| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 15 degrees, fair, 7 mph wind. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Reginald Rodreick kicked off 61 yards from the BUF35. Oliver Auguston returned the ball 23 yards to the MIN27. Tackled by Rich Maltman. |
1-10-MIN27 (1Q: 14:37) Brock Dixon pass completed to TE Bert Hanks for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Cary Vega. Hanks gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Irvin | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS L.Rigney | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN42 (1Q: 14:10) Archie Clayton ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Heath Gerhardt. Key block delivered by Reuben Fitzgerald. PENALTY: ILB Clyde Rivera of Buffalo was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph |
| +++ | SLB R.Irvin | Spy | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Esiason |
| +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Out of Box | --- | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS L.Rigney | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-BUF33 (1Q: 14:04) Brock Dixon pass completed to TE Bert Hanks for 13 yards. Tackled by S R.J. Bernard. Hanks gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Irvin | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF20 (1Q: 13:24) Archie Clayton ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Jace Wicher, assisted by S Joey Howard.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE S.Harvey | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Greene |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Wicher | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| --- | RDE K.Baker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | SLB O.Burks | In Box | --- | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Terrell |
| +++ | WILB P.Summers | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB J.Degrange | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB M.Robertson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS J.Howard | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS A.Donovan | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-BUF19 (1Q: 12:58) Archie Clayton ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Patrick Summers.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE S.Harvey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Wicher | In Box | --- | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | RDE K.Baker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Esiason |
| +++ | SLB O.Burks | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Terrell |
| +++ | WILB P.Summers | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB J.Degrange | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB M.Robertson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS J.Howard | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS A.Donovan | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-BUF16 (1Q: 12:29) Twerp Turner ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Quentin Stevens.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph |
| +++ | SLB R.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Turner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Greene |
| +++ | WILB Q.Stevens | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB C.Vega | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB D.McGregor | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB R.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-5-BUF15 (1Q: 12:07) Caleb Marquis attempted a 32 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 3, Buffalo 0 |
| (1Q: 12:00) Caleb Marquis kicked off 72 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (1Q: 12:00) Victor Schmeh pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Deon Roberts. S Tyler Diaz defended the pass. PENALTY: C Chris Blair of Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.King | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Ward | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Beyer | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| --- | NB E.Wynn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-20-BUF15 (1Q: 11:54) Victor Schmeh pass completed to WR Monty Ward for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Gilbert Crook. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: DT Gilbert Crook of Minnesota was called for Too Many Men on the Field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.King | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | --- | | RB G.Footman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Beyer | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Man-to-Man | --- | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | NB E.Wynn | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-15-BUF20 (1Q: 11:44) Victor Schmeh pass completed to TE Nathaniel King for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Colton Wilcox. King gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Davis | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Protect | +++ | SLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.King | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-BUF29 (1Q: 10:58) Victor Schmeh pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Randal Beyer. DT Gilbert Crook hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.King | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Ferguson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Beyer | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Shaw | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Garner | Protect | --- | MLB D.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-6-BUF29 (1Q: 10:50) Victor Schmeh pass completed to RB Gino Footman for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Elijah Wynn.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.King | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.Dawson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Beyer | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Short Zone | --- | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF39 (1Q: 10:06) Gino Footman ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Levi Farrell.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | TE N.King |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward |
| +++ | RDE G.Crook | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Collins | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Beyer |
| +++ | WLB C.Wilcox | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | NB E.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| --- | SS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Out of Box | --- |
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2-6-BUF43 (1Q: 09:37) Victor Schmeh pass completed to TE Nathaniel King for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Colton Wilcox.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Davis | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.King | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| --- | WLB J.Crummey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-BUF44 (1Q: 09:00) Victor Schmeh pass completed to WR Randal Beyer for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Carl Cervantes, assisted by S Corwin Clancy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.King | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Ward | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB S.Dawson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Beyer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-1-BUF48 (1Q: 08:21) Winfred Jeffries punted 52 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 08:15) Archie Clayton ran a trap outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Kent Baker.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE S.Harvey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Wicher | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| --- | RDE K.Baker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph |
| +++ | SLB O.Burks | Spy | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB C.Rivera | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Greene |
| +++ | WILB P.Summers | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| --- | WLB H.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB J.Degrange | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB M.Robertson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS J.Howard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS A.Donovan | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-MIN24 (1Q: 07:35) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Ashton Esiason for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Cary Vega.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Irvin | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT A.Esiason | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-MIN25 (1Q: 07:06) Brock Dixon pass was intended for RB Taylor Turner and was intercepted by S Walt McGregor at the MIN36. The interception was returned 36 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Buffalo 6, Minnesota 3
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Esiason | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Irvin | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Turner | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB C.Rivera | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Terrell | Protect | --- | WILB Q.Stevens | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB C.Vega | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| --- | LCB D.McGregor | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| --- | RCB R.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| --- | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 07:06) Extra point by Reginald Rodreick was good. Buffalo 7, Minnesota 3 |
| (1Q: 06:53) Reginald Rodreick kicked off 69 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 06:53) Archie Clayton ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Cary Vega. Key block delivered by Rondell Osborne. Buffalo's Heath Gerhardt was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor leg injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | In Box | --- | | X(SE) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph |
| +++ | SLB R.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Esiason |
| +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | In Box | --- | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-MIN42 (1Q: 06:21) Logan Terrell ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Joshua Degrange, assisted by S Allen Donovan. Key block delivered by Reuben Fitzgerald.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE S.Harvey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Wicher | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | RDE K.Baker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Esiason |
| +++ | SLB O.Burks | In Box | --- | | RB A.Clayton |
| +++ | SILB C.Rivera | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Terrell | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB P.Summers | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB J.Degrange | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB M.Robertson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS J.Howard | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS A.Donovan | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-MIN47 (1Q: 05:54) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Melvin Joseph. S Walt McGregor defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Joseph | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Esiason | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB Q.Stevens | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Wolf | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Arora | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB C.Vega | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | DB J.Degrange | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-MIN47 (1Q: 05:47) Twerp Turner ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by S R.J. Bernard, assisted by ILB Clyde Rivera. Key block delivered by Rondell Osborne. Osborne ran over Dominique McGregor to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | In Box | --- | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph |
| +++ | SLB R.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Turner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Spy | +++ | | TE D.Greene |
| +++ | WILB Q.Stevens | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB C.Vega | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB D.McGregor | Out of Box | --- | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB R.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-BUF44 (1Q: 05:06) Brock Dixon pass completed to RB Archie Clayton for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Joshua Degrange, assisted by OLB Oscar Burks. Clayton gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE S.Harvey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Wicher | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Baker | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Esiason | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB O.Burks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB L.Terrell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB P.Summers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB J.Degrange | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB M.Robertson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS J.Howard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS A.Donovan | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 2-6-BUF40 (1Q: 04:28) PENALTY: WR Louis McCarthy of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-11-BUF45 (1Q: 04:20) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ed Wolf. DT Brock McGee hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Joseph | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Turner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Esiason | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB Q.Stevens | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Wolf | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Arora | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | LCB C.Vega | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | DB J.Degrange | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-BUF45 (1Q: 04:15) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Louis McCarthy for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Quentin Stevens.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB R.Irvin | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Turner | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB Q.Stevens | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| --- | RCB D.McGregor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-BUF42 (1Q: 03:49) Ernest Coleman punted 31 yards. Randal Beyer called for a fair catch at the BUF11. |
1-10-BUF11 (1Q: 03:40) Gino Footman ran inside the left guard for 12 yards. Tackled by S Tyler Diaz. Key block delivered by Wally Abrams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | TE N.King |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Ward |
| +++ | RDE G.Crook | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Collins | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Beyer |
| +++ | WLB C.Wilcox | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Out of Box | --- | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | NB E.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-BUF23 (1Q: 03:12) Gino Footman ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Gregory Hill, assisted by S Corwin Clancy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | TE N.King |
| --- | 1tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward |
| +++ | RDE G.Crook | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Collins | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Beyer |
| +++ | WLB C.Wilcox | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| --- | RCB O.Auguston | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | NB E.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-BUF19 (1Q: 02:37) Victor Schmeh pass completed to RB Gino Footman for 20 yards. Tackled by S Gregory Hill. Footman gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Davis | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.King | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF39 (1Q: 02:05) Meh Schmeh kept the ball, running a draw inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Crummy John Crummey, assisted by DT Ross Kelly.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB V.Schmeh | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Davis |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward |
| +++ | RDE G.Crook | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Footman |
| +++ | SLB C.Wilcox | In Box | +++ | | TE N.King |
| +++ | MLB D.Collins | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| --- | RCB O.Auguston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-BUF41 (1Q: 01:41) Victor Schmeh pass completed to WR Monty Ward for 30 yards. Tackled by OLB Colton Wilcox. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.King | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Collins | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT R.Beyer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | NB E.Wynn | Double Z(FL) | --- | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN29 (1Q: 01:09) Victor Schmeh pass completed to WR Deon Roberts for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Oliver Auguston. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.King | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Ward | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Beyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | --- | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | NB E.Wynn | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | --- | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN19 (1Q: 00:30) Meh Schmeh pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Elliot Marohl.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Compton | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Davis | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Beyer | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | MLB D.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Marohl | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | DB B.Shula | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| --- | FS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN19 (1Q: 00:20) Meh Schmeh pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Deon Roberts. DE Leroy Huffman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Davis | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.King | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN19 (1Q: 00:13) Meh Schmeh pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Nathaniel King. DE Leroy Huffman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Davis | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Dawson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.King | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB T.Diaz | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | LCB E.Wynn | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | RCB P.Ginwright | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-MIN19 (1Q: 00:07) Reginald Rodreick attempted a 36 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 10, Minnesota 3 |
| Start of second quarter. |
| (2Q: 15:00) Reginald Rodreick kicked off 69 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 15:00) Archie Clayton ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Kent Baker, assisted by OLB Heath Gerhardt.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE S.Harvey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Wicher | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | RDE K.Baker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph |
| +++ | SLB O.Burks | Spy | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Greene |
| +++ | WILB P.Summers | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB J.Degrange | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB C.Vega | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS J.Howard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS A.Donovan | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-MIN29 (2Q: 14:35) Archie Clayton ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Walt McGregor.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE K.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph |
| +++ | SLB R.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason |
| +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB J.Degrange | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| --- | SS W.McGregor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-MIN32 (2Q: 14:04) Play-Action. Brock Dixon scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Mackenzie Robertson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE S.Harvey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT D.Cryer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB O.Burks | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB T.Turner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Terrell | Protect | +++ | WILB P.Summers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB J.Degrange | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB M.Robertson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS A.Donovan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN39 (2Q: 13:18) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Louis McCarthy for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Bobby Suggs. McCarthy gained 2 yards after the catch. PENALTY: S Joey Howard of Buffalo was called for Too Many Men on the Field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Irvin | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-5-MIN44 (2Q: 13:11) Archie Clayton ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Cary Vega.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph |
| +++ | SLB R.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Terrell |
| +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | Spy | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB J.Degrange | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-MIN48 (2Q: 12:48) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bert Hanks. S Joey Howard defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE S.Harvey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Wicher | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB O.Burks | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Turner | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Greene | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB P.Summers | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| --- | WLB H.Gerhardt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB J.Degrange | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB C.Vega | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS A.Donovan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-MIN48 (2Q: 12:42) Archie Clayton ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Joey Howard, assisted by OLB Heath Gerhardt.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Wicher | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | RDE K.Baker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph |
| +++ | SLB Q.Stevens | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Summers | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason |
| +++ | WLB O.Burks | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB H.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Degrange | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB C.Vega | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-1-MIN48 (2Q: 11:59) Ernest Coleman punted 47 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the BUF05. |
1-10-BUF05 (2Q: 11:51) Victor Schmeh pass completed to TE Nathaniel King for 4 yards. Tackled by S Tyler Diaz.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.King | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Shaw | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Beyer | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | NB E.Wynn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-BUF09 (2Q: 11:17) Cris Phillips ran around right end for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Corwin Clancy.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Cervantes | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Ferguson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE G.Crook | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Phillips | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB C.Wilcox | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Garner |
| +++ | MLB D.Collins | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | RCB P.Ginwright | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-BUF10 (2Q: 10:51) Meh Schmeh pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Deon Roberts. DT Carl Cervantes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.King | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.Dawson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Beyer | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-BUF10 (2Q: 10:41) Winfred Jeffries punted 45 yards. Oliver Auguston returned the kick 14 yards to the BUF41. Tackled by Randall Maiher. |
1-10-BUF41 (2Q: 10:34) Archie Clayton ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Kent Baker, assisted by ILB Clyde Rivera. Key block delivered by Rondell Osborne. Osborne ran over Oscar Burks to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE S.Harvey | In Box | --- | | TE D.Greene |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Wicher | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | RDE K.Baker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | SLB O.Burks | In Box | --- | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Terrell |
| +++ | WILB P.Summers | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB J.Degrange | Out of Box | --- | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB M.Robertson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS J.Howard | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS A.Donovan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-BUF34 (2Q: 09:50) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Ashton Esiason for 9 yards. Tackled by S R.J. Bernard. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Esiason gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cryer | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Hanks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB R.Irvin | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Short Zone | --- | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF25 (2Q: 09:19) Taylor Turner ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Heath Gerhardt.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | In Box | --- | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph |
| +++ | SLB R.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Turner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason |
| +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| --- | NB R.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-11-BUF26 (2Q: 08:44) PENALTY: G Reuben Fitzgerald of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-16-BUF31 (2Q: 08:36) Twerp Turner ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Brock McGee, assisted by DE Dominique Lewis. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Shaquille Thornton to the BUF30.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph |
| +++ | SLB R.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Turner | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB C.Rivera | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason |
| +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| --- | NB R.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-15-BUF30 (2Q: 08:04) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Melvin Joseph for 6 yards. Tackled by S R.J. Bernard. Joseph gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Protect | --- | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Irvin | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Turner | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB Q.Stevens | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-BUF24 (2Q: 07:25) Caleb Marquis attempted a 41 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 10, Minnesota 6 |
| (2Q: 07:20) Caleb Marquis kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (2Q: 07:20) Play-Action. Victor Schmeh sacked by ILB Dominic Collins for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Chris Blair. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Randall Maiher on the BUF20.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Davis | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.King | Protect | --- | MLB D.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| --- | RCB P.Ginwright | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-BUF20 (2Q: 06:57) Victor Schmeh pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Nathaniel King.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Davis | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.King | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | MLB D.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| --- | RCB O.Auguston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-BUF20 (2Q: 06:50) Play-Action. Meh Schmeh pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Monty Ward. DT Carl Cervantes blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Ward | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Beyer | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB S.Dawson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Garner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-15-BUF20 (2Q: 06:42) Winfred Jeffries punted 54 yards. Oliver Auguston returned the kick 5 yards to the MIN31. Tackled by Josh Davis. |
| 1-10-MIN31 (2Q: 06:35) PENALTY: C Shaquille Thornton of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN26 (2Q: 06:29) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bert Hanks. S Walt McGregor simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Irvin | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Turner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB J.Degrange | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-MIN26 (2Q: 06:22) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Louis McCarthy for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Bobby Suggs. PENALTY: ILB Clyde Rivera of Buffalo was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Irvin | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Turner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Spy on QB | --- | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN31 (2Q: 06:16) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Louis McCarthy. DE Kent Baker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE S.Harvey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Wicher | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE K.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB O.Burks | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Greene | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB P.Summers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB J.Degrange | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB M.Robertson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS J.Howard | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS A.Donovan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN31 (2Q: 06:07) Taylor Turner ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Dominique Lewis, assisted by S Walt McGregor.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Cryer | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph |
| +++ | SLB R.Irvin | Spy | +++ | | RB T.Turner | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB C.Rivera | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Greene |
| +++ | WILB Q.Stevens | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB C.Vega | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| --- | LCB D.McGregor | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB R.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-7-MIN34 (2Q: 05:23) Ernest Coleman punted 33 yards. Randal Beyer returned the kick 13 yards to the BUF46. Tackled by Gilbert Crook. |
1-10-BUF46 (2Q: 05:15) Gino Footman ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Ramon Shepard. DE Ramon Shepard knocked down Nathaniel King to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Davis |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward |
| +++ | RDE G.Crook | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Wilcox | In Box | +++ | | TE N.King |
| --- | MLB D.Collins | In Box | --- | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-11-BUF45 (2Q: 04:32) Meh Schmeh pass completed to WR Randal Beyer for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Colton Wilcox.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.King | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Beyer | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | NB E.Wynn | Short Zone | --- | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | --- | | RT R.Maltman |
| --- | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-MIN49 (2Q: 03:45) Victor Schmeh pass was dropped by TE Nathaniel King.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Davis | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Beyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Protect | +++ | SLB S.Dawson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.King | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB T.Diaz | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | LCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | RCB P.Ginwright | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| --- | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| --- | FS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-MIN49 (2Q: 03:39) Winfred Jeffries punted 49 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 03:34) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bert Hanks. S Joey Howard defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT D.Cryer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Irvin | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Turner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN20 (2Q: 03:27) Archie Clayton ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Joshua Degrange. Key block delivered by Rondell Osborne. PENALTY: C Shaquille Thornton of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE S.Harvey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Wicher | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | RDE K.Baker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph |
| +++ | SLB O.Burks | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Greene |
| +++ | WILB P.Summers | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| --- | WLB H.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB J.Degrange | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB M.Robertson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS J.Howard | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS A.Donovan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-20-MIN10 (2Q: 03:18) Play-Action. Brock Dixon pass was dropped by TE Bert Hanks.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE S.Harvey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Wicher | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE K.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB O.Burks | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB C.Rivera | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Greene | Protect | +++ | WILB P.Summers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| --- | WLB H.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB J.Degrange | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB M.Robertson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS J.Howard | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS A.Donovan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-20-MIN10 (2Q: 03:11) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Louis McCarthy for 27 yards. Tackled by S Joey Howard. McCarthy gained 27 yards after the catch. PENALTY: S Walt McGregor of Buffalo was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cryer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Irvin | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Turner | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB Q.Stevens | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Blitz Passer | --- | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN37 (2Q: 02:56) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Melvin Joseph for 23 yards. Tackled by S Joey Howard. Joseph gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE S.Harvey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Wicher | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB O.Burks | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Greene | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB P.Summers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | Short Zone | --- | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB J.Degrange | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB C.Vega | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS A.Donovan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF40 (2Q: 02:26) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Louis McCarthy. DT Brock McGee hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB R.Irvin | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Turner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| --- | LCB C.Vega | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF40 (2Q: 02:16) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Louis McCarthy. DE Dominique Lewis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Irvin | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-BUF40 (2Q: 02:10) Brock Dixon pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Bert Hanks. DE Bobby Suggs blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cryer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Irvin | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Turner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB Q.Stevens | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| --- | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-BUF40 (2Q: 02:04) Ernest Coleman punted 40 yards. Touchback. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-BUF20 (2Q: 01:57) Meh Schmeh scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Gilbert Crook. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Randall Maiher on the BUF27.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Davis | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE N.King | Protect | +++ | WLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| --- | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | NB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-BUF27 (2Q: 01:12) Gino Footman ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Oliver Auguston, assisted by DT Gilbert Crook. Key block delivered by Jeremiah Ewbank.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | TE N.King |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward |
| +++ | RDE G.Crook | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Collins | In Box | --- | | SLOT R.Beyer |
| +++ | WLB C.Wilcox | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | NB E.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF33 (2Q: 00:32) Meh Schmeh pass completed to TE Nathaniel King for 29 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Corwin Clancy. King gained 28 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | --- | | TE N.King | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Ward | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Beyer | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | NB E.Wynn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN38 (2Q: 00:22) Victor Schmeh pass completed to TE Nathaniel King for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Colton Wilcox.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.King | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Davis | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Ferguson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Shaw | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Collins | Short Zone | --- | | FB C.Garner | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | RCB P.Ginwright | Bump and Run | --- | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | NB O.Auguston | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
| 2-9-MIN37 (2Q: 00:03) Reginald Rodreick attempted a 54 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 13, Minnesota 6 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Caleb Marquis kicked off 53 yards from the MIN35. Randal Beyer returned the ball 29 yards to the BUF41. Tackled by Liam Shea. |
1-10-BUF41 (3Q: 14:18) Dustin Shaw ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Elijah Wynn.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE G.Crook | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Beyer |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Marohl |
| +++ | RDE C.Cervantes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Shaw | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Collins | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Compton |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | DB B.Shula | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| --- | FS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-BUF37 (3Q: 13:48) Victor Schmeh pass completed to WR Deon Roberts for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Gilbert Crook, assisted by CB Elijah Wynn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Roberts gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: OLB Colton Wilcox of Minnesota was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | --- | | TE N.King | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Beyer | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | --- | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | NB E.Wynn | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF42 (3Q: 13:41) Gino Footman ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Happy Hill.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | TE N.King |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward |
| +++ | RDE G.Crook | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB D.Collins | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Beyer |
| +++ | WLB C.Wilcox | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| --- | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | NB E.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-BUF44 (3Q: 13:08) Meh Schmeh kept the ball, running inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Ross Kelly.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB V.Schmeh | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE G.Crook | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Compton |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Davis |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward |
| +++ | RDE C.Cervantes | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Beyer |
| +++ | MLB D.Collins | In Box | --- | | SLOT E.Marohl |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | DB B.Shula | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-BUF47 (3Q: 12:40) Meh Schmeh pass completed to WR Randal Beyer for 6 yards. Tackled by S Tyler Diaz. Beyer gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Ferguson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB S.Dawson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Beyer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS G.Hill | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN47 (3Q: 11:57) Meh Schmeh pass completed to TE Josh Davis for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Crummy John Crummey.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Davis | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Ward | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Protect | +++ | SLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.King | Protect | --- | MLB D.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN46 (3Q: 11:18) Victor Schmeh pass completed to WR Deon Roberts for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Peter Ginwright. Roberts gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Compton | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Davis | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Crummey | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT R.Beyer | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | MLB D.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | DB L.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN29 (3Q: 10:47) Victor Schmeh sacked by DT Ross Kelly for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Randall Maiher. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Rich Maltman on the MIN38.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.King | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB D.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Beyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| --- | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| --- | NB E.Wynn | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| --- | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-19-MIN38 (3Q: 10:03) Meh Schmeh pass completed to TE Josh Davis for 18 yards. Tackled by S Tyler Diaz, assisted by CB Oliver Auguston.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Davis | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Beyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Dawkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Shaw | Protect | +++ | SLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.King | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB D.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-MIN20 (3Q: 09:26) Cris Phillips ran a draw inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Brant Dawkins.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE C.Cervantes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Ferguson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Phillips | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB J.Crummey | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Garner |
| +++ | MLB D.Collins | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB B.Dawkins | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | LCB O.Auguston | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | RCB P.Ginwright | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| --- | SS L.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| --- | FS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-1-MIN20 (3Q: 08:45) Reginald Rodreick attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 16, Minnesota 6 |
| (3Q: 08:40) Reginald Rodreick kicked off 69 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 08:40) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Louis McCarthy. OLB Rick Irvin defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cryer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Irvin | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN25 (3Q: 08:36) Archie Clayton ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Kent Baker.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE S.Harvey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Wicher | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| --- | RDE K.Baker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Esiason |
| +++ | SLB O.Burks | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Terrell |
| --- | WILB P.Summers | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| --- | LCB J.Degrange | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| --- | RCB M.Robertson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS J.Howard | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| --- | FS A.Donovan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-13-MIN22 (3Q: 08:03) PENALTY: WR Louis McCarthy of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
3-18-MIN17 (3Q: 07:54) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Melvin Joseph for 12 yards. Tackled by S Walt McGregor. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Irvin | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Turner | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB Q.Stevens | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-MIN29 (3Q: 07:10) Ernest Coleman punted 33 yards. The ball was downed at the BUF38. |
1-10-BUF38 (3Q: 07:03) Gino Footman ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Oliver Auguston. Key block delivered by Randall Maiher.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | TE N.King |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward |
| +++ | RDE G.Crook | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Collins | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Beyer |
| +++ | WLB C.Wilcox | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | NB E.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-BUF44 (3Q: 06:19) Cris Phillips ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Gregory Hill, assisted by S Corwin Clancy.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Davis |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Garner |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE G.Crook | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Phillips | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Wilcox | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Ferguson |
| +++ | MLB D.Collins | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| --- | SS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-BUF47 (3Q: 05:55) Cris Phillips ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Johnathan Crummey, assisted by CB Oliver Auguston. Key block delivered by Chris Blair.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE C.Cervantes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Ferguson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Phillips | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Crummey | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Garner |
| +++ | MLB D.Collins | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB B.Dawkins | In Box | --- | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | LCB O.Auguston | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | RCB P.Ginwright | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS L.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF48 (3Q: 05:17) Cris Phillips ran a draw inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Leroy Huffman, assisted by DE Ramon Shepard. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Deon Roberts for 3 yards to the MIN47. Tackled by Dominic Collins.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Ferguson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Phillips | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB C.Wilcox | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Garner |
| +++ | MLB D.Collins | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| --- | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | RCB P.Ginwright | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| --- | FS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN47 (3Q: 04:33) Victor Schmeh scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Levi Farrell.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Ferguson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Beyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | --- | | RB C.Phillips | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Garner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 03:51) Victor Schmeh pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Deon Roberts. DT Gilbert Crook hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Davis | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Protect | --- | SLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.King | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| --- | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN38 (3Q: 03:44) Victor Schmeh pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Nathaniel King. OLB Colton Wilcox defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: C Chris Blair of Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Davis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.King | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Roberts | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Phillips | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Ferguson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB D.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| --- | WLB J.Crummey | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| --- | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| --- | RCB O.Auguston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-20-MIN48 (3Q: 03:37) Victor Schmeh pass completed to RB Gino Footman for 3 yards. Tackled by S Happy Hill, assisted by S Corwin Clancy.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Davis | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.King | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT R.Maltman |
| --- | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-17-MIN45 (3Q: 03:06) Play-Action. Meh Schmeh pass completed to TE Josh Davis for 19 yards. Tackled by ILB Sebastian Dawson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Davis gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Davis | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Dawson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.King | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB T.Diaz | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | LCB E.Wynn | Man-to-Man | --- | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | RCB P.Ginwright | Deep Zone | --- | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN26 (3Q: 02:19) Cris Phillips ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Gilbert Crook. Key block delivered by Randall Maiher.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | In Box | --- | | TE D.Ferguson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE G.Crook | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Phillips | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Wilcox | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Garner |
| +++ | MLB D.Collins | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Out of Box | --- | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-MIN18 (3Q: 01:54) Cris Phillips ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Levi Farrell, assisted by OLB Johnathan Crummey. Key block delivered by Chris Blair.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Ferguson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE G.Crook | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Phillips | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Wilcox | In Box | --- | | FB C.Garner |
| +++ | MLB D.Collins | In Box | --- | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-MIN15 (3Q: 01:09) Victor Schmeh pass completed to WR Monty Ward for 15 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Buffalo 22, Minnesota 6
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.King | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Ward | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Collins | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT R.Beyer | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 01:09) Extra point by Reginald Rodreick was good. Buffalo 23, Minnesota 6 |
| (3Q: 01:00) Reginald Rodreick kicked off 59 yards from the BUF35. Oliver Auguston returned the ball 23 yards to the MIN29. Tackled by Josh Davis. |
1-10-MIN29 (3Q: 00:29) Taylor Turner ran a draw inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Clyde Rivera.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| --- | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph |
| +++ | SLB R.Irvin | Spy | +++ | | RB T.Turner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason |
| +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| --- | SS W.McGregor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-6-MIN33 (4Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Melvin Joseph for 28 yards. Tackled by OLB Rick Irvin. Joseph gained 18 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Irvin | Short Zone | --- | | RB T.Turner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Deep Zone | --- | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF39 (4Q: 14:19) Brock Dixon pass completed to FB Logan Terrell for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Oscar Burks, assisted by S Joey Howard.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE S.Harvey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Greene | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Wicher | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB O.Burks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RB L.Terrell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Spy on QB | --- | | TE C.Bryant | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB P.Summers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB J.Degrange | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB M.Robertson | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS J.Howard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS A.Donovan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-BUF33 (4Q: 13:51) Brock Dixon pass completed to RB Archie Clayton for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Dominique McGregor.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Irvin | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT A.Esiason | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF22 (4Q: 13:12) Taylor Turner ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Bobby Suggs. Key block delivered by Reuben Fitzgerald.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Cryer | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph |
| +++ | SLB R.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Turner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason |
| +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-BUF16 (4Q: 12:36) Archie Clayton ran outside the right tackle for 16 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Colin Clayton. Buffalo 23, Minnesota 12
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | In Box | --- | | X(SE) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph |
| +++ | SLB R.Irvin | In Box | --- | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason |
| +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Degrange | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Out of Box | --- | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 12:36) Extra point by Caleb Marquis was good. Buffalo 23, Minnesota 13 |
| (4Q: 12:19) Caleb Marquis kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (4Q: 12:19) Meh Schmeh pass completed to RB Gino Footman for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Colton Wilcox, assisted by CB Elijah Wynn. Footman gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.King | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Beyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Wilcox | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | NB E.Wynn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF38 (4Q: 11:50) Meh Schmeh pass completed to WR Randal Beyer for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Oliver Auguston.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.King | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Beyer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | NB E.Wynn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-2-BUF46 (4Q: 11:15) PENALTY: DT Ross Kelly of Minnesota was called for Encroachment. |
1-10-MIN49 (4Q: 11:04) Victor Schmeh pass was intended for WR Deon Roberts and was intercepted by OLB Colton Wilcox at the MIN28. Tackled by Corwin Garner. Buffalo's Randall Maiher was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Ferguson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Beyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Phillips | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Garner | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB D.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN28 (4Q: 10:53) Brock Dixon pass completed to RB Archie Clayton for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Clyde Rivera.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE S.Harvey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cryer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Esiason | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB O.Burks | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB L.Terrell | Protect | +++ | WILB P.Summers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB J.Degrange | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB M.Robertson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS J.Howard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS A.Donovan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-MIN35 (4Q: 10:27) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Melvin Joseph for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Joshua Degrange. PENALTY: S Walt McGregor of Buffalo was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE K.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Joseph | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Esiason | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB Q.Stevens | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT L.McCarthy | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Arora | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB C.Vega | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Blitz Passer | --- | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | DB J.Degrange | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN41 (4Q: 10:21) Brock Dixon pass was dropped by WR Ashton Esiason.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cryer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Irvin | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB H.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Spy on QB | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| --- | SS W.McGregor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN41 (4Q: 10:13) Archie Clayton ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Scott Harvey.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE S.Harvey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Wicher | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | RDE K.Baker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Esiason |
| +++ | SLB O.Burks | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | In Box | --- | | FB L.Terrell |
| +++ | WILB P.Summers | In Box | --- | | LT S.Thornton |
| --- | WLB H.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| --- | LCB J.Degrange | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB C.Vega | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS J.Howard | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS A.Donovan | Out of Box | --- |
|
3-3-MIN48 (4Q: 09:40) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Ed Wolf for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Brock McGee. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: G Colin Clayton of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Joseph | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.McCarthy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Esiason | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB Q.Stevens | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Wolf | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Arora | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB C.Vega | Short Zone | --- | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | RCB J.Degrange | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | DB D.McGregor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| --- | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-MIN38 (4Q: 09:29) Play-Action. Brock Dixon pass completed to RB Twerp Turner for 12 yards. Tackled by S R.J. Bernard, assisted by CB Dominique McGregor. Turner gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB R.Irvin | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Turner | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB Q.Stevens | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| --- | LCB C.Vega | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-1-MIN50 (4Q: 08:57) Archie Clayton ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Joey Howard, assisted by DE Kent Baker. Key block delivered by James Harrison.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE S.Harvey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Wicher | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Baker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph |
| +++ | RDE O.Burks | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB C.Rivera | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Greene |
| +++ | SILB P.Summers | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WILB H.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | WLB J.Degrange | In Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | LCB M.Robertson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | RCB J.Howard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | SS A.Donovan | In Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF49 (4Q: 08:21) Taylor Turner ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Bobby Suggs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| --- | RDE D.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph |
| +++ | SLB R.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Turner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason |
| +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | In Box | --- | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| --- | SS W.McGregor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-BUF48 (4Q: 07:41) Brock Dixon pass completed to RB Archie Clayton for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Heath Gerhardt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Irvin | Short Zone | --- | | RB A.Clayton | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB H.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-9-BUF48 (4Q: 07:07) PENALTY: C Rondell Osborne of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
3-14-MIN47 (4Q: 07:00) Brock Dixon scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Rick Irvin.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Protect | --- | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB R.Irvin | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Turner | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB Q.Stevens | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| --- | LCB C.Vega | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-BUF48 (4Q: 06:32) Ernest Coleman punted 38 yards. Randal Beyer called for a fair catch at the BUF10. PENALTY: RB Taylor Turner of Minnesota was called for an Ineligible Man Downfield on the Punt. |
| 4-14-MIN47 (4Q: 06:21) Ernest Coleman punted 39 yards. The ball was downed at the BUF14. |
1-10-BUF14 (4Q: 06:14) Victor Schmeh pass was dropped by RB Gino Footman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.King | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB D.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Beyer | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB C.Wilcox | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF14 (4Q: 06:10) Victor Schmeh pass completed to WR Randal Beyer for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Dominic Collins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Beyer gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.King | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Ferguson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Beyer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Crook | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Shaw | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Wilcox | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Garner | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| --- | LCB T.Diaz | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Bump and Run | --- | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-2-BUF22 (4Q: 05:27) Cris Phillips ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Crummy John Crummey.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE C.Cervantes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Ferguson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Phillips | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Crummey | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Garner |
| +++ | MLB D.Collins | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB B.Dawkins | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | LCB O.Auguston | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | RCB P.Ginwright | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS L.Shea | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-1-BUF23 (4Q: 04:41) Winfred Jeffries punted 48 yards. Oliver Auguston returned the kick 5 yards to the MIN34. PENALTY: TE Bert Hanks of Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-MIN21 (4Q: 04:32) Brock Dixon pass was dropped by WR Ashton Esiason.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE K.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Irvin | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB H.Gerhardt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN21 (4Q: 04:28) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Melvin Joseph for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Rick Irvin. Joseph gained 15 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Irvin | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Turner | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Short Zone | --- | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Short Zone | --- | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN39 (4Q: 04:02) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bert Hanks. S R.J. Bernard defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT D.Cryer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Irvin | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB H.Gerhardt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| --- | LCB C.Vega | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| --- | SS W.McGregor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN39 (4Q: 03:52) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Louis McCarthy for 25 yards. Tackled by OLB Rick Irvin. McCarthy gained 22 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Irvin | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF36 (4Q: 03:29) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Ashton Esiason for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Dominique McGregor. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Esiason gained 28 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cryer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Irvin | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB C.Vega | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-7-BUF07 (4Q: 03:02) Archie Clayton ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Patrick Summers, assisted by OLB Heath Gerhardt. Key block delivered by Shaquille Thornton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE S.Harvey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Wicher | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | RDE K.Baker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph |
| +++ | SLB O.Burks | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Rivera | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Terrell |
| +++ | WILB P.Summers | In Box | --- | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB J.Degrange | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB M.Robertson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS J.Howard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS A.Donovan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-BUF01 (4Q: 02:38) Archie Clayton ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Bert Hanks. Buffalo 23, Minnesota 19
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE S.Harvey | In Box | --- | | X(SE) L.McCarthy |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Cryer | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Baker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph |
| +++ | RDE O.Burks | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB C.Rivera | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Esiason |
| +++ | SILB P.Summers | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | WILB H.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| --- | WLB J.Degrange | In Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | LCB M.Robertson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | RCB J.Howard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | SS A.Donovan | In Box | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 02:38) Extra point by Caleb Marquis was good. Buffalo 23, Minnesota 20 |
| (4Q: 02:32) Caleb Marquis kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (4Q: 02:32) Gino Footman ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Corwin Clancy, assisted by S Tyler Diaz.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | In Box | --- | | TE N.King |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward |
| +++ | RDE R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Collins | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Beyer |
| +++ | WLB C.Wilcox | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| --- | RCB O.Auguston | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | NB E.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
2-9-BUF26 (4Q: 02:24) Gino Footman ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Colton Wilcox, assisted by DT Gilbert Crook.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | In Box | --- | | TE N.King |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward |
| +++ | RDE G.Crook | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Collins | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Beyer |
| +++ | WLB C.Wilcox | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| --- | NB E.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| --- | SS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
3-5-BUF30 (4Q: 02:13) Gino Footman ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Ramon Shepard. Key block delivered by Wally Abrams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Cervantes | In Box | --- | | TE N.King |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward |
| +++ | RDE G.Crook | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.Dawson | In Box | --- | | SLOT R.Beyer |
| +++ | WLB C.Wilcox | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | RCB E.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | NB P.Ginwright | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
1-10-BUF35 (4Q: 02:03) Gino Footman ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Johnathan Crummey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | TE N.King |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Ward |
| +++ | RDE G.Crook | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Footman | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Crummey | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Beyer |
| +++ | WLB C.Wilcox | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| --- | NB E.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-7-BUF38 (4Q: 01:54) Cris Phillips ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Leroy Huffman. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Jeremiah Ewbank to the BUF37.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Ferguson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Kelly | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE G.Crook | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Phillips | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB C.Wilcox | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Garner |
| +++ | MLB D.Collins | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB J.Crummey | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | RCB O.Auguston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-BUF37 (4Q: 01:07) Gino Footman ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Corwin Clancy, assisted by ILB Sebastian Dawson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB V.Schmeh |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Roberts |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Cervantes | In Box | --- | | TE D.Ferguson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE J.Crummey | In Box | --- | | RB G.Footman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Dawson | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Garner |
| +++ | MLB C.Wilcox | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Abrams |
| +++ | WLB T.Diaz | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Ewbank |
| +++ | LCB E.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Blair |
| +++ | RCB P.Ginwright | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Maiher |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Maltman |
| +++ | FS G.Hill | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-5-BUF40 (4Q: 00:24) Winfred Jeffries punted 45 yards. Oliver Auguston returned the kick 5 yards to the MIN20. PENALTY: TE Bert Hanks of Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-MIN08 (4Q: 00:16) Brock Dixon scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by S Walt McGregor.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE B.Suggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Greene | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Lewis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Joseph | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB Q.Stevens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Terrell | Protect | +++ | WLB H.Gerhardt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE C.Bryant | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB C.Vega | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Thornton |
| +++ | RCB D.McGregor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | NB R.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | DB J.Degrange | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Harrison |
| +++ | SS W.McGregor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Clayton |
| +++ | FS J.Howard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Final Score: Buffalo Bills 23, Minnesota Vikings 20 |