. DE Branden Hayes blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT45 (4Q: 11:28) Leon Griesen pass completed to TE JD Douglas for 22 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Clyde Morley. Douglas gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Protect | +++ | SLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Douglas | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | --- | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN33 (4Q: 10:54) Leon Griesen pass completed to RB Jack Lenz for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Douglas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-MIN32 (4Q: 10:26) Leon Griesen pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Destro Dunn. S Clyde Morley defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT N.Linstrom | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| --- | RCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB Z.Houston | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS E.Earley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-MIN32 (4Q: 10:17) Leon Griesen pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Neil Linstrom. CB Zachary Houston knocked the ball out of his grasp. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Benzer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Linstrom | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB A.Glaspie | Protect | +++ | WLB T.McCants | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB Z.Houston | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS E.Earley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-9-MIN32 (4Q: 10:12) Dexter Winslett attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 30, Minnesota 27 |
| (4Q: 10:04) Dexter Winslett kicked off 66 yards from the PIT35. Jack Bennett returned the ball 13 yards to the MIN12. Tackled by Alexis Glaspie. |
1-10-MIN12 (4Q: 09:45) Bart Blackburn sacked by DE Kelvin Gregg and DT Ivan Buntain for a loss of 3 yards. Gregg ran right past Chandler Abrams and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE K.Gregg | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Rasmussen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Abrams |
| --- | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB L.Pettine | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| --- | NB G.Jourden | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McCaslin |
| +++ | SS S.Orosco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.McDonald |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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2-13-MIN09 (4Q: 09:04) Bart Blackburn pass completed to WR Dominic Richard for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Bear Trap Chapman. Richard gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Gregg | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Rasmussen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB L.Pettine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB G.Jourden | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McCaslin |
| +++ | SS S.Orosco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.McDonald |
| --- | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | --- |
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3-3-MIN19 (4Q: 08:29) Bart Blackburn pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominic Richard. DE Kelvin Gregg defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Gregg | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Rasmussen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| --- | RCB L.Pettine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB G.Jourden | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McCaslin |
| +++ | SS S.Orosco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.McDonald |
| --- | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-3-MIN19 (4Q: 08:22) Terrence Hanks punted 40 yards. Shaun Benzer returned the kick 5 yards to the PIT46. Tackled by Dexter Picken. |
1-10-PIT46 (4Q: 08:14) Leon Griesen pass completed to WR Destro Dunn for -4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ethan McCarthy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Linstrom | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB Z.Houston | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| --- | FS E.Earley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-14-PIT42 (4Q: 07:41) Leon Griesen pass was dropped by WR Dalton Dunn.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Linstrom | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| --- | NB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS E.Earley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-14-PIT42 (4Q: 07:33) Leon Griesen pass completed to TE Alexis Glaspie for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Kirk Wiebe, assisted by DE Dillon Sloan.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Douglas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS Z.Houston | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-PIT44 (4Q: 06:45) Britt Martinez punted 56 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 06:40) Charles Martin ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Freddie Sellers.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE K.Gregg | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard |
| +++ | SLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB F.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Rasmussen |
| +++ | WLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB L.Pettine | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McCaslin |
| --- | SS S.Orosco | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.McDonald |
| --- | FS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-MIN16 (4Q: 05:58) Bart Blackburn pass completed to WR Dominic Richard for 34 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Gabe Jourden.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Gregg | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB M.Houghton | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Rasmussen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB L.Pettine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB G.Jourden | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McCaslin |
| +++ | SS S.Orosco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.McDonald |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN50 (4Q: 05:12) Play-Action. Bart Blackburn pass completed to WR Dexter Picken for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Renaldo Chapman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Gregg | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Rasmussen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB L.Pettine | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB G.Jourden | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McCaslin |
| +++ | SS S.Orosco | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.McDonald |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
2-11-MIN49 (4Q: 04:43) Bart Blackburn pass completed to TE Wade Cuviello for 12 yards. Tackled by S Sean Orosco, assisted by OLB Freddie Sellers. Cuviello gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Gregg | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | --- | | TE D.Richard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Chapman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB N.Covington | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB L.Pettine | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.McCaslin |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.McDonald |
| +++ | FS S.Orosco | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT39 (4Q: 04:11) Charles Martin ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Bear Trap Chapman, assisted by ILB Malik Houghton. Key block delivered by Bryant McDonald.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | --- | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | RDE K.Gregg | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | In Box | --- | | FB T.Cook |
| +++ | WILB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB N.Covington | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB L.Pettine | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McCaslin |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | In Box | --- | | RT B.McDonald |
| +++ | FS S.Orosco | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-PIT33 (4Q: 03:26) Bart Blackburn pass completed to RB Charles Martin for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Malik Houghton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Gregg | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Rasmussen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB L.Pettine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB G.Jourden | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McCaslin |
| +++ | SS S.Orosco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.McDonald |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT18 (4Q: 03:07) Bart Blackburn pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominic Richard. S Gabe Jourden defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Gregg | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Rasmussen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB L.Pettine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB G.Jourden | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McCaslin |
| +++ | SS S.Orosco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.McDonald |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT18 (4Q: 02:59) Bart Blackburn scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB A.J. Wells.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Gregg | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Rasmussen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB L.Pettine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB G.Jourden | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McCaslin |
| +++ | SS S.Orosco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.McDonald |
| --- | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-PIT11 (4Q: 02:35) Charles Martin ran inside the left tackle for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Derek Cerda. PENALTY: WR Dexter Picken of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| --- | 1tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE K.Gregg | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard |
| +++ | SLB M.Houghton | In Box | --- | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Rasmussen |
| +++ | WLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB L.Pettine | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McCaslin |
| +++ | SS S.Orosco | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.McDonald |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-13-PIT21 (4Q: 02:24) Bart Blackburn pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominic Richard. CB A.J. Wells defended the pass. PENALTY: OLB Freddie Sellers of Pittsburgh was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Gregg | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT L.Rasmussen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB R.Chapman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB L.Pettine | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB G.Jourden | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McCaslin |
| --- | SS S.Orosco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.McDonald |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT11 (4Q: 02:16) Charles Martin ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Kendrick Rheams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE K.Gregg | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Richard |
| +++ | SLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB F.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Rasmussen |
| +++ | WLB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB L.Pettine | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McCaslin |
| +++ | SS S.Orosco | In Box | +++ | | RT B.McDonald |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-9-PIT10 (4Q: 02:00) Charles Martin ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Gabe Jourden, assisted by DE Old Man Covington. PENALTY: DE Kelvin Gregg of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | RDE K.Gregg | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Richard |
| +++ | WILB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB N.Covington | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB L.Pettine | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McCaslin |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.McDonald |
| +++ | FS S.Orosco | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-PIT05 (4Q: 02:00) Charles Martin ran around left end for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Chandler Abrams. Minnesota 33, Pittsburgh 30
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | 1tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | RDE K.Gregg | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB F.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Cook |
| +++ | WILB R.Chapman | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB N.Covington | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB L.Pettine | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McCaslin |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | In Box | +++ | | RT B.McDonald |
| +++ | FS S.Orosco | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 02:00) Extra point by J.R. Hardy was good. Minnesota 34, Pittsburgh 30 |
| (4Q: 01:50) J.R. Hardy kicked off 56 yards from the MIN35. Shaun Benzer returned the ball 30 yards to the PIT39. Tackled by Mercury Morrissey. |
1-10-PIT39 (4Q: 01:42) Leon Griesen sacked by OLB Tyrannosaurus Rex King for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Brenden Nicol.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Linstrom | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| --- | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| --- | NB Z.Houston | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| --- | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS E.Earley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-17-PIT32 (4Q: 01:15) Leon Griesen pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shaun Benzer. S Bobby Flanigan knocked the ball out of his grasp. PENALTY: S Bobby Flanigan of Minnesota was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB Z.Houston | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS E.Earley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT47 (4Q: 01:07) Leon Griesen pass completed to TE Giovanni Macri for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Efrain Earley, assisted by ILB Peter Plyler. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Macri gained 18 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Douglas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB Z.Houston | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS E.Earley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
1-10-MIN29 (4Q: 00:55) Play-Action. Leon Griesen pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Neil Linstrom. CB Ethan McCarthy defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: OLB Kirk Wiebe of Minnesota was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Benzer | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Linstrom | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | --- | | FB A.Glaspie | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB Z.Houston | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| --- | FS E.Earley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN24 (4Q: 00:51) Leon Griesen sacked by DE Branden Hayes and DT Broderick Dawson for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Victor Tripp.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT N.Linstrom | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| --- | NB Z.Houston | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS E.Earley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-16-MIN30 (4Q: 00:42) Leon Griesen pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dalton Dunn. DE Dillon Sloan simply tossed Brenden Nicol aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | MLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Linstrom | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB Z.Houston | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| --- | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS E.Earley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-16-MIN30 (4Q: 00:38) Leon Griesen pass completed to TE Giovanni Macri for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Houston. Macri gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.McCants | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB Z.Houston | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS E.Earley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
4-1-MIN15 (4Q: 00:27) Leon Griesen pass completed to RB Jack Lenz for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Kirk Wiebe, assisted by OLB Travis McCants.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Wiebe | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT N.Linstrom | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | MLB T.McCants | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | WLB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | --- | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | LCB C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | RCB B.Flanigan | Bump and Run | --- | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | SS Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| 1-10-MIN11 (4Q: 00:07) Leon Griesen spiked the ball to stop the clock. |
2-10-MIN11 (4Q: 00:04) Leon Griesen pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jack Lenz. OLB Rex King defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Griesen |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lenz | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Linstrom | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Meier |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | RCB C.Morley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB Z.Houston | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Colley |
| +++ | FS E.Earley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 34, Pittsburgh Steelers 30 |