| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 66 degrees, rain, 16 mph wind. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Steve Patterson kicked off 71 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 15:00) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Kai Wilkerson for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Drake Terrell. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: DT K.C. Hammond of Buffalo was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE W.Oliver | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) K.Wilkerson | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Hooper | Protect | +++ | RDE N.Peay | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Dorn | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Dehaven | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Rayburn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Stanton | Double Z(FL) | --- | | TE B.Montgomery | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Hardy | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | LCB D.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Dillon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | --- | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF46 (1Q: 14:46) Shawn Rayburn ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Ty Dehaven. Key block delivered by Alex Lyon. Lyon flattened Rod Roberts to ensure the play's success.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Wilkerson |
| +++ | NT K.Hammond | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Hooper |
| +++ | RDE N.Peay | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Dorn |
| +++ | SLB T.Dehaven | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Rayburn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Stanton | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery |
| +++ | WILB R.Roberts | In Box | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Hardy | In Box | --- | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | LCB D.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Dillon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-BUF37 (1Q: 14:06) Brock Dixon pass completed to TE Bryson Montgomery for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Julio Dillon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Montgomery gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Tovar | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT N.Robertson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Stanton | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Picken | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Bluske | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.Quiroz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | RCB J.Dillon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB R.Zigler | Short Zone | --- | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | --- | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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1-10-BUF31 (1Q: 13:35) Brock Dixon pass completed to TE Terrence Hooper for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Roberts, assisted by CB Julio Dillon.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE W.Oliver | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Montgomery | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Hooper | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Peay | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Dehaven | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Rayburn | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Stanton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Zang | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Hardy | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | LCB D.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Dillon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-BUF28 (1Q: 12:53) Shawn Rayburn ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Roberts, assisted by ILB Ruben Stanton. Key block delivered by James Covington.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Wilkerson |
| +++ | NT K.Hammond | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Hooper |
| +++ | RDE N.Peay | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) G.Dorn |
| +++ | SLB T.Dehaven | In Box | --- | | RB S.Rayburn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Stanton | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery |
| +++ | WILB R.Roberts | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Hardy | In Box | --- | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | LCB D.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Dillon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-BUF21 (1Q: 12:10) Johnnie Carlisle ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Sawyer Bluske.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Tovar |
| +++ | NT N.Robertson | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock |
| +++ | SLB R.Roberts | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Stanton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken |
| +++ | WLB S.Bluske | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.Quiroz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | RCB J.Dillon | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-BUF20 (1Q: 11:31) Shawn Rayburn ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by S Ike Billingsley. Key block delivered by DeAndre Corbett.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Wilkerson |
| +++ | NT T.Enright | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Tovar |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock |
| +++ | SLB T.Dehaven | Spy | +++ | | RB S.Rayburn | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB H.Hardy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Dorn |
| +++ | LCB J.Quiroz | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | NB D.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | DB J.Dillon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-BUF10 (1Q: 10:50) Brock Dixon pass completed to TE Rob Zang for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Zang gained 7 yards after the catch. Minnesota 6, Buffalo 0
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE W.Oliver | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) K.Wilkerson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Hooper | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Peay | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Dehaven | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Stanton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Zang | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Hardy | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | LCB D.Terrell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Dillon | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| (1Q: 10:50) Extra point by Arnold Bellis was good. Minnesota 7, Buffalo 0 |
| (1Q: 10:39) Arnold Bellis kicked off 48 yards from the MIN35. Maurice Blanchard returned the ball 10 yards to the BUF27. Tackled by Jerald Smith. |
1-10-BUF27 (1Q: 10:19) Bob Frassrand pass completed to WR Juan Hunter for 7 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Castillo.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Frassrand |
| *** | LDE O.Poock | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Crimm | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Leake | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB V.Kennedy | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Campbell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hunter | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.King | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB W.Thornton | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Denny |
| +++ | NB E.Earley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Duffy |
| +++ | SS J.Castillo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-BUF34 (1Q: 09:40) Van Kennedy ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Otis Poock, assisted by DT Abraham Atkins. Key block delivered by Dan Harris.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Frassrand |
| *** | LDE O.Poock | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Crimm |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | In Box | --- | | TE S.Leake |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | RDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | RB V.Kennedy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Campbell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hunter |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | --- | | LT C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB W.Thornton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Prescott |
| --- | RCB R.Meadows | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Denny |
| +++ | NB E.Earley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Duffy |
| +++ | SS J.Castillo | Spy | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-BUF38 (1Q: 09:05) Bob Frassrand pass completed to TE Austin Lewis for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Rex King. Lewis gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Frassrand |
| *** | LDE O.Poock | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Crimm | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Lewis | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB V.Kennedy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Boyer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Boyer |
| +++ | WLB D.Campbell | Short Zone | --- | | LG B.Prescott |
| +++ | LCB W.Thornton | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Denny |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Duffy |
| +++ | SS J.Castillo | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF49 (1Q: 08:40) Play-Action. Ass Man Frassrand pass completed to RB Van Kennedy for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Artie Randle. Kennedy gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Frassrand |
| *** | LDE O.Poock | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Crimm | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Leake | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB V.Kennedy | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Campbell | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT J.Hunter | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB W.Thornton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Denny |
| +++ | NB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Duffy |
| +++ | SS J.Castillo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-1-MIN42 (1Q: 07:56) Play-Action. Ass Man Frassrand pass completed to FB Max Boyer for 21 yards. Tackled by ILB David Campbell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Boyer gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Frassrand |
| *** | LDE O.Poock | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Crimm | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hunter | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Sutter | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Campbell | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Boyer | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.King | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB W.Thornton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Denny |
| +++ | NB E.Earley | Spy on QB | +++ | | RG H.Duffy |
| +++ | SS J.Castillo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN21 (1Q: 07:26) Van Kennedy ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB David Campbell.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Frassrand |
| *** | LDE O.Poock | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Crimm |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Leake |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | RDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | RB V.Kennedy | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB D.Campbell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hunter |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB W.Thornton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Denny |
| +++ | NB E.Earley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Duffy |
| +++ | SS J.Castillo | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-MIN18 (1Q: 06:46) Ass Man Frassrand pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dan Crimm. DE Otis Poock defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Frassrand |
| *** | LDE O.Poock | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Crimm | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Leake | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB V.Kennedy | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Campbell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hunter | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.King | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB W.Thornton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Blitz Passer | --- | | C J.Denny |
| +++ | NB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Duffy |
| +++ | SS J.Castillo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-MIN18 (1Q: 06:39) Ass Man Frassrand pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Austin Lewis.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Frassrand |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Crimm | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Leake | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE O.Poock | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Sutter | Protect | +++ | SLB E.Vinnick | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE A.Lewis | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Boyer |
| +++ | WLB R.Meadows | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Prescott |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Denny |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Duffy |
| +++ | SS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS M.Vance | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-MIN18 (1Q: 06:33) Steve Patterson attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 7, Buffalo 3 |
| (1Q: 06:28) Steve Patterson kicked off 69 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 06:28) Johnnie Carlisle ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT K.C. Hammond.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Wilkerson |
| +++ | NT K.Hammond | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Hooper |
| +++ | RDE N.Peay | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB T.Dehaven | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Stanton | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Zang |
| +++ | WILB R.Roberts | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Hardy | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | LCB D.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Dillon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-MIN29 (1Q: 05:47) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Terrence Hooper. CB Drake Terrell defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Wilkerson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Hooper | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE N.Peay | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Dorn | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dehaven | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Rayburn | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Stanton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Hardy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Covington |
| --- | LCB D.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Dillon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-MIN29 (1Q: 05:38) Brock Dixon pass completed to TE Bryson Montgomery for 17 yards. Tackled by S Sawyer Bluske. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Wilkerson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Enright | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Hooper | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Dorn | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Stanton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB S.Bluske | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB J.Quiroz | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | LCB D.Terrell | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB R.Zigler | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN46 (1Q: 04:55) Brock Dixon pass completed to TE Bryson Montgomery for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Ty Dehaven, assisted by CB Julio Dillon. Montgomery gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Wilkerson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Hooper | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Peay | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Dorn | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Dehaven | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Rayburn | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Stanton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Hardy | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | LCB D.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Dillon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF40 (1Q: 04:21) Johnnie Carlisle ran around right end for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Ruben Stanton. Key block delivered by Sean Nordberg.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Tovar |
| +++ | NT N.Robertson | In Box | --- | | TE B.Montgomery |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock |
| +++ | SLB R.Roberts | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Stanton | Spy | --- | | SLOT D.Picken |
| +++ | WLB S.Bluske | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.Quiroz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | RCB J.Dillon | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF29 (1Q: 03:44) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR The Guy Wilkerson for 5 yards. Tackled by S Ike Billingsley.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Wilkerson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Hooper | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE N.Peay | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Dehaven | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Stanton | Short Zone | --- | | FB R.Zang | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Hardy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | LCB D.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Dillon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-BUF24 (1Q: 03:18) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Dexter Picken for 24 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Picken gained 11 yards after the catch. Minnesota 13, Buffalo 3
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Tovar | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT N.Robertson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Stanton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Bluske | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.Quiroz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | RCB J.Dillon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 03:18) Extra point by Arnold Bellis was good. Minnesota 14, Buffalo 3 |
| (1Q: 03:08) Arnold Bellis kicked off 52 yards from the MIN35. Jordan Kassell returned the ball 21 yards to the BUF34. Tackled by Dexter Picken. |
1-10-BUF34 (1Q: 02:36) Bob Frassrand pass completed to TE Austin Lewis for 18 yards. Tackled by S Artie Randle, assisted by OLB Rex King. Lewis gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Frassrand |
| *** | LDE O.Poock | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Crimm | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Leake | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB V.Kennedy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.King | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE A.Lewis | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Boyer |
| +++ | WLB D.Campbell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Prescott |
| +++ | LCB W.Thornton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Denny |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Bump and Run | --- | | RG H.Duffy |
| +++ | SS J.Castillo | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN48 (1Q: 01:59) Ass Man Frassrand pass completed to WR Riddick Rendon for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Percy Blackmon. Rendon gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Frassrand |
| *** | LDE R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Crimm | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Lewis | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT J.Hunter | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB E.Vinnick | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Overton | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB W.Thornton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB E.Earley | Short Zone | --- | | LG B.Prescott |
| +++ | NB J.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Denny |
| +++ | DB R.King | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Duffy |
| +++ | SS A.Randle | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS J.Castillo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN36 (1Q: 01:14) Van Kennedy ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Tyrannosaurus Rex King, assisted by DE Otis Poock.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Frassrand |
| *** | LDE O.Poock | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Crimm |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Leake |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | RDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | RB V.Kennedy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Campbell | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Hunter |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Boyer |
| --- | LCB W.Thornton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Denny |
| +++ | NB E.Earley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Duffy |
| --- | SS J.Castillo | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-11-MIN37 (1Q: 00:41) Bob Frassrand pass completed to WR Dan Crimm for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Jorge Castillo.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Frassrand |
| *** | LDE O.Poock | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Crimm | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Leake | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | --- | | RB V.Kennedy | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Campbell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hunter | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.King | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB W.Thornton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Denny |
| +++ | NB E.Earley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Duffy |
| +++ | SS J.Castillo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-MIN31 (1Q: 00:02) Bob Frassrand pass completed to WR Riddick Rendon for 19 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Artie Randle, assisted by CB Walter Thornton. Rendon gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Frassrand |
| *** | LDE R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Crimm | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Lewis | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hunter | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB E.Vinnick | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Overton | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB W.Thornton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB E.Earley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Prescott |
| +++ | NB J.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Denny |
| +++ | DB R.King | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Duffy |
| +++ | SS A.Randle | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS J.Castillo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-MIN12 (2Q: 15:00) Bob Frassrand sacked by ILB David Campbell for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Dan Harris.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Frassrand |
| *** | LDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Crimm | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Leake | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Sutter | Protect | --- | SLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Mattis | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Boyer |
| +++ | WLB D.Campbell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Prescott |
| +++ | LCB W.Thornton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Denny |
| --- | RCB J.Bennett | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Duffy |
| +++ | SS J.Castillo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| --- | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-13-MIN15 (2Q: 14:14) Van Kennedy ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Dillon Sloan, assisted by S Jorge Castillo.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Frassrand |
| *** | LDE O.Poock | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Crimm |
| +++ | 3tcDT P.Blackmon | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Leake |
| --- | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | RDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | RB V.Kennedy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Campbell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hunter |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB J.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Denny |
| +++ | NB E.Earley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Duffy |
| +++ | SS J.Castillo | Spy | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-MIN07 (2Q: 13:37) Howie Sutter ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Rex King.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Frassrand |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Crimm |
| +++ | 3tcDT P.Blackmon | In Box | --- | | TE R.Mattis |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | RDE R.Farr | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Sutter | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Vinnick | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Boyer |
| +++ | MLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Boyer |
| +++ | WLB J.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Prescott |
| +++ | LCB E.Earley | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Denny |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Duffy |
| +++ | SS A.Randle | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS M.Vance | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-6-MIN08 (2Q: 13:02) Steve Patterson attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 14, Buffalo 6 |
| (2Q: 12:54) Steve Patterson kicked off 56 yards from the BUF35. Jack Bennett returned the ball 20 yards to the MIN29. Tackled by Robert Zigler. |
1-10-MIN29 (2Q: 12:19) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Tucker Tovar for 10 yards. Tackled by DT K.C. Hammond, assisted by CB Robert Zigler. Tovar gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Rebstock | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Hooper | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Tovar | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Spy on QB | --- | | RB J.Carlisle | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Bluske | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Picken | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Stanton | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.Quiroz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | RCB J.Dillon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB R.Zigler | Short Zone | --- | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN39 (2Q: 11:32) Johnnie Carlisle ran a trap outside the left tackle for 5 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT K.C. Hammond. Key block delivered by DeAndre Corbett.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | NT K.Hammond | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Hooper |
| +++ | RDE N.Peay | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock |
| +++ | SLB S.Bluske | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Stanton | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Zang |
| +++ | WILB R.Roberts | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Hardy | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | LCB D.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Dillon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS R.Zigler | In Box | --- | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-5-MIN44 (2Q: 10:53) PENALTY: TE Bryson Montgomery of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-10-MIN39 (2Q: 10:44) Johnnie Carlisle ran inside the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by S Ike Billingsley. Key block delivered by Bryant McDonald. PENALTY: CB Jared Quiroz of Buffalo was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Tovar |
| +++ | NT N.Robertson | In Box | --- | | TE B.Montgomery |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock |
| +++ | SLB R.Roberts | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Stanton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken |
| +++ | WLB S.Bluske | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.Quiroz | Out of Box | --- | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | RCB B.Dillon | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-BUF34 (2Q: 10:34) Play-Action. Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Derek Rebstock for 34 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Rebstock gained 14 yards after the catch. Minnesota 20, Buffalo 6
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Tovar | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Stanton | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Bluske | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.Quiroz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | RCB J.Dillon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB R.Zigler | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 10:34) Extra point by Arnold Bellis was good. Minnesota 21, Buffalo 6 |
| (2Q: 10:23) Arnold Bellis kicked off 62 yards from the MIN35. Jordan Kassell returned the ball 22 yards to the BUF25. Tackled by Artie Randle. |
1-10-BUF25 (2Q: 09:53) Howie Sutter ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Artie Randle, assisted by OLB Rex King. PENALTY: WR Dan Crimm of Buffalo was called for Illegal Motion. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Frassrand |
| *** | LDE O.Poock | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Crimm |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hunter |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | RDE D.Sloan | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Sutter | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB D.Campbell | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Boyer |
| +++ | WLB R.King | Spy | +++ | | LT C.Boyer |
| --- | LCB W.Thornton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Denny |
| +++ | NB J.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Duffy |
| --- | SS J.Castillo | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-BUF21 (2Q: 09:47) Bob Frassrand pass completed to TE Austin Lewis for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Rex King.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Frassrand |
| *** | LDE O.Poock | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Crimm | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Lewis | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB V.Kennedy | Protect | +++ | SLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Boyer | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Boyer |
| +++ | WLB D.Campbell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Prescott |
| +++ | LCB W.Thornton | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Denny |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Duffy |
| +++ | SS J.Castillo | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-BUF24 (2Q: 09:17) Bob Frassrand pass completed to WR Ricochet Rendon for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Efrain Earley. Rendon gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Frassrand |
| *** | LDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Crimm | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Leake | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE O.Poock | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Sutter | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB E.Vinnick | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hunter | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB R.Meadows | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB E.Earley | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Denny |
| +++ | NB J.Bennett | Deep Zone | --- | | RG H.Duffy |
| +++ | SS A.Randle | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS M.Vance | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF36 (2Q: 08:31) Play-Action. Ass Man Frassrand pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Riddick Rendon. DE Riley Farr drove right through Hunter Duffy to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Frassrand |
| *** | LDE O.Poock | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Crimm | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Leake | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB V.Kennedy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Campbell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hunter | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB W.Thornton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Blitz Passer | --- | | C J.Denny |
| +++ | NB J.Bennett | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Duffy |
| --- | SS J.Castillo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| --- | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF36 (2Q: 08:22) Play-Action. Bob Frassrand pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Riddick Rendon. DE Otis Poock drove right through Hunter Duffy to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Frassrand |
| *** | LDE O.Poock | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Crimm | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Leake | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB V.Kennedy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Campbell | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT J.Hunter | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.King | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Denny |
| +++ | NB E.Earley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Duffy |
| --- | SS J.Castillo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS M.Vance | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-BUF36 (2Q: 08:15) Ass Man Frassrand pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Riddick Rendon. DT Ruben McWilliams blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Frassrand |
| *** | LDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Crimm | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hunter | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Sutter | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB E.Vinnick | Deep Zone | +++ | | FB M.Boyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.King | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Denny |
| +++ | NB R.Meadows | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Duffy |
| +++ | SS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS M.Vance | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-BUF36 (2Q: 08:08) Dylan Kanyak punted 60 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN04. |
1-10-MIN04 (2Q: 07:59) Brock Dixon pass completed to TE Bryson Montgomery for 38 yards. Tackled by S Jordan Kassell. Montgomery gained 28 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Terrence Hooper on the MIN42.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Hooper | Protect | +++ | RDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Dorn | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Dehaven | Short Zone | --- | | RB S.Rayburn | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB R.Stanton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WILB R.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Hardy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | LCB D.Terrell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Dillon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN42 (2Q: 07:20) Johnnie Carlisle ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Jared Quiroz, assisted by S Sawyer Bluske. Key block delivered by DeAndre Corbett.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Tovar |
| +++ | NT N.Robertson | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock |
| +++ | SLB R.Roberts | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Stanton | Spy | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken |
| +++ | WLB S.Bluske | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | RCB J.Dillon | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB J.Quiroz | Out of Box | --- | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Out of Box | --- | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-MIN48 (2Q: 06:56) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Derek Rebstock for 17 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Robert Zigler. Rebstock gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT N.Robertson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Stanton | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT T.Tovar | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Bluske | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.Quiroz | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | RCB J.Dillon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF35 (2Q: 06:14) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bryson Montgomery. S Brayden Dillon defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Tovar | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | NT N.Robertson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Stanton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB S.Bluske | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.Quiroz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Covington |
| --- | RCB J.Kassell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| --- | NB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS B.Dillon | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF35 (2Q: 06:05) Brock Dixon pass completed to TE Terrence Hooper for 12 yards. Tackled by S Sawyer Bluske. Hooper gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Wilkerson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Hooper | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Bluske | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Stanton | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Roberts | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Hardy | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF23 (2Q: 05:37) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Tucker Tovar for 23 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Tovar gained 6 yards after the catch. Minnesota 27, Buffalo 6
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Tovar | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Montgomery | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Carlisle | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Stanton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Bluske | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.Quiroz | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | RCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB B.Dillon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Short Zone | --- | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (2Q: 05:37) Extra point by Arnold Bellis was good. Minnesota 28, Buffalo 6 |
| (2Q: 05:25) Arnold Bellis kicked off 51 yards from the MIN35. Maurice Blanchard returned the ball 25 yards to the BUF39. Tackled by Terrence Hooper. |
| 1-10-BUF39 (2Q: 04:57) PENALTY: WR Juan Hunter of Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
1-15-BUF34 (2Q: 04:53) Ass Man Frassrand pass completed to WR Dan Crimm for 30 yards. Tackled by CB Jack Bennett. Crimm gained 30 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Frassrand |
| *** | LDE O.Poock | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Crimm | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Leake | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Overton | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | --- | | RB V.Kennedy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Campbell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hunter | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Denny |
| +++ | NB W.Thornton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Duffy |
| +++ | SS J.Castillo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN36 (2Q: 04:31) Bob Frassrand pass completed to WR Riddick Rendon for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Jack Bennett.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Frassrand |
| *** | LDE O.Poock | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Crimm | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Leake | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Farr | Rush Passer | --- | | RB H.Sutter | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Campbell | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Hunter | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB W.Thornton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Denny |
| +++ | NB R.Meadows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Duffy |
| +++ | SS J.Castillo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN24 (2Q: 04:08) Bob Frassrand sacked by DE Riley Farr for a loss of 12 yards. Sack allowed by Dan Harris.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Frassrand |
| *** | LDE O.Poock | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Lewis | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Leake | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Sutter | Protect | +++ | SLB R.King | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE R.Mattis | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Boyer |
| +++ | WLB D.Campbell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Prescott |
| +++ | LCB W.Thornton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Denny |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Duffy |
| +++ | SS J.Castillo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| --- | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-22-MIN36 (2Q: 03:50) Bob Frassrand pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Tommy Overton. PENALTY: S Artie Randle of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Frassrand |
| *** | LDE O.Poock | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Crimm | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Leake | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Overton | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB V.Kennedy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB D.Campbell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hunter | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB W.Thornton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Denny |
| +++ | NB E.Earley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Duffy |
| +++ | SS J.Castillo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN31 (2Q: 03:41) Ass Man Frassrand pass completed to WR Juan Hunter for 31 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Hunter gained 4 yards after the catch. Minnesota 28, Buffalo 12
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Frassrand |
| *** | LDE O.Poock | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Crimm | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Leake | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Overton | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | --- | | RB V.Kennedy | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Campbell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hunter | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.King | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB W.Thornton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Denny |
| +++ | NB E.Earley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Duffy |
| +++ | SS J.Castillo | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (2Q: 03:41) Extra point by Steve Patterson was good. Minnesota 28, Buffalo 13 |
| (2Q: 03:28) Steve Patterson kicked off 70 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 03:28) Johnnie Carlisle ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Drake Terrell, assisted by ILB Ty Dehaven.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | NT K.Hammond | In Box | --- | | TE T.Hooper |
| +++ | RDE B.Fortner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Dorn |
| +++ | SLB T.Dehaven | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Stanton | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery |
| +++ | WILB R.Roberts | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB H.Hardy | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Covington |
| --- | LCB D.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Dillon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN27 (2Q: 02:56) Johnnie Carlisle ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Wally Oliver. PENALTY: G Sean Nordberg of Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Wilkerson |
| +++ | NT K.Hammond | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Hooper |
| +++ | RDE N.Peay | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB S.Bluske | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Stanton | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery |
| +++ | WILB R.Roberts | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB B.Fortner | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | LCB D.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Dillon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Nordberg |
| --- | SS R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Lyon |
| --- | FS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-18-MIN17 (2Q: 02:50) Johnnie Carlisle ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jared Quiroz.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Tovar |
| +++ | NT K.Hammond | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB R.Roberts | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Stanton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Rebstock |
| +++ | WLB S.Bluske | In Box | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.Quiroz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | RCB J.Dillon | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| --- | NB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-13-MIN22 (2Q: 02:13) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Terrence Hooper. DE Bennett Fortner hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Tovar | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT T.Enright | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Hooper | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Stanton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB S.Bluske | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| --- | LCB J.Quiroz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | RCB D.Terrell | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB R.Zigler | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-MIN22 (2Q: 02:06) Parker Shea punted 49 yards. Maurice Blanchard returned the kick 8 yards to the BUF37. Tackled by Artie Randle. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-BUF37 (2Q: 01:57) Ass Man Frassrand pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Juan Hunter. DT Ruben McWilliams blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Frassrand |
| *** | LDE O.Poock | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Crimm | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Mattis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Sutter | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Campbell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hunter | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.King | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB W.Thornton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Prescott |
| --- | RCB J.Bennett | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Denny |
| +++ | NB E.Earley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG H.Duffy |
| +++ | SS J.Castillo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF37 (2Q: 01:52) Ass Man Frassrand pass completed to RB Van Kennedy for 7 yards. Tackled by S Martin Vance, assisted by CB Efrain Earley. Kennedy gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Frassrand |
| *** | LDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hunter | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Lewis | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Sloan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB V.Kennedy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Campbell | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Boyer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB W.Thornton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Denny |
| +++ | NB E.Earley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Duffy |
| --- | SS J.Castillo | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS M.Vance | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-BUF44 (2Q: 01:30) Play-Action. Bob Frassrand pass was intended for WR Ricochet Rendon and was intercepted by OLB Rex King at the BUF47. Tackled by Ricochet Rendon. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Frassrand |
| *** | LDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hunter | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Overton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE O.Poock | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Sutter | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB E.Vinnick | Deep Zone | +++ | | FB M.Boyer | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.King | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Prescott |
| --- | RCB R.Meadows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Denny |
| --- | NB W.Thornton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Duffy |
| +++ | SS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| --- | FS M.Vance | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF47 (2Q: 01:21) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Terrence Hooper. S Jordan Kassell defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: T Bryant McDonald of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Wilkerson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Hooper | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Stanton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Bluske | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| --- | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | RCB J.Dillon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB J.Quiroz | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-MIN43 (2Q: 01:14) Brock Dixon pass completed to RB Johnnie Carlisle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Robert Zigler.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Rebstock | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Hooper | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Stanton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Zang | Protect | +++ | WLB S.Bluske | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.Quiroz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | RCB J.Dillon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-18-MIN45 (2Q: 00:56) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dexter Picken. CB Robert Zigler defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Wilkerson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Tovar | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB R.Roberts | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Protect | +++ | WLB H.Hardy | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT G.Dorn | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | NB D.Terrell | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | DB J.Dillon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-18-MIN45 (2Q: 00:47) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Dexter Picken for 26 yards. Tackled by CB Robert Zigler.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Tovar | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Enright | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Carlisle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Stanton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Rebstock | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB S.Bluske | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.Quiroz | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | RCB B.Dillon | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB R.Zigler | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
1-10-BUF29 (2Q: 00:38) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Derek Rebstock. DE Bennett Fortner drove right through Johnnie Carlisle to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Tovar | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | NT N.Robertson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Protect | --- | SILB R.Stanton | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT D.Picken | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Bluske | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.Quiroz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | RCB B.Dillon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB R.Zigler | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF29 (2Q: 00:28) Brock Dixon pass completed to TE Bryson Montgomery for 29 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Montgomery gained 31 yards after the catch. Minnesota 34, Buffalo 13
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT N.Robertson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Hooper | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Z.Klekamp | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Stanton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Moore | Protect | +++ | WLB S.Bluske | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.Quiroz | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Covington |
| +++ | RCB J.Dillon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB R.Zigler | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Nordberg |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Lyon |
| +++ | FS I.Billingsley | Short Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 00:28) Extra point by Arnold Bellis was good. Minnesota 35, Buffalo 13 |
| (2Q: 00:18) Arnold Bellis kicked off 54 yards from the MIN35. Jordan Kassell returned the ball 24 yards to the BUF35. Tackled by Joseph Mounts. |
1-10-BUF35 (2Q: 00:11) Howie Sutter ran a trap outside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Jack Bennett.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Frassrand |
| *** | LDE J.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hunter |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Atkins | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Blackmon | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | RDE R.McWilliams | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Sutter | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Vinnick | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Overton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ | | LT C.Boyer |
| --- | RCB E.Earley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Prescott |
| +++ | NB R.Meadows | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Denny |
| --- | DB R.King | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Duffy |
| --- | SS A.Randle | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| --- | FS J.Castillo | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Arnold Bellis kicked off 64 yards from the MIN35. Maurice Blanchard returned the ball 10 yards to the BUF11. Tackled by Rich Meadows. |
1-10-BUF11 (3Q: 14:27) Howie Sutter ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Ruben McWilliams, assisted by S Artie Randle. Key block delivered by Joseph Denny.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Smith | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Hunter |
| +++ | 3tcDT P.Blackmon | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Mattis |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Overton |
| +++ | RDE R.Farr | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Sutter | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.King | In Box | --- | | TE M.Boyer |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Spy | +++ | | LT P.Turner |
| +++ | WLB D.Campbell | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| --- | LCB J.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Denny |
| +++ | SS M.Vance | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-BUF18 (3Q: 14:00) Graham Bernard pass was dropped by TE Reuben Mattis.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hunter | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Mattis | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Overton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Sutter | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.King | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE M.Boyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT P.Turner |
| +++ | WLB D.Campbell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB J.Bennett | Bump and Run | --- | | C B.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Denny |
| +++ | SS M.Vance | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-BUF18 (3Q: 13:52) Howie Sutter ran a draw inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Jack Bennett.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hunter |
| +++ | 3tcDT P.Blackmon | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Mattis |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Overton |
| +++ | RDE R.Farr | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Sutter | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm |
| +++ | WLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | LT P.Turner |
| +++ | LCB J.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Prescott |
| --- | NB W.Thornton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Denny |
| --- | SS M.Vance | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-4-BUF17 (3Q: 13:27) Dylan Kanyak punted 66 yards. Dexter Picken returned the kick 18 yards to the MIN35. Tackled by Jordan Kassell. |
1-10-MIN35 (3Q: 13:18) Johnnie Carlisle ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Robert Zigler.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | NT K.Hammond | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Hooper |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock |
| +++ | SLB R.Roberts | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Bluske | Spy | +++ | | SLOT T.Tovar |
| +++ | WLB R.Stanton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.McDonald |
| --- | RCB J.Quiroz | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Dillon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN37 (3Q: 12:36) Johnnie Carlisle ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Wally Oliver, assisted by S Ike Billingsley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | NT K.Hammond | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Hooper |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock |
| +++ | SLB R.Roberts | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Bluske | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery |
| +++ | WILB R.Stanton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-MIN37 (3Q: 11:54) Brock Dixon pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Derek Rebstock.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Hooper | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Bluske | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB R.Zang | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Stanton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB R.Zigler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.Quiroz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB I.Billingsley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Dillon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-MIN37 (3Q: 11:48) Parker Shea punted 53 yards. Maurice Blanchard returned the kick 7 yards to the BUF17. PENALTY: CB Robert Zigler of Buffalo was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
1-10-BUF05 (3Q: 11:40) Graham Bernard pass was thrown quickly to avoid the safety, intended for WR Tommy Overton.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hunter | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Mattis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Overton | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Sutter | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.King | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB M.Boyer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT P.Turner |
| +++ | WLB D.Campbell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB J.Bennett | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Denny |
| +++ | SS M.Vance | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| --- | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF05 (3Q: 11:33) Graham Bernard pass completed to WR Dan Crimm for 44 yards. Tackled by CB Walter Thornton. Crimm gained 26 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hunter | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Mattis | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Overton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Farr | Rush Passer | --- | | RB H.Sutter | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.King | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT P.Turner |
| +++ | LCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Prescott |
| +++ | NB W.Thornton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Denny |
| +++ | SS M.Vance | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF49 (3Q: 10:52) Howie Sutter ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Jerald Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hunter |
| +++ | 3tcDT P.Blackmon | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Mattis |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Overton |
| +++ | RDE R.Farr | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Sutter | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm |
| +++ | WLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT P.Turner |
| --- | LCB J.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Prescott |
| +++ | NB W.Thornton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Denny |
| +++ | SS M.Vance | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-11-BUF48 (3Q: 10:25) Graham Bernard pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Juan Hunter.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hunter | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Mattis | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Overton | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Sutter | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT P.Turner |
| --- | LCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| --- | RCB R.Meadows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Prescott |
| +++ | NB W.Thornton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Denny |
| --- | SS M.Vance | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-BUF48 (3Q: 10:17) Graham Bernard pass completed to WR Dan Crimm for 4 yards. Tackled by S Artie Randle.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hunter | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Mattis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Overton | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Sutter | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Crimm | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.King | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT P.Turner |
| +++ | LCB J.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Prescott |
| +++ | NB W.Thornton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Denny |
| +++ | SS M.Vance | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-MIN48 (3Q: 09:55) Dylan Kanyak punted 36 yards. Dexter Picken called for a fair catch at the MIN12. |
1-10-MIN12 (3Q: 09:48) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Derek Rebstock for 10 yards. Tackled by S Brayden Dillon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Hooper | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Bluske | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Tovar | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Stanton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB I.Billingsley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Dillon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN22 (3Q: 09:26) Brock Dixon pass completed to TE Bryson Montgomery for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Robert Zigler.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Hooper | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Bluske | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Zang | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Stanton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB W.Oliver | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-4-MIN28 (3Q: 08:53) Johnnie Carlisle ran around right end for 16 yards. Tackled by S Ike Billingsley, assisted by DE Bennett Fortner. Key block delivered by Alex Lyon.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | NT K.Hammond | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Hooper |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock |
| +++ | SLB R.Roberts | In Box | --- | | RB J.Carlisle | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Bluske | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery |
| +++ | WILB R.Stanton | In Box | --- | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | --- | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN44 (3Q: 08:14) Johnnie Carlisle ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Rod Roberts, assisted by DT K.C. Hammond.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | NT K.Hammond | In Box | --- | | TE T.Hooper |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock |
| +++ | SLB R.Roberts | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Bluske | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Tovar |
| +++ | WLB R.Stanton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Dillon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN45 (3Q: 07:42) Johnnie Carlisle ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Roberts.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | NT K.Hammond | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Rebstock |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Tovar |
| +++ | SLB R.Roberts | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB S.Bluske | Spy | +++ | | SLOT G.Dorn |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | NB I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | DB J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS B.Dillon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS J.Dillon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-BUF49 (3Q: 07:09) Brock Dixon pass completed to TE Terrence Hooper for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Ike Billingsley. Hooper gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Hooper | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Bluske | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Zang | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Stanton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB W.Oliver | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF39 (3Q: 06:32) Brock Dixon pass completed to TE Bryson Montgomery for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Robert Zigler, assisted by ILB Ruben Stanton. Montgomery gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Hooper | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Bluske | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Stanton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB W.Oliver | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS J.Kassell | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF23 (3Q: 05:55) Johnnie Carlisle ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by S Brayden Dillon. Key block delivered by Chandler Abrams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | NT K.Hammond | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Hooper |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock |
| +++ | SLB R.Roberts | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Bluske | Spy | +++ | | SLOT T.Tovar |
| +++ | WLB R.Stanton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Dillon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF13 (3Q: 05:18) Johnnie Carlisle ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Wally Oliver, assisted by S Jordan Kassell. Key block delivered by Rob Zang. PENALTY: T Britt Nkwenti of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | NT K.Hammond | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Hooper |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock |
| +++ | SLB R.Roberts | In Box | --- | | RB J.Carlisle | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Bluske | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Zang |
| +++ | WILB R.Stanton | Spy | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB W.Oliver | In Box | --- | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| --- | FS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-BUF23 (3Q: 05:12) Johnnie Carlisle ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Brayden Dillon, assisted by ILB Ruben Stanton. PENALTY: S Sawyer Bluske of Buffalo was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | NT K.Hammond | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Hooper |
| --- | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock |
| +++ | SLB R.Roberts | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB S.Bluske | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Tovar |
| +++ | WLB R.Stanton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Dillon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-15-BUF18 (3Q: 05:04) Brock Dixon pass completed to RB Johnnie Carlisle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Robert Zigler.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Hooper | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB S.Bluske | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Zang | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Stanton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB W.Oliver | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS J.Kassell | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF10 (3Q: 04:35) Brock Dixon pass completed to TE Terrence Hooper for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 41, Buffalo 13
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Hooper | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Bluske | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Stanton | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB W.Oliver | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 04:35) Extra point by Arnold Bellis was good. Minnesota 42, Buffalo 13 |
| (3Q: 04:26) Arnold Bellis kicked off 69 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (3Q: 04:26) Graham Bernard pass completed to WR Tommy Overton for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hunter | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Mattis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Overton | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Sutter | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Boyer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT P.Turner |
| +++ | WLB D.Campbell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB J.Bennett | Blitz Passer | --- | | C B.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Denny |
| +++ | SS M.Vance | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-BUF33 (3Q: 03:39) Graham Bernard pass completed to TE Reuben Mattis for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hunter | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Mattis | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Overton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Sutter | Protect | +++ | SLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Boyer | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT P.Turner |
| +++ | WLB D.Campbell | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB J.Bennett | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Denny |
| +++ | SS M.Vance | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF39 (3Q: 02:52) Graham Bernard pass was dropped by FB Max Boyer.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hunter | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Mattis | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Overton | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Sutter | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Boyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT P.Turner |
| +++ | WLB D.Campbell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB J.Bennett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C B.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Denny |
| +++ | SS M.Vance | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF39 (3Q: 02:47) Graham Bernard pass completed to WR Big Game Hunter for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Jack Bennett. Hunter gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hunter | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Mattis | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Overton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Sutter | Protect | +++ | MLB R.King | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT D.Crimm | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT P.Turner |
| +++ | LCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Prescott |
| +++ | NB W.Thornton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Denny |
| +++ | SS M.Vance | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-BUF47 (3Q: 02:18) Graham Bernard pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tommy Overton. DE Riley Farr hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB G.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hunter | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Mattis | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Overton | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Sutter | Protect | +++ | SLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Boyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT P.Turner |
| +++ | WLB D.Campbell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB J.Bennett | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Denny |
| +++ | SS M.Vance | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-BUF47 (3Q: 02:12) Dylan Kanyak punted 50 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN03. |
1-10-MIN03 (3Q: 02:02) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Derek Rebstock for 11 yards. Tackled by S Jordan Kassell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Picken | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Rebstock | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Tovar | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Protect | +++ | WLB S.Bluske | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT G.Dorn | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | NB I.Billingsley | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | DB J.Kassell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS B.Dillon | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS J.Dillon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN14 (3Q: 01:17) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Derek Rebstock for 12 yards. Tackled by S Sawyer Bluske. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rebstock gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Hooper | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Bluske | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Zang | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Stanton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB W.Oliver | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN26 (3Q: 00:44) Johnnie Carlisle ran a trap outside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Jordan Kassell.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | NT K.Hammond | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Hooper |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock |
| +++ | SLB R.Roberts | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Bluske | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Zang |
| +++ | WILB R.Stanton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN26 (3Q: 00:11) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Derek Rebstock. S Brayden Dillon defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Hooper | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB S.Bluske | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT T.Tovar | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB R.Stanton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| --- | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB I.Billingsley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Dillon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN26 (3Q: 00:05) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dexter Picken. S Sawyer Bluske defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Hooper | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Bluske | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Tovar | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Stanton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| --- | SS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Dillon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| 4-10-MIN26 (4Q: 15:00) Parker Shea punted 34 yards. Maurice Blanchard called for a fair catch at the BUF40. |
1-10-BUF40 (4Q: 14:53) Howie Sutter ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB David Campbell, assisted by DE Jerald Smith. Key block delivered by Dan Harris.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB G.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hunter |
| +++ | 3tcDT P.Blackmon | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Mattis |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Overton |
| +++ | RDE R.Farr | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Sutter | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.King | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Boyer |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT P.Turner |
| +++ | WLB D.Campbell | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB J.Bennett | Out of Box | --- | | C B.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Denny |
| +++ | SS M.Vance | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-3-BUF47 (4Q: 14:27) Graham Bernard pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Big Game Hunter. DT Percy Blackmon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hunter | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Mattis | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Overton | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Sutter | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.King | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT P.Turner |
| +++ | LCB J.Bennett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| --- | RCB R.Meadows | Bump and Run | --- | | C B.Prescott |
| +++ | NB W.Thornton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Denny |
| +++ | SS M.Vance | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-BUF47 (4Q: 14:17) Howie Sutter ran around right end for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Tyrannosaurus Rex King. PENALTY: G Collin Boyer of Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hunter |
| +++ | 3tcDT P.Blackmon | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Mattis |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Overton |
| +++ | RDE R.Farr | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Sutter | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB R.King | Spy | +++ | | FB M.Boyer |
| +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT P.Turner |
| +++ | WLB D.Campbell | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | LCB J.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Denny |
| +++ | SS M.Vance | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-6-BUF44 (4Q: 14:09) Dylan Kanyak punted 55 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN01. |
1-10-MIN01 (4Q: 14:01) Brock Dixon pass completed to TE Bryson Montgomery for 9 yards. Tackled by S Sawyer Bluske.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Hooper | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB S.Bluske | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Stanton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB W.Oliver | Short Zone | --- | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-MIN10 (4Q: 13:29) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Derek Rebstock for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Bennett Fortner. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Hooper | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Bluske | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Stanton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB W.Oliver | Short Zone | --- | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS J.Kassell | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN18 (4Q: 12:47) Play-Action. Brock Dixon scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by S Brayden Dillon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Hooper | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB R.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Bluske | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT T.Tovar | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Stanton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB I.Billingsley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Dillon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN20 (4Q: 12:01) Johnnie Carlisle ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Jared Quiroz.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | NT K.Hammond | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Hooper |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock |
| +++ | SLB R.Roberts | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Bluske | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery |
| +++ | WILB R.Stanton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| --- | RCB J.Quiroz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-MIN23 (4Q: 11:18) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Derek Rebstock for 15 yards. Tackled by DE Dominique Lewis. Rebstock gained 10 yards after the catch. PENALTY: CB Jared Quiroz of Buffalo was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Rebstock | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Tovar | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Protect | +++ | WLB S.Bluske | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Dorn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | NB I.Billingsley | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | DB J.Kassell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS B.Dillon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS J.Dillon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN38 (4Q: 11:11) Johnnie Carlisle ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Ruben Stanton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | NT K.Hammond | In Box | --- | | TE T.Hooper |
| --- | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock |
| +++ | SLB R.Roberts | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Bluske | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Tovar |
| +++ | WLB R.Stanton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| --- | FS B.Dillon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN41 (4Q: 10:37) Johnnie Carlisle ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Ruben Stanton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | NT K.Hammond | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Hooper |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock |
| +++ | SLB R.Roberts | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Bluske | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery |
| +++ | WILB R.Stanton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS J.Kassell | Out of Box | --- |
|
| 3-6-MIN42 (4Q: 09:53) PENALTY: T Bryant McDonald of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
3-11-MIN37 (4Q: 09:43) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Derek Rebstock for 14 yards. Tackled by S Jordan Kassell, assisted by CB Jared Quiroz. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rebstock gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Hooper | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Bluske | Short Zone | --- | | FB R.Zang | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Stanton | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB R.Zigler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.Quiroz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB I.Billingsley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Dillon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF49 (4Q: 09:00) Jesse Mroz pass was dropped by WR Dexter Picken. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Mroz |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Hooper | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Protect | --- | SILB S.Bluske | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Tovar | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Stanton | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB I.Billingsley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Dillon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF49 (4Q: 08:53) Johnnie Carlisle ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT K.C. Hammond.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Mroz |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | NT K.Hammond | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Hooper |
| --- | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock |
| +++ | SLB R.Roberts | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB S.Bluske | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Zang |
| +++ | WILB R.Stanton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| --- | WLB W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-BUF48 (4Q: 08:23) Jesse Mroz pass completed to WR Dexter Picken for 48 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Picken gained 34 yards after the catch. Minnesota 48, Buffalo 13
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Mroz |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Hooper | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Bluske | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Tovar | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Stanton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB I.Billingsley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Dillon | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (4Q: 08:23) Extra point by Arnold Bellis was good. Minnesota 49, Buffalo 13 |
| (4Q: 08:08) Arnold Bellis kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (4Q: 08:08) Graham Bernard sacked by DE Riley Farr for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Brody Prescott. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Graham Bernard on the BUF19.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hunter | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Mattis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Overton | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | RDE R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Sutter | Protect | --- | MLB R.King | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT P.Turner |
| +++ | LCB J.Bennett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Prescott |
| --- | NB W.Thornton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Denny |
| +++ | SS M.Vance | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| --- | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-16-BUF19 (4Q: 07:31) Graham Bernard pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Big Game Hunter.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hunter | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Mattis | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Overton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Sutter | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.King | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT P.Turner |
| +++ | LCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Prescott |
| +++ | NB W.Thornton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Denny |
| +++ | SS M.Vance | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-16-BUF19 (4Q: 07:24) Howie Sutter ran a trap outside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Martin Vance, assisted by CB Efrain Earley.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hunter |
| +++ | 3tcDT P.Blackmon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Overton |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Crimm |
| +++ | RDE R.Farr | In Box | --- | | RB H.Sutter | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Rendon |
| +++ | LCB J.Bennett | Out of Box | --- | | LT P.Turner |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | NB W.Thornton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Prescott |
| --- | DB E.Earley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Denny |
| +++ | SS M.Vance | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Out of Box | --- |
|
| 4-15-BUF20 (4Q: 07:00) Dylan Kanyak punted 46 yards. Dexter Picken returned the kick 10 yards to the MIN44. Tackled by Robert Zigler. PENALTY: RB Howie Sutter of Buffalo was called for an Intentional Face Mask on the Punt Return. |
1-10-BUF41 (4Q: 06:51) Johnnie Carlisle ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Wally Oliver, assisted by DT K.C. Hammond.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Mroz |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | NT K.Hammond | In Box | --- | | TE T.Hooper |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock |
| +++ | SLB R.Roberts | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB S.Bluske | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Zang |
| +++ | WILB R.Stanton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | LG B.McDonald |
| --- | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-BUF37 (4Q: 06:08) Johnnie Carlisle ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Robert Zigler.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Mroz |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | NT K.Hammond | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Rebstock |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Tovar |
| +++ | SLB R.Roberts | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Ball Carrier | --- | WLB S.Bluske | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Dorn |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | NB I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | DB J.Kassell | Spy | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS B.Dillon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS J.Dillon | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-BUF35 (4Q: 05:21) Jesse Mroz pass completed to TE Terrence Hooper for 12 yards. Tackled by S Brayden Dillon, assisted by S Sawyer Bluske. Hooper gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Mroz |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Hooper | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Bluske | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Stanton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB R.Zigler | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.Quiroz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB I.Billingsley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Dillon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF23 (4Q: 04:34) Jesse Mroz pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Terrence Hooper. S Sawyer Bluske defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Mroz |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Hooper | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB R.Roberts | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Bluske | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Tovar | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB R.Stanton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB I.Billingsley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Dillon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-BUF23 (4Q: 04:28) Johnnie Carlisle ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Dominique Lewis, assisted by CB Robert Zigler.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Mroz |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | NT K.Hammond | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Hooper |
| --- | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock |
| +++ | SLB R.Roberts | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Bluske | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Tovar |
| +++ | WLB R.Stanton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | NB I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Dillon | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-BUF22 (4Q: 03:44) Johnnie Carlisle ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT K.C. Hammond, assisted by S Sawyer Bluske.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Mroz |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | NT K.Hammond | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Hooper |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock |
| +++ | SLB R.Roberts | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Bluske | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery |
| +++ | WILB R.Stanton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB R.Zigler | In Box | --- | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.Quiroz | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Dillon | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-8-BUF21 (4Q: 02:59) Arnold Bellis attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 52, Buffalo 13 |
| (4Q: 02:52) Arnold Bellis kicked off 61 yards from the MIN35. Maurice Blanchard returned the ball 17 yards to the BUF21. Tackled by Artie Randle. |
1-10-BUF21 (4Q: 02:42) Howie Sutter ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Plyler, assisted by DT Ruben McWilliams. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN DT Percy Blackmon to the BUF23.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Smith | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Hunter |
| +++ | 3tcDT P.Blackmon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Overton |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Crimm |
| +++ | RDE R.Farr | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Sutter | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB R.King | Spy | +++ | | FB M.Boyer |
| +++ | WLB P.Plyler | In Box | +++ | | LT P.Turner |
| +++ | LCB J.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Prescott |
| +++ | NB W.Thornton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Denny |
| +++ | SS M.Vance | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| --- | FS A.Randle | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-BUF23 (4Q: 02:33) Johnnie Carlisle ran around left end for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Ike Billingsley.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Mroz |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | NT K.Hammond | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Hooper |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock |
| +++ | SLB R.Roberts | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB S.Bluske | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Zang |
| +++ | WILB R.Stanton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-BUF20 (4Q: 02:27) Johnnie Carlisle ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT K.C. Hammond.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Mroz |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Picken |
| +++ | NT K.Hammond | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Hooper |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Rebstock |
| +++ | SLB R.Roberts | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Bluske | In Box | --- | | FB R.Zang |
| +++ | WILB R.Stanton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB W.Oliver | In Box | --- | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB R.Zigler | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB J.Quiroz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-6-BUF19 (4Q: 02:00) Johnnie Carlisle ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Sawyer Bluske.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Mroz |
| *** | LDE B.Fortner | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Hooper |
| +++ | NT K.Hammond | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Montgomery |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Picken |
| +++ | SLB R.Roberts | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Carlisle | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Bluske | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Moore |
| --- | WILB R.Stanton | In Box | --- | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB R.Zigler | In Box | +++ | | LG B.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB J.Quiroz | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Corbett |
| +++ | RCB I.Billingsley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Abrams |
| +++ | SS J.Kassell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Dillon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-5-BUF18 (4Q: 01:14) PENALTY: K Arnold Bellis of Minnesota was called for Delay of Game. |
| 4-10-BUF23 (4Q: 01:14) Arnold Bellis attempted a 40 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 55, Buffalo 13 |
| (4Q: 01:07) Arnold Bellis kicked off 56 yards from the MIN35. Maurice Blanchard returned the ball 24 yards to the BUF33. Tackled by Jerald Smith. |
1-10-BUF33 (4Q: 01:01) Graham Bernard sacked by DT Percy Blackmon for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Collin Boyer.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hunter | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Overton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Crimm | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Sutter | Protect | --- | MLB P.Plyler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Rendon | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB J.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT P.Turner |
| --- | RCB R.Meadows | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| --- | NB W.Thornton | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Prescott |
| +++ | DB E.Earley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Denny |
| +++ | SS M.Vance | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-13-BUF30 (4Q: 00:28) Graham Bernard pass completed to RB Howie Sutter for -1 yards. Tackled by S Martin Vance. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB G.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hunter | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Blackmon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Mattis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Overton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Sutter | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Plyler | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Crimm | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB J.Bennett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT P.Turner |
| +++ | RCB R.Meadows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Boyer |
| +++ | NB W.Thornton | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C B.Prescott |
| +++ | DB E.Earley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Denny |
| +++ | SS M.Vance | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Harris |
| +++ | FS A.Randle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 55, Buffalo Bills 13 |