| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 31 degrees, fair, 1 mph wind. |
| Pittsburgh won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Caleb Marquis kicked off 69 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Darryl Dillon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bradley Sellers. S Tyler Diaz defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Moss | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Carr | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Surratt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-10-PIT25 (1Q: 14:53) Wally Flowers ran around the left tackle for 4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Corwin Clancy.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Ellard |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson |
| +++ | RDE G.Crook | In Box | --- | | RB W.Flowers | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Moss | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Hamilton |
| +++ | MLB L.Surratt | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| --- | WLB J.Crummey | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-PIT29 (1Q: 14:14) Teddy Ramirez ran around right end for 21 yards. Tackled by OLB Johnathan Crummey. Key block delivered by Norm Turner.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Sellers |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Cervantes | In Box | --- | | TE S.Ellard |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson |
| +++ | RDE G.Crook | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN50 (1Q: 13:36) Darryl Dillon scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by S Gregory Hill.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Flowers | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB T.Moss | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE H.Hamilton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB L.Surratt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| --- | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| --- | SS G.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN40 (1Q: 13:04) DeMon Dillon pass completed to WR Josiah Davidson for 30 yards. Tackled by S Corwin Clancy. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Davidson gained 23 yards after the catch. PENALTY: OLB Johnathan Crummey of Minnesota was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Flowers | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Moss | Short Zone | +++ | | TE H.Hamilton | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB L.Surratt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN10 (1Q: 12:53) Darryl Dillon pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Santiago Ellard. CB Elijah Wynn defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Moss | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| --- | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN10 (1Q: 12:47) Play-Action. Darryl Dillon pass completed to WR Josiah Davidson for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 6, Minnesota 0
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Flowers | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Moss | Short Zone | +++ | | TE H.Hamilton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB L.Surratt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 12:47) Extra point by Leslie Borick was good. Pittsburgh 7, Minnesota 0 |
| (1Q: 12:41) Leslie Borick kicked off 58 yards from the PIT35. Peter Ginwright returned the ball 24 yards to the MIN31. Tackled by Courtney Hammond. |
1-10-MIN31 (1Q: 12:18) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Terrell Csonka for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Oscar Sobien.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE C.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Morrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Davidson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Hopkins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB T.Erickson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Joseph | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | NB L.Harvey | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | DB O.Sobien | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT E.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS D.Whitfield | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-MIN34 (1Q: 11:42) Marty Hopkins ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Tony Erickson.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE C.Hammond | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Davidson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | RDE D.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Hopkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Erickson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Joseph |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Out of Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | NB L.Harvey | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | DB O.Sobien | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT E.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS D.Whitfield | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-MIN33 (1Q: 11:14) Brock Dixon pass completed to TE Glen Hood for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamar Nails. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE C.Hammond | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Morrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Hood | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Davidson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Kroinek | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Nails | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB T.Barber | Short Zone | --- | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB L.Denham | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB J.Farrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB O.Sobien | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT E.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS D.Whitfield | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN44 (1Q: 10:48) Terrell Csonka ran a reverse around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Lewis Denham.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Washington |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Rasheed | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Hood |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Davidson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Csonka | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE R.Quaal | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Terrell |
| +++ | SLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Bryant |
| +++ | MLB T.Erickson | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB T.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | RT E.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-MIN46 (1Q: 10:08) Brock Dixon pass completed to TE Nathan Washington for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Jay Farrell.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | Rush Passer | --- | | TE N.Washington | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Rasheed | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Hood | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Davidson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Csonka | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Quaal | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.Terrell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Bryant | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Erickson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB T.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT E.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT46 (1Q: 09:21) Play-Action. Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Ashton Esiason for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Luis Harvey.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Morrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Joseph | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.Terrell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Nails | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB L.Harvey | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Deep Zone | --- | | RT E.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 08:56) Marty Hopkins ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Dakota Weagle. Key block delivered by Broderick Chukwuma.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Csonka |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Rasheed | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Hood |
| --- | 3tcDT S.Davidson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | RDE R.Quaal | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Hopkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Washington |
| +++ | MLB T.Erickson | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB T.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Out of Box | --- | | RT E.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-PIT16 (1Q: 08:21) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Louis McCarthy for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Drew Joseph. McCarthy gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE C.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Morrison | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT A.Esiason | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Davidson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Hopkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Erickson | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT M.Joseph | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB L.Denham | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | NB L.Harvey | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | DB O.Sobien | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT E.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS D.Whitfield | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT11 (1Q: 07:36) Play-Action. Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Louis McCarthy for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Lamar Nails. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Morrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Terrell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Nails | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.O'Neill | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| --- | RCB J.Farrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB L.Harvey | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT E.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-PIT10 (1Q: 07:10) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Terrell Csonka for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Pittsburgh 7, Minnesota 6
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Morrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Hood | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Nails | Short Zone | --- | | TE N.Washington | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB L.Harvey | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Deep Zone | --- | | RT E.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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| (1Q: 07:10) Extra point by Caleb Marquis was good. Minnesota 7, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (1Q: 06:59) Caleb Marquis kicked off 58 yards from the MIN35. Bradley Sellers returned the ball 24 yards to the PIT31. Tackled by Louis McCarthy. |
1-10-PIT31 (1Q: 06:28) Teddy Ramirez ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Tanner Moss, assisted by ILB Phil Mathis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Ellard |
| --- | 1tcDT R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson |
| +++ | RDE G.Crook | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt |
| +++ | WLB T.Moss | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-PIT35 (1Q: 05:54) Darryl Dillon pass was dropped by TE el Diablo Ellard.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Moss | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| --- | NB P.Ginwright | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-PIT35 (1Q: 05:48) Darryl Dillon pass completed to WR Switch Sellers for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Phil Mathis.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Carr | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB J.Crummey | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB T.Diaz | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | LCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | RCB P.Ginwright | Deep Zone | --- | | RG T.Boyer |
| --- | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| --- | FS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-PIT34 (1Q: 05:17) Terrell England punted 37 yards. Moe Kirchner called for a fair catch at the MIN29. |
1-10-MIN29 (1Q: 05:10) Play-Action. Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Terrell Csonka for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Shannon O'Neill, assisted by CB Lewis Denham.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Morrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Terrell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Nails | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB L.Harvey | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT E.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN31 (1Q: 04:24) Play-Action. Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Terrell Csonka for 6 yards. Tackled by S Kris Rogers.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Rasheed | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Hood | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Davidson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Csonka | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Quaal | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Terrell | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Bryant | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Erickson | Short Zone | --- | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB T.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT E.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-MIN37 (1Q: 03:55) Play-Action. Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Terrell Csonka for 22 yards. Tackled by OLB Tony Erickson. Csonka gained 18 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Davidson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rasheed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Quaal | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Terrell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Erickson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB T.Barber | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB C.Owens | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB C.Wilkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT E.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS D.Whitfield | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT41 (1Q: 03:09) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Terrell Csonka for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Luis Harvey. Csonka gained 1 yard after the catch. Minnesota's Elliot Rayburn was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Morrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE D.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Terrell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Nails | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB L.Harvey | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT E.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-PIT33 (1Q: 02:28) Brock Dixon pass completed to TE Nathan Washington for 33 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 13, Pittsburgh 7
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Morrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Terrell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Nails | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB L.Harvey | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Double Z(FL) | --- |
|
| (1Q: 02:28) Extra point by Caleb Marquis was good. Minnesota 14, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (1Q: 02:16) Caleb Marquis kicked off 71 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 02:16) Play-Action. Darryl Dillon pass completed to WR Bradley Sellers for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Leroy Huffman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Moss | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-9-PIT26 (1Q: 01:49) Teddy Ramirez ran around right end for 13 yards. Tackled by S Corwin Clancy, assisted by OLB Tanner Moss. Key block delivered by el Diablo Ellard.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Ellard |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson |
| +++ | RDE G.Crook | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt |
| +++ | WLB T.Moss | In Box | --- | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT39 (1Q: 01:14) Teddy Ramirez ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Gilbert Crook, assisted by DT Ross Kelly.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Ellard |
| --- | 1tcDT R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson |
| +++ | RDE G.Crook | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB P.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt |
| +++ | WLB T.Moss | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-PIT35 (1Q: 00:54) Darryl Dillon kept the ball, running inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Gregory Hill.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Ellard |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson |
| +++ | RDE G.Crook | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez |
| +++ | MLB P.Mathis | In Box | --- | | SLOT B.Hoyt |
| +++ | WLB T.Moss | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| --- | SS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-14-PIT35 (1Q: 00:34) Darryl Dillon pass completed to TE Santiago Ellard for 26 yards. Tackled by S Gregory Hill. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Ellard gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Ellard | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Carr | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Crummey | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB T.Diaz | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | LCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | RCB P.Ginwright | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | --- | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-MIN39 (2Q: 15:00) Broderick Hoyt ran a reverse around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Tanner Moss, assisted by S Gregory Hill.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Ellard |
| --- | 1tcDT R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson |
| +++ | RDE G.Crook | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez |
| +++ | MLB P.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB T.Moss | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-MIN41 (2Q: 14:32) Darryl Dillon pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Broderick Hoyt. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE P.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Moss | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| --- | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
3-12-MIN41 (2Q: 14:26) Darryl Dillon pass completed to TE Santiago Ellard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Leroy Huffman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Ellard | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Carr | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Crummey | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB T.Diaz | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | LCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | RCB P.Ginwright | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-MIN42 (2Q: 13:43) Terrell England punted 42 yards. Touchback. PENALTY: TE Louie Johnson of Pittsburgh was called for an Ineligible Man Downfield on the Punt. The penalty was declined. |
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 13:37) Logan Terrell ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Dakota Weagle.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Rasheed | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Washington |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | RDE D.Joseph | In Box | --- | | RB L.Terrell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Nails | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason |
| +++ | WLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB L.Harvey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-7-MIN23 (2Q: 13:12) PENALTY: C Shaquille Thornton of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-12-MIN18 (2Q: 13:07) Bryan Kroinek ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Ruben Quaal, assisted by CB Jay Farrell. CB Jay Farrell knocked down Nathan Washington to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Washington |
| --- | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | RDE R.Quaal | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Kroinek | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Barber | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Esiason |
| +++ | WLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB C.Wilkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-MIN18 (2Q: 12:32) Play-Action. Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Terrell Csonka for 16 yards. Tackled by S Kris Rogers.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE C.Hammond | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Rasheed | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Davidson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Weagle | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Kroinek | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Nails | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB O.Sobien | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Deep Zone | --- | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS D.Whitfield | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN34 (2Q: 12:03) Play-Action. Brock Dixon scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Jay Farrell and assisted by S Conrad Owens.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Rasheed | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Hood | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Davidson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Csonka | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.Quaal | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Kroinek | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Terrell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Erickson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB T.Barber | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| --- | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| --- | RCB J.Farrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN37 (2Q: 11:33) Bryan Kroinek ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Tony Erickson. Key block delivered by Owen Bachofen.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Joseph |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Rasheed | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Hood |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Davidson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Csonka |
| +++ | RDE R.Quaal | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Kroinek | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Terrell |
| +++ | MLB T.Erickson | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB T.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Out of Box | --- | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| --- | SS K.Rogers | Out of Box | --- | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN44 (2Q: 10:52) Bryan Kroinek ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Shannon Davidson, assisted by OLB Tony Erickson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Rasheed | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Hood |
| --- | 3tcDT S.Davidson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Csonka |
| +++ | RDE R.Quaal | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Kroinek | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Terrell |
| --- | MLB T.Erickson | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB T.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| --- | FS C.Owens | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-MIN40 (2Q: 10:20) Play-Action. Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Melvin Joseph. DE Dakota Weagle hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Morrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Terrell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB L.Harvey | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| --- | SS K.Rogers | Deep Zone | --- | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-MIN40 (2Q: 10:15) Play-Action. Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Louis McCarthy for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Theodore Barber.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE C.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Morrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rasheed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE D.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Kroinek | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Nails | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB T.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB O.Sobien | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-MIN43 (2Q: 09:33) Gregory Gross punted 50 yards. Kris Rogers returned the kick 7 yards to the PIT14. Tackled by Terrell Csonka. |
1-10-PIT14 (2Q: 09:23) DeMon Dillon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josiah Davidson. DT Gilbert Crook hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Protect | --- | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Moss | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| --- | RCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | --- | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT14 (2Q: 09:18) Play-Action. Darryl Dillon pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Dominic Rodriguez.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Flowers | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Rodriguez | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | RCB P.Ginwright | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | NB L.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | DB B.Shula | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-PIT14 (2Q: 09:07) DeMon Dillon pass completed to RB Teddy Ramirez for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Happy Hill, assisted by OLB Johnathan Crummey.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB J.Crummey | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| --- | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | --- | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-PIT17 (2Q: 08:44) Terrell England punted 51 yards. Moe Kirchner returned the kick 20 yards to the PIT48. Tackled by Theodore Barber. |
1-10-PIT48 (2Q: 08:37) Bryan Kroinek ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by S Kris Rogers, assisted by CB Jay Farrell. Key block delivered by Shaquille Thornton.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Rasheed | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Hood |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Davidson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Csonka |
| +++ | RDE R.Quaal | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Kroinek | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Terrell |
| +++ | MLB T.Erickson | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB T.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| --- | LCB L.Denham | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-PIT39 (2Q: 08:10) Bryan Kroinek ran around left end for 10 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Kris Rogers, assisted by OLB Tony Erickson. Key block delivered by Rondell Osborne. Minnesota's Glen Hood was hurt on the play. This appears to be a very serious elbow injury.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | In Box | --- | | X(SE) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Rasheed | In Box | --- | | TE G.Hood |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Csonka |
| +++ | RDE R.Quaal | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Kroinek | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Terrell |
| +++ | MLB T.Erickson | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB T.Barber | In Box | --- | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Out of Box | --- | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT29 (2Q: 07:28) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Melvin Joseph for 9 yards. Tackled by S Kris Rogers, assisted by CB Luis Harvey.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE C.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Morrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Davidson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Hopkins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB L.Nails | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT M.Joseph | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | NB L.Harvey | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | DB O.Sobien | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS D.Whitfield | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-PIT20 (2Q: 06:44) Brock Dixon sacked by DT Drew Joseph for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Owen Bachofen.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE C.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Morrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rasheed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Hopkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB T.Erickson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Joseph | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| --- | RCB J.Farrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| --- | NB L.Harvey | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| --- | DB O.Sobien | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| --- | FS C.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-PIT28 (2Q: 06:05) Play-Action. Brock Dixon scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Hot Sauce Farrell. Pittsburgh's Shannon Davidson was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE C.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT J.Morrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT S.Davidson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Kroinek | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Nails | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| --- | NB O.Sobien | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS D.Whitfield | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-PIT22 (2Q: 05:34) Caleb Marquis attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 17, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (2Q: 05:29) Caleb Marquis kicked off 60 yards from the MIN35. Bradley Sellers returned the ball 30 yards to the PIT35. Tackled by Gilbert Crook. PENALTY: RB Wade Godfrey of Pittsburgh was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-PIT15 (2Q: 04:58) Darryl Dillon pass completed to WR Broderick Hoyt for 25 yards. Tackled by S Gregory Hill. Hoyt gained 17 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Ellard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Moss | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB L.Shea | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT40 (2Q: 04:12) Play-Action. Darryl Dillon pass completed to WR Bradley Sellers for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Peter Ginwright, assisted by DT Gilbert Crook. Sellers gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Double Z(FL) | --- | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Moss | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-PIT44 (2Q: 03:52) DeMon Dillon pass completed to WR Broderick Hoyt for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Ramon Shepard.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Moss | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Short Zone | --- | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN45 (2Q: 03:26) Play-Action. Darryl Dillon sacked by DE Leroy Huffman for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Mickey Greer.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE P.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Moss | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| --- | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| --- | NB P.Ginwright | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-MIN50 (2Q: 03:06) Darryl Dillon pass completed to WR Dominic Rodriguez for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Elijah Wynn, assisted by OLB Tanner Moss. Rodriguez gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Ellard | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Wilkerson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT D.Rodriguez | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | --- | | TE L.Johnson | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB T.Moss | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN28 (2Q: 02:34) Darryl Dillon pass completed to WR Josiah Davidson for 25 yards. Tackled by S Corwin Clancy. Davidson gained 15 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Godfrey | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Moss | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-3-MIN03 (2Q: 02:04) Darryl Dillon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mo Money Davidson. S Corwin Clancy defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Protect | +++ | SLB T.Moss | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Surratt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| --- | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| --- | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-3-MIN03 (2Q: 01:56) DeMon Dillon pass was dropped by WR Broderick Hoyt.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Ellard | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Protect | +++ | SLB T.Moss | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB L.Surratt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-3-MIN03 (2Q: 01:49) PENALTY: G Tony Boyer of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
3-8-MIN08 (2Q: 01:49) DeMon Dillon pass was intended for WR Josiah Davidson and was intercepted by CB Peter Ginwright in the end zone. Touchback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB P.Mathis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Crummey | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| --- | NB P.Ginwright | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 01:36) Brock Dixon scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Shannon O'Neill and assisted by S Conrad Owens.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT J.Morrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Terrell | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rasheed | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Bryant | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Kroinek | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Nails | Short Zone | --- | | FB M.Hopkins | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB L.Harvey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-MIN27 (2Q: 00:56) Brock Dixon pass completed to TE Nathan Washington for 30 yards. Tackled by CB Luis Harvey.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Morrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Terrell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Nails | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB L.Harvey | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
1-10-PIT43 (2Q: 00:44) Brock Dixon sacked by ILB Shannon O'Neill and DE Dakota Weagle for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Broderick Chukwuma.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT J.Morrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE D.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Kroinek | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB L.Nails | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB S.O'Neill | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| --- | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| --- | RCB J.Farrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB L.Harvey | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| --- | SS K.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| --- | FS C.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
2-16-PIT49 (2Q: 00:34) Brock Dixon pass completed to TE Cody Bryant for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamar Nails.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Morrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Terrell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Csonka | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Quaal | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Kroinek | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB L.Nails | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Bryant | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB L.Harvey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| 3-17-MIN50 (2Q: 00:24) PENALTY: WR Terrell Csonka of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
3-22-MIN45 (2Q: 00:24) Play-Action. Brock Dixon sacked by DT Malachi Rasheed and DT Drew Joseph for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Reuben Fitzgerald.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE C.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Morrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Joseph | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rasheed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Kroinek | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB L.Nails | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Hopkins | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB T.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| --- | RCB J.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB O.Sobien | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| --- | FS D.Whitfield | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 4-27-MIN40 (2Q: 00:15) Gregory Gross punted 44 yards. Kris Rogers returned the kick 19 yards to the PIT35. Tackled by James Harrison. |
1-10-PIT35 (2Q: 00:04) Play-Action. Darryl Dillon pass completed to TE Santiago Ellard for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Elijah Wynn, assisted by S Corwin Clancy. Ellard gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB T.Moss | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Leslie Borick kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 15:00) Brock Dixon pass completed to RB Bryan Kroinek for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Theodore Barber. Kroinek gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Rasheed | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Kroinek | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Csonka | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Quaal | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Terrell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Bryant | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Erickson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB T.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-1-MIN34 (3Q: 14:29) PENALTY: G Reuben Fitzgerald of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-6-MIN29 (3Q: 14:20) Logan Terrell ran around right end for -6 yards. Tackled by DE Dakota Weagle.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Rasheed | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Washington |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | RDE D.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Terrell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Barber | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason |
| +++ | WLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| --- | LCB L.Denham | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB L.Harvey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| --- | SS K.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-MIN23 (3Q: 13:38) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Louis McCarthy. S Kris Rogers defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Rasheed | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Quaal | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Kroinek | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Nails | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB T.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| --- | NB C.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS D.Whitfield | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-MIN23 (3Q: 13:32) Gregory Gross punted 39 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the PIT38. |
1-10-PIT38 (3Q: 13:24) Wally Flowers ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Leroy Huffman. Key block delivered by Mickey Greer.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Ellard |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson |
| +++ | RDE G.Crook | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Flowers | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Moss | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Hamilton |
| +++ | MLB L.Surratt | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-PIT44 (3Q: 12:55) Darryl Dillon pass completed to TE el Diablo Ellard for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Elijah Wynn. Ellard gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Ellard | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Moss | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN29 (3Q: 12:09) Play-Action. Darryl Dillon pass completed to WR Bradley Sellers for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Crummy John Crummey, assisted by OLB Tanner Moss.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Ellard | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Flowers | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Moss | Short Zone | +++ | | TE H.Hamilton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB L.Surratt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG T.Boyer |
| --- | SS G.Hill | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN28 (3Q: 11:33) Darryl Dillon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bradley Sellers. S Gregory Hill defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE P.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Moss | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| --- | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-MIN28 (3Q: 11:25) DeMon Dillon pass completed to WR Bradley Sellers for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Phil Mathis. Sellers gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Crummey | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Deep Zone | --- | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN17 (3Q: 10:57) Play-Action. DeMon Dillon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Broderick Hoyt. DE Leroy Huffman simply tossed Norm Turner aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB P.Mathis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Moss | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| --- | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN17 (3Q: 10:51) Play-Action. Darryl Dillon pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Santiago Ellard. DT Gilbert Crook hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB P.Mathis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB T.Moss | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| --- | RCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN17 (3Q: 10:44) Play-Action. DeMon Dillon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bradley Sellers. CB Elijah Wynn defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB J.Crummey | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-MIN17 (3Q: 10:36) Leslie Borick attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 17, Pittsburgh 10 |
| (3Q: 10:28) Leslie Borick kicked off 55 yards from the PIT35. Peter Ginwright returned the ball 22 yards to the MIN32. Tackled by Bradley Sellers. |
1-10-MIN32 (3Q: 09:54) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Terrell Csonka for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamar Nails. Csonka gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Rasheed | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Terrell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Nails | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB L.Harvey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-MIN37 (3Q: 09:26) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Nathan Washington. DT Malachi Rasheed hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Rasheed | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE D.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Terrell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Nails | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB L.Harvey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-MIN37 (3Q: 09:17) Brock Dixon pass completed to FB Logan Terrell for 6 yards. Tackled by S Oscar Sobien.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE C.Hammond | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Morrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Terrell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rasheed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Joseph | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Nails | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB O.Sobien | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS D.Whitfield | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN43 (3Q: 08:34) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Nathan Washington. OLB Theodore Barber hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Morrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | RDE D.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Terrell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB T.Barber | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| --- | RCB J.Farrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB C.Wilkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN43 (3Q: 08:27) Logan Terrell ran a trap outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Shannon O'Neill. Key block delivered by Broderick Chukwuma.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | In Box | --- | | X(SE) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Rasheed | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Washington |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Csonka |
| +++ | RDE R.Quaal | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Kroinek |
| +++ | SLB S.O'Neill | In Box | --- | | FB L.Terrell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Erickson | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB T.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT46 (3Q: 07:55) Brock Dixon sacked by DE Ruben Quaal and DE Dakota Weagle for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Owen Bachofen.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Rasheed | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE R.Quaal | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Kroinek | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Terrell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB T.Erickson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| --- | WLB T.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| --- | FS C.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-13-PIT49 (3Q: 07:12) Brock Dixon pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Terrell Csonka. DT Drew Joseph blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Morrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE D.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Kroinek | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Barber | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB L.Harvey | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-13-PIT49 (3Q: 07:03) Brock Dixon pass completed to RB Bryan Kroinek for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Jay Farrell.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE C.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Rasheed | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Terrell | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Kroinek | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Nails | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | MLB T.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB L.Denham | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB J.Farrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB O.Sobien | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| --- | FS D.Whitfield | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-PIT43 (3Q: 06:29) Gregory Gross punted 43 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (3Q: 06:24) Wally Flowers ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Corwin Clancy. Key block delivered by Alex Lyon.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Ellard |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson |
| +++ | RDE G.Crook | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Flowers | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Moss | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Hamilton |
| +++ | MLB L.Surratt | In Box | --- | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | RCB P.Ginwright | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Out of Box | --- |
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2-2-PIT28 (3Q: 05:59) DeMon Dillon sacked by DE Leroy Huffman for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Alex Lyon.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB P.Mathis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB T.Moss | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| --- | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| --- | RCB P.Ginwright | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| --- | NB L.Shea | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| --- | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-PIT23 (3Q: 05:16) Darryl Dillon pass completed to WR Bradley Sellers for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Peter Ginwright. Sellers gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Crummey | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT43 (3Q: 04:30) Play-Action. DeMon Dillon pass completed to WR Switch Sellers for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Elijah Wynn. Sellers gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Godfrey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Moss | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Short Zone | --- | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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2-5-PIT48 (3Q: 03:49) Teddy Ramirez ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Tyler Diaz, assisted by DT Ross Kelly. Pittsburgh's Tony Boyer was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Ellard |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson |
| +++ | RDE P.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt |
| +++ | WLB T.Moss | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-MIN50 (3Q: 03:13) Darryl Dillon pass completed to WR Broderick Hoyt for 3 yards. Tackled by S Tyler Diaz. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Wilkerson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Rodriguez | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | RCB P.Ginwright | Short Zone | --- | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | NB M.Hulten | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | DB B.Shula | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | --- | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS G.Hill | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN47 (3Q: 02:42) Wade Godfrey ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Tanner Moss.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Ellard |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Davidson |
| +++ | RDE G.Crook | In Box | --- | | RB W.Godfrey | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | In Box | --- | | SLOT B.Hoyt |
| +++ | WLB T.Moss | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| --- | NB P.Ginwright | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-MIN44 (3Q: 02:06) Darryl Dillon pass completed to WR Bradley Sellers for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Lee Surratt, assisted by DT Ross Kelly.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Moss | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Carr | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB L.Surratt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Bump and Run | --- | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-4-MIN41 (3Q: 01:25) Darryl Dillon pass completed to TE Grant Carr for 21 yards. Tackled by OLB Johnathan Crummey. Carr gained 17 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Ellard | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Carr | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Crummey | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB T.Diaz | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | LCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | RCB P.Ginwright | Deep Zone | --- | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 00:44) Teddy Ramirez ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Ross Kelly. Key block delivered by Mickey Greer.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | --- | | TE S.Ellard |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson |
| +++ | RDE G.Crook | In Box | --- | | RB T.Ramirez | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt |
| +++ | WLB T.Moss | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-MIN15 (3Q: 00:05) Darryl Dillon pass completed to TE Santiago Ellard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Corwin Clancy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Moss | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
3-2-MIN12 (4Q: 15:00) DeMon Dillon scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Phil Mathis and assisted by OLB Tanner Moss.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Ellard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Moss | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB P.Ferguson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB P.Ginwright | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB M.Hulten | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS L.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| --- | FS G.Hill | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-8-MIN08 (4Q: 14:24) Darryl Dillon pass completed to WR Bradley Sellers for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Happy Hill. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Godfrey | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Moss | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-MIN01 (4Q: 13:56) Wally Flowers ran around the left tackle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Alex Lyon. Minnesota 17, Pittsburgh 16
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Ellard |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Crook | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Flowers | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE T.Moss | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Hamilton |
| +++ | SLB L.Surratt | In Box | --- | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | MLB J.Crummey | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | WLB T.Diaz | In Box | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | LCB E.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | In Box | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 13:56) Extra point by Leslie Borick was good. Minnesota 17, Pittsburgh 17 |
| (4Q: 13:46) Leslie Borick kicked off 73 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (4Q: 13:46) Play-Action. Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Louis McCarthy for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Shannon O'Neill. McCarthy gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Morrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Terrell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Nails | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | --- | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB L.Harvey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN40 (4Q: 13:03) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Terrell Csonka for 26 yards. Tackled by CB Lewis Denham. Csonka gained 20 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Rasheed | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Terrell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Quaal | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Kroinek | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | MLB T.Erickson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB T.Barber | Short Zone | --- | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT34 (4Q: 12:33) Play-Action. Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrell Csonka. OLB Theodore Barber defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Morrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Kroinek | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB T.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Hopkins | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| --- | RCB J.Farrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB L.Harvey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT34 (4Q: 12:21) Play-Action. Brock Dixon pass completed to FB Logan Terrell for 22 yards. Tackled by ILB Shannon O'Neill. Terrell gained 22 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Joseph | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Rasheed | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Csonka | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.Quaal | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Kroinek | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Terrell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Erickson | Short Zone | --- | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB T.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Deep Zone | --- | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT12 (4Q: 11:41) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Bryan Kroinek. DE Dakota Weagle hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. Minnesota's Logan Terrell was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor neck injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Rasheed | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Kroinek | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Csonka | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Quaal | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Terrell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Bryant | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Erickson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB T.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT12 (4Q: 11:35) Brock Dixon pass was dropped by WR Terrell Csonka.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Joseph | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Rasheed | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Csonka | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE R.Quaal | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Kroinek | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Terrell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB T.Erickson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB T.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT12 (4Q: 11:25) Brock Dixon scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Jay Farrell. PENALTY: C Shaquille Thornton of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT J.Morrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rasheed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Csonka | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Quaal | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Kroinek | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB L.Nails | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Terrell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB T.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB L.Denham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB J.Farrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB O.Sobien | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-PIT08 (4Q: 11:14) Caleb Marquis attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 20, Pittsburgh 17 |
| (4Q: 11:09) Caleb Marquis kicked off 54 yards from the MIN35. Bradley Sellers returned the ball 40 yards to the MIN49. Tackled by Gilbert Crook. |
1-10-MIN49 (4Q: 10:39) Darryl Dillon pass completed to TE Santiago Ellard for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Tanner Moss. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Grant Carr on the MIN42.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Ellard | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Moss | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Carr | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Surratt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| --- | LCB T.Diaz | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-3-MIN42 (4Q: 09:56) Darryl Dillon pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Teddy Ramirez. DE Leroy Huffman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Moss | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-MIN42 (4Q: 09:52) Darryl Dillon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mo Money Davidson. ILB Phil Mathis defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Crummey | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-MIN42 (4Q: 09:45) Terrell England punted 41 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN01. |
1-10-MIN01 (4Q: 09:35) Logan Terrell ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Shannon O'Neill, assisted by S Kris Rogers.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Washington |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | RDE R.Quaal | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Terrell | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB T.Barber | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Joseph |
| +++ | WLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB C.Wilkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN01 (4Q: 08:55) Marty Hopkins ran around right end for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Tony Erickson. Key block delivered by Rondell Osborne.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Rasheed | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Terrell |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | RDE R.Quaal | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Hopkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.O'Neill | In Box | --- | | TE N.Washington |
| +++ | MLB T.Erickson | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB T.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN19 (4Q: 08:18) Logan Terrell ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Drake Marlowe.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Washington |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | RDE R.Quaal | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Terrell | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB L.Nails | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason |
| +++ | WLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB L.Harvey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN22 (4Q: 07:49) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ashton Esiason. CB Jay Farrell defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Rasheed | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Terrell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB L.Nails | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB L.Harvey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| --- | SS K.Rogers | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-MIN22 (4Q: 07:40) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Louis McCarthy. DT Drew Joseph hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE C.Hammond | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Rasheed | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Terrell | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Kroinek | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB L.Nails | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.Washington | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB L.Denham | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB J.Farrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB O.Sobien | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| --- | SS K.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-MIN22 (4Q: 07:33) Gregory Gross punted 43 yards. Kris Rogers returned the kick 24 yards to the MIN41. Tackled by Broderick Chukwuma. |
1-10-MIN41 (4Q: 07:24) Teddy Ramirez ran outside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Phil Mathis, assisted by OLB Tanner Moss. Key block delivered by Norm Turner.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Ellard |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson |
| +++ | RDE G.Crook | In Box | --- | | RB T.Ramirez | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | In Box | --- | | SLOT B.Hoyt |
| +++ | WLB T.Moss | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN29 (4Q: 06:52) DeMon Dillon pass was intended for WR Bradley Sellers and was intercepted by OLB Tanner Moss at the MIN19. The interception was returned 81 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 26, Pittsburgh 17
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Godfrey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB T.Moss | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| --- | NB P.Ginwright | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (4Q: 06:52) Extra point by Caleb Marquis was good. Minnesota 27, Pittsburgh 17 |
| (4Q: 06:40) Caleb Marquis kicked off 58 yards from the MIN35. Mo Money Davidson returned the ball 19 yards to the PIT26. Tackled by Gilbert Crook. |
1-10-PIT26 (4Q: 06:19) Play-Action. DeMon Dillon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josiah Davidson. DE Ramon Shepard hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Moss | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB L.Shea | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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2-10-PIT26 (4Q: 06:12) Darryl Dillon pass was dropped by WR Bradley Sellers.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Godfrey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB T.Moss | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| --- | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-PIT26 (4Q: 06:06) Darryl Dillon sacked by DT Gilbert Crook for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Norm Turner.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Crummey | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB L.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| --- | FS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-16-PIT20 (4Q: 05:49) Darryl Dillon pass completed to WR Mo Money Davidson for 16 yards. Tackled by S Gregory Hill. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Davidson gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Ellard | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | --- | | RB T.Ramirez | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | TE H.Hamilton | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB J.Crummey | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB T.Diaz | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | LCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | RCB P.Ginwright | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT36 (4Q: 05:27) DeMon Dillon pass completed to WR Broderick Hoyt for 62 yards. Tackled by S Corwin Clancy. Hoyt gained 15 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Ellard | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB T.Moss | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-2-MIN02 (4Q: 04:59) Teddy Ramirez ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Ramon Shepard.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE C.Cervantes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Ellard |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson |
| +++ | RDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt |
| +++ | MLB T.Moss | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB L.Surratt | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | LCB P.Ferguson | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| --- | RCB P.Ginwright | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS M.Hulten | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS L.Shea | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-MIN01 (4Q: 04:37) Wade Godfrey ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Johnathan Crummey. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Ellard |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Godfrey | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE T.Moss | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt |
| +++ | SLB L.Surratt | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| --- | MLB J.Crummey | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | WLB T.Diaz | In Box | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| --- | LCB P.Ginwright | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | RCB G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | In Box | +++ |
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3-2-MIN02 (4Q: 04:14) Wally Flowers ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Peter Ginwright.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE C.Cervantes | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Sellers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Ellard |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Farrell | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Davidson |
| +++ | RDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Flowers | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Hamilton |
| +++ | MLB T.Moss | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB L.Surratt | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | LCB P.Ferguson | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | RCB P.Ginwright | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS M.Hulten | In Box | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS L.Shea | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-2-MIN02 (4Q: 03:50) Leslie Borick attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 27, Pittsburgh 20 |
| (4Q: 03:42) Leslie Borick kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (4Q: 03:42) Bryan Kroinek ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Dakota Weagle.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Rasheed | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Washington |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Csonka |
| +++ | RDE R.Quaal | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Kroinek | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Terrell |
| +++ | MLB T.Erickson | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB T.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-MIN26 (4Q: 02:58) Marty Hopkins ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Shannon O'Neill.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | RDE R.Quaal | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Hopkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Nails | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Joseph |
| +++ | WLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Farrell | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB L.Harvey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
3-13-MIN22 (4Q: 02:48) Bryan Kroinek ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Danny Whitfield, assisted by S Kris Rogers.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE C.Hammond | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Rasheed | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Washington |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Csonka |
| +++ | RDE D.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Kroinek | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Nails | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Terrell |
| +++ | MLB T.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB L.Denham | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB J.Farrell | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB O.Sobien | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS D.Whitfield | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 4-12-MIN23 (4Q: 02:41) Gregory Gross punted 55 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the PIT22. |
1-10-PIT22 (4Q: 02:34) Darryl Dillon sacked by DE Ramon Shepard for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Mickey Greer. Minnesota's Leroy Huffman was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hoyt | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Wilkerson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Davidson | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | RCB P.Ginwright | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | NB M.Hulten | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| --- | DB B.Shula | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-16-PIT16 (4Q: 02:14) Play-Action. Darryl Dillon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bradley Sellers. S Corwin Clancy defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Godfrey | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Moss | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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3-16-PIT16 (4Q: 02:04) Play-Action. DeMon Dillon pass was dropped by WR Josiah Davidson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Crummey | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| --- | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
4-16-PIT16 (4Q: 01:55) Darryl Dillon pass fell incomplete, intended for TE el Diablo Ellard. OLB Pedro Ferguson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Dillon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Sellers | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Ellard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Davidson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Ramirez | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Hoyt | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Crummey | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Tubbs |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Greer |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Boyer |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Turner |
| +++ | FS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT16 (4Q: 01:48) Bryan Kroinek ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Kris Rogers. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Brock Dixon to the PIT20.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Rasheed | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Washington |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Marlowe | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Csonka |
| +++ | RDE R.Quaal | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Kroinek | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Terrell |
| --- | MLB T.Erickson | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB T.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| --- | RCB J.Farrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| +++ | FS C.Owens | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-14-PIT20 (4Q: 01:38) Marty Hopkins ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Kris Rogers.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE D.Weagle | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Rasheed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | RDE D.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Hopkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Barber | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Joseph |
| +++ | WLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB L.Denham | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| --- | RCB J.Farrell | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB L.Harvey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Chukwuma |
| +++ | SS K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Bachofen |
| --- | FS C.Owens | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 3-15-PIT21 (4Q: 00:53) Brock Dixon dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| 4-16-PIT22 (4Q: 00:06) Caleb Marquis attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 30, Pittsburgh 20 |
| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 30, Pittsburgh Steelers 20 |