| Played in Atlanta, GA, weather: 78 degrees, fair, calm. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Derek Whaley kicked off 67 yards from the ATL35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 15:00) Shaun Ozment ran inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Matt Bowmen.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Ozment | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Kreiwaldt | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Goings |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-MIN22 (1Q: 14:23) Play-Action. Brian Griese scrambled for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Kevin Mathis and assisted by OLB Zeke Moreno.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE I.Gold | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE L.Perea | Rush Passer | --- | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB K.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-16-MIN19 (1Q: 13:36) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Nick Goings. S Matt Bowmen defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT C.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Perea | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB K.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Knight | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS T.Kiel | Short Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-16-MIN19 (1Q: 13:29) Mitch Berger punted 62 yards. Kevin Mathis returned the kick -1 yards to the ATL18. Tackled by Nick Goings. |
1-10-ATL18 (1Q: 13:20) Spencer George ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake. Key block delivered by Jeff Backus.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kinney |
| +++ | RDE R.Warner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB S.George | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | NB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-ATL26 (1Q: 12:42) Spencer George ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark, assisted by DE Cameron Wake.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kinney |
| +++ | RDE R.Warner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB S.George | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-ATL27 (1Q: 11:57) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Spencer George. DE Calvin Pace hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: ILB Robert Wendorff of Minnesota was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.George | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Wong | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Wake | Bump and Run | --- | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-ATL32 (1Q: 11:53) J.J. Johnson ran outside the right tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. Key block delivered by Chris Samuels.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Montgomery |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Baker |
| +++ | RDE R.Warner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | --- | | RB J.Johnson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Irwin |
| +++ | WILB K.Wong | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-ATL46 (1Q: 11:28) Spencer George ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Artrell Hawkins, assisted by DE Mike Rucker.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas |
| +++ | RDE R.Warner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB S.George | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Irwin |
| --- | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| --- | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | --- |
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2-10-ATL46 (1Q: 10:46) Spencer George ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Artrell Hawkins, assisted by DE Cameron Wake.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas |
| +++ | RDE R.Warner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB S.George | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Irwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-11-ATL45 (1Q: 10:23) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Chris Baker for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Artrell Hawkins, assisted by CB Randall Gay.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Baker | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Warner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.George | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB K.Wong | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-8-ATL48 (1Q: 09:57) Mike Flaherty punted 47 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN05. |
| 1-10-MIN05 (1Q: 09:48) PENALTY: TE Jason McKie of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-12-MIN03 (1Q: 09:42) Frank Gore ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Ty Myers. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE I.Gold | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | --- | | SLOT S.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB K.Mathis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-MIN12 (1Q: 09:08) Frank Gore ran a trap outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Donnie Abraham, assisted by DT Chris Cooper. Key block delivered by Wade Hunter.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | --- | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | --- | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB K.Mathis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | In Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN15 (1Q: 08:43) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 40 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Zeke Moreno. McCants gained 31 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE I.Gold | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | --- | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Perea | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Double X(SE) | --- | | SLOT S.Anderson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Bump and Run | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB K.Mathis | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Short Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-ATL45 (1Q: 08:08) Fred Taylor ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Trevor Pryce, assisted by S Matt Bowmen. Key block delivered by Chris Dishman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | --- | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | --- | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Kreiwaldt | In Box | +++ | | FB J.McKie |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-ATL35 (1Q: 07:25) Brian Griese pass completed to FB Nick Goings for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Zeke Moreno.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE I.Gold | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE L.Perea | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB K.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-ATL29 (1Q: 06:59) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 22 yards. Tackled by OLB Zeke Moreno. Key block delivered by Adam Snyder. PENALTY: T Adam Snyder of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | --- | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| --- | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB K.Mathis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | --- |
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2-14-ATL39 (1Q: 06:47) Frank Gore ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Matt Bowmen.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB C.Kreiwaldt | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-ATL33 (1Q: 06:18) Brian Griese pass was intended for WR Scotty Anderson and was intercepted by S Matt Bowmen at the ATL22. The interception was returned 41 yards. Tackled by Scotty Anderson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE L.Perea | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB K.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Knight | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Kiel | Short Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN37 (1Q: 06:09) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chad Johnson. OLB Roger Gilmore defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Warner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.George | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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2-10-MIN37 (1Q: 06:04) Drew Brees scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Randall Gay.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Warner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.George | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-MIN34 (1Q: 05:21) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. Johnson gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | --- | | RB S.George | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN23 (1Q: 04:37) Play-Action. Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Antonio Nicas. ILB Jay Foreman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Warner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.George | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB G.Irwin | Protect | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN23 (1Q: 04:28) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Erron Kinney for 9 yards. Tackled by S Brock Williams. Atlanta's Chad Johnson was hurt on the play. This appears to be a serious hamstring injury.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Warner | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB S.George | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-MIN14 (1Q: 03:50) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Amir Montgomery. DE Courtney Brown hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.George | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Wong | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Wake | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-1-MIN14 (1Q: 03:46) Derek Whaley attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. Atlanta 3, Minnesota 0 |
| (1Q: 03:38) Derek Whaley kicked off 67 yards from the ATL35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 03:38) Brian Griese pass completed to FB Nick Goings for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Charles Woodson. PENALTY: RB Frank Gore of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE I.Gold | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Perea | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | --- | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | FB N.Goings | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB K.Mathis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-20-MIN15 (1Q: 03:32) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass was dropped by WR Scotty Anderson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE I.Gold | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.Perea | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB K.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| --- | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-20-MIN15 (1Q: 03:23) Frank Gore ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Chris Cooper.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | --- | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Kreiwaldt | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-14-MIN21 (1Q: 02:54) Brian Griese pass completed to RB Frank Gore for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Zeke Moreno. Gore gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE L.Perea | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Kreiwaldt | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN40 (1Q: 02:11) Frank Gore ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Chris Cooper, assisted by OLB Ty Myers.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB K.Mathis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| --- | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-MIN37 (1Q: 01:38) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Scotty Anderson for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Kevin Mathis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE I.Gold | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.Perea | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB K.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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| 3-7-MIN43 (1Q: 01:12) PENALTY: T Adam Snyder of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
3-12-MIN38 (1Q: 01:07) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Nick Goings. S Matt Bowmen knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE L.Perea | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | --- | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB K.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB T.Knight | Deep Zone | --- | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS T.Kiel | Short Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-12-MIN38 (1Q: 01:00) Mitch Berger punted 51 yards. Kevin Mathis returned the kick 2 yards to the ATL13. Tackled by Wilford Brown. |
1-10-ATL13 (1Q: 00:51) Drew Brees pass was intended for RB Spencer George and was intercepted by CB Ryan Clark at the ATL19. The interception was returned 19 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 6, Atlanta 3
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Warner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.George | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | NB T.Daniels | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 00:51) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. Minnesota 7, Atlanta 3 |
| (1Q: 00:39) Phil Dawson kicked off 65 yards from the MIN35. Kevin Mathis returned the ball 14 yards to the ATL14. Tackled by Randall Gay. |
1-10-ATL14 (1Q: 00:12) J.J. Johnson ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Kailey Wong. ILB Jay Foreman knocked down Jeff Backus to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kinney |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Baker |
| +++ | RDE R.Warner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Johnson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Irwin |
| +++ | WILB K.Wong | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-8-ATL16 (2Q: 15:00) Spencer George ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Artrell Hawkins.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas |
| +++ | RDE R.Warner | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) P.Warrick |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB S.George | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Irwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-ATL20 (2Q: 14:39) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Peter Warrick for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.George | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-ATL22 (2Q: 14:06) Mike Flaherty punted 45 yards. Frank Gore returned the kick 16 yards to the MIN49. Tackled by Spencer George. |
1-10-MIN49 (2Q: 13:59) Fred Taylor ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Ty Myers.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Kreiwaldt | In Box | +++ | | FB J.McKie |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| --- | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS I.Gold | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-ATL50 (2Q: 13:27) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ty Myers, assisted by S Matt Bowmen.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) F.Taylor |
| +++ | RDE R.Pickett | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | --- | | SLOT S.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB K.Mathis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | In Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-ATL47 (2Q: 13:04) Brian Griese pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Darnerien McCants.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Perea | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB K.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Kiel | Short Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-ATL47 (2Q: 12:55) Mitch Berger punted 47 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-ATL20 (2Q: 12:49) J.J. Johnson ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas |
| +++ | RDE C.Brown | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Johnson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | --- | | FB G.Irwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB K.Richard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-ATL22 (2Q: 12:11) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Peter Warrick for 20 yards. Tackled by OLB Roger Gilmore. Warrick gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Warner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.George | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Nicas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | --- | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL42 (2Q: 11:27) Spencer George ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kinney |
| +++ | RDE R.Warner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB S.George | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | LCB K.Richard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-ATL40 (2Q: 10:50) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Antonio Nicas for 56 yards. Tackled by S Brock Williams. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Nicas gained 36 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) P.Warrick | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Warner | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Robinson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB S.George | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Nicas | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Short Zone | --- | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-4-MIN04 (2Q: 10:14) J.J. Johnson ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Kailey Wong, assisted by DE Courtney Brown. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN CB Ryan Clark to the MIN05.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kinney |
| --- | RDE C.Brown | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Johnson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas |
| +++ | WILB K.Wong | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB K.Richard | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN05 (2Q: 10:03) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Nick Goings. DT Chris Cooper hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE I.Gold | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Perea | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB S.Harts | Bump and Run | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB K.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Kiel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN05 (2Q: 09:53) Fred Taylor ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Lance Perea.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE I.Gold | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB K.Mathis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-MIN11 (2Q: 09:26) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Scotty Anderson for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Kevin Mathis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Perea | Rush Passer | --- | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB K.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Knight | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Kiel | Short Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN21 (2Q: 08:44) Brian Griese kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Trevor Pryce.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| --- | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB K.Mathis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | In Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN23 (2Q: 08:04) Brian Griese pass completed to RB Fred Taylor for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Chris Cooper. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE I.Gold | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) F.Taylor | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Perea | Rush Passer | --- | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT S.Anderson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB K.Mathis | Double X(SE) | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Pickett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-MIN29 (2Q: 07:28) Frank Gore ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Lance Perea, assisted by S Terrence Kiel. Key block delivered by Chris Dishman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Kreiwaldt | In Box | --- | | SLOT S.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB T.Myers | Out of Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB T.Knight | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Kiel | In Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN36 (2Q: 06:52) Brian Griese scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by S Terrence Kiel.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE I.Gold | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE G.Schneider | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.McKnight | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB C.Woodson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB K.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | DB S.Harts | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Kiel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN47 (2Q: 06:07) Fred Taylor ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Ty Myers.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Kreiwaldt | In Box | --- | | FB J.McKie |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-ATL49 (2Q: 05:43) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Zeke Moreno.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Kreiwaldt | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-ATL48 (2Q: 05:19) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 18 yards. Tackled by S Terrence Kiel.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) F.Taylor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Perea | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB K.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Knight | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Kiel | Short Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL30 (2Q: 04:36) Frank Gore ran a draw inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Matt Bowmen.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| --- | 3tcDT C.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB C.Kreiwaldt | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | In Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-ATL30 (2Q: 03:58) Fred Taylor ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Ty Myers, assisted by DT Trevor Pryce.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Kreiwaldt | In Box | --- | | FB J.McKie |
| --- | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-ATL23 (2Q: 03:23) Frank Gore ran outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Tom Knight. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | --- | | FB N.Goings |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB K.Mathis | Out of Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Knight | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Kiel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL12 (2Q: 02:50) Brian Griese sacked by OLB Clint Kreiwaldt for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Chris Dishman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Perea | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Kreiwaldt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| --- | RCB C.Woodson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| --- | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-13-ATL15 (2Q: 02:19) Frank Gore ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Craig Terrill, assisted by OLB Clint Kreiwaldt.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Pickett | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | --- | | TE N.Goings |
| --- | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Kreiwaldt | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-11-ATL13 (2Q: 02:00) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Scotty Anderson for 9 yards. Tackled by S Matt Bowmen.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Perea | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB K.Mathis | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Knight | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Kiel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-ATL04 (2Q: 01:18) Phil Dawson attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 10, Atlanta 3 |
| (2Q: 01:13) Phil Dawson kicked off 70 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-ATL25 (2Q: 01:13) Play-Action. Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Peter Warrick. ILB Jay Foreman knocked the ball out of his grasp. PENALTY: RB Spencer George of Atlanta was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Warner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.George | Protect | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-ATL15 (2Q: 01:09) Spencer George ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. Key block delivered by Travis Claridge.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kinney |
| +++ | RDE R.Warner | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) P.Warrick |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | --- | | RB S.George | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| --- | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-ATL23 (2Q: 00:28) Spencer George ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kinney |
| +++ | RDE R.Warner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB S.George | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
3-10-ATL25 (2Q: 00:17) Play-Action. Drew Brees pass completed to WR Peter Warrick for 16 yards. Tackled by S Johndale Carty. Warrick gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Robinson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.George | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB J.Carty | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Short Zone | --- | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | DB A.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Atlanta called a time out. |
1-10-ATL41 (2Q: 00:08) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Antonio Nicas for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Travis Daniels, assisted by OLB Roger Gilmore.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Warner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.George | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | --- | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Phil Dawson kicked off 67 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-ATL25 (3Q: 15:00) Spencer George ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Kris Richard.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas |
| +++ | RDE R.Warner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB S.George | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Irwin |
| --- | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB K.Richard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| --- | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-ATL21 (3Q: 14:40) Spencer George ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Baker |
| +++ | RDE R.Warner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB S.George | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kinney |
| +++ | WILB K.Wong | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-ATL23 (3Q: 14:06) Play-Action. Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Spencer George. DE Mike Rucker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.George | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Irwin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
| 4-12-ATL23 (3Q: 14:00) Mike Flaherty punted 35 yards. Frank Gore returned the kick 17 yards to the ATL41. PENALTY: S Johndale Carty of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. Minnesota's Nick Goings was hurt on the play. |
| 1-10-MIN42 (3Q: 13:51) PENALTY: G Wilford Brown of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN37 (3Q: 13:45) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Fred Taylor. DT Trevor Pryce hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE I.Gold | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) F.Taylor | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.Perea | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| --- | LCB D.Abraham | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB K.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| --- | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-MIN37 (3Q: 13:36) Frank Gore ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Zeke Moreno, assisted by CB Donnie Abraham.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Pickett | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Scotti |
| --- | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB C.Kreiwaldt | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| --- | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN42 (3Q: 13:08) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Harold Burnett. S Matt Bowmen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE L.Perea | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | FB F.Taylor | Protect | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB K.Mathis | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Knight | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Kiel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-MIN42 (3Q: 13:02) Mitch Berger punted 50 yards. Kevin Mathis returned the kick 7 yards to the ATL15. Tackled by Troy Williamson. |
1-10-ATL15 (3Q: 12:55) Spencer George ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Artrell Hawkins, assisted by S Brock Williams. Key block delivered by Cooper Carlisle.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Montgomery |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kinney |
| +++ | RDE R.Warner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB S.George | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-ATL22 (3Q: 12:31) Spencer George ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace. Key block delivered by Jeff Backus.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Baker |
| +++ | RDE R.Warner | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) P.Warrick |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB S.George | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kinney |
| +++ | WILB K.Wong | In Box | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | --- | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL25 (3Q: 11:54) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Amir Montgomery for 49 yards. Tackled by CB Randall Gay. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Montgomery gained 35 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Warner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.George | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN26 (3Q: 11:08) J.J. Johnson ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Roger Gilmore.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kinney |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Baker |
| +++ | RDE R.Warner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Johnson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Wilke |
| +++ | WILB K.Wong | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | --- | | LG C.Carlisle |
| --- | LCB K.Richard | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-MIN27 (3Q: 10:38) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Amir Montgomery for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Warner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | --- | | RB S.George | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-MIN22 (3Q: 10:01) Play-Action. Drew Brees pass completed to WR Antonio Nicas for 3 yards. Tackled by S Brock Williams. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.George | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-MIN19 (3Q: 09:33) Derek Whaley attempted a 36 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 10, Atlanta 6 |
| (3Q: 09:25) Derek Whaley kicked off 74 yards from the ATL35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 09:25) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Donnie Abraham, assisted by DT Trevor Pryce.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| --- | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB K.Mathis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| --- | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN29 (3Q: 08:43) Brian Griese pass was dropped by TE Jason McKie.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Scotti | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Gold | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Kreiwaldt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.McKie | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| --- | WLB T.Myers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-MIN29 (3Q: 08:39) Frank Gore ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Clint Kreiwaldt, assisted by OLB Zeke Moreno.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Scotti |
| --- | 3tcDT C.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Kreiwaldt | In Box | +++ | | FB J.McKie |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-5-MIN30 (3Q: 07:55) Mitch Berger punted 51 yards. Kevin Mathis returned the kick 1 yard to the ATL20. Tackled by Brad Lewis. |
1-10-ATL20 (3Q: 07:47) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Amir Montgomery for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Warner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | --- | | RB S.George | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-ATL19 (3Q: 07:05) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Peter Warrick. DE Mike Rucker simply tossed Cooper Carlisle aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Baker | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Warner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB K.Wong | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| --- | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 3-11-ATL19 (3Q: 06:58) PENALTY: G Cooper Carlisle of Atlanta was called for a False Start. |
3-16-ATL14 (3Q: 06:51) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Antonio Nicas. CB Ryan Clark defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.George | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-16-ATL14 (3Q: 06:43) Mike Flaherty punted 49 yards. Frank Gore returned the kick 20 yards to the ATL43. Tackled by Marcus Robinson. |
1-10-ATL43 (3Q: 06:34) Brian Griese pass completed to TE Otis Scotti for 26 yards. Tackled by CB Charles Woodson. Scotti gained 24 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Scotti | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Perea | Rush Passer | --- | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Kreiwaldt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB S.Harts | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Bump and Run | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Bump and Run | --- | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-ATL17 (3Q: 06:00) Frank Gore ran around right end for 4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Zeke Moreno.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Scotti |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Kreiwaldt | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS I.Gold | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-ATL13 (3Q: 05:25) Frank Gore ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Ian Gold.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE R.Pickett | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB K.Mathis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-ATL12 (3Q: 04:55) Brian Griese kept the ball, running a draw inside the left guard for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Eric Steinbach. Minnesota 16, Atlanta 6
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE G.Schneider | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.McKnight |
| +++ | LCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | --- | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB K.Mathis | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | DB S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Kiel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (3Q: 04:55) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. Minnesota 17, Atlanta 6 |
| (3Q: 04:45) Phil Dawson kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. Minnesota's Kailey Wong was hurt on the play. |
1-10-ATL25 (3Q: 04:45) Spencer George ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Courtney Brown, assisted by ILB Jay Foreman. Key block delivered by Jason Anderson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Baker |
| +++ | RDE R.Warner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB S.George | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kinney |
| +++ | WILB C.Brown | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | --- |
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2-3-ATL32 (3Q: 04:03) J.J. Johnson ran around left end for -5 yards. Tackled by CB Artrell Hawkins.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas |
| +++ | RDE C.Brown | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Johnson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Irwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-ATL27 (3Q: 03:21) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Antonio Nicas. ILB Jay Foreman defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.George | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-8-ATL27 (3Q: 03:11) Mike Flaherty punted 45 yards. Frank Gore returned the kick 8 yards to the MIN36. PENALTY: WR Troy Williamson of Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-MIN24 (3Q: 03:03) Brian Griese pass completed to TE Jason McKie for 22 yards. Tackled by S Matt Bowmen. McKie gained 17 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Scotti | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE L.Perea | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Kreiwaldt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN46 (3Q: 02:33) Fred Taylor ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Tyrone Carter, assisted by DT Ryan Pickett. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Pickett | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Scotti |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | --- | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Kreiwaldt | In Box | +++ | | FB J.McKie |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-ATL49 (3Q: 01:56) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 2 yards. Tackled by S Terrence Kiel. McCants gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE I.Gold | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE L.Perea | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB T.Kiel | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB K.Mathis | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Short Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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3-3-ATL47 (3Q: 01:13) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Lance Perea, assisted by OLB Zeke Moreno. Key block delivered by Chris Dishman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Scotti |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Kreiwaldt | In Box | +++ | | FB J.McKie |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-ATL43 (3Q: 00:37) Play-Action. Brian Griese scrambled for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Donnie Abraham and assisted by CB Kevin Mathis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE I.Gold | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE L.Perea | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| --- | NB K.Mathis | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-ATL30 (4Q: 15:00) Fred Taylor ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Matt Bowmen. Key block delivered by Jason McKie.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Pickett | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Scotti |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Kreiwaldt | In Box | +++ | | FB J.McKie |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | --- | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-ATL25 (4Q: 14:23) Fred Taylor ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Ian Gold, assisted by DT Chris Cooper.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | --- | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | --- | | LT A.Snyder |
| --- | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB K.Mathis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-ATL25 (4Q: 13:54) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 25 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Burnett gained 19 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 23, Atlanta 6
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Perea | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | FB F.Taylor | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB K.Mathis | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Knight | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Kiel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 13:54) Extra point by Phil Dawson was blocked. |
| (4Q: 13:41) Phil Dawson kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-ATL25 (4Q: 13:41) Spencer George ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Artrell Hawkins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kinney |
| --- | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB S.George | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-ATL24 (4Q: 13:11) Spencer George ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas |
| +++ | RDE R.Warner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB S.George | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Irwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-11-ATL24 (4Q: 12:39) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Amir Montgomery for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. Montgomery gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Baker | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Warner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.George | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-ATL33 (4Q: 11:54) Mike Flaherty punted 53 yards. Frank Gore returned the kick 14 yards to the MIN28. Tackled by Spencer George. |
1-10-MIN28 (4Q: 11:47) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Ian Gold.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) F.Taylor |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| --- | NB K.Mathis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Pickett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN28 (4Q: 11:19) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Charles Woodson. McCants gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Gold | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Kreiwaldt | Short Zone | +++ | | FB F.Gore | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-2-MIN36 (4Q: 10:51) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Zeke Moreno, assisted by S Tyrone Carter.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | --- | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB C.Kreiwaldt | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB T.Myers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB T.Knight | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Kiel | In Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-1-MIN37 (4Q: 10:19) Mitch Berger punted 37 yards. Kevin Mathis returned the kick 3 yards to the ATL29. Tackled by Troy Williamson. Minnesota's Adam Snyder was hurt on the play. This appears to be a very serious ankle injury. |
1-10-ATL29 (4Q: 10:10) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Peter Warrick for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Randall Gay.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Warner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB S.George | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB K.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-ATL28 (4Q: 09:29) Play-Action. Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Amir Montgomery. DE Mike Rucker drove right through Jason Anderson to hurry the quarterback. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE R.Warner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.George | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB G.Irwin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-11-ATL28 (4Q: 09:22) PENALTY: G Cooper Carlisle of Atlanta was called for a False Start. |
3-16-ATL23 (4Q: 09:13) Drew Brees sacked by DE Mike Rucker and DE Ron Warner for a loss of 3 yards. Rucker simply blew through Chris Samuels to reach the quarterback and knock him down.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Baker | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Warner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.George | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WILB C.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB K.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-19-ATL20 (4Q: 08:49) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Peter Warrick. S Johndale Carty defended the pass. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Robinson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Johnson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.George | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB R.Gay | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | DB J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL20 (4Q: 08:42) Frank Gore ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Tyrone Carter. PENALTY: G Wilford Brown of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Scotti |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE R.Pickett | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Kreiwaldt | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Hunter |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-ATL30 (4Q: 08:36) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Scotty Anderson. DT Trevor Pryce hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE I.Gold | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Hunter |
| --- | LCB D.Abraham | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB T.Kiel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB K.Mathis | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Short Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-20-ATL30 (4Q: 08:28) Frank Gore ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Chris Cooper. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Scotti |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | --- | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Kreiwaldt | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Hunter |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| --- | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-19-ATL29 (4Q: 07:52) PENALTY: G Wilford Brown of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
3-24-ATL34 (4Q: 07:42) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Ryan Pickett, assisted by S Matt Bowmen.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Hunter |
| +++ | LCB K.Mathis | Short Zone | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Knight | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Kiel | Short Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-ATL26 (4Q: 06:57) Phil Dawson attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. PENALTY: DE Lance Perea of Atlanta was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. Minnesota 26, Atlanta 6 |
| (4Q: 06:52) Phil Dawson kicked off 68 yards from the MIN35. Kevin Mathis returned the ball 19 yards to the ATL16. Tackled by Jason McKie. |
1-10-ATL16 (4Q: 06:19) Adam Dunn pass completed to WR Antonio Nicas for 52 yards. Tackled by CB Randall Gay. Nicas gained 38 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dunn |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) P.Warrick | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Baker | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Warner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Nicas | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.George | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Brown | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN32 (4Q: 05:47) Play-Action. Adam Dunn pass was dropped by WR Peter Warrick. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dunn |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Warner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.George | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Irwin | Protect | --- | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Double SLOT | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN32 (4Q: 05:37) Adam Dunn pass completed to RB Spencer George for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Artrell Hawkins. George gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dunn |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Baker | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Warner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB S.George | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Brown | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-MIN24 (4Q: 05:18) Adam Dunn pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Antonio Nicas. DE Courtney Brown hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dunn |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Wake | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| --- | RCB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Double SLOT | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-2-MIN24 (4Q: 05:09) Adam Dunn pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Amir Montgomery. DE Mike Rucker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dunn |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Baker | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS K.Richard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN24 (4Q: 05:02) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Scotty Anderson for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Donnie Abraham, assisted by S Matt Bowmen. Anderson gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE I.Gold | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Perea | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Hunter |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB K.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN35 (4Q: 04:16) Fred Taylor ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Trevor Pryce, assisted by OLB Zeke Moreno. Key block delivered by Chris Dishman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Scotti |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE R.Pickett | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Kreiwaldt | In Box | +++ | | FB J.McKie |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Hunter |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | --- | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | --- | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-MIN42 (4Q: 03:32) Fred Taylor ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Clint Kreiwaldt, assisted by DT Trevor Pryce. Key block delivered by Chris Dishman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Scotti |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Kreiwaldt | In Box | +++ | | FB J.McKie |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | --- | | LT W.Hunter |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN45 (4Q: 02:49) Fred Taylor ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Donnie Abraham, assisted by OLB Zeke Moreno.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Scotti |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Cooper | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE R.Pickett | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB C.Kreiwaldt | In Box | +++ | | FB J.McKie |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Hunter |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Atlanta called a time out. |
2-8-MIN47 (4Q: 02:41) Fred Taylor ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Tyrone Carter, assisted by DE Gavin Schneider.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Scotti |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Kreiwaldt | In Box | +++ | | FB J.McKie |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Hunter |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Atlanta called a time out. |
3-6-MIN49 (4Q: 02:29) Frank Gore ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Clint Kreiwaldt, assisted by DE Gavin Schneider. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE G.Schneider | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE L.Perea | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Kreiwaldt | In Box | +++ | | FB F.Taylor |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Hunter |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Atlanta called a time out. |
| 4-6-MIN49 (4Q: 02:17) Mitch Berger punted 40 yards. Kevin Mathis returned the kick 0 yards to the ATL11. Tackled by Brad Lewis. |
1-10-ATL11 (4Q: 02:07) Play-Action. Adam Dunn pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Peter Warrick. DE Courtney Brown hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dunn |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Warner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Irwin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-10-ATL11 (4Q: 01:58) Adam Dunn pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Erron Kinney. CB Travis Daniels defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dunn |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB R.Gay | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | DB J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-ATL11 (4Q: 01:48) Adam Dunn pass completed to TE Chris Baker for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Kris Richard. Baker gained 16 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dunn |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Baker | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.George | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB R.Gay | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | --- | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | DB J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL36 (4Q: 01:24) Adam Dunn scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Johndale Carty and assisted by CB Randall Gay.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dunn |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Robinson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Baker | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB R.Gay | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| --- | NB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | DB J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-ATL41 (4Q: 00:59) Adam Dunn pass completed to WR Amir Montgomery for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dunn |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Baker | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.George | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB R.Gay | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | DB J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-ATL44 (4Q: 00:42) Play-Action. Adam Dunn scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Travis Daniels.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dunn |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Montgomery | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Warrick | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.George | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB G.Irwin | Protect | +++ | LCB R.Gay | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | RCB K.Richard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | DB J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN49 (4Q: 00:20) Adam Dunn pass fell incomplete, intended for RB J.J. Johnson. S Johndale Carty knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dunn |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Robinson | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | 1tcDT T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Baker | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Johnson | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB R.Gay | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | DB J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN49 (4Q: 00:08) Adam Dunn pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Antonio Nicas. PENALTY: TE Chris Baker of Atlanta was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dunn |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Robinson | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Baker | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Johnson | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | LCB A.Hawkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | DB J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN49 (4Q: 00:08) Adam Dunn pass was intended for WR Marcus Robinson and was intercepted by CB Ryan Clark at the MIN03. The interception was returned 10 yards. Tackled by J.J. Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dunn |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Robinson | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | 1tcDT T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Baker | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Johnson | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB R.Gay | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | DB J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Anderson |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 26, Atlanta Falcons 6 |