| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 31 degrees, fair, 9 mph wind. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Uncle Rico Washington kicked off 64 yards from the PIT35. Jack Bennett returned the ball 21 yards to the MIN22. Tackled by Johnny Westbrook. |
1-10-MIN22 (1Q: 14:31) Bart Blackburn pass completed to WR Alec Stone for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Emmett Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Huntley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Stone | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Blackwell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Randle | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| --- | RCB A.Wells | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-MIN25 (1Q: 14:06) Colton Riley ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Dana Barber. Key block delivered by Chandler Abrams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Holtz | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | RDE D.Huntley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Riley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB M.Kiwanuka | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN33 (1Q: 13:41) Bart Blackburn pass completed to WR Tucker Clayton for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Mel Kiwanuka. Clayton gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Holtz | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Porter | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Huntley | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Clayton | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Riley | Protect | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Barber | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB M.Kiwanuka | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT43 (1Q: 13:06) Blaine Justice ran a trap outside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB A.J. Wells.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | RDE D.Huntley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB P.Matthews | Spy | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | WILB J.Randle | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-PIT40 (1Q: 12:29) Bart Blackburn pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Terry Porter. S Terry McIntyre defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Holtz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Huntley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Riley | Protect | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Barber | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB M.Kiwanuka | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-PIT40 (1Q: 12:22) Bart Blackburn pass completed to TE Terry Porter for -3 yards. Tackled by S Gustavo Baker.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Porter | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Riley | Protect | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB D.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB E.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB A.Wells | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB M.Kiwanuka | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS G.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-PIT43 (1Q: 11:52) Terrence Hanks punted 43 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (1Q: 11:47) Tony Buckley pass completed to RB Richie Burns for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Lynch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Burns | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-PIT26 (1Q: 11:09) Richie Burns ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Dillon Sloan.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara |
| +++ | RDE R.Lynch | In Box | --- | | RB R.Burns | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-PIT28 (1Q: 10:29) Richie Burns ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Dillon Sloan, assisted by OLB Rex King.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Aghemo | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara |
| +++ | RDE R.Farr | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Burns | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle |
| +++ | WLB J.Gillette | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB R.King | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB E.Earley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| --- | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-2-PIT28 (1Q: 09:52) Tommy Miller punted 48 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN24. |
1-10-MIN24 (1Q: 09:45) Bart Blackburn pass completed to TE Terry Porter for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Dana Barber.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Huntley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Protect | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Randle | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-MIN25 (1Q: 09:03) Bart Blackburn sacked by OLB Dana Barber for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Chandler Abrams. Minnesota's Clay McCaslin was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT B.Holtz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE D.Huntley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Riley | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB P.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Barber | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB M.Kiwanuka | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-15-MIN19 (1Q: 08:27) Bart Blackburn pass completed to WR Dominic Richard for 10 yards. Tackled by S Gabe Jourden, assisted by OLB Dana Barber. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Richard gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE S.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Devine | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) G.Jones | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB D.McCracken | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Riley | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Barber | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT M.Loper | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | NB M.Kiwanuka | Deep Zone | --- | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | DB G.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-5-MIN29 (1Q: 07:46) Terrence Hanks punted 46 yards. Damien Wynn returned the kick 13 yards to the PIT38. PENALTY: WR Shaun Benzer of Pittsburgh was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-PIT22 (1Q: 07:39) Tony Buckley pass completed to WR Shaun Benzer for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Ethan McCarthy. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Benzer gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Wynn | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Aghemo | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | RB R.Burns | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Gillette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | DB A.Lingen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS J.Castillo | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT46 (1Q: 07:08) Tony Buckley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sergio Ohara. DE Riley Farr defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Rand | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB R.Farr | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE A.Weber | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | WLB R.King | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| --- | LCB E.Earley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT46 (1Q: 07:04) Tony Buckley pass completed to WR Sergio Ohara for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: S Bobby Flanigan of Minnesota was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Lynch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Burns | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.King | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Bump and Run | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN49 (1Q: 06:57) Play-Action. Tony Buckley scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Ethan McCarthy and assisted by CB Jack Bennett. Pittsburgh's Brenden Nicol was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor foot injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE R.Lynch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Burns | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.King | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Bump and Run | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| --- | NB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| --- | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-MIN43 (1Q: 06:10) Tony Buckley pass completed to RB Richie Burns for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Jack Bennett. Burns gained 20 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Lynch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Burns | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Bump and Run | --- | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | --- | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN19 (1Q: 05:36) Richie Burns ran a trap outside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Ruben McWilliams, assisted by CB Efrain Earley.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Wynn |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Aghemo | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara |
| +++ | RDE J.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Burns | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB J.Gillette | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Out of Box | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| --- | DB A.Lingen | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS J.Castillo | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-MIN20 (1Q: 05:09) Tony Buckley pass completed to WR Mr. Bigg Benzer for 20 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Benzer gained 3 yards after the catch. PENALTY: CB Efrain Earley of Minnesota was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined. Pittsburgh 6, Minnesota 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Lynch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Burns | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.King | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Bump and Run | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 05:09) Extra point by Rico Washington was good. Pittsburgh 7, Minnesota 0 |
| (1Q: 04:59) Rico Washington kicked off 73 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 04:59) Colton Riley ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Britt Holtz. Key block delivered by Alexander Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Holtz | In Box | --- | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | RDE D.Huntley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Riley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Picken |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | --- | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB M.Kiwanuka | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-MIN30 (1Q: 04:18) Bart Blackburn pass completed to TE Jerry Blackwell for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Justics Randle. Blackwell gained 16 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Huntley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Randle | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | --- | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN44 (1Q: 03:44) Blaine Justice ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Dana Barber, assisted by DE Damian Huntley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | RDE D.Huntley | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Spy | --- | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | WILB J.Randle | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-MIN47 (1Q: 03:20) Blaine Justice ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Damian Huntley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | RDE D.Huntley | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | WILB J.Randle | Spy | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-PIT47 (1Q: 02:38) Blaine Justice ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Johnny Westbrook. Key block delivered by Alexander Jones.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE S.O'Donnell | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Holtz | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | RDE L.Benton | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Randle | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | WILB K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB P.Howe | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB M.Kiwanuka | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Westbrook | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT42 (1Q: 02:14) Bart Blackburn pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tucker Clayton. OLB Dixon McCracken hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Logan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Huntley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB J.Randle | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT42 (1Q: 02:07) Bart Blackburn pass was dropped by WR Mason Loper.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE S.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Devine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Jones | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Barber | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Loper | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | LCB E.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| --- | RCB A.Wells | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | NB M.Kiwanuka | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | DB G.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-PIT42 (1Q: 02:01) Bart Blackburn pass completed to TE Jerry Blackwell for 14 yards. Tackled by CB A.J. Wells.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Clayton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Riley | Protect | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB D.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB E.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB A.Wells | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB M.Kiwanuka | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS G.Baker | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT28 (1Q: 01:34) Blaine Justice ran a trap outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Phillip Matthews, assisted by S Terry McIntyre.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | RDE D.Huntley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Spy | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | WILB J.Randle | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-PIT25 (1Q: 00:50) Bart Blackburn pass completed to WR Tucker Clayton for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Mel Kiwanuka.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Richard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Holtz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Huntley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Riley | Protect | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB D.Barber | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | --- | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB M.Kiwanuka | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-8-PIT08 (1Q: 00:08) Blaine Justice ran around the left tackle for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Ezra Fryday. Fryday ran over Phillip Matthews to set up the play. Pittsburgh 7, Minnesota 6
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE D.Huntley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | In Box | --- | | FB C.Prentice |
| +++ | WILB J.Randle | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | --- | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 00:08) Extra point by J.R. Hardy was good. Minnesota 7, Pittsburgh 7 |
| Start of second quarter. |
| (2Q: 15:00) J.R. Hardy kicked off 64 yards from the MIN35. Mr. Bigg Benzer returned the ball 26 yards to the PIT27. Tackled by Jerald Smith. |
1-10-PIT27 (2Q: 14:34) Richie Burns ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Glenn Aghemo, assisted by S Bobby Flanigan. Key block delivered by Pedro Hansen.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Aghemo | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Smith | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara |
| +++ | RDE R.Lynch | In Box | --- | | RB R.Burns | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-PIT33 (2Q: 13:55) Ronnie Rand ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler, assisted by CB Ethan McCarthy. Key block delivered by Brenden Nicol.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara |
| +++ | RDE J.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Rand | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Farr | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Weber |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | --- | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Out of Box | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| --- | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-PIT38 (2Q: 13:28) Tony Buckley pass completed to TE Neo-Geo Macri for 1 yard. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan. Macri gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT D.Wynn | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Lynch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Burns | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | FB G.Macri | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.King | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Bump and Run | --- | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-PIT39 (2Q: 12:53) Ronnie Rand ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan, assisted by OLB Tyrannosaurus Rex King. Key block delivered by Brenden Nicol.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Aghemo | In Box | --- | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Smith | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara |
| +++ | RDE R.Farr | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Rand | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Wynn |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT48 (2Q: 12:25) Ronnie Rand ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Ethan McCarthy. Key block delivered by Victor Tripp.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Aghemo | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Ohara |
| +++ | RDE J.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Rand | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Farr | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Weber |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Out of Box | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-MIN46 (2Q: 11:46) Richie Burns ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Dillon Sloan, assisted by CB Jack Bennett. Key block delivered by Brenden Nicol.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara |
| +++ | RDE R.Farr | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Burns | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Out of Box | --- | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN38 (2Q: 11:04) Tony Buckley pass completed to WR Sergio Ohara for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Rex King. Ohara gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: DE Riley Farr of Minnesota was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Aghemo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Rand | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Farr | Short Zone | --- | | FB P.Milburn | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Double Z(FL) | --- | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | --- | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN15 (2Q: 10:55) Richie Burns ran a trap outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Riley Farr.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Aghemo | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara |
| +++ | RDE R.Farr | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Burns | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| --- | NB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| --- | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-MIN16 (2Q: 10:28) Tony Buckley pass completed to WR Shaun Benzer for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ethan McCarthy. Benzer gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Lynch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Burns | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | --- | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | --- | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-12-MIN17 (2Q: 10:03) Tony Buckley pass completed to WR Sergio Ohara for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Efrain Earley. Ohara gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Aghemo | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Rand | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | --- | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB A.Randle | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS E.McCarthy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS J.Castillo | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-4-MIN04 (2Q: 09:16) Richie Burns ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan, assisted by DT Ruben McWilliams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara |
| +++ | RDE J.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Burns | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Farr | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Out of Box | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Out of Box | --- |
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2-2-MIN02 (2Q: 08:31) Tony Buckley pass completed to WR Mr. Bigg Benzer for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 13, Minnesota 7
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Aghemo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Burns | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Farr | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Winslett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | WLB J.Gillette | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | LCB R.King | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS E.Earley | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 08:31) Extra point by Uncle Rico Washington was good. Pittsburgh 14, Minnesota 7 |
| (2Q: 08:25) Rico Washington kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 08:25) Colton Riley ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Gabe Jourden, assisted by OLB Dana Barber. Key block delivered by Ezra Fryday.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Holtz | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | RDE S.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Riley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Picken |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB M.Kiwanuka | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-MIN32 (2Q: 07:57) Bart Blackburn pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mason Loper. CB Mel Kiwanuka defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT S.Logan | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Devine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Jones | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Loper | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | LCB E.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | NB M.Kiwanuka | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | DB G.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-MIN32 (2Q: 07:53) Play-Action. Bart Blackburn pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Dexter Picken. OLB Dana Barber blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Huntley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Stone | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Riley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | FB J.Blackwell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Randle | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| --- | RCB A.Wells | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-MIN32 (2Q: 07:48) Terrence Hanks punted 58 yards. Damien Wynn returned the kick -1 yards to the PIT09. Tackled by Mercury Morrissey. |
1-10-PIT09 (2Q: 07:39) Ronnie Rand ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Aghemo | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara |
| +++ | RDE J.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Rand | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Farr | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Milburn |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| --- | LCB E.Earley | Out of Box | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-PIT13 (2Q: 06:54) Tony Buckley scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Artie Randle.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Aghemo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE R.Lynch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Burns | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-PIT18 (2Q: 06:11) Ronnie Rand ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Johnnie Gillette, assisted by DT Glenn Aghemo. Key block delivered by Victor Tripp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE J.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Aghemo | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara |
| +++ | RDE R.Farr | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Rand | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Winslett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle |
| +++ | WLB J.Gillette | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB R.King | Out of Box | --- | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | --- | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB E.Earley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT19 (2Q: 05:42) Richie Burns ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Efrain Earley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Aghemo | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara |
| +++ | RDE R.Farr | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Burns | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| --- | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-PIT15 (2Q: 05:16) Tony Buckley pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Shaun Benzer. DE Ricky Lynch blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Lynch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Burns | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.King | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| --- | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-14-PIT15 (2Q: 05:12) Tony Buckley pass completed to WR Darien Doyle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Castillo.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Aghemo | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Rand | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS E.McCarthy | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS J.Castillo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-PIT23 (2Q: 04:26) Tommy Miller punted 30 yards. Dexter Picken returned the kick 17 yards to the PIT36. Tackled by Snaps McCracken. |
1-10-PIT36 (2Q: 04:19) Colton Riley ran outside the right tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Kendrick Rheams. Key block delivered by Chandler Abrams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Holtz | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | RDE D.Huntley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Riley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB M.Kiwanuka | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT22 (2Q: 03:38) Bart Blackburn pass completed to TE Terry Porter for 0 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Dixon McCracken.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE D.Huntley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Justice | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Randle | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| --- | WLB D.Barber | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT22 (2Q: 02:57) Bart Blackburn pass completed to TE Terry Porter for 11 yards. Tackled by S Gabe Jourden, assisted by CB Mel Kiwanuka.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Holtz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Huntley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Protect | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | --- | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB M.Kiwanuka | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT11 (2Q: 02:11) Colton Riley ran around left end for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Alexander Jones. Pittsburgh 14, Minnesota 13
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Holtz | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | RDE D.Huntley | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Riley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Spy | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB M.Kiwanuka | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 02:11) Extra point by J.R. Hardy was good. Minnesota 14, Pittsburgh 14 |
| (2Q: 02:05) J.R. Hardy kicked off 62 yards from the MIN35. Shaun Benzer returned the ball 23 yards to the PIT26. Tackled by Colton Prentice. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-PIT26 (2Q: 01:56) Tony Buckley pass completed to RB Phillip Milburn for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Ethan McCarthy.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Milburn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Aghemo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Wynn | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Gillette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | DB A.Lingen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS J.Castillo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT29 (2Q: 01:29) Tony Buckley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shaun Benzer. DE Dillon Sloan drove right through Brenden Nicol to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Protect | --- | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Lynch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Rand | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Milburn | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Bump and Run | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| --- | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| --- | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-PIT29 (2Q: 01:23) Tony Buckley scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Rex King.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Wynn | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Aghemo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Lynch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Rand | Protect | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB G.Macri | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB A.Randle | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS J.Castillo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-PIT35 (2Q: 00:38) Tommy Miller punted 53 yards. Dexter Picken returned the kick -2 yards to the MIN10. Tackled by Dixon McCracken. |
1-10-MIN10 (2Q: 00:29) Colton Riley ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Phillip Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Holtz | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | RDE D.Huntley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Riley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB M.Kiwanuka | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) J.R. Hardy kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 15:00) Tony Buckley pass was intended for WR Darien Doyle and was intercepted by CB Efrain Earley at the PIT34. Tackled by Darien Doyle.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE R.Lynch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Burns | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Bump and Run | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT34 (3Q: 14:49) Bart Blackburn pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Jerry Blackwell. OLB Dixon McCracken blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Huntley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Protect | --- | SILB P.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Randle | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT34 (3Q: 14:45) Blaine Justice ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Kendrick Rheams, assisted by DE Juan Devine.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | RDE J.Devine | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Loper |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | NB M.Kiwanuka | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | DB G.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-PIT29 (3Q: 14:07) Bart Blackburn pass completed to WR Tucker Clayton for 26 yards. Tackled by CB A.J. Wells. Clayton gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Riley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Picken | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Barber | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB M.Kiwanuka | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS G.Baker | Double X(SE) | --- |
|
1-3-PIT03 (3Q: 13:26) Bart Blackburn pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tucker Clayton. DE Damian Huntley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The wind blew that pass off course.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Huntley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Randle | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-PIT03 (3Q: 13:22) Blaine Justice ran around right end for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Clay McCaslin. Minnesota 20, Pittsburgh 14
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | RDE D.Huntley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | --- | | RB B.Justice | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | WILB J.Randle | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 13:22) Extra point by J.R. Hardy was good. Minnesota 21, Pittsburgh 14 |
| (3Q: 13:11) J.R. Hardy kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 13:11) Tony Buckley pass completed to WR Sergio Ohara for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Rex King.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Aghemo | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Lynch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Burns | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-PIT32 (3Q: 12:48) Richie Burns ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler, assisted by CB Efrain Earley. Key block delivered by Griffin Fletcher. PENALTY: S Bobby Flanigan of Minnesota was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Aghemo | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara |
| +++ | RDE R.Lynch | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Burns | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| --- | RCB J.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | --- | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN48 (3Q: 12:40) Richie Burns ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Percy Blackmon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara |
| +++ | RDE R.Lynch | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Burns | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Wynn |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-MIN49 (3Q: 11:59) Tony Buckley pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Phillip Milburn. DE Dillon Sloan blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Wynn | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Aghemo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Burns | Protect | --- | MLB J.Gillette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Milburn | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | DB A.Lingen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS J.Castillo | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-MIN49 (3Q: 11:50) Tony Buckley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sergio Ohara. DE Dillon Sloan hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT G.Aghemo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Rand | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| --- | NB A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| --- | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS J.Castillo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-MIN49 (3Q: 11:38) Tommy Miller punted 38 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN11. |
1-10-MIN11 (3Q: 11:30) Play-Action. Bart Blackburn pass completed to WR Dexter Picken for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB A.J. Wells. Picken gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Stone | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | FB J.Blackwell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Randle | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-MIN19 (3Q: 10:48) Blaine Justice ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Britt Holtz. Key block delivered by Alexander Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Holtz | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | RDE D.Huntley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB M.Kiwanuka | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN29 (3Q: 10:06) Tevin Cook ran a draw inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Gabe Jourden, assisted by DE Kendrick Rheams.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | RDE D.Huntley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Stone |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Blackwell |
| +++ | WILB J.Randle | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN32 (3Q: 09:22) Colton Riley ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Gabe Jourden.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Holtz | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| --- | RDE D.Huntley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Riley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| --- | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB M.Kiwanuka | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-MIN28 (3Q: 08:57) Bart Blackburn pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominic Richard. DE Stephen O'Donnell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Riley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Barber | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| --- | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| --- | NB J.Westbrook | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS G.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-MIN28 (3Q: 08:51) Terrence Hanks punted 53 yards. Damien Wynn returned the kick 4 yards to the PIT23. Tackled by Artie Randle. |
1-10-PIT23 (3Q: 08:43) Tony Buckley pass was intended for WR Darien Doyle and was intercepted by S Jorge Castillo at the PIT33. Tackled by Darien Doyle.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Milburn | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Aghemo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Wynn | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | MLB J.Gillette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | LCB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| --- | RCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | DB A.Lingen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS J.Castillo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT33 (3Q: 08:31) Blaine Justice ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by S Gabe Jourden.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | RDE D.Huntley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | WILB J.Randle | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-PIT35 (3Q: 08:07) Bart Blackburn pass completed to WR Mason Loper for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Emmett Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE S.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT D.Richard | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Devine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Jones | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Barber | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Loper | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | NB M.Kiwanuka | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | DB G.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-PIT32 (3Q: 07:22) Bart Blackburn pass completed to WR Dexter Picken for 3 yards. Tackled by S Gabe Jourden, assisted by CB A.J. Wells.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Riley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB D.Barber | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB E.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB A.Wells | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB M.Kiwanuka | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS G.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-PIT29 (3Q: 06:59) J.R. Hardy attempted a 46 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 24, Pittsburgh 14 |
| (3Q: 06:54) J.R. Hardy kicked off 55 yards from the MIN35. Shaun Benzer returned the ball 36 yards to the PIT46. Tackled by Mercury Morrissey. |
1-10-PIT46 (3Q: 06:24) Ronnie Rand ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Riley Farr.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | In Box | --- | | TE G.Macri |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Aghemo | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara |
| +++ | RDE J.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Rand | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Farr | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Milburn |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| --- | LCB E.Earley | Out of Box | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| --- | RCB E.McCarthy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT49 (3Q: 06:00) Tony Buckley pass completed to RB Richie Burns for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Rex King. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Lynch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Burns | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-MIN47 (3Q: 05:22) Tony Buckley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mr. Bigg Benzer. DE Dillon Sloan drove right through Brenden Nicol to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT G.Aghemo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE R.Lynch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Rand | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Wynn | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB B.Flanigan | Short Zone | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS E.McCarthy | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.Nicol |
| --- | FS J.Castillo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-MIN47 (3Q: 05:16) Tommy Miller punted 44 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN03. |
1-10-MIN03 (3Q: 05:09) Blaine Justice ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Phillip Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | RDE D.Huntley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | WILB J.Randle | Spy | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| --- | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-MIN04 (3Q: 04:41) Colton Riley ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Phillip Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Holtz | In Box | --- | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | RDE D.Huntley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Riley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB M.Kiwanuka | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-MIN09 (3Q: 04:16) Bart Blackburn pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jerry Blackwell. DE Kendrick Rheams hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Riley | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB D.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB E.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB A.Wells | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB M.Kiwanuka | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS G.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-MIN09 (3Q: 04:12) Terrence Hanks punted 48 yards. Damien Wynn returned the kick 7 yards to the MIN50. Tackled by Jerald Smith. |
1-10-MIN50 (3Q: 04:02) Play-Action. Tony Buckley sacked by DE Dillon Sloan for a loss of 5 yards. Sloan simply blew through Brenden Nicol to reach the quarterback and knock him down.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Rand | Protect | --- | SLB R.Farr | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Milburn | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| --- | LCB E.Earley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| --- | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-PIT45 (3Q: 03:24) Tony Buckley pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Richie Burns. S Bobby Flanigan defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Lynch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Burns | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| --- | NB E.McCarthy | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-PIT45 (3Q: 03:19) Tony Buckley pass completed to WR Shaun Benzer for 10 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Weber | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Aghemo | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Rand | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Nekolny | Protect | +++ | MLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | WLB E.Earley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | LCB J.Bennett | Bump and Run | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB A.Randle | Bump and Run | --- | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS E.McCarthy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-MIN45 (3Q: 02:53) Tommy Miller punted 29 yards. Dexter Picken called for a fair catch at the MIN16. |
1-10-MIN16 (3Q: 02:46) Bart Blackburn scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by S Gabe Jourden.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Huntley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB J.Randle | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-MIN25 (3Q: 02:10) Bart Blackburn pass completed to TE Terry Porter for 11 yards. Tackled by CB A.J. Wells.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Huntley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Riley | Protect | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Barber | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | --- | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB M.Kiwanuka | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-MIN36 (3Q: 01:43) PENALTY: OLB Dana Barber of Pittsburgh was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-MIN41 (3Q: 01:38) Blaine Justice ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Dixon McCracken, assisted by OLB Dana Barber.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | RDE D.Huntley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Spy | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | WILB J.Randle | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-MIN43 (3Q: 00:56) Blaine Justice ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Gabe Jourden. Key block delivered by Ezra Fryday.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | RDE S.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Richard |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | WILB J.Randle | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | --- | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN47 (3Q: 00:20) Tevin Cook ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Sebastian Logan, assisted by OLB Dana Barber.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE D.Huntley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Cook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| --- | WILB J.Randle | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| --- | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-13-MIN44 (4Q: 15:00) Bart Blackburn pass completed to WR Tucker Clayton for 0 yards. Tackled by S Terry McIntyre.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Huntley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB J.Randle | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-MIN44 (4Q: 14:40) Bart Blackburn scrambled for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Snaps McCracken.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE S.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Riley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Barber | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB M.Kiwanuka | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS G.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT39 (4Q: 14:07) Bart Blackburn pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Terry Porter. S Terry McIntyre defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Porter | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Randle | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | Short Zone | --- | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT39 (4Q: 14:00) Mason Loper ran a reverse around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Emmett Phillips, assisted by CB A.J. Wells. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | RDE J.Devine | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Jones |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Justice |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Loper | Ball Carrier | --- | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| --- | NB M.Kiwanuka | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| --- | DB G.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-13-PIT42 (4Q: 13:24) Bart Blackburn pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Terry Porter. DE Stephen O'Donnell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: CB A.J. Wells of Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Riley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB D.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB E.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB A.Wells | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Westbrook | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS G.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT37 (4Q: 13:18) Bart Blackburn pass completed to TE Jerry Blackwell for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Phillip Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Randle | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-PIT32 (4Q: 12:47) Colton Riley ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Dixon McCracken, assisted by DE Stephen O'Donnell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Holtz | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | RDE S.O'Donnell | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Riley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | --- | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB M.Kiwanuka | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-PIT28 (4Q: 12:06) Colton Riley ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Britt Holtz, assisted by S Gabe Jourden. Key block delivered by Chandler Abrams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE S.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Holtz | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | RDE L.Benton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Riley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Randle | Spy | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken |
| +++ | WLB K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | LCB P.Howe | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | RCB M.Kiwanuka | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS J.Westbrook | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT24 (4Q: 11:35) Colton Riley ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Dana Barber, assisted by ILB Phillip Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Holtz | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| --- | RDE S.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Riley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB M.Kiwanuka | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-PIT21 (4Q: 11:06) Bart Blackburn pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jerry Blackwell. DE Kendrick Rheams hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Logan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Huntley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WILB J.Randle | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| --- | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-PIT21 (4Q: 11:02) Bart Blackburn pass completed to TE Jerry Blackwell for 7 yards. Tackled by CB A.J. Wells. Blackwell gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Short Zone | --- | | RB C.Riley | Protect | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB D.Barber | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB E.Phillips | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB A.Wells | Deep Zone | --- | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB M.Kiwanuka | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS G.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT14 (4Q: 10:15) Colton Riley ran inside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Damian Huntley, assisted by S Gabe Jourden. Key block delivered by Clay McCaslin.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Holtz | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | RDE D.Huntley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Riley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Spy | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | --- | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | --- | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB M.Kiwanuka | Out of Box | --- | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | --- |
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1-3-PIT03 (4Q: 09:49) Colton Riley ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Dixon McCracken. ILB Justics Randle knocked down Terry Porter to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| --- | RDE D.Huntley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Riley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken |
| +++ | WILB J.Randle | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-PIT03 (4Q: 09:08) Bart Blackburn pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Terry Porter. DT Sebastian Logan hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.O'Donnell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.McCracken | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Randle | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-PIT03 (4Q: 09:04) Colton Riley ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Clay McCaslin. Minnesota 30, Pittsburgh 14
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | RDE D.Huntley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Riley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Picken |
| +++ | WILB J.Randle | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (4Q: 09:04) Extra point by J.R. Hardy was good. Minnesota 31, Pittsburgh 14 |
| (4Q: 08:56) J.R. Hardy kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 08:56) Tony Buckley pass completed to WR Shaun Benzer for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Efrain Earley, assisted by S Bobby Flanigan. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Wynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Aghemo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Burns | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Gillette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | RCB B.Flanigan | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | --- | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | DB A.Lingen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS J.Castillo | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-PIT31 (4Q: 08:33) Tony Buckley pass completed to WR Darien Doyle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan. PENALTY: DE Dillon Sloan of Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Lynch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Rand | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.King | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Bump and Run | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT36 (4Q: 08:26) Tony Buckley pass completed to WR Mr. Bigg Benzer for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Jack Bennett. Benzer gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Lynch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Burns | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN41 (4Q: 07:58) Tony Buckley pass completed to WR Sergio Ohara for 24 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Flanigan.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Rand | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Farr | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Milburn | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Bump and Run | --- | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN17 (4Q: 07:34) Tony Buckley pass completed to WR Shaun Benzer for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ethan McCarthy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT G.Aghemo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Lynch | Rush Passer | --- | | RB R.Burns | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Doyle | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-2-MIN02 (4Q: 07:14) Tony Buckley pass completed to WR Shaun Benzer for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Ethan McCarthy.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Aghemo | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Wynn | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Burns | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Farr | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Macri | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Winslett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | WLB J.Gillette | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | LCB R.King | Bump and Run | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | RCB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| --- | SS E.Earley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-MIN01 (4Q: 06:56) Tony Buckley pass completed to WR Shaun Benzer for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 31, Pittsburgh 20
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Wynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Burns | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | MLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | WLB E.Earley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | LCB E.McCarthy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | RCB B.Flanigan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | SS A.Randle | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| (4Q: 06:56) Extra point by Rico Washington was good. Minnesota 31, Pittsburgh 21 |
| (4Q: 06:50) Rico Washington kicked off 54 yards from the PIT35. Jack Bennett returned the ball 39 yards to the MIN50. Tackled by Shaun Benzer. PENALTY: TE Mercury Morrissey of Minnesota was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-MIN31 (4Q: 06:07) Blaine Justice ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Mel Kiwanuka, assisted by ILB Phillip Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Holtz | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| --- | RDE D.Huntley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| --- | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB M.Kiwanuka | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-MIN27 (4Q: 05:23) Colton Riley ran around right end for 20 yards. Tackled by ILB Phillip Matthews. Key block delivered by Clay McCaslin.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Holtz | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | RDE D.Huntley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | --- | | RB C.Riley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | --- | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB M.Kiwanuka | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN47 (4Q: 04:37) Blaine Justice ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Britt Holtz, assisted by DE Damian Huntley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Holtz | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | RDE D.Huntley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| --- | NB M.Kiwanuka | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN48 (4Q: 03:52) Blaine Justice ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Dana Barber.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Richard |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Holtz | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | RDE S.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| --- | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB M.Kiwanuka | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-MIN46 (4Q: 03:05) Colton Riley ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Gustavo Baker, assisted by OLB Dana Barber.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE S.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Riley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Morrissey |
| +++ | WILB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB E.Phillips | In Box | --- | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| --- | RCB M.Kiwanuka | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS G.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-5-PIT48 (4Q: 02:19) Terrence Hanks punted 48 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 02:14) Tony Buckley pass completed to RB Richie Burns for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Efrain Earley. Burns gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.Lynch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Burns | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-PIT33 (4Q: 02:00) Tony Buckley pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Phillip Milburn. S Jorge Castillo defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Milburn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Aghemo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Wynn | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB J.Gillette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| --- | RCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| --- | NB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | DB A.Lingen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS J.Castillo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT33 (4Q: 01:56) Tony Buckley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shaun Benzer. CB Ethan McCarthy defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Wynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Aghemo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Burns | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Gillette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | DB A.Lingen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS J.Castillo | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| --- | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT33 (4Q: 01:51) Tony Buckley pass completed to WR Sergio Ohara for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Ethan McCarthy. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Ohara gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Aghemo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Rand | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Gillette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Short Zone | --- | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | DB A.Lingen | Deep Zone | --- | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS J.Castillo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN50 (4Q: 01:27) Tony Buckley sacked by DE Jerald Smith for a loss of 3 yards. Smith ran right past Griffin Fletcher and knocked down the quarterback. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Dillon Sloan on the PIT47.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Aghemo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Burns | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Gillette | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT D.Wynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| --- | RCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| --- | DB A.Lingen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS J.Castillo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| --- | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT47 (4Q: 01:14) Blaine Justice ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Justics Randle. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| --- | RDE D.Huntley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB P.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | WILB J.Randle | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-12-PIT49 (4Q: 01:07) Blaine Justice ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Phillip Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Blackwell |
| +++ | RDE S.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Justice | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Prentice |
| +++ | WILB J.Randle | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| --- | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS T.McIntyre | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
3-13-MIN50 (4Q: 00:55) Colton Riley ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Sebastian Logan, assisted by OLB Dana Barber.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Blackburn |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Logan | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Richard |
| +++ | RDE S.O'Donnell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Jones |
| +++ | SLB D.McCracken | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Riley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Matthews | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Loper |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fryday |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB M.Kiwanuka | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS G.Jourden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McCaslin |
| +++ | FS G.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 4-4-PIT41 (4Q: 00:48) Terrence Hanks punted 41 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 00:43) Tony Buckley pass completed to WR Sergio Ohara for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Arnold Lingen. Ohara gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT G.Aghemo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Rand | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Gillette | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | FB P.Milburn | Protect | +++ | LCB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | DB A.Lingen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS B.Flanigan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT44 (4Q: 00:15) Tony Buckley pass completed to RB Ronnie Rand for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ethan McCarthy. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT G.Macri | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Aghemo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Rand | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Gillette | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Milburn | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| --- | DB A.Lingen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS J.Castillo | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-PIT45 (4Q: 00:09) Tony Buckley pass completed to WR Sergio Ohara for 55 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Ohara gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Minnesota 31, Pittsburgh 27
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Buckley |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Macri | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Aghemo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ohara | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Wynn | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | MLB J.Gillette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Doyle | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT G.Fletcher |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Hansen |
| +++ | NB E.McCarthy | Short Zone | +++ | | C V.Tripp |
| +++ | DB A.Lingen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Covington |
| +++ | SS J.Castillo | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.Nicol |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 00:09) Extra point by Rico Washington was good. Minnesota 31, Pittsburgh 28 |
| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 31, Pittsburgh Steelers 28 |