| Played in Pittsburgh, PA, weather: 72 degrees, fair, 1 mph wind. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Deron Singleton kicked off 71 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 15:00) Ameer Abdullah ran around the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Jacob Eckman, assisted by OLB Rod Mirer. Key block delivered by Zack Arbogast.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Hastings |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | --- | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Akers |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | WLB J.Greenard | In Box | --- | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB N.Igbinoghene | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Flynn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS G.Figueroa | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS A.Coffey | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-MIN37 (1Q: 14:30) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jose Flynn. Key block delivered by Braden Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Hastings |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 3tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | --- | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | LCB N.Igbinoghene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB J.Flynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Bauer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS C.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-MIN42 (1Q: 13:53) Play-Action. Jonathan Hastings pass completed to WR Blake Guthrie for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Jacob Eckman. Guthrie gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Hastings |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | --- | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | LCB N.Igbinoghene | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB J.Flynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Bauer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS C.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN49 (1Q: 13:22) Play-Action. Jonathan Hastings pass completed to WR Devin Singletary for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Jose Flynn.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Hastings |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | LCB N.Igbinoghene | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB J.Flynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Bauer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS C.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-12-MIN47 (1Q: 12:53) Jonathan Hastings sacked by DE Jacob Eckman for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Zack Arbogast.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Hastings |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Akers | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE K.Harden | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| --- | WLB J.Greenard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| --- | LCB N.Igbinoghene | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | RCB J.Flynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS G.Figueroa | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS A.Coffey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-18-MIN41 (1Q: 12:25) Play-Action. Jonathan Hastings pass was dropped by WR Blake Guthrie.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Hastings |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Harden | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | WLB J.Flynn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB N.Igbinoghene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-18-MIN41 (1Q: 12:14) Braden Barlow punted 44 yards. Patrick Sinclair returned the kick -1 yards to the PIT14. Tackled by Vinny Cheek. Ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT James Conner at the PIT14. |
1-10-PIT14 (1Q: 12:04) Butch Esslinger ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB R.J. Horner.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Holm |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT S.Floyd | In Box | --- | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE J.Buckley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Sanders |
| +++ | SLB R.Evans | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Esslinger | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB W.Pirker | Spy | --- | | SLOT M.Weller |
| +++ | WLB B.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Schottenheimer |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Deiter |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS R.Horner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-PIT13 (1Q: 11:20) Marlon Holm pass completed to TE Malachi Cybulski for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Antonio Woodard, assisted by CB R.J. Horner.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Holm |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT L.Schlafly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Weller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB B.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Schottenheimer |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Deiter |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-PIT21 (1Q: 10:36) James Conner ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB R.J. Horner.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Holm |
| *** | LDE R.James | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT S.Floyd | In Box | --- | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Sanders |
| +++ | SLB R.Evans | In Box | --- | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Weller |
| +++ | WLB S.Quarterman | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Schottenheimer |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Deiter |
| +++ | NB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS R.Horner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | --- |
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| 4-1-PIT23 (1Q: 10:07) Jake Bailey punted 42 yards. Zachery Stemke called for a fair catch at the MIN35. |
1-10-MIN35 (1Q: 09:59) Cam Akers ran a reverse around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Vita Vea. Key block delivered by Ethan Pocic.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Hastings |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 3tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | --- | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Wilcox |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Akers | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Harden |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | LCB N.Igbinoghene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB J.Flynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Bauer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS C.Barrett | Out of Box | --- |
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2-5-MIN40 (1Q: 09:14) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Gustavo Figueroa. Key block delivered by Ethan Pocic.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Hastings |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | --- | | FB C.Akers |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | WLB J.Greenard | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB N.Igbinoghene | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Flynn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS G.Figueroa | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN47 (1Q: 08:36) Play-Action. Jonathan Hastings pass completed to WR Blake Guthrie for 24 yards. Tackled by S Casey Barrett, assisted by CB Jose Flynn. Guthrie gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Hastings |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | LCB N.Igbinoghene | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB J.Flynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Bauer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS C.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT29 (1Q: 07:56) Cam Akers ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Jonathan Greenard. Key block delivered by Clothesline Francis.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Hastings |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Akers | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | --- | | TE K.Harden |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | --- | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | WLB J.Greenard | Spy | --- | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB N.Igbinoghene | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Flynn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS G.Figueroa | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-PIT24 (1Q: 07:24) Play-Action. Jonathan Hastings pass completed to WR Devin Singletary for 24 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 6, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Hastings |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | LCB N.Igbinoghene | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB J.Flynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Bauer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS C.Barrett | Deep Zone | --- |
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| (1Q: 07:24) Extra point by Justin Rohrwasser was good. Minnesota 7, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (1Q: 07:13) Justin Rohrwasser kicked off 72 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 07:13) Butch Esslinger ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Rashaan Evans.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Holm |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT S.Floyd | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE J.Buckley | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Sanders |
| +++ | SLB R.Evans | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Esslinger | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Spy | +++ | | SLOT M.Weller |
| +++ | WLB B.Palmer | In Box | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Schottenheimer |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Deiter |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS R.Horner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-PIT24 (1Q: 06:40) Marlon Holm pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Winfred Pirker, assisted by CB R.J. Horner.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Holm |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Schlafly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Weller | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB B.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Schottenheimer |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Deiter |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-PIT30 (1Q: 05:56) Marlon Holm pass completed to RB James Conner for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson. Conner gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Holm |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT S.Floyd | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Weller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | --- | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB S.Quarterman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB I.Kassulke | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG E.Schottenheimer |
| +++ | LCB A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Deiter |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS R.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT43 (1Q: 05:14) Marlon Holm pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Josiah Castellano.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Holm |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Schlafly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Weller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Protect | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB B.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Schottenheimer |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Deiter |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS R.Horner | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT43 (1Q: 05:09) Marlon Holm pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson, assisted by CB R.J. Horner.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Holm |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Schlafly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Weller | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Blitz Passer | --- | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB B.Palmer | Short Zone | --- | | LG E.Schottenheimer |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Deiter |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS R.Horner | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-PIT42 (1Q: 04:37) Marlon Holm pass completed to WR Josiah Castellano for 28 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson. Castellano gained 18 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Holm |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT S.Floyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Weller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB S.Quarterman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Schottenheimer |
| +++ | LCB A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Deiter |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS R.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN30 (1Q: 04:04) Marlon Holm pass completed to TE Malachi Cybulski for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Antonio Woodard, assisted by ILB Willie Bayer.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Holm |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT L.Schlafly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE J.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Weller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB B.Palmer | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG E.Schottenheimer |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Deiter |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS R.Horner | Bump and Run | --- | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-9-MIN29 (1Q: 03:25) PENALTY: T Trey Pipkins of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
2-14-MIN34 (1Q: 03:16) Play-Action. Marlon Holm pass completed to TE Malachi Cybulski for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Antonio Woodard.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Holm |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Schlafly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Weller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB B.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Schottenheimer |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Deiter |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS R.Horner | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-MIN28 (1Q: 02:30) Marlon Holm pass was dropped by WR Michael Weller.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Holm |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT S.Floyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Weller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB S.Quarterman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB I.Kassulke | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Schottenheimer |
| +++ | LCB A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Deiter |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS R.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-MIN28 (1Q: 02:25) Deron Singleton attempted a 45 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
1-10-MIN35 (1Q: 02:19) Jonathan Hastings pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Blake Guthrie. DE Jacob Eckman blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Hastings |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | LCB N.Igbinoghene | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB J.Flynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | NB C.Bauer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS C.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN35 (1Q: 02:09) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for 35 yards. Tackled by CB Jose Flynn. Key block delivered by Clothesline Francis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Hastings |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 3tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | LCB N.Igbinoghene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB J.Flynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Bauer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS C.Barrett | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-PIT30 (1Q: 01:32) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jonathan Greenard.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Hastings |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Akers |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| --- | WLB J.Greenard | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB N.Igbinoghene | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Flynn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS G.Figueroa | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-PIT28 (1Q: 00:58) Jonathan Hastings pass fell incomplete, intended for TE K.C. Harden. DE Jacob Eckman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Hastings |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Wilcox | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Akers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Harden | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | LCB N.Igbinoghene | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB J.Flynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Bauer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS C.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-PIT28 (1Q: 00:54) Jonathan Hastings sacked by OLB Devin Bush and DE Frankie Doyle for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Clothesline Francis.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Hastings |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Harden | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Akers | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| --- | WLB J.Flynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| --- | LCB N.Igbinoghene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Barrett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| --- | FS N.Witt | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
| 4-15-PIT35 (1Q: 00:24) Justin Rohrwasser attempted a 52 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. |
1-10-PIT42 (1Q: 00:19) Butch Esslinger ran around right end for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Winfred Pirker, assisted by OLB Rashaan Evans.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Holm |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT S.Floyd | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE J.Buckley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Sanders |
| +++ | SLB R.Evans | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Esslinger | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB W.Pirker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Weller |
| +++ | WLB B.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Schottenheimer |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Deiter |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS R.Horner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| --- | FS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Start of second quarter. |
2-14-PIT38 (2Q: 15:00) Marlon Holm pass completed to RB James Conner for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Winfred Pirker, assisted by ILB Willie Bayer. Conner gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Holm |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Weller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB D.Tranquill | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Schottenheimer |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Deiter |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS R.Horner | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-PIT46 (2Q: 14:20) Marlon Holm sacked by CB Junior Brovins for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Kaleb McGary.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Holm |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT S.Floyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Sanders | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB S.Quarterman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | WLB J.Brovins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Schottenheimer |
| --- | LCB A.Woodard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Deiter |
| --- | RCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| --- | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-PIT41 (2Q: 13:34) Jake Bailey punted 59 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 13:28) Gabriel Fox ran outside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Reuben Foster. Key block delivered by Braden Smith.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 3tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Clements |
| +++ | LCB N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | RCB N.Igbinoghene | Out of Box | --- | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | NB D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB J.Flynn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS R.Foster | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN32 (2Q: 12:43) Play-Action. Brendan Zenger pass completed to TE Luis Reeves for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Noah Igbinoghene.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Harden | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Reeves | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | WLB J.Greenard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB N.Igbinoghene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Flynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS G.Figueroa | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS A.Coffey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN35 (2Q: 12:06) Gabriel Fox ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Jose Flynn.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 3tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE T.Clancy | In Box | --- | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Akers |
| +++ | LCB J.Flynn | Out of Box | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | RCB N.Igbinoghene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB C.Bauer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-MIN34 (2Q: 11:21) Play-Action. Brendan Zenger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Myles Martineau. DE Marcus Cusano hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Clancy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | --- | MLB R.Foster | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | LCB J.Flynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB N.Igbinoghene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB D.Whelihan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS C.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-MIN34 (2Q: 11:13) Braden Barlow punted 33 yards. Patrick Sinclair called for a fair catch at the PIT33. |
1-10-PIT33 (2Q: 11:03) James Conner ran around right end for -6 yards. Tackled by ILB Winfred Pirker, assisted by ILB Drue Tranquill.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Holm |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT S.Floyd | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | RDE R.James | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hardy |
| +++ | SLB R.Evans | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Spy | +++ | | SLOT M.Weller |
| +++ | WLB D.Tranquill | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Schottenheimer |
| --- | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Deiter |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Brovins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-16-PIT27 (2Q: 10:36) James Conner ran inside the left guard for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Winfred Pirker. Key block delivered by Trey Pipkins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Holm |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT M.Crosby | In Box | --- | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE R.James | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Sanders |
| +++ | SLB R.Evans | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Weller |
| +++ | WLB B.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Schottenheimer |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Deiter |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Brovins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-2-PIT41 (2Q: 10:09) PENALTY: G Eddie Schottenheimer of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
3-7-PIT36 (2Q: 10:01) Marlon Holm pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Allen Garrison.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Holm |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT S.Floyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WILB S.Quarterman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Brovins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Schottenheimer |
| +++ | LCB A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Deiter |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-PIT36 (2Q: 09:54) Jake Bailey punted 52 yards. Zachery Stemke returned the kick 22 yards to the MIN34. Tackled by Kaleb McGary. |
1-10-MIN34 (2Q: 09:47) Play-Action. Brendan Zenger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Blake Guthrie. CB Jose Flynn defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Clancy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | LCB N.Igbinoghene | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB J.Flynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Bauer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN34 (2Q: 09:41) Brendan Zenger sacked by DE Frankie Doyle and OLB Rod Mirer for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Zack Arbogast.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Wilcox | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Akers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | LCB J.Flynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| --- | RCB N.Igbinoghene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| --- | NB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB C.Bauer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Barrett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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3-15-MIN29 (2Q: 09:06) Brendan Zenger pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Anthony Miller. CB Jose Flynn blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Harden | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Reeves | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | WLB J.Flynn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| --- | LCB N.Witt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Barrett | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-15-MIN29 (2Q: 08:59) Braden Barlow punted 47 yards. Patrick Sinclair returned the kick 1 yard to the PIT25. Tackled by K.C. Harden. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 08:48) Clayton Thorson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB James Conner. CB Junior Brovins defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Schlafly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Protect | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hardy | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB B.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Schottenheimer |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Deiter |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS R.Horner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT25 (2Q: 08:42) James Conner ran a draw inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Brendan Palmer, assisted by OLB Shaquille Quarterman.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT S.Floyd | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy |
| +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Sanders |
| +++ | SLB B.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB S.Quarterman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Sinclair |
| +++ | LCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Schottenheimer |
| +++ | NB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Deiter |
| +++ | DB J.Brovins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | SS R.Horner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-10-PIT25 (2Q: 08:01) Clayton Thorson pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson, assisted by ILB Winfred Pirker.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT S.Floyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hardy | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB S.Quarterman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Schottenheimer |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Deiter |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS R.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-4-PIT31 (2Q: 07:36) Jake Bailey punted and it was blocked by K.C. Harden. MIN Sharrif Floyd recovered the ball at the PIT19. |
1-10-PIT19 (2Q: 07:26) Gabriel Fox ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer. Key block delivered by Clothesline Francis.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | --- | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | Spy | +++ | | TE L.Reeves |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | WLB J.Greenard | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB N.Igbinoghene | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Flynn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | In Box | --- | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-PIT11 (2Q: 06:56) Gabriel Fox ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Jacob Eckman, assisted by DE Frankie Doyle. Key block delivered by Ethan Pocic. Pocic flattened Amari Coffey to ensure the play's success.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 3tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Harden |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | Spy | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | WLB J.Greenard | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB N.Witt | Out of Box | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS G.Figueroa | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS A.Coffey | Out of Box | --- |
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1-6-PIT06 (2Q: 06:12) Play-Action. Brendan Zenger pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Devin Singletary. OLB Jonathan Greenard blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Guthrie | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Clancy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Robbins | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | WLB J.Greenard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB N.Igbinoghene | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB N.Witt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS G.Figueroa | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-6-PIT06 (2Q: 06:08) Gabriel Fox ran a reverse around left end for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Ethan Pocic. Minnesota 13, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 3tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | --- | | SLOT C.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | LCB N.Igbinoghene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB J.Flynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Bauer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (2Q: 06:08) Extra point by Justin Rohrwasser was good. Minnesota 14, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (2Q: 05:59) Justin Rohrwasser kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 05:59) Butch Esslinger ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Willie Bayer, assisted by OLB Rashaan Evans.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT S.Floyd | In Box | --- | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE J.Buckley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hardy |
| +++ | SLB R.Evans | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Esslinger | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Weller |
| +++ | WLB B.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Schottenheimer |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Deiter |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS R.Horner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-PIT27 (2Q: 05:38) James Conner ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Winfred Pirker.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT M.Crosby | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | RDE J.Buckley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Sanders |
| +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | Spy | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy |
| +++ | WLB B.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Schottenheimer |
| +++ | RCB J.Brovins | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Deiter |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS R.Horner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-PIT28 (2Q: 05:16) Clayton Thorson pass completed to RB James Conner for 2 yards. Tackled by S Leonard McDaniel.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT S.Floyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Sanders | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB S.Quarterman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB I.Kassulke | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Schottenheimer |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Deiter |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-PIT30 (2Q: 04:39) Jake Bailey punted 41 yards. Zachery Stemke returned the kick 15 yards to the MIN44. PENALTY: CB Bobby Welch of Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-MIN22 (2Q: 04:30) Play-Action. Brendan Zenger pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE K.C. Harden. DE Jacob Eckman blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Reeves | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Clancy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Akers | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Harden | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | --- | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB N.Igbinoghene | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| --- | RCB J.Flynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS A.Coffey | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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2-10-MIN22 (2Q: 04:23) Cam Akers ran a reverse around left end for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Tevin Clancy.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 3tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Wilcox |
| +++ | RDE T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Akers | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Harden |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | LCB D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB J.Flynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Bauer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS C.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-14-MIN18 (2Q: 03:46) Brendan Zenger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Singletary. S D.J. Whelihan defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Robbins | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | LCB D.Whelihan | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB N.Igbinoghene | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB J.Flynn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-14-MIN18 (2Q: 03:36) Braden Barlow punted 53 yards. Patrick Sinclair returned the kick 15 yards to the PIT44. Tackled by Sharrif Floyd. |
1-10-PIT44 (2Q: 03:28) Clayton Thorson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Michael Weller. S Leonard McDaniel defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Sanders | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB B.Esslinger | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Weller | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Tranquill | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Schottenheimer |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Deiter |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT44 (2Q: 03:21) Clayton Thorson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB James Conner. DT Ryan James hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Sanders | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB D.Tranquill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB B.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Schottenheimer |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Deiter |
| +++ | RCB J.Brovins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-PIT44 (2Q: 03:11) Play-Action. Clayton Thorson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Malachi Cybulski. CB R.J. Horner simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Weller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB S.Quarterman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | WLB J.Brovins | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG E.Schottenheimer |
| +++ | LCB A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Deiter |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS R.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | --- |
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| 4-10-PIT44 (2Q: 03:05) Jake Bailey punted 56 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 03:00) Craig Robbins ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Noah Igbinoghene. Robbins made a great move on Caden Bauer. Key block delivered by Ethan Pocic.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 3tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Fox |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | --- | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | LCB N.Igbinoghene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Bauer | Out of Box | --- | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS C.Barrett | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-MIN30 (2Q: 02:38) Cam Akers ran a reverse around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Vita Vea.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 3tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Akers | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | LCB N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | RCB N.Igbinoghene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| --- | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB C.Bauer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS C.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| --- | FS D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-MIN27 (2Q: 02:09) Brendan Zenger scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Takkarist McKinley and assisted by CB Noah Igbinoghene.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Harden | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB R.Mirer | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | WLB J.Greenard | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB N.Igbinoghene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB J.Flynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS G.Figueroa | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS A.Coffey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-11-MIN29 (2Q: 02:00) Brendan Zenger pass completed to WR Anthony Miller for 71 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Miller gained 57 yards after the catch. PENALTY: S Casey Barrett of Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined. Minnesota 20, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE T.Clancy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Mirer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE L.Reeves | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | WLB J.Flynn | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | LCB N.Igbinoghene | Man-to-Man | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (2Q: 02:00) Extra point by Justin Rohrwasser was good. Minnesota 21, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (2Q: 01:46) Justin Rohrwasser kicked off 69 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 01:46) Clayton Thorson pass was dropped by TE Allen Garrison.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Weller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB D.Tranquill | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Schottenheimer |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Deiter |
| +++ | NB J.Brovins | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT25 (2Q: 01:37) Clayton Thorson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB James Conner.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT S.Floyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB W.Pirker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Weller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Schottenheimer |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Deiter |
| +++ | NB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT25 (2Q: 01:30) Clayton Thorson scrambled for -2 yards. Tackled by S Leonard McDaniel.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT S.Floyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Weller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | --- | SILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB S.Quarterman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Schottenheimer |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Deiter |
| +++ | NB E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS R.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-PIT23 (2Q: 01:07) Jake Bailey punted 56 yards. Zachery Stemke returned the kick 17 yards to the MIN38. Tackled by Bud Dupree. |
1-10-MIN38 (2Q: 01:00) Brendan Zenger sacked by DE Frankie Doyle for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Zack Arbogast.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Harden | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Reeves | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Robbins | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| --- | LCB N.Igbinoghene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB J.Flynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB N.Witt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS D.Whelihan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS C.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-16-MIN32 (2Q: 00:43) Cam Akers ran around the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Reuben Foster.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Reeves |
| +++ | 3tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Fox |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Akers | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | --- | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | LCB N.Igbinoghene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB C.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS J.Flynn | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-MIN44 (2Q: 00:21) Brendan Zenger pass completed to TE Myles Martineau for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Noah Igbinoghene.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Akers | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB R.Mirer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB N.Witt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | RCB N.Igbinoghene | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Short Zone | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB D.Whelihan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS C.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS G.Figueroa | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
4-1-MIN47 (2Q: 00:11) Cam Akers ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Reuben Foster, assisted by DE Frankie Doyle. Key block delivered by Braden Smith.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | 3tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Akers | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Harden |
| +++ | SLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| --- | MLB J.Greenard | In Box | --- | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | WLB N.Witt | In Box | +++ | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB J.Flynn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | SS C.Barrett | In Box | --- |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
1-10-MIN48 (2Q: 00:02) Brendan Zenger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Blake Guthrie. DE Jacob Eckman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Guthrie | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE T.Clancy | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Akers | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Wilcox | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB J.Flynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT Z.Arbogast |
| +++ | RCB N.Igbinoghene | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Durham |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Bump and Run | --- | | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB C.Bauer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS C.Barrett | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Justin Rohrwasser kicked off 54 yards from the MIN35. Butch Esslinger returned the ball 12 yards to the PIT23. Tackled by R.J. Horner. |
1-10-PIT23 (3Q: 14:23) Clayton Thorson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Justin Hardy. ILB Winfred Pirker knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB D.Tranquill | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Protect | +++ | WILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | WLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT23 (3Q: 14:19) Clayton Thorson pass completed to WR Patrick Sinclair for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Leonard McDaniel.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Sinclair | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-PIT31 (3Q: 13:42) Clayton Thorson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Justin Hardy. ILB Willie Bayer defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-PIT31 (3Q: 13:38) Jake Bailey punted 58 yards. Zachery Stemke returned the kick 16 yards to the MIN27. Tackled by Rufus Mayhew. Ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Devin Singletary at the MIN27. |
1-10-MIN27 (3Q: 13:29) Gabriel Fox ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Jose Flynn. Key block delivered by Braden Smith.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Reeves |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Galbraith |
| +++ | FS J.Flynn | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-3-MIN34 (3Q: 12:52) PENALTY: G Braden Smith of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-8-MIN29 (3Q: 12:46) Gabriel Fox ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Reeves |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | --- | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Galbraith |
| +++ | FS J.Flynn | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-MIN34 (3Q: 12:05) Brendan Zenger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Myles Martineau. DE Frankie Doyle hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Reeves | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE T.Clancy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB C.Robbins | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| --- | WLB B.Dupree | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| --- | LCB N.Witt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB D.Whelihan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Barrett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Galbraith |
| +++ | FS J.Flynn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-MIN34 (3Q: 11:58) Braden Barlow punted 35 yards. Patrick Sinclair called for a fair catch at the PIT31. |
1-10-PIT31 (3Q: 11:47) James Conner ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Antonio Woodard, assisted by CB R.J. Horner. Key block delivered by Kaleb McGary.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy |
| +++ | NT M.Crosby | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano |
| +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | In Box | --- | | SLOT P.Sinclair |
| +++ | WLB R.Evans | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS R.Horner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-PIT40 (3Q: 11:07) James Conner ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Antonio Woodard.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy |
| +++ | NT M.Crosby | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano |
| +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | Spy | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Sinclair |
| +++ | WLB R.Evans | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | LCB J.Brovins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS R.Horner | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-PIT37 (3Q: 10:32) Clayton Thorson pass completed to TE Malachi Cybulski for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Drue Tranquill. Cybulski gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Brovins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | LCB A.Woodard | Deep Zone | --- | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT42 (3Q: 09:46) Clayton Thorson pass completed to WR Patrick Sinclair for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Junior Brovins. Sinclair gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Castellano | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Sinclair | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN39 (3Q: 09:13) James Conner ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Willie Bayer. Key block delivered by Michael Deiter.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy |
| +++ | NT M.Crosby | In Box | --- | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano |
| +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | Spy | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | WILB W.Pirker | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | WLB R.Evans | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-MIN34 (3Q: 08:35) Clayton Thorson pass completed to RB James Conner for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson. Conner gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Castellano | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Bump and Run | --- | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN24 (3Q: 08:11) James Conner ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Maxx Crosby.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy |
| +++ | NT M.Crosby | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano |
| +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| --- | WILB W.Pirker | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB R.Evans | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-MIN21 (3Q: 07:42) Play-Action. Clayton Thorson scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Junior Brovins.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-MIN19 (3Q: 07:07) Clayton Thorson pass completed to TE Malachi Cybulski for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Drue Tranquill.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Brovins | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | LCB A.Woodard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN14 (3Q: 06:30) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Glenn Batchelor. Key block delivered by Kaleb McGary.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy |
| +++ | NT M.Crosby | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Castellano |
| +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | WILB W.Pirker | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB R.Evans | In Box | --- | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-MIN07 (3Q: 05:49) Clayton Thorson pass was dropped by TE Allen Garrison. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hardy | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB D.Tranquill | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | WLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-MIN07 (3Q: 05:44) James Conner ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Rashaan Evans.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy |
| +++ | NT M.Crosby | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| --- | RDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano |
| +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Sinclair |
| +++ | WLB R.Evans | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | LCB J.Brovins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS R.Horner | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-7-MIN11 (3Q: 05:08) Deron Singleton attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 21, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (3Q: 05:01) Deron Singleton kicked off 61 yards from the PIT35. Bobby Welch returned the ball 25 yards to the MIN29. Tackled by Bernard Candelaria. |
1-10-MIN29 (3Q: 04:39) Blake Guthrie ran a reverse around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Tevin Clancy. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Reeves |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Guthrie | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | WLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Durham |
| +++ | NB C.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Flynn | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Galbraith |
| +++ | FS B.Dupree | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-MIN27 (3Q: 04:14) Play-Action. Brendan Zenger pass completed to WR Anthony Miller for -1 yards. Tackled by S D.J. Whelihan, assisted by DE Jacob Eckman. PENALTY: CB Jose Flynn of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Reeves | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE T.Clancy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Guthrie | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB N.Witt | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB D.Whelihan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Durham |
| +++ | NB C.Barrett | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS J.Flynn | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Galbraith |
| +++ | FS B.Dupree | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN32 (3Q: 04:06) Gabriel Fox ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Jose Flynn, assisted by ILB Reuben Foster.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Reeves |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Guthrie |
| +++ | WLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Durham |
| +++ | NB C.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Flynn | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Galbraith |
| +++ | FS B.Dupree | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-MIN35 (3Q: 03:31) Brendan Zenger pass completed to WR Devin Singletary for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Jacob Eckman.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.Reeves | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE T.Clancy | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Guthrie | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB N.Witt | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB D.Whelihan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Durham |
| +++ | NB C.Barrett | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Flynn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Galbraith |
| +++ | FS B.Dupree | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-MIN36 (3Q: 02:51) Play-Action. Brendan Zenger pass was intended for RB Gabriel Fox and was intercepted by S D.J. Whelihan at the MIN46. The interception was returned 19 yards. Tackled by Gabriel Fox.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Guthrie | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Clancy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Robbins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB N.Witt | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| --- | RCB D.Whelihan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Durham |
| +++ | NB C.Barrett | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Flynn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Galbraith |
| --- | FS D.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN27 (3Q: 02:39) James Conner ran a trap outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Glenn Batchelor.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy |
| +++ | NT M.Crosby | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| --- | RDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano |
| +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Sinclair |
| +++ | WLB R.Evans | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS R.Horner | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-MIN27 (3Q: 01:57) Clayton Thorson pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Allen Garrison. DT Ryan James blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB W.Pirker | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-MIN27 (3Q: 01:48) Clayton Thorson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Allen Garrison. CB R.J. Horner simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Brovins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | LCB A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | RCB E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-MIN27 (3Q: 01:40) Deron Singleton attempted a 44 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 21, Pittsburgh 6 |
| (3Q: 01:34) Deron Singleton kicked off 72 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 01:34) Brendan Zenger pass completed to TE Luis Reeves for 28 yards. Tackled by S Casey Barrett. Reeves gained 20 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.Reeves | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Clancy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Guthrie | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB N.Witt | Bump and Run | --- | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB D.Whelihan | Bump and Run | --- | | C A.Durham |
| +++ | NB C.Barrett | Short Zone | --- | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Flynn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Galbraith |
| +++ | FS B.Dupree | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT47 (3Q: 00:50) Play-Action. Brendan Zenger pass completed to WR Blake Guthrie for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush, assisted by S D.J. Whelihan. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Miller | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Reeves | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Clancy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB D.Bush | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT B.Guthrie | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB N.Witt | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB D.Whelihan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Durham |
| +++ | NB C.Barrett | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Flynn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Galbraith |
| +++ | FS B.Dupree | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-PIT48 (3Q: 00:15) Brendan Zenger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Singletary. OLB Tevin Clancy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Reeves | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE T.Clancy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB N.Witt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB D.Whelihan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Barrett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Galbraith |
| --- | FS J.Flynn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-PIT48 (3Q: 00:03) Play-Action. Brendan Zenger sacked by OLB Tevin Clancy and DE Jacob Eckman for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Ethan Pocic.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Reeves | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Martineau | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Harden | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Clancy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Foster | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB C.Robbins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB B.Dupree | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB N.Witt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| --- | LCB D.Whelihan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Barrett | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS J.Flynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Galbraith |
| +++ | FS D.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| 4-13-PIT50 (4Q: 15:00) Braden Barlow punted 50 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 14:53) Clayton Thorson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Patrick Sinclair.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Sinclair | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT20 (4Q: 14:46) Clayton Thorson pass was dropped by TE Malachi Cybulski.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB W.Bayer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB W.Pirker | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT20 (4Q: 14:41) Clayton Thorson sacked by DT Ryan James for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Paul Kinney.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB D.Tranquill | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Brovins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| --- | LCB A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | RCB E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | SS L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-PIT18 (4Q: 13:55) Jake Bailey punted 52 yards. Zachery Stemke returned the kick 18 yards to the MIN48. Tackled by Bernard Candelaria. |
1-10-MIN48 (4Q: 13:46) Gabriel Fox ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Vita Vea.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | RDE T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | --- | | SLOT C.Clements |
| +++ | LCB N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | RCB D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| --- | NB C.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Durham |
| +++ | DB J.Flynn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS B.Dupree | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Galbraith |
| +++ | FS D.Bush | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-9-MIN49 (4Q: 13:06) Gabriel Fox ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Guthrie |
| +++ | RDE T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Clements |
| +++ | LCB N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | RCB D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| --- | NB C.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Durham |
| +++ | DB J.Flynn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS B.Dupree | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Galbraith |
| +++ | FS D.Bush | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-PIT47 (4Q: 12:29) Play-Action. Brendan Zenger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Singletary. OLB Tevin Clancy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Guthrie | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE T.Clancy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Robbins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| --- | LCB N.Witt | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB D.Whelihan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Durham |
| +++ | NB C.Barrett | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Flynn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Galbraith |
| +++ | FS D.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-PIT47 (4Q: 12:22) Braden Barlow punted 46 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the PIT01. |
1-10-PIT01 (4Q: 12:15) James Conner ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Rashaan Evans. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy |
| +++ | NT M.Crosby | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano |
| +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | Spy | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | WILB W.Pirker | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB R.Evans | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-PIT02 (4Q: 11:41) Clayton Thorson pass completed to TE Malachi Cybulski for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Winfred Pirker. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cybulski gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Castellano | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-PIT10 (4Q: 10:59) James Conner ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Maxx Crosby, assisted by ILB Winfred Pirker. Key block delivered by Kaleb McGary.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | In Box | --- | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | NT M.Crosby | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hardy |
| +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | In Box | --- | | TE J.Gargac |
| +++ | WILB W.Pirker | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB R.Evans | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-PIT12 (4Q: 10:18) James Conner ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Drue Tranquill.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy |
| +++ | NT M.Crosby | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| --- | RDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano |
| +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Sinclair |
| +++ | WLB R.Evans | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | SS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS R.Horner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-PIT09 (4Q: 09:36) Clayton Thorson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB James Conner. DT Ryan James drove right through Rufus Mayhew to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Protect | +++ | WILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | WLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-PIT09 (4Q: 09:31) Play-Action. Clayton Thorson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Malachi Cybulski. CB Eddie Jackson simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hardy | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Protect | --- | WILB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Brovins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | LCB A.Woodard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-PIT09 (4Q: 09:24) Jake Bailey punted 52 yards. Zachery Stemke returned the kick 22 yards to the PIT39. PENALTY: CB Eddie Jackson of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
1-10-MIN41 (4Q: 09:17) Play-Action. Brendan Zenger pass completed to WR Anthony Miller for 3 yards. Tackled by S Norm Witt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Reeves | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Clancy | Rush Passer | --- | | RB G.Fox | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Guthrie | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB N.Witt | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB D.Whelihan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Durham |
| +++ | NB C.Barrett | Short Zone | --- | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Flynn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Galbraith |
| +++ | FS B.Dupree | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN44 (4Q: 08:32) Play-Action. Brendan Zenger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Blake Guthrie. CB Jose Flynn defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Guthrie | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Clancy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB C.Robbins | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB R.Foster | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB N.Witt | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB D.Whelihan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Durham |
| +++ | NB C.Barrett | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Flynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Galbraith |
| +++ | FS B.Dupree | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-MIN44 (4Q: 08:26) Brendan Zenger pass completed to TE Luis Reeves for 26 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush. Reeves gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Reeves | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Clancy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Robbins | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB N.Witt | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB D.Whelihan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Barrett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Flynn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Galbraith |
| +++ | FS D.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT30 (4Q: 07:47) Gabriel Fox ran inside the left guard for 11 yards. Tackled by S Casey Barrett, assisted by DT Vita Vea. Key block delivered by Braden Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Reeves |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Guthrie |
| +++ | WLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Durham |
| +++ | NB C.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Flynn | Out of Box | --- | | RT S.Galbraith |
| +++ | FS B.Dupree | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-PIT19 (4Q: 07:03) Gabriel Fox ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Jose Flynn, assisted by ILB Bud Dupree.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Reeves |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| --- | SS C.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Galbraith |
| --- | FS J.Flynn | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-PIT21 (4Q: 06:20) Gabriel Fox ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | TE L.Reeves |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE T.Clancy | In Box | --- | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Guthrie |
| +++ | WLB R.Foster | In Box | --- | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Durham |
| +++ | NB C.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Flynn | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Galbraith |
| --- | FS B.Dupree | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-PIT15 (4Q: 05:36) Gabriel Fox ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Jacob Eckman, assisted by ILB Bud Dupree.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Reeves |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB N.Witt | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Flynn | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Galbraith |
| +++ | FS D.Bush | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-1-PIT10 (4Q: 04:51) Justin Rohrwasser attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 24, Pittsburgh 6 |
| (4Q: 04:43) Justin Rohrwasser kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 04:43) Clayton Thorson pass was dropped by RB James Conner. PENALTY: C Michael Deiter of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB W.Bayer | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Protect | +++ | WILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| --- | LCB J.Brovins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-PIT15 (4Q: 04:38) Clayton Thorson pass completed to WR Patrick Sinclair for 13 yards. Tackled by S Leonard McDaniel. Sinclair gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT P.Sinclair | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT28 (4Q: 04:14) Play-Action. Clayton Thorson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Malachi Cybulski. CB Eddie Jackson knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB W.Pirker | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-PIT28 (4Q: 04:04) Clayton Thorson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Justin Hardy. DT Maxx Crosby hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Brovins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | LCB A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | RCB E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-7-PIT28 (4Q: 03:58) Clayton Thorson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Allen Garrison. ILB Willie Bayer defended the pass. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT28 (4Q: 03:50) Gabriel Fox ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Reuben Foster.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Reeves |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Galbraith |
| +++ | FS J.Flynn | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-10-PIT28 (4Q: 03:06) PENALTY: C Ethan Pocic of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-15-PIT33 (4Q: 02:58) Craig Robbins ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Norm Witt, assisted by DE Jacob Eckman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Reeves |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Fox |
| +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Galbraith |
| +++ | FS J.Flynn | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
3-12-PIT30 (4Q: 02:49) Gabriel Fox ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jose Flynn.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | TE L.Reeves |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE T.Clancy | In Box | --- | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Robbins |
| --- | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB N.Witt | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB C.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Flynn | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Galbraith |
| +++ | FS D.Bush | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 4-7-PIT25 (4Q: 02:41) Justin Rohrwasser attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 27, Pittsburgh 6 |
| (4Q: 02:33) Justin Rohrwasser kicked off 72 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 02:33) Clayton Thorson pass was dropped by WR Justin Hardy.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Evans | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-10-PIT25 (4Q: 02:23) PENALTY: C Michael Deiter of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
2-15-PIT20 (4Q: 02:23) Clayton Thorson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Allen Garrison. DT Ryan James hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-PIT20 (4Q: 02:16) Play-Action. Clayton Thorson pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Malachi Cybulski. DT Maxx Crosby blocked the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-15-PIT20 (4Q: 02:06) Clayton Thorson pass completed to RB James Conner for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Willie Bayer. The ball goes over on downs. PENALTY: S Leonard McDaniel of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | --- | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS R.Horner | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 01:59) Clayton Thorson pass completed to WR Patrick Sinclair for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Zachery Stemke, assisted by ILB Drue Tranquill. Sinclair gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Sinclair | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | NB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB Z.Stemke | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT42 (4Q: 01:37) Play-Action. Clayton Thorson pass was intended for TE Malachi Cybulski and was intercepted by CB Junior Brovins at the MIN43. The interception was returned 29 yards. Tackled by Malachi Cybulski. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB D.Tranquill | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | LCB J.Brovins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| --- | NB E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB Z.Stemke | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT28 (4Q: 01:24) Gabriel Fox ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S D.J. Whelihan, assisted by DT Vita Vea. Key block delivered by Braden Smith.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Reeves |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | Spy | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Durham |
| +++ | RCB D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS C.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Galbraith |
| +++ | FS J.Flynn | Out of Box | --- |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 2-5-PIT23 (4Q: 01:12) PENALTY: ILB Bud Dupree of Pittsburgh was called for Encroachment. |
1-10-PIT18 (4Q: 01:12) Gabriel Fox ran inside the left tackle for 18 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Clothesline Francis. Minnesota 33, Pittsburgh 6
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Zenger |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Reeves |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Singletary |
| +++ | RDE T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Guthrie |
| +++ | WLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Francis |
| +++ | LCB N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Durham |
| +++ | NB C.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Smith |
| +++ | SS J.Flynn | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Galbraith |
| +++ | FS B.Dupree | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 01:12) Extra point by Justin Rohrwasser was good. Minnesota 34, Pittsburgh 6 |
| (4Q: 00:57) Justin Rohrwasser kicked off 62 yards from the MIN35. Butch Esslinger returned the ball 22 yards to the PIT25. Tackled by Anthony Miller. |
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 00:49) Clayton Thorson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Malachi Cybulski. CB R.J. Horner knocked the ball out of his grasp. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | NB E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB Z.Stemke | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT25 (4Q: 00:41) Clayton Thorson pass was dropped by TE Allen Garrison.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | LCB J.Brovins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | RCB A.Woodard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | NB E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB Z.Stemke | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-PIT25 (4Q: 00:32) Clayton Thorson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Justin Hardy. CB Eddie Jackson knocked the ball out of his grasp. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE R.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Crosby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Castellano | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Tranquill | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Evans | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB J.Brovins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB A.Woodard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Deiter |
| +++ | NB E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB Z.Stemke | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS R.Horner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-PIT25 (4Q: 00:24) Jake Bailey punted 44 yards. Zachery Stemke returned the kick 10 yards to the MIN41. Tackled by Bud Dupree. |
| 1-10-MIN41 (4Q: 00:15) Brendan Zenger dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 34, Pittsburgh Steelers 6 |