| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 48 degrees, fair, 12 mph wind. |
| Houston won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) J.R. Hardy kicked off 56 yards from the MIN35. Jessie O'Conner returned the ball 18 yards to the HOU27. Tackled by Mercury Morrissey. |
1-10-HOU27 (1Q: 14:27) Stan Feigenbaum scrambled for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Tyrannosaurus Rex King. PENALTY: T Taylor Johnston of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Feigenbaum |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) I.Kellett | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| --- | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Johnston |
| --- | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-20-HOU17 (1Q: 14:14) Glenn Dirnabauer ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler. Key block delivered by Leroy Sanders.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Feigenbaum |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | --- | | X(SE) I.Kellett |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | --- | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Johnston |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-HOU26 (1Q: 13:49) Stan Feigenbaum sacked by DT Broderick Dawson and DE Branden Hayes for a loss of 10 yards. Sack allowed by Daquan Titone.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Feigenbaum |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) I.Kellett | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Protect | --- | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| --- | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| --- | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| --- | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Johnston |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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3-21-HOU16 (1Q: 13:12) Play-Action. Stan Feigenbaum pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Otis Branch. DT Brant Buffington hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Feigenbaum |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) I.Kellett | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Buffington | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| --- | RCB K.Bowser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Johnston |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-21-HOU16 (1Q: 13:03) Herman Jenkins punted 51 yards. Dexter Picken returned the kick 7 yards to the MIN40. Tackled by Raymond Marlowe. |
1-10-MIN40 (1Q: 12:53) Bart Blackburn pass completed to TE Wade Cuviello for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Neal Hernandez. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cuviello gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE L.McDaniel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | TE W.Cuviello | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Hernandez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-MIN49 (1Q: 12:13) Charles Martin ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Owen Springer. Key block delivered by Clay McCaslin. PENALTY: ILB Anthony Givens of Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | --- | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | --- | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Bjorkstam | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | WILB L.Hughes | Spy | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU46 (1Q: 12:06) Tevin Cook ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Louie Sagapolutele. Key block delivered by Chandler Abrams.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | --- | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Seifert |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Bjorkstam | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Justice |
| +++ | WILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | In Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-HOU40 (1Q: 11:27) Tevin Cook ran inside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Leo McDaniel. Key block delivered by Clay McCaslin.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE L.McDaniel | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Hernandez | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU27 (1Q: 11:04) Bart Blackburn pass completed to WR Dexter Picken for 27 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Picken gained 17 yards after the catch. Minnesota 6, Houston 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE L.McDaniel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | --- | | RB T.Cook | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB N.Hernandez | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Clayton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 11:04) Extra point by J.R. Hardy was good. Minnesota 7, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 10:49) J.R. Hardy kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 10:49) Omar Cassidy ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Travis McCants, assisted by S Clyde Morley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Feigenbaum |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) I.Kellett |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Atkins | In Box | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell |
| --- | 3tcDT B.Buffington | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB O.Cassidy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Burton |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Johnston |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-HOU28 (1Q: 10:17) Stan Feigenbaum pass completed to WR Jeremiah Manuel for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Manuel gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Feigenbaum |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) I.Kellett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.King | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT T.Johnston |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU41 (1Q: 09:39) Glenn Dirnabauer ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Rex King. Key block delivered by Daquan Titone.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Feigenbaum |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) I.Kellett |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | --- | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Johnston |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN49 (1Q: 09:13) Play-Action. Stan Feigenbaum pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irv Kellett. S Clyde Morley defended the pass. PENALTY: G Bernard Hagler of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Feigenbaum |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) I.Kellett | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| --- | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Johnston |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-20-HOU41 (1Q: 09:03) Stan Feigenbaum pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Glenn Dirnabauer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Feigenbaum |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) I.Kellett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| --- | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Johnston |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-20-HOU41 (1Q: 08:57) Stan Feigenbaum pass was dropped by WR Jeremiah Manuel. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Feigenbaum |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) I.Kellett | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB R.King | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Johnston |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-20-HOU41 (1Q: 08:49) Stan Feigenbaum pass completed to RB Dave Bond for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Kurt Bowser.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Feigenbaum |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Buffington | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Manuel | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Marlowe | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Spy on QB | --- | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB K.Bowser | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Johnston |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-16-HOU45 (1Q: 08:24) Herman Jenkins punted 45 yards. Dexter Picken called for a fair catch at the MIN10. |
1-10-MIN10 (1Q: 08:15) Bart Blackburn pass completed to WR Dominic Richard for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Shaun Zellerkraut. Richard gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE L.McDaniel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Hernandez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-MIN18 (1Q: 07:30) Play-Action. Bart Blackburn pass completed to WR Dominic Richard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Cesar Kemp. Richard gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE L.McDaniel | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Richard | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB N.Hernandez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Deep Zone | --- | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 06:53) Tevin Cook ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by S Roberto Horn, assisted by OLB Harris Coles. Key block delivered by Clay McCaslin. PENALTY: TE Mercury Morrissey of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Formation.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| --- | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE L.Bernard | In Box | --- | | TE C.Seifert |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | --- | | RB T.Cook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Bjorkstam | In Box | --- | | FB B.Justice |
| +++ | WILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | In Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-15-MIN20 (1Q: 06:47) Bart Blackburn pass completed to WR Dominic Richard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Louie Sagapolutele.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE L.McDaniel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Hernandez | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| --- | LCB J.O'Conner | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Bump and Run | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-14-MIN21 (1Q: 06:20) Bart Blackburn pass completed to WR Tucker Clayton for 19 yards. Tackled by S Roberto Horn. Clayton gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE L.McDaniel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Hernandez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN40 (1Q: 05:37) Bart Blackburn pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Dominic Richard. DE Louie Sagapolutele blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE L.McDaniel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Hernandez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN40 (1Q: 05:27) Bart Blackburn pass completed to WR Dexter Picken for 24 yards. Tackled by S Cesar Kemp, assisted by S Roberto Horn. Picken gained 20 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE L.McDaniel | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Richard | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Hernandez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-HOU36 (1Q: 04:53) Charles Martin ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Louie Sagapolutele, assisted by ILB Aaron Bjorkstam.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE L.Bernard | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Bjorkstam | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Cook |
| +++ | WILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| --- | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | --- |
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2-7-HOU33 (1Q: 04:22) Play-Action. Bart Blackburn pass completed to WR Dominic Richard for 11 yards. Tackled by S Roberto Horn.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE L.McDaniel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Hernandez | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Clayton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU22 (1Q: 03:52) Tevin Cook ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Louie Sagapolutele, assisted by S Ernie Fisher. Key block delivered by Bryant McDonald.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE L.McDaniel | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Hernandez | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-HOU17 (1Q: 03:28) Tevin Cook ran inside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Cesar Kemp, assisted by S Ernie Fisher. Key block delivered by Clay McCaslin.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE L.McDaniel | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Hernandez | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-7-HOU07 (1Q: 02:43) Tevin Cook ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Cesar Kemp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE L.McDaniel | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Hernandez | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-HOU03 (1Q: 01:59) Tevin Cook ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Anthony Givens, assisted by ILB Aaron Bjorkstam.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE O.Springer | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Bjorkstam | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton |
| +++ | WILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| --- | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-HOU01 (1Q: 01:15) Bart Blackburn pass completed to RB Tevin Cook for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Cook gained 1 yard after the catch. Minnesota 13, Houston 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Givens | Rush Passer | --- | | RB T.Cook | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NB A.Bjorkstam | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WILB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Conner | Bump and Run | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | LCB R.Horn | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB C.Kemp | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| (1Q: 01:15) Extra point by J.R. Hardy was good. Minnesota 14, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 01:06) J.R. Hardy kicked off 65 yards from the MIN35. Jessie O'Conner returned the ball 13 yards to the HOU13. Tackled by Mercury Morrissey. |
1-10-HOU13 (1Q: 00:42) Stan Feigenbaum scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler. PENALTY: T Melvin Blanchard of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Feigenbaum |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) I.Kellett | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| --- | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Johnston |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-16-HOU07 (1Q: 00:33) Stan Feigenbaum sacked by DE Branden Hayes and DE Dillon Sloan for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Taylor Johnston.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Feigenbaum |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) I.Kellett | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Protect | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| --- | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| --- | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Johnston |
| --- | FS C.Morley | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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| Start of second quarter. |
2-21-HOU02 (2Q: 15:00) Dave Bond ran a draw inside the right guard for 19 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler, assisted by S Clyde Morley. Key block delivered by Leroy Sanders.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Feigenbaum |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Herndon |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | --- | | TE B.Burton |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Manuel |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Johnston |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-HOU21 (2Q: 14:26) Stan Feigenbaum pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Otis Branch. DE Riley Farr blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Feigenbaum |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Herndon | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB T.McCants | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| --- | SS C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Johnston |
| --- | FS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-2-HOU21 (2Q: 14:20) Herman Jenkins punted 50 yards. Dexter Picken returned the kick 4 yards to the MIN33. Tackled by Owen Springer. |
1-10-MIN33 (2Q: 14:10) Bart Blackburn pass completed to WR Dominic Richard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Roberto Horn.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Hernandez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB C.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-7-MIN36 (2Q: 13:28) Bart Blackburn pass completed to WR Dominic Richard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Ernie Fisher, assisted by ILB Neal Hernandez. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Dexter Picken for 7 yards to the MIN48.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Hernandez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB C.Springer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN48 (2Q: 12:52) Tevin Cook ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Louie Sagapolutele. Key block delivered by Clay McCaslin.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | --- | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Hernandez | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton |
| +++ | WLB M.Lindsay | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Out of Box | --- |
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2-3-HOU45 (2Q: 12:12) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Dexter Picken for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Anthony Givens. Picken gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Blitz Passer | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU32 (2Q: 11:33) Tevin Cook ran a draw inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Louie Sagapolutele, assisted by ILB Lamar Hughes.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.McDaniel | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | In Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU29 (2Q: 10:56) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Dexter Picken for 29 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Picken gained 15 yards after the catch. Minnesota 20, Houston 0
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Protect | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 10:56) Extra point by J.R. Hardy was good. Minnesota 21, Houston 0 |
| (2Q: 10:46) J.R. Hardy kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 10:46) Dave Bond ran inside the right tackle for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Houston. Key block delivered by Daquan Titone.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE R.Farr | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) I.Kellett |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Gardner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Herndon |
| +++ | LCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | NB R.King | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | DB E.Earley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Johnston |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN46 (2Q: 10:07) Benjamin Leyva pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Otis Branch. DT Broderick Dawson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Manuel | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| --- | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Johnston |
| --- | FS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN46 (2Q: 10:03) Dave Bond ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Ashton Hudson, assisted by ILB Peter Plyler.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) I.Kellett |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Atkins | In Box | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Buffington | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | --- | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Burton |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Johnston |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-MIN45 (2Q: 09:35) Benjamin Leyva pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Otis Branch. DE Dillon Sloan hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) I.Kellett | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB B.Flanigan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Johnston |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-MIN45 (2Q: 09:29) Herman Jenkins punted 42 yards. Dexter Picken returned the kick 9 yards to the MIN12. Tackled by Daquan Titone. |
1-10-MIN12 (2Q: 09:19) Charles Martin ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Harris Coles, assisted by ILB Lamar Hughes.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Cook |
| +++ | WILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN13 (2Q: 08:44) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Tucker Clayton for 30 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Cesar Kemp. Clayton gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB N.Hernandez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Blitz Passer | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB C.Springer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN43 (2Q: 08:10) Charles Martin ran a trap outside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Springer, assisted by DT Lamont Bernard. Key block delivered by Derek Cerda. Cerda ran over Neal Hernandez to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | --- | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Hernandez | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Clayton |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS S.Zellerkraut | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU47 (2Q: 07:40) Play-Action. Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Wade Cuviello for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Springer, assisted by OLB Mario Lindsay.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.McDaniel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Hernandez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS C.Springer | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-11-HOU48 (2Q: 07:22) Play-Action. Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dexter Picken. DE Ken Wayne hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Hernandez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB C.Devine | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-HOU48 (2Q: 07:16) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Dominic Richard for 17 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Aaron Bjorkstam. Richard gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Bjorkstam | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT L.Rasmussen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB S.Zellerkraut | Deep Zone | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB R.Horn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU31 (2Q: 06:54) Rico Sharp pass was dropped by WR Dexter Picken.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Hernandez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB C.Springer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU31 (2Q: 06:48) Rico Sharp scrambled for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Shaun Zellerkraut and assisted by S Chris Devine.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB N.Hernandez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Rasmussen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB L.Hughes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB C.Devine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS C.Springer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU17 (2Q: 06:21) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dexter Picken. S Cesar Kemp knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Hernandez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| --- | RCB R.Horn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS C.Springer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU17 (2Q: 06:11) Rico Sharp scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by S Ernie Fisher.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Rasmussen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB C.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-HOU09 (2Q: 05:48) Charles Martin ran a draw inside the left guard for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Mercury Morrissey. Minnesota 27, Houston 0
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen |
| +++ | NT Unknown | In Box | --- | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Morrissey |
| +++ | WILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | In Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Out of Box | --- |
|
| (2Q: 05:48) Extra point by J.R. Hardy was good. Minnesota 28, Houston 0 |
| (2Q: 05:42) J.R. Hardy kicked off 62 yards from the MIN35. Jessie O'Conner returned the ball 22 yards to the HOU25. Tackled by Dexter Picken. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 05:20) Benjamin Leyva pass completed to C Brenden Burton for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Houston. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Burton gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) I.Kellett | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | --- | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Johnston |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-HOU33 (2Q: 05:01) Dave Bond ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler. Key block delivered by Bernard Hagler.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) I.Kellett |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Johnston |
| --- | FS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU37 (2Q: 04:41) Benjamin Leyva pass was dropped by WR Gino Herndon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Herndon | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.King | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Johnston |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU37 (2Q: 04:34) Benjamin Leyva pass completed to RB Omar Cassidy for 8 yards. Tackled by S Ashton Hudson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Manuel | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | RB O.Cassidy | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB K.Bowser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Johnston |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-HOU45 (2Q: 04:16) Jeremiah Manuel ran a reverse around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by S Ashton Hudson. Key block delivered by Melvin Blanchard. PENALTY: G Bernard Hagler of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | --- | | X(SE) I.Kellett |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gardner | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Burton |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer |
| +++ | MLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB T.McCants | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| --- | RCB Z.Houston | Out of Box | --- | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB J.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Johnston |
| +++ | FS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-12-HOU35 (2Q: 04:10) Benjamin Leyva pass completed to WR Jeremiah Manuel for 37 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ethan McCarthy. Manuel gained 32 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Manuel | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Herndon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB B.Flanigan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Johnston |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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1-10-MIN28 (2Q: 03:40) Benjamin Leyva pass completed to WR Otis Branch for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Houston.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) I.Kellett | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.O'Donnell | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.McCants | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | --- | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Johnston |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN17 (2Q: 03:14) Benjamin Leyva pass completed to RB Omar Cassidy for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Rex King.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Manuel | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.O'Donnell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Buffington | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB O.Cassidy | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | Short Zone | --- | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| --- | SS A.Hudson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Johnston |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-3-MIN10 (2Q: 02:59) Benjamin Leyva pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeremiah Manuel. CB Kurt Bowser defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Manuel | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Wiebe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Herndon | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.King | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| --- | RCB Z.Houston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Johnston |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-3-MIN10 (2Q: 02:50) Dave Bond ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler, assisted by OLB Rex King.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) I.Kellett |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Gardner | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE B.Hayes | In Box | --- | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Johnston |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-1-MIN08 (2Q: 02:28) Tony Bernard attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 28, Houston 3 |
| (2Q: 02:20) Tony Bernard kicked off 66 yards from the HOU35. Dexter Picken returned the ball 16 yards to the MIN15. Tackled by Raymond Marlowe. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-MIN15 (2Q: 02:00) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Dexter Picken for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Ken Wayne.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB C.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-MIN18 (2Q: 01:28) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Tucker Clayton for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Anthony Givens.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.McDaniel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | --- | | RB T.Cook | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Hernandez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Clayton | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-MIN23 (2Q: 00:54) Charles Martin ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Anthony Givens, assisted by DT Lamont Bernard.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Rasmussen |
| +++ | WLB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB M.Lindsay | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.O'Conner | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Houston called a time out. |
| 4-2-MIN23 (2Q: 00:45) Terrence Hanks punted 44 yards. Jessie O'Conner returned the kick 9 yards to the HOU42. Tackled by Blaine Justice. |
1-10-HOU42 (2Q: 00:37) Benjamin Leyva pass completed to C Brenden Burton for 7 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Manuel | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Farr | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Wiebe | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Johnston |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Houston called a time out. |
2-3-HOU49 (2Q: 00:30) Benjamin Leyva pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Omar Cassidy. DE Dillon Sloan drove right through Bernard Hagler to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) I.Kellett | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Wiebe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB O.Cassidy | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.McCants | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Protect | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| --- | RCB B.Flanigan | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Johnston |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-HOU49 (2Q: 00:25) Benjamin Leyva pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irv Kellett. S Clyde Morley defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) I.Kellett | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Gardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB Z.Houston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB B.Flanigan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Johnston |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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| 4-3-HOU49 (2Q: 00:18) Herman Jenkins punted 50 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN01. |
1-10-MIN01 (2Q: 00:07) Dexter Picken ran a reverse around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Cesar Kemp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | --- | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin |
| +++ | SILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Rasmussen |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Tony Bernard kicked off 72 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 15:00) Rico Sharp scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Shaun Zellerkraut.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB M.Lindsay | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS J.O'Conner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-MIN31 (3Q: 14:35) Charles Martin ran inside the right guard for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Mario Lindsay. Key block delivered by Drew Delap. Delap ran over Ken Wayne to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | In Box | --- | | TE C.Seifert |
| +++ | WILB J.Newhart | In Box | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | In Box | --- | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS S.Zellerkraut | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN43 (3Q: 13:58) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dexter Picken. ILB Lamar Hughes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB M.Lindsay | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| --- | LCB C.Devine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS J.O'Conner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN43 (3Q: 13:49) Charles Martin ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Cesar Kemp, assisted by CB Carter Springer.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| --- | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS J.O'Conner | Out of Box | --- |
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3-10-MIN43 (3Q: 13:22) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Dexter Picken for 20 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Picken gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS S.Zellerkraut | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU37 (3Q: 12:47) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Mercury Morrissey for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar Hughes, assisted by S Jessie O'Conner.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Deep Zone | --- | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS J.O'Conner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU34 (3Q: 12:19) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Dexter Picken for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar Hughes. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Deep Zone | --- | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS J.O'Conner | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU26 (3Q: 11:36) Charles Martin ran a draw inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Lamont Bernard. Key block delivered by Derek Cerda.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | --- | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Justice |
| +++ | WILB J.Newhart | In Box | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS S.Zellerkraut | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-HOU18 (3Q: 10:52) Rico Sharp pass completed to RB Charles Martin for 7 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine. Martin gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Short Zone | --- | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS J.O'Conner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU11 (3Q: 10:17) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Dexter Picken for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Picken gained 1 yard after the catch. Minnesota 34, Houston 3
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Seifert | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Bump and Run | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS S.Zellerkraut | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 10:17) Extra point by J.R. Hardy was good. Minnesota 35, Houston 3 |
| (3Q: 10:07) J.R. Hardy kicked off 72 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 10:07) Dave Bond ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Jeff Baker, assisted by S Bobby Flanigan. Key block delivered by Blake Hansen.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | --- | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Burton |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Manuel |
| +++ | RDE K.Wiebe | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Herndon |
| +++ | WLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Oden |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-HOU31 (3Q: 09:38) Dave Bond ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Branden Hayes, assisted by DT Broderick Dawson.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Burton |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE K.Wiebe | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Marlowe |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB T.McCants | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hansen |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Oden |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-HOU34 (3Q: 09:12) Benjamin Leyva pass fell incomplete, intended for C Brenden Burton. DT Broderick Dawson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Manuel | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Wiebe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Herndon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB T.McCants | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Hansen |
| --- | RCB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB B.Flanigan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Oden |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-HOU34 (3Q: 09:06) Herman Jenkins punted 53 yards. Dexter Picken returned the kick -2 yards to the MIN11. Tackled by Owen Springer. |
| 1-10-MIN11 (3Q: 08:56) PENALTY: WR Larry Rasmussen of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN06 (3Q: 08:48) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dexter Picken. OLB Harris Coles drove right through Chandler Abrams to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS C.Kemp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS S.Zellerkraut | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-MIN06 (3Q: 08:44) Rico Sharp scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by S Cesar Kemp and assisted by CB Shaun Zellerkraut.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Newhart | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| --- | RCB C.Springer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS S.Zellerkraut | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-MIN09 (3Q: 08:01) Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dexter Picken. CB Carter Springer defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| --- | LCB C.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS J.O'Conner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-MIN09 (3Q: 07:55) Terrence Hanks punted 38 yards. Jessie O'Conner returned the kick 10 yards to the MIN37. Tackled by Kirk Wiebe. |
1-10-MIN37 (3Q: 07:45) Benjamin Leyva pass fell incomplete, intended for C Brenden Burton. DT Broderick Dawson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Manuel | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Wiebe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Herndon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB B.Flanigan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| --- | SS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Oden |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN37 (3Q: 07:40) Benjamin Leyva pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Otis Branch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Manuel | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Wiebe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | MLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Herndon | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hansen |
| --- | RCB B.Flanigan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Oden |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| 3-10-MIN37 (3Q: 07:36) PENALTY: C Brenden Burton of Houston was called for a False Start. |
3-15-MIN42 (3Q: 07:26) Benjamin Leyva pass completed to WR Jeremiah Manuel for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Ethan McCarthy. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Protect | --- | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Manuel | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wiebe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Herndon | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.McCants | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB B.Flanigan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| --- | NB K.Bowser | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| --- | SS J.Baker | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Oden |
| --- | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-5-MIN32 (3Q: 06:39) Tony Bernard attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 35, Houston 6 |
| (3Q: 06:32) Tony Bernard kicked off 47 yards from the HOU35. Dexter Picken returned the ball 22 yards to the MIN40. Tackled by Raymond Marlowe. |
1-10-MIN40 (3Q: 06:10) Rico Sharp scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart and assisted by OLB Mario Lindsay.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB M.Lindsay | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Seifert | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS S.Zellerkraut | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN44 (3Q: 05:23) Rico Sharp pass was dropped by RB Charles Martin.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS J.O'Conner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-MIN44 (3Q: 05:19) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Dexter Picken for 13 yards. Tackled by S Jessie O'Conner. Picken gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Morrissey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS J.O'Conner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-HOU43 (3Q: 04:49) PENALTY: TE Wade Cuviello of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU48 (3Q: 04:38) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Larry Rasmussen for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar Hughes, assisted by OLB Mario Lindsay. Rasmussen gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Richard | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| --- | LCB C.Devine | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS J.O'Conner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-12-HOU45 (3Q: 04:06) Rico Sharp sacked by DT Lamont Bernard for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Derek Cerda.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | SLB M.Lindsay | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| --- | RCB C.Springer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS C.Kemp | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS J.O'Conner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-21-MIN46 (3Q: 03:32) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Dexter Picken for 35 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Springer. Picken gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Seifert | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Deep Zone | --- | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS S.Zellerkraut | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU19 (3Q: 02:53) Charles Martin ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Mario Lindsay, assisted by ILB Lamar Hughes.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| --- | NB S.Zellerkraut | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS J.O'Conner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU16 (3Q: 02:21) Play-Action. Rico Sharp pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Larry Rasmussen. S Chris Devine hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The wind blew that pass off course.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS J.O'Conner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU16 (3Q: 02:15) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Dexter Picken for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS S.Zellerkraut | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-HOU13 (3Q: 01:47) J.R. Hardy attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 38, Houston 6 |
| (3Q: 01:39) J.R. Hardy kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 01:39) Benjamin Leyva pass completed to WR Jeremiah Manuel for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Ethan McCarthy. Manuel gained 12 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Manuel | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Wiebe | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Bond | Protect | +++ | MLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Herndon | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB B.Flanigan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | --- | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Oden |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU35 (3Q: 00:53) Dave Bond ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Broderick Dawson. OLB Kirk Wiebe knocked down Brenden Burton to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Burton |
| --- | 3tcDT B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Manuel |
| +++ | RDE K.Wiebe | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Herndon |
| +++ | WLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| --- | LCB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Oden |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU35 (3Q: 00:13) Benjamin Leyva pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Otis Branch. CB Ethan McCarthy defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: OLB Kirk Wiebe of Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Manuel | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Wiebe | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Bond | Protect | +++ | MLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Herndon | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB B.Flanigan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Oden |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU40 (3Q: 00:05) Dave Bond ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Morley, assisted by CB Ethan McCarthy.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Herndon |
| +++ | RDE K.Wiebe | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Marlowe |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | RCB B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hansen |
| --- | NB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | DB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Oden |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-13-HOU37 (4Q: 15:00) Dave Bond ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jeff Baker.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Burton |
| --- | 3tcDT B.Hayes | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Manuel |
| +++ | RDE K.Wiebe | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Herndon |
| +++ | WLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Titone |
| --- | SS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Oden |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU40 (4Q: 14:35) Benjamin Leyva pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeremiah Manuel. OLB Kirk Wiebe hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Manuel | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wiebe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Herndon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.McCants | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB B.Flanigan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Oden |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-HOU40 (4Q: 14:28) Herman Jenkins punted 56 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN04. |
1-10-MIN04 (4Q: 14:19) Charles Martin ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Ken Wayne, assisted by DT Lamont Bernard. Key block delivered by Drew Delap. Delap ran over Chris Devine to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | --- | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard |
| +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Morrissey |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Out of Box | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | DB C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Newhart | Out of Box | --- | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS J.O'Conner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-MIN12 (4Q: 13:40) Charles Martin ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Mario Lindsay, assisted by DE Ken Wayne. Key block delivered by Bryson Fannon.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | WILB J.Newhart | Spy | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS S.Zellerkraut | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN19 (4Q: 13:03) Rico Sharp pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Dexter Picken.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| --- | LCB C.Devine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS C.Kemp | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS J.O'Conner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN19 (4Q: 12:58) Rico Sharp pass completed to WR Dominic Richard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Mario Lindsay, assisted by CB Carter Springer.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | Short Zone | --- | | RB C.Martin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Deep Zone | --- | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS J.O'Conner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-MIN25 (4Q: 12:37) Rico Sharp pass completed to TE Mercury Morrissey for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Shaun Zellerkraut. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Morrissey gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Richard | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS J.O'Conner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU48 (4Q: 11:59) Charles Martin ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Cesar Kemp.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Seifert |
| +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Justice |
| +++ | WILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| --- | FS S.Zellerkraut | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU46 (4Q: 11:17) Charles Martin ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS J.O'Conner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU42 (4Q: 10:53) Charles Martin ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine. Key block delivered by Chandler Abrams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS J.O'Conner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU38 (4Q: 10:20) Charles Martin ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar Hughes, assisted by OLB Harris Coles.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Seifert |
| +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Justice |
| +++ | WILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS S.Zellerkraut | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU36 (4Q: 09:58) Charles Martin ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Lamont Bernard, assisted by ILB Lamar Hughes.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| --- | LCB C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS J.O'Conner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU35 (4Q: 09:20) Charles Martin ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Mario Lindsay, assisted by DE Louie Sagapolutele. Key block delivered by Derek Cerda.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | WILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | --- | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| --- | RCB C.Springer | Out of Box | --- | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS S.Zellerkraut | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU26 (4Q: 08:55) Charles Martin ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Shaun Zellerkraut.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | WILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS C.Kemp | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS S.Zellerkraut | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU24 (4Q: 08:23) Charles Martin ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Mario Lindsay.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS J.O'Conner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU23 (4Q: 07:41) Charles Martin ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Cesar Kemp, assisted by S Jessie O'Conner.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS J.O'Conner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-3-HOU19 (4Q: 06:54) J.R. Hardy attempted a 36 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 41, Houston 6 |
| (4Q: 06:47) J.R. Hardy kicked off 60 yards from the MIN35. Jessie O'Conner returned the ball 22 yards to the HOU27. Tackled by Dexter Picken. Ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Anthony Givens on the HOU27. |
1-10-HOU27 (4Q: 06:13) Benjamin Leyva pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Dave Bond. OLB Kirk Wiebe hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Manuel | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE K.Wiebe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Herndon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB B.Flanigan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| --- | SS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Oden |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU27 (4Q: 06:06) Dave Bond ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler, assisted by DE Dillon Sloan. S Bobby Flanigan knocked down Brenden Burton to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Burton |
| --- | 3tcDT B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Manuel |
| +++ | RDE K.Wiebe | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Herndon |
| +++ | WLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Oden |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-HOU25 (4Q: 05:24) Play-Action. Benjamin Leyva pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Otis Branch. DT Broderick Dawson drove right through Blake Hansen to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Protect | --- | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Manuel | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Wiebe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Herndon | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.McCants | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hansen |
| --- | RCB B.Flanigan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Oden |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-HOU25 (4Q: 05:15) Herman Jenkins punted 34 yards. Dexter Picken returned the kick 6 yards to the MIN47. PENALTY: OLB Kirk Wiebe of Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-MIN33 (4Q: 05:05) Charles Martin ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Lamont Bernard, assisted by OLB Mario Lindsay.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| --- | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | In Box | --- | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS J.O'Conner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN35 (4Q: 04:21) Charles Martin ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Cesar Kemp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Rasmussen |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | NB S.Zellerkraut | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS J.O'Conner | Out of Box | --- |
|
3-9-MIN34 (4Q: 03:37) Charles Martin ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Cesar Kemp.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Seifert |
| +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Justice |
| +++ | WILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| --- | RCB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS S.Zellerkraut | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-9-MIN34 (4Q: 02:52) Terrence Hanks punted 43 yards. Jessie O'Conner returned the kick 5 yards to the HOU28. PENALTY: DE Ken Wayne of Houston was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
1-10-HOU13 (4Q: 02:41) Benjamin Leyva pass fell incomplete, intended for C Brenden Burton. OLB Kirk Wiebe drove right through Keith Oden to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Manuel | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE K.Wiebe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Herndon | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB B.Flanigan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| --- | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Oden |
| --- | FS C.Morley | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU13 (4Q: 02:35) Benjamin Leyva pass completed to WR Gino Herndon for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Rex King. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Herndon gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Manuel | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Wiebe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Protect | +++ | MLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Herndon | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB B.Flanigan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Oden |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-HOU28 (4Q: 02:00) Play-Action. Benjamin Leyva pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gino Herndon. CB Kurt Bowser defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Manuel | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wiebe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Protect | +++ | MLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Herndon | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hansen |
| --- | RCB B.Flanigan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Oden |
| --- | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU28 (4Q: 01:50) Benjamin Leyva pass was blocked at the line, intended for C Brenden Burton. DE Dillon Sloan blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Manuel | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Wiebe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT G.Herndon | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | RCB B.Flanigan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hansen |
| --- | NB K.Bowser | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | DB Z.Houston | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Oden |
| +++ | FS C.Morley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU28 (4Q: 01:45) Dave Bond ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Jeff Baker, assisted by DT Broderick Dawson.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Leyva |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | --- | | TE B.Burton |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE K.Wiebe | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | RCB B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hansen |
| +++ | NB K.Bowser | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | DB Z.Houston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Oden |
| --- | FS C.Morley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-10-HOU28 (4Q: 01:13) Herman Jenkins punted 46 yards. Dexter Picken returned the kick 10 yards to the MIN36. Tackled by Owen Springer. |
1-10-MIN36 (4Q: 01:04) Charles Martin ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar Hughes.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Seifert |
| +++ | WILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS S.Zellerkraut | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-7-MIN39 (4Q: 00:17) PENALTY: WR Larry Rasmussen of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-12-MIN34 (4Q: 00:17) Charles Martin ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar Hughes.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Sharp |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Cuviello |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB M.Lindsay | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Martin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Seifert |
| +++ | WILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Fannon |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS C.Kemp | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Delap |
| +++ | FS S.Zellerkraut | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 41, Houston Texans 6 |