| Played in Houston, TX, weather: 39 degrees, rain, 8 mph wind. |
| Houston won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Caleb Marquis kicked off 57 yards from the MIN35. Vince Parham returned the ball 19 yards to the HOU27. Tackled by Drew Hartland. |
1-10-HOU27 (1Q: 14:21) Play-Action. Ernie Upshaw pass completed to WR Ralph Waddle for 20 yards. Tackled by DE Graham Rhodes. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Waddle gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-HOU47 (1Q: 13:50) Jim Hamilton ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Frederick Mendheim, assisted by DT Reggie Sidney. Key block delivered by Blaine Levine.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | --- | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | RDE R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach |
| +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | In Box | --- | | RB J.Hamilton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle |
| +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-MIN48 (1Q: 13:16) Jim Hamilton ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Buddy Shula. Key block delivered by Blaine Levine.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | In Box | --- | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | RDE R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach |
| +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle |
| +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN39 (1Q: 12:33) Earnest Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Hunter Palmer. DE Ramon Shepard hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN39 (1Q: 12:27) Earnest Upshaw pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Vince Parham.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB G.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Gibson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-MIN39 (1Q: 12:21) Earnest Upshaw pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Ralph Waddle.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB G.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB G.Gilbertson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| --- | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS B.Stone | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-MIN39 (1Q: 12:14) Damian England punted 36 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN03. |
1-10-MIN03 (1Q: 12:03) Luke Diaz ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Les Seaman, assisted by ILB Geoff Monroe. PENALTY: OLB Emmanuel Barton of Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Petry |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Cowher |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Diaz | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Terrell |
| +++ | WILB S.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | --- | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| --- | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| --- | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN08 (1Q: 11:56) Wolf Watkins pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Archie Clayton. CB Tanner Cichanski simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Libin | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Terrell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Kluttz | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| --- | RCB T.Cichanski | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN08 (1Q: 11:51) Archie Clayton ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Tanner Cichanski, assisted by DE Everett Harrison.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Kluttz |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT Q.Hodges |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Kerr |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Spy | +++ | | FB L.Terrell |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | --- | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-10-MIN08 (1Q: 11:27) Wolf Watkins sacked by DE Eduardo Bidwell for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Ashton Perkins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Libin | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Terrell | Protect | --- | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.George | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Kluttz | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Solano | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| --- | NB K.Stargell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| --- | SS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS B.Barnes | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-16-MIN02 (1Q: 11:00) Touchback Duncan punted 54 yards. Vince Parham returned the kick 7 yards to the MIN49. Tackled by Abel McFerrin. |
1-10-MIN49 (1Q: 10:53) Junior Dimick ran inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Marvin Mussorgsky. Dimick slipped a little on the wet field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Gunn | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| --- | RDE R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach |
| +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Hammond |
| --- | WILB G.Miller | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Gibson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| --- | SS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| --- | FS L.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-HOU48 (1Q: 10:15) Earnest Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brody Kernbach. S Lamont Sweeney defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB G.Miller | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Gibson | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-13-HOU48 (1Q: 10:05) Earnest Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Hunter Palmer. DE Ramon Shepard hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB G.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Protect | +++ | WILB G.Gilbertson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB T.Diaz | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Shula | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Gibson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS B.Stone | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-13-HOU48 (1Q: 09:57) Damian England punted 40 yards. Drew Hartland returned the kick 16 yards to the MIN28. Tackled by Archie Stuart. |
1-10-MIN28 (1Q: 09:48) Archie Clayton ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Darnell Sheldon.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Kluttz |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT Q.Hodges |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Kerr |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Spy | +++ | | FB L.Terrell |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| --- | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-MIN27 (1Q: 09:06) Jon Watkins pass completed to TE Bert Hanks for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Tanner Cichanski. Hanks gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Petry | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Terrell | Protect | +++ | WILB S.Woodson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN49 (1Q: 08:27) Archie Clayton ran around right end for -2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Blaine Stone.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Libin |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Terrell |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Kluttz |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| --- | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| --- | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| --- | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-MIN47 (1Q: 08:01) Archie Clayton ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Emmanuel Barton. PENALTY: OLB Emmanuel Barton of Houston was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | --- | | X(SE) G.Libin |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Terrell |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Kluttz |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | --- | | LT A.Lyon |
| --- | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU39 (1Q: 07:54) Luke Diaz ran a draw inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Les Seaman, assisted by OLB Emmanuel Barton. Key block delivered by Ashton Perkins.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Kluttz |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Diaz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Petry |
| +++ | WILB S.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | --- | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Out of Box | --- | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-HOU33 (1Q: 07:14) Jon Watkins pass completed to FB Logan Terrell for 24 yards. Tackled by ILB Blaine Stone. Terrell gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Petry | Protect | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB L.Terrell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB S.Woodson | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-9-HOU09 (1Q: 06:43) Play-Action. Jon Watkins sacked by OLB Emmanuel Barton for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Alex Lyon.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Terrell | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.McFerrin | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Protect | --- | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Diaz | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB S.Woodson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| --- | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| --- | RCB K.Stargell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| --- | SS J.Jarzyna | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-18-HOU18 (1Q: 06:09) Archie Clayton ran around right end for 18 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Harvey Snyder. Minnesota 6, Houston 0
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | --- | | X(SE) P.Cowher |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Kluttz |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Kerr |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Kania |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | DB K.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 06:09) Extra point by Caleb Marquis was good. Minnesota 7, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 05:53) Caleb Marquis kicked off 70 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 05:53) Play-Action. Earnest Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vince Parham. CB Leland Gibson defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| --- | NB L.Gibson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| --- | FS L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU25 (1Q: 05:43) Ernie Upshaw pass completed to WR Brody Kernbach for 15 yards. Tackled by S Lamont Sweeney.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB G.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Gibson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU40 (1Q: 05:17) Junior Dimick ran a draw inside the right guard for 24 yards. Tackled by DE Graham Rhodes. Key block delivered by Blaine Levine.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | --- | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Gunn | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | RDE R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach |
| +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Lewis |
| +++ | WILB G.Miller | In Box | --- | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Gibson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Out of Box | --- | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN36 (1Q: 04:44) Ernie Upshaw pass completed to TE Hunter Palmer for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Graham Rhodes, assisted by OLB Frederick Mendheim.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Hamilton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| --- | NB L.Gibson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-8-MIN34 (1Q: 04:07) PENALTY: OLB Frederick Mendheim of Minnesota was called for Encroachment. |
2-3-MIN29 (1Q: 04:00) Ernie Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vince Parham. S Lamont Sweeney defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB F.Mendheim | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| --- | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-MIN29 (1Q: 03:51) Ralph Waddle ran a reverse around left end for -7 yards. Tackled by S Tyler Diaz, assisted by OLB Giovanni Miller. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN DT Reggie Sidney to the MIN36.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | RDE R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach |
| +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton |
| +++ | SILB G.Miller | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Ball Carrier | --- | WLB G.Gilbertson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS B.Stone | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN36 (1Q: 03:40) Archie Clayton ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jesse Radda, assisted by S Darnell Sheldon. Key block delivered by Ashton Perkins.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Kluttz |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | --- | | SLOT Q.Hodges |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Kerr |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Spy | +++ | | FB L.Terrell |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | --- | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN41 (1Q: 03:04) Archie Clayton ran around left end for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Emmanuel Barton, assisted by CB Jesse Radda. Key block delivered by Alex Lyon.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Libin |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Terrell |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Kluttz |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | --- | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU48 (1Q: 02:33) Wolf Watkins pass completed to WR Griffin Libin for 36 yards. Tackled by S Darnell Sheldon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Libin gained 31 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Libin | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Terrell | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Bump and Run | +++ | | SLOT J.Kluttz | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU12 (1Q: 01:51) Archie Clayton ran a trap outside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Shaun Woodson, assisted by CB Kevin Stargell.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Terrell |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | TE A.McFerrin |
| --- | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Diaz |
| +++ | WILB S.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU10 (1Q: 01:06) Luke Diaz ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Emmanuel Barton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Kluttz |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | --- | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Diaz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Petry |
| +++ | WILB S.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| --- | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU08 (1Q: 00:29) Jon Watkins pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Bert Hanks. PENALTY: OLB Shaquille George of Houston was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Libin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.George | Short Zone | --- | | RB A.Clayton | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Terrell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB D.Solano | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB J.Radda | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS B.Barnes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-1-HOU01 (1Q: 00:19) Logan Terrell ran a draw inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Blaine Stone.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Petry |
| --- | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges |
| +++ | RDE G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton |
| +++ | NB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Terrell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WILB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | WLB T.Cichanski | In Box | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | LCB K.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | RCB J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | SS D.Sheldon | In Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-2-HOU02 (2Q: 15:00) Jon Watkins pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Logan Terrell. DT Monty Rounds hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Petry | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Protect | +++ | RDE L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB E.Bidwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Protect | --- | SILB D.Solano | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Terrell | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB B.Stone | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| --- | WLB G.Monroe | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB S.George | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB E.Strong | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-HOU02 (2Q: 14:54) Wolf Watkins pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Cristian Petry. DE Eduardo Bidwell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Petry | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB E.Bidwell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Solano | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Terrell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB S.Woodson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB S.George | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| --- | SS T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| --- | FS D.Sheldon | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
4-2-HOU02 (2Q: 14:50) Logan Terrell ran a draw inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Shaun Woodson, assisted by ILB Blaine Stone. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Petry |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| --- | RDE L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges |
| +++ | SLB E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton |
| +++ | SILB D.Solano | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Terrell | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB S.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB S.George | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| --- | SS T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU03 (2Q: 14:43) Ernie Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vince Parham. DE Ramon Shepard hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB G.Miller | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| --- | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU03 (2Q: 14:36) Jim Hamilton ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Marvin Mussorgsky, assisted by DE Graham Rhodes. DE Graham Rhodes knocked down Hunter Palmer to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| --- | RDE R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach |
| +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle |
| +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-HOU02 (2Q: 13:53) Play-Action. Ernie Upshaw pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Brody Kernbach.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | SILB G.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB G.Gilbertson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS B.Stone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-HOU02 (2Q: 13:49) Damian England punted 48 yards. Drew Hartland returned the kick 15 yards to the HOU35. Tackled by Les Seaman. |
1-10-HOU35 (2Q: 13:38) Archie Clayton ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Junior Jarzyna.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kerr |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Terrell |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Kluttz |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU33 (2Q: 13:10) Jon Watkins scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Junior Jarzyna.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Q.Hodges | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Kluttz | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Kerr | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Libin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.George | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Cowher | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| --- | RCB T.Cichanski | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | DB B.Barnes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-HOU28 (2Q: 12:25) Jon Watkins pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Logan Terrell. DT Les Seaman drove right through Ashton Perkins to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Kluttz | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT Q.Hodges | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Kerr | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.George | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Terrell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Solano | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| --- | LCB J.Radda | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| --- | NB K.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS B.Barnes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-HOU28 (2Q: 12:19) Caleb Marquis attempted a 45 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 10, Houston 0 |
| (2Q: 12:11) Caleb Marquis kicked off 64 yards from the MIN35. Vince Parham returned the ball 25 yards to the HOU26. Tackled by Branden Hinson. |
1-10-HOU26 (2Q: 11:36) Earnest Upshaw kept the ball, running a counterplay inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Corwin Clancy.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Cervantes | In Box | --- | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | RDE R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle |
| +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Graham |
| +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Lewis |
| +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-HOU30 (2Q: 10:51) Ernie Upshaw pass completed to RB Junior Dimick for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Marvin Mussorgsky.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Protect | +++ | WILB G.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Gibson | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU29 (2Q: 10:04) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to RB Jim Hamilton for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Gino Gilbertson.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB G.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Protect | +++ | WLB G.Gilbertson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS B.Stone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-HOU35 (2Q: 09:30) Damian England punted 51 yards. Drew Hartland returned the kick 10 yards to the MIN24. Tackled by Cristian Cunningham. |
1-10-MIN24 (2Q: 09:20) Wolf Watkins pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Logan Terrell. ILB Blaine Stone defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Libin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Protect | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB L.Terrell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB S.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| --- | RCB K.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN24 (2Q: 09:16) Jon Watkins pass completed to WR Quinn Hodges for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Geoff Monroe. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) P.Cowher | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Kluttz | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT Q.Hodges | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Double SLOT | +++ | | TE L.Terrell | Protect | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN34 (2Q: 08:44) Play-Action. Jon Watkins pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Quinn Hodges. DT Les Seaman simply tossed Archie Clayton aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Libin | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Terrell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Protect | --- | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Kluttz | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN34 (2Q: 08:35) Wolf Watkins pass completed to RB Drew Hartland for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Geoff Monroe, assisted by CB Tanner Cichanski.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Terrell | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.McFerrin | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Hartland | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB S.Woodson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-MIN30 (2Q: 08:10) Jon Watkins pass completed to TE Bert Hanks for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Shaquille George. Hanks gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Terrell | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.McFerrin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB S.George | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Diaz | Protect | +++ | WILB D.Solano | Bump and Run | --- | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB J.Radda | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB E.Strong | Bump and Run | --- | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS B.Barnes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-MIN41 (2Q: 07:36) Erik Duncan punted 40 yards. Vince Parham called for a fair catch at the HOU19. |
1-10-HOU19 (2Q: 07:25) Ernie Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vince Parham. OLB Frederick Mendheim hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU19 (2Q: 07:18) Play-Action. Earnest Upshaw pass completed to WR Ralph Waddle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Marvin Mussorgsky. Waddle gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU25 (2Q: 06:56) Earnest Upshaw pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Vince Parham.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB G.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB G.Gilbertson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB T.Diaz | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Shula | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Gibson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS B.Stone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-HOU25 (2Q: 06:49) Damian England punted 40 yards. Drew Hartland returned the kick 25 yards to the HOU40. Tackled by Archie Stuart. Ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Lamont Sweeney at the HOU40. |
1-10-HOU40 (2Q: 06:39) Jon Watkins pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Quinn Hodges.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Libin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Terrell | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Kluttz | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| --- | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU40 (2Q: 06:33) Archie Clayton ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Geoff Monroe, assisted by DT Monty Rounds. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Kluttz |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT Q.Hodges |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Kerr |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Spy | +++ | | FB L.Terrell |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| --- | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| --- | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-HOU41 (2Q: 06:08) Jon Watkins scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by S Billy Barnes.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Kerr | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Terrell | Protect | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.George | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Kluttz | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Solano | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | NB K.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS B.Barnes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-1-HOU31 (2Q: 05:27) Archie Clayton ran a trap outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Darnell Sheldon. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Kluttz |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges |
| +++ | RDE G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Petry |
| --- | SILB S.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WILB E.Barton | In Box | --- | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | WLB T.Cichanski | In Box | --- | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | LCB K.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | RCB J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | SS D.Sheldon | In Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU32 (2Q: 05:19) Earnest Upshaw scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Marvin Mussorgsky.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Protect | +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| --- | RCB B.Shula | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-HOU42 (2Q: 04:50) PENALTY: DT Dominic Gunn of Minnesota was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-HOU47 (2Q: 04:43) Earnest Upshaw scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Corwin Clancy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB F.Mendheim | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-MIN49 (2Q: 04:20) Play-Action. Earnest Upshaw pass completed to FB Mack Hammond for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Leland Gibson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB G.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | Short Zone | --- | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Gibson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN48 (2Q: 03:58) Earnest Upshaw pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Vince Parham. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: T Kurt Henson of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Stone | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| --- | FS L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-HOU42 (2Q: 03:52) Ernie Upshaw pass was intended for WR Ralph Waddle and was intercepted by OLB Frederick Mendheim at the MIN42. The interception was returned 18 yards. Tackled by Ralph Waddle.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Graham | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB F.Mendheim | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| --- | NB L.Gibson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| --- | FS L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU40 (2Q: 03:41) Jon Watkins pass completed to FB Logan Terrell for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Shaun Woodson.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Petry | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Protect | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Terrell | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB S.Woodson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-HOU33 (2Q: 03:23) Wolf Watkins pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Cristian Petry. DE Everett Harrison blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Kluttz | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Diaz | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Petry | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB S.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-HOU33 (2Q: 03:19) Archie Clayton ran outside the right tackle for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Tanner Cichanski. Key block delivered by Bob Peters. PENALTY: TE Abel McFerrin of Minnesota was called for Illegal Motion.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | --- | | TE L.Terrell |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | --- | | TE A.McFerrin |
| --- | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | --- | | FB L.Diaz |
| +++ | WILB S.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | --- | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-HOU38 (2Q: 02:48) Wolf Watkins scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Tanner Cichanski and assisted by S Billy Barnes.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Kluttz | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Petry | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB D.Solano | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB J.Radda | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS B.Barnes | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-3-HOU33 (2Q: 02:23) Archie Clayton ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Shaun Woodson. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Kluttz |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Petry |
| +++ | WILB S.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| --- | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| --- | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU33 (2Q: 02:12) Earnest Upshaw pass was intended for RB Jim Hamilton and was intercepted by CB Buddy Shula at the HOU35. The interception was returned 35 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 16, Houston 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Graham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| --- | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| --- | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 02:12) Extra point by Caleb Marquis was good. Minnesota 17, Houston 0 |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| (2Q: 02:00) Caleb Marquis kicked off 71 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 02:00) Jim Hamilton ran a draw inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Frederick Mendheim.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | RDE R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach |
| +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | In Box | --- | | SLOT N.Graham |
| +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-HOU28 (2Q: 01:38) Jim Hamilton ran a draw inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Frederick Mendheim. PENALTY: OLB Frederick Mendheim of Minnesota was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | RDE R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach |
| +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle |
| +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | In Box | --- | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-HOU33 (2Q: 01:38) Jim Hamilton ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Marvin Mussorgsky.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Cervantes | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | RDE R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach |
| +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle |
| +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU29 (2Q: 01:15) Ernie Upshaw scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Leland Gibson and assisted by DE Leroy Huffman. PENALTY: DE Ramon Shepard of Minnesota was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) N.Graham | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB G.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB G.Gilbertson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS B.Stone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-HOU34 (2Q: 01:15) Junior Dimick ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Carl Cervantes, assisted by OLB Gino Gilbertson. Key block delivered by Cristian Cunningham.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE C.Cervantes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Gunn | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | RDE L.Huffman | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach |
| +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Collins | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Lewis |
| +++ | WLB G.Miller | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilbertson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS B.Stone | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU35 (2Q: 00:53) Ernie Upshaw pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Hunter Palmer.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| --- | FS L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU35 (2Q: 00:48) Earnest Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jim Hamilton. S Corwin Clancy defended the pass. PENALTY: C Logan Woodard of Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Stone | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| --- | NB L.Gibson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-20-HOU25 (2Q: 00:41) Ernie Upshaw scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Leland Gibson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Protect | +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
3-15-HOU30 (2Q: 00:34) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to WR Brody Kernbach for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Leland Gibson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB G.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB G.Gilbertson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS B.Stone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
1-10-MIN48 (2Q: 00:24) Earnest Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ralph Waddle. DE Leroy Huffman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| --- | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Stone | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN48 (2Q: 00:17) Ernie Upshaw pass completed to RB Junior Dimick for 15 yards. Tackled by S Corwin Clancy. Dimick gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: C Logan Woodard of Houston was called for an Illegal Touch of Forward Pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Dimick | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| --- | NB L.Gibson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-15-HOU47 (2Q: 00:06) Earnest Upshaw scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by S Corwin Clancy.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE B.Pippens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB G.Gilbertson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Graham | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB D.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Dimick | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | RCB L.Gibson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | NB L.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | DB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | --- | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS B.Stone | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Andre Crawford kicked off 71 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 15:00) Jon Watkins kept the ball, running around left end for -6 yards. Tackled by DE Eduardo Bidwell, assisted by S Junior Jarzyna. DT Monty Rounds knocked down Bert Hanks to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Watkins | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Kania |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| --- | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Cowher |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Kerr |
| +++ | WLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Kluttz |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| --- | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | DB K.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-16-MIN19 (3Q: 14:38) Jon Watkins pass completed to FB Logan Terrell for 3 yards. Tackled by S Junior Jarzyna. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Libin | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB L.Terrell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB S.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-13-MIN22 (3Q: 14:00) Jon Watkins pass completed to WR Easy Libin for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Brock Raag.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Q.Hodges | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Kluttz | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Kerr | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Libin | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB D.Solano | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Cowher | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB J.Radda | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | DB K.Stargell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-MIN31 (3Q: 13:40) Touchback Duncan punted 52 yards. Vince Parham returned the kick 8 yards to the HOU25. Tackled by Marvin Mussorgsky. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 13:29) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to RB Junior Dimick for 9 yards. Tackled by S Corwin Clancy.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Gunn | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB G.Miller | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Gibson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-1-HOU34 (3Q: 12:49) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to TE Hunter Palmer for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Marvin Mussorgsky. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU40 (3Q: 12:09) Eddie Walling ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Frederick Mendheim, assisted by DT Dominic Gunn.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | --- | | TE L.Lewis |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Gunn | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | RDE R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham |
| +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Walling | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB M.Mussorgsky | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Shapiro |
| +++ | WILB G.Miller | In Box | --- | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Gibson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| --- | SS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| --- | FS L.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU42 (3Q: 11:33) Junior Dimick ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Giovanni Miller. Key block delivered by Archie Stuart.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | --- | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | RDE R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach |
| +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle |
| +++ | WLB G.Miller | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-10-MIN49 (3Q: 10:52) PENALTY: TE Hunter Palmer of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU46 (3Q: 10:46) Ernie Upshaw pass completed to TE Lee Lewis for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Giovanni Miller, assisted by DE Graham Rhodes.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB G.Miller | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Gibson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-7-MIN46 (3Q: 10:12) Junior Dimick ran a trap outside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Graham Rhodes. DE Graham Rhodes knocked down Kurt Henson to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Gunn | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | RDE R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach |
| +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Lewis |
| +++ | WILB G.Miller | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| --- | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Gibson | Out of Box | --- | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| --- | FS L.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-MIN46 (3Q: 09:28) Ernie Upshaw pass completed to WR Vince Parham for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Buddy Shula. Parham gained 4 yards after the catch. PENALTY: DE Graham Rhodes of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Hamilton | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB G.Miller | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB G.Gilbertson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS B.Stone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN41 (3Q: 09:21) Earnest Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brody Kernbach. S Lamont Sweeney knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN41 (3Q: 09:12) Junior Dimick ran around left end for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Marvin Mussorgsky, assisted by DE Ramon Shepard. Key block delivered by Logan Woodard.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Cervantes | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | RDE R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach |
| +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Lewis |
| +++ | WILB G.Miller | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Gibson | Out of Box | --- | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN30 (3Q: 08:39) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Ralph Waddle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Graham Rhodes. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Stone | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Double X(SE) | --- | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-MIN24 (3Q: 07:58) Junior Dimick ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by S Corwin Clancy, assisted by ILB Marvin Mussorgsky. Key block delivered by Mack Hammond.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | --- | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Cervantes | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | RDE R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach |
| +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Hammond |
| +++ | WILB G.Miller | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Gibson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-9-MIN09 (3Q: 07:35) Brock Dixon scrambled for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 17, Houston 6
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WILB G.Miller | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Gibson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 07:35) Extra point by Andre Crawford was good. Minnesota 17, Houston 7 |
| (3Q: 07:27) Andre Crawford kicked off 59 yards from the HOU35. Donnie Kerr returned the ball 21 yards to the MIN27. Tackled by Doug Solano. |
1-10-MIN27 (3Q: 06:55) Play-Action. Jon Watkins pass completed to RB Luke Diaz for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Kevin Stargell, assisted by ILB Blaine Stone. Diaz gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Kluttz | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Diaz | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Petry | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB S.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-MIN36 (3Q: 06:11) Archie Clayton ran a draw inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Shaun Woodson, assisted by ILB Geoff Monroe. Key block delivered by Ashton Perkins.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Kluttz |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | --- | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | --- | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Petry |
| +++ | WILB S.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| --- | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 05:35) Jon Watkins sacked by DE Cory MacMath for a loss of 13 yards. Sack allowed by Lt Dan O'Donnell.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Kluttz | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT Q.Hodges | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Kerr | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB L.Terrell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| --- | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-23-MIN25 (3Q: 04:48) Jon Watkins pass completed to WR Quinn Hodges for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Geoff Monroe. Hodges gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Kluttz | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Diaz | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | --- | | TE B.Hinson | Protect | +++ | WILB S.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN38 (3Q: 04:12) Wolf Watkins pass completed to TE Bert Hanks for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Shaquille George, assisted by CB Kevin Stargell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Libin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB S.George | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Terrell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB D.Solano | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB J.Radda | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS B.Barnes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-1-MIN47 (3Q: 03:44) Archie Clayton ran a trap outside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Darnell Sheldon, assisted by CB Kevin Stargell. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. The ball goes over on downs. PENALTY: RB Archie Clayton of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Terrell |
| --- | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | TE A.McFerrin |
| +++ | RDE G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Diaz |
| +++ | SILB S.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WILB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| --- | WLB T.Cichanski | In Box | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | LCB K.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| --- | RCB J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | SS D.Sheldon | In Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN45 (3Q: 03:34) Junior Dimick ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Corwin Clancy, assisted by OLB Giovanni Miller.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Cervantes | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | RDE R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach |
| +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Lewis |
| +++ | WILB G.Miller | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Gibson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN44 (3Q: 02:55) Junior Dimick ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Carl Cervantes. Minnesota's Tyler Diaz was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Lewis |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Cervantes | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | RDE R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach |
| +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Hammond |
| +++ | WILB G.Miller | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB T.Diaz | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Gibson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-MIN44 (3Q: 02:16) Brock Dixon pass completed to RB Jim Hamilton for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Leland Gibson, assisted by OLB Giovanni Miller. PENALTY: S Bryson Stone of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB G.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB G.Gilbertson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB B.Shula | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB W.Battle | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Gibson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS B.Stone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN31 (3Q: 02:09) Jim Hamilton ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Bryson Stone, assisted by DE Graham Rhodes.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE C.Cervantes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | RDE R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach |
| +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | In Box | --- | | RB J.Hamilton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle |
| +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB B.Stone | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN29 (3Q: 01:46) Junior Dimick ran a draw inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Frederick Mendheim.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Gunn | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| --- | RDE R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Graham |
| +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Lewis |
| +++ | WILB G.Miller | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Stone | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| --- | RCB L.Gibson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| --- | FS L.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN31 (3Q: 01:11) Brock Dixon pass was dropped by WR Neil Graham.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB G.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Graham | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB G.Gilbertson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB B.Shula | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| --- | RCB W.Battle | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| --- | FS B.Stone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-MIN31 (3Q: 01:01) Andre Crawford attempted a 48 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. |
1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 00:55) Jon Watkins scrambled for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Tanner Cichanski.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) P.Cowher | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Libin | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT Q.Hodges | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SILB B.Stone | Double SLOT | +++ | | TE L.Terrell | Protect | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN38 (3Q: 00:25) Jon Watkins pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Bert Hanks. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Petry | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB L.Terrell | Protect | +++ | WILB S.Woodson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| --- | RCB K.Stargell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN38 (3Q: 00:17) Wolf Watkins pass completed to WR Quinn Hodges for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Tanner Cichanski. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hodges gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) P.Cowher | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Libin | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT Q.Hodges | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Terrell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Solano | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | NB K.Stargell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS B.Barnes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-HOU43 (4Q: 15:00) Archie Clayton ran around left end for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Junior Jarzyna, assisted by ILB Blaine Stone.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Libin |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Terrell |
| +++ | WILB S.George | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Spy | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU40 (4Q: 14:34) Archie Clayton ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Darnell Sheldon.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Kluttz |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Petry |
| +++ | WILB S.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| --- | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-HOU35 (4Q: 14:06) Luke Diaz ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Darnell Sheldon.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Petry |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Cowher |
| +++ | SLB D.Solano | In Box | --- | | RB L.Diaz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Terrell |
| +++ | WILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
|
4-1-HOU34 (4Q: 13:31) Wolf Watkins pass completed to FB Logan Terrell for 8 yards. Tackled by S Junior Jarzyna.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Libin | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.Terrell | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE G.Monroe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Protect | +++ | NB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Kluttz | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SILB S.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WILB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | WLB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | --- | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | LCB K.Stargell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | RCB J.Jarzyna | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | SS D.Sheldon | Bump and Run | --- |
|
1-10-HOU26 (4Q: 13:08) Play-Action. Jon Watkins pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Quinn Hodges. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Kluttz | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE C.Petry | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WILB S.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| --- | RCB K.Stargell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU26 (4Q: 12:58) Archie Clayton ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Everett Harrison. ILB Geoff Monroe knocked down Logan Terrell to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Libin |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Terrell |
| --- | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Kluttz |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| --- | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-HOU27 (4Q: 12:13) Wolf Watkins pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Klutzy Jim Kluttz. DE Everett Harrison blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Libin | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Terrell | Protect | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.George | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Kluttz | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Solano | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| --- | NB K.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS B.Barnes | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-11-HOU27 (4Q: 12:03) Caleb Marquis attempted a 44 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
1-10-HOU34 (4Q: 11:56) Jim Hamilton ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Marvin Mussorgsky.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | RDE R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach |
| +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle |
| +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| --- | LCB B.Stone | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| --- | NB L.Gibson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-HOU30 (4Q: 11:17) Brock Dixon pass completed to RB Junior Dimick for 3 yards. Tackled by S Hands of Stone.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB G.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | Short Zone | --- | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Stone | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Gibson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-HOU33 (4Q: 10:37) Play-Action. Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ralph Waddle. DT Reggie Sidney hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB G.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB G.Gilbertson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB W.Battle | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS B.Stone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-HOU33 (4Q: 10:28) Damian England punted 52 yards. Drew Hartland returned the kick 11 yards to the MIN26. Tackled by Cristian Cunningham. |
1-10-MIN26 (4Q: 10:20) Archie Clayton ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Jesse Radda, assisted by DT Les Seaman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Libin |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Terrell |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Kluttz |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| --- | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-MIN27 (4Q: 09:52) Archie Clayton ran around right end for -6 yards. Tackled by DT Les Seaman, assisted by ILB Geoff Monroe.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Libin |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Terrell |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Kluttz |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-15-MIN21 (4Q: 09:14) Jon Watkins pass was dropped by TE Bert Hanks.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Kluttz | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Kerr | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.George | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Petry | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WILB D.Solano | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB J.Radda | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS B.Barnes | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-15-MIN21 (4Q: 09:05) Erik Duncan punted 61 yards. Vince Parham returned the kick 7 yards to the HOU25. PENALTY: FB Mack Hammond of Houston was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-HOU11 (4Q: 08:56) Ralph Waddle ran a reverse around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Carl Cervantes. Key block delivered by Logan Woodard.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | In Box | --- | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | RDE C.Cervantes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach |
| +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton |
| +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB B.Stone | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-HOU18 (4Q: 08:22) Jim Hamilton ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Leroy Huffman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Cervantes | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| --- | RDE R.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach |
| +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle |
| +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| --- | LCB B.Stone | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| --- | NB L.Gibson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| --- | FS L.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-HOU14 (4Q: 07:43) Brock Dixon pass was dropped by TE Lee Lewis.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB G.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WILB G.Gilbertson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB W.Battle | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Shula | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Gibson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS B.Stone | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-HOU14 (4Q: 07:37) Damian England punted 48 yards. Drew Hartland returned the kick 10 yards to the MIN48. Tackled by Cristian Cunningham. |
1-10-MIN48 (4Q: 07:28) Archie Clayton ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Shaun Woodson, assisted by ILB Blaine Stone.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Petry |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| --- | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Terrell |
| +++ | WILB S.Woodson | Spy | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-MIN49 (4Q: 06:45) Play-Action. Wolf Watkins pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Cristian Petry. DE Everett Harrison blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Petry | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Terrell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB S.Woodson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| --- | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-MIN49 (4Q: 06:41) Jon Watkins pass completed to WR Quinn Hodges for 22 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Shaquille George. Hodges gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Libin | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.George | Short Zone | --- | | RB A.Clayton | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | --- | | FB L.Terrell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB D.Solano | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB J.Radda | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS B.Barnes | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU29 (4Q: 06:10) Wolf Watkins scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Shaun Woodson. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Kevin Stargell for 5 yards to the HOU32.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Petry | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hanks | Protect | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Kluttz | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB L.Terrell | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WILB S.Woodson | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| --- | RCB K.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU32 (4Q: 05:59) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vince Parham. DE Leroy Huffman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | --- | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB B.Stone | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU32 (4Q: 05:49) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Hunter Palmer. OLB Giovanni Miller knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Shapiro | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB G.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Stone | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| --- | RCB L.Gibson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-HOU32 (4Q: 05:45) Brock Dixon pass completed to RB Jim Hamilton for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Giovanni Miller. Hamilton gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB G.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Protect | +++ | WILB G.Gilbertson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB W.Battle | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Shula | Man-to-Man | --- | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Gibson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| --- | FS B.Stone | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-7-HOU35 (4Q: 05:23) Brock Dixon pass was dropped by WR Ralph Waddle. The ball goes over on downs. PENALTY: S Corwin Clancy of Minnesota was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | SILB G.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB G.Gilbertson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB W.Battle | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Henson |
| --- | FS B.Stone | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU40 (4Q: 05:19) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vince Parham. DE Leroy Huffman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Graham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| --- | LCB B.Stone | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU40 (4Q: 05:09) Play-Action. Brock Dixon pass completed to RB Jim Hamilton for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Frederick Mendheim, assisted by DE Graham Rhodes.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB F.Mendheim | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB B.Stone | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Shula | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Gibson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-HOU43 (4Q: 04:50) Brock Dixon pass completed to TE Hunter Palmer for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Graham Rhodes.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Shepard | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB G.Rhodes | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB G.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB G.Gilbertson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB W.Battle | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB B.Shula | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Gibson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS B.Stone | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-1-HOU49 (4Q: 04:31) Brock Dixon sacked by DE Leroy Huffman for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Archie Stuart. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE L.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Shepard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE G.Rhodes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NB M.Mussorgsky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB G.Miller | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| --- | WILB F.Mendheim | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | WLB B.Stone | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | LCB L.Gibson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB C.Clancy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | SS L.Sweeney | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU43 (4Q: 04:06) Jon Watkins pass completed to WR Perry Cowher for 16 yards. Tackled by S Darnell Sheldon. Cowher gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: CB Jesse Radda of Houston was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) P.Cowher | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Kluttz | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Kerr | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT M.Kania | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU27 (4Q: 03:59) Archie Clayton ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Emmanuel Barton. Key block delivered by Ashton Perkins.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Kluttz |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Terrell |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Kerr |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-HOU22 (4Q: 03:13) Archie Clayton ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Everett Harrison, assisted by ILB Geoff Monroe. Key block delivered by Ashton Perkins.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) P.Cowher |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Kluttz |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Kerr |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | --- | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Kania |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | --- | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU16 (4Q: 02:27) Luke Diaz ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Everett Harrison.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Kluttz |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hanks |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | --- | | RB L.Diaz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Petry |
| +++ | WILB S.George | In Box | --- | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB K.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
2-6-HOU12 (4Q: 02:17) Archie Clayton ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Blaine Stone.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) P.Cowher |
| +++ | NT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Kluttz |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Kerr |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Kania |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| --- | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| --- | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
3-8-HOU14 (4Q: 02:06) Archie Clayton ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Everett Harrison.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Watkins |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Kluttz |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Terrell |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Q.Hodges |
| +++ | SLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Clayton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Kerr |
| +++ | WLB D.Solano | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Peters |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Perkins |
| +++ | NB K.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Snyder |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Donnell |
| +++ | FS B.Barnes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-3-HOU09 (4Q: 01:57) Caleb Marquis attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 20, Houston 7 |
| (4Q: 01:52) Caleb Marquis kicked off 62 yards from the MIN35. Vince Parham returned the ball 22 yards to the HOU25. Tackled by Lamont Sweeney. |
1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 01:42) Brock Dixon pass completed to RB Junior Dimick for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Buddy Shula.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Pippens | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB G.Gilbertson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Protect | +++ | LCB B.Shula | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | RCB L.Gibson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | NB L.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | DB G.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS B.Stone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-HOU31 (4Q: 01:23) Brock Dixon pass completed to TE Hunter Palmer for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Graham Rhodes.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Pippens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Gilbertson | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB B.Shula | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | RCB L.Gibson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | NB L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | DB G.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS B.Stone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU40 (4Q: 01:02) Brock Dixon pass completed to TE Hunter Palmer for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Buddy Shula.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Pippens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Gilbertson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Walling | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Shapiro | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB B.Shula | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| --- | RCB L.Gibson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | NB L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | DB G.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS B.Stone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-HOU44 (4Q: 00:55) Brock Dixon sacked by DT Reggie Sidney for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Logan Woodard.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE B.Pippens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB G.Gilbertson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Protect | --- | LCB B.Shula | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | RCB L.Gibson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | NB L.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| --- | DB G.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS B.Stone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
3-10-HOU40 (4Q: 00:46) Brock Dixon pass completed to WR Ralph Waddle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Buddy Shula.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Pippens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB G.Gilbertson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB B.Shula | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | RCB L.Gibson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | NB L.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | DB G.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS B.Stone | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-7-HOU43 (4Q: 00:26) Brock Dixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ralph Waddle. OLB Gino Gilbertson knocked the ball out of his grasp. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Dixon |
| *** | LDE C.Cervantes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Sidney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Pippens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB G.Gilbertson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Graham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | LCB B.Shula | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| --- | RCB L.Gibson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | NB L.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | DB G.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS C.Clancy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Henson |
| +++ | FS B.Stone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-HOU43 (4Q: 00:18) Jon Watkins dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 20, Houston Texans 7 |