| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 18 degrees, fair, 12 mph wind. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Shaun Suisham kicked off 62 yards from the PIT35. Rick McKnight returned the ball 19 yards to the MIN22. Tackled by Tai Streets. |
1-10-MIN22 (1Q: 14:39) Shaun Ozment ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Brian Allen, assisted by DE Chris Kelsey. Key block delivered by Chris Dishman.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Scotti |
| --- | NT A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Ozment | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Allen | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | WLB R.Binette | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB M.Montgomery | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | In Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-MIN30 (1Q: 14:10) Frank Gore ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Brian Allen. Key block delivered by Anthony Alabi.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | NT A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | --- | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Allen | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB H.Crockett | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | --- | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN37 (1Q: 13:26) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 24 yards. Tackled by S Marques Anderson. McCants gained 16 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Ellison | Rush Passer | --- | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Allen | Double X(SE) | --- | | SLOT S.Anderson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Crockett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT39 (1Q: 12:44) Fred Taylor ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Atiyyah Ellison. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | NT A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE R.Geathers | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Allen | In Box | +++ | | FB J.McKie |
| +++ | WILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | WLB R.Binette | Spy | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB M.Montgomery | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-PIT33 (1Q: 12:14) Frank Gore ran a trap outside the right tackle for 33 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Wilford Brown. Minnesota 6, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | NT A.Ellison | In Box | --- | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Allen | Spy | --- | | SLOT S.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB H.Crockett | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 12:14) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. Minnesota 7, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (1Q: 11:56) Phil Dawson kicked off 59 yards from the MIN35. Josh Cribbs returned the ball 19 yards to the PIT25. Tackled by Kailey Wong. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 11:34) Brian Westbrook ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Kailey Wong, assisted by DE Courtney Brown.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | RDE C.Brown | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Minnis |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB S.McHugh |
| +++ | WILB K.Wong | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| --- | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-PIT27 (1Q: 11:04) Jesse Palmer pass completed to RB Troy Fleming for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Roger Gilmore, assisted by ILB Kailey Wong. Fleming gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Fleming | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Euhus | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB K.Wong | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | --- | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | --- |
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| 1-10-PIT35 (1Q: 10:19) PENALTY: T Joe Berger of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
1-15-PIT30 (1Q: 10:13) Brian Westbrook ran a draw inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Courtney Brown.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | RDE C.Brown | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Minnis |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB S.McHugh |
| +++ | WILB K.Wong | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| --- | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-PIT34 (1Q: 09:47) Jesse Palmer pass completed to WR Snoop Minnis for 3 yards. Tackled by S Brock Williams. PENALTY: S Johndale Carty of Minnesota was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Minnis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB J.Carty | Short Zone | --- | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT39 (1Q: 09:36) Jesse Palmer pass completed to TE Jabari Holloway for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Artrell Hawkins. Holloway gained 2 yards after the catch. PENALTY: C Harvey Knaack of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Holloway | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Fleming | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | --- | | FB S.McHugh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB K.Wong | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | --- | | C H.Knaack |
| --- | RCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-20-PIT29 (1Q: 09:25) Play-Action. Jesse Palmer pass completed to WR Malcom Floyd for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Randall Gay. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Ryan Clark on the PIT33.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Minnis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Harden | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | LCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | RCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | NB K.Richard | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | DB J.Carty | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT33 (1Q: 09:18) Fred Taylor ran inside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by S Jordan Babineaux, assisted by ILB Tedy Bruschi. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | NT A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Allen | In Box | +++ | | FB J.McKie |
| +++ | WILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | WLB R.Binette | In Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB M.Montgomery | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT20 (1Q: 08:40) Brian Griese pass completed to TE Jason McKie for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Geathers. McKie gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Allen | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | WLB R.Binette | Short Zone | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB M.Montgomery | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT10 (1Q: 07:53) Frank Gore ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Brian Allen.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | NT A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Allen | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | WILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | WLB R.Binette | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| --- | RCB M.Montgomery | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | In Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-PIT08 (1Q: 07:24) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Atiyyah Ellison.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | NT A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Allen | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB H.Crockett | In Box | --- | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Spy | +++ |
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3-2-PIT02 (1Q: 06:49) Frank Gore ran inside the left guard for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Nick Goings. Minnesota 13, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | NT B.Kuberski | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB J.Wilkerson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Binette | In Box | --- | | SLOT S.Anderson |
| +++ | WILB B.Allen | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | WLB T.Bruschi | In Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB B.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB M.Montgomery | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Largent | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 06:49) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. Minnesota 14, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (1Q: 06:42) Phil Dawson kicked off 64 yards from the MIN35. Josh Cribbs returned the ball 14 yards to the PIT15. Tackled by Harold Burnett. |
1-10-PIT15 (1Q: 06:06) Brian Westbrook ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Artrell Hawkins, assisted by S Brock Williams. DE Courtney Brown knocked down Joe Berger to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Harden |
| +++ | RDE C.Brown | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB S.McHugh |
| --- | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| --- | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| --- | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-PIT11 (1Q: 05:37) Jesse Palmer pass was intended for WR Snoop Minnis and was intercepted by DE Courtney Brown at the PIT22. The interception was returned 22 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 20, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Minnis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB J.Carty | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 05:37) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. Minnesota 21, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (1Q: 05:29) Phil Dawson kicked off 58 yards from the MIN35. Josh Cribbs returned the ball 10 yards to the PIT17. Tackled by Kailey Wong. |
1-10-PIT17 (1Q: 05:07) Brian Westbrook ran around left end for -6 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| --- | RDE C.Brown | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Minnis |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| --- | NB J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-16-PIT11 (1Q: 04:29) Jesse Palmer pass completed to RB Jonathan Wells for 25 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Randall Gay. Wells gained 22 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Minnis | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Wells | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB K.Wong | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | --- | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT36 (1Q: 03:53) Brian Westbrook ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Brock Williams, assisted by DE Calvin Pace. Key block delivered by Leonard Davis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | RDE C.Brown | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Minnis |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-PIT44 (1Q: 03:23) Troy Fleming ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Roger Gilmore. Key block delivered by Joe Berger.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Dilger |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | --- | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | RDE C.Brown | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Fleming | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB S.McHugh |
| +++ | WILB K.Wong | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT47 (1Q: 02:48) Play-Action. Jesse Palmer pass completed to WR Snoop Minnis for 28 yards. Tackled by OLB Roger Gilmore. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Minnis gained 23 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Minnis | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Wells | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB K.Wong | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 02:04) Troy Fleming ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Kailey Wong.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Dilger |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | RDE C.Brown | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Fleming | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB S.McHugh |
| +++ | WILB K.Wong | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN24 (1Q: 01:21) Jesse Palmer pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 15 yards. Tackled by S Johndale Carty. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Harris | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT M.Floyd | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Minnis | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Harden | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | RCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | NB K.Richard | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | DB J.Carty | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-9-MIN09 (1Q: 00:51) Brian Westbrook ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by OLB Roger Gilmore. Key block delivered by Leonard Davis.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | RDE C.Brown | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Minnis |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB S.McHugh |
| +++ | WILB K.Wong | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | --- | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-MIN04 (1Q: 00:08) Brian Westbrook ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | RDE C.Brown | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Minnis |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB S.McHugh |
| +++ | WILB K.Wong | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
3-6-MIN06 (2Q: 15:00) Jesse Palmer pass was blocked at the line, intended for FB Sean McHugh. OLB Roger Gilmore blocked the pass. PENALTY: C Harvey Knaack of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.McHugh | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB K.Wong | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB K.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB J.Carty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-MIN06 (2Q: 14:55) Shaun Suisham attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 21, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (2Q: 14:49) Shaun Suisham kicked off 64 yards from the PIT35. Rick McKnight returned the ball 31 yards to the MIN32. Tackled by Brian Westbrook. |
1-10-MIN32 (2Q: 14:17) Brian Griese pass was intended for WR Darnerien McCants and was intercepted by OLB Henri Crockett at the MIN39. Tackled by Jason McKie. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB B.Jones | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | --- | SILB B.Allen | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.McKie | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Crockett | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-MIN39 (2Q: 14:04) PENALTY: T Leonard Davis of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN44 (2Q: 13:55) Brian Westbrook ran a draw inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Kailey Wong, assisted by OLB Roger Gilmore.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| --- | RDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Minnis |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Dilger |
| +++ | WILB K.Wong | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-16-MIN45 (2Q: 13:22) Play-Action. Jesse Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devante Harden. S Brock Williams defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Minnis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | --- | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Harden | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB R.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| --- | RCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | NB K.Richard | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | DB J.Carty | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-16-MIN45 (2Q: 13:15) Jesse Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Snoop Minnis. DE Mike Rucker drove right through Brandon Moore to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Minnis | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| --- | RCB K.Richard | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-MIN45 (2Q: 13:09) Al Oscarson punted 35 yards. Frank Gore returned the kick 16 yards to the MIN26. Tackled by Jonathan Wells. |
1-10-MIN26 (2Q: 12:58) Fred Taylor ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Tedy Bruschi. Key block delivered by Eric Steinbach.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | NT A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Allen | In Box | +++ | | FB J.McKie |
| +++ | WILB T.Bruschi | In Box | --- | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | WLB R.Binette | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-MIN32 (2Q: 12:16) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jordan Babineaux. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | NT A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Allen | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB H.Crockett | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | --- | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN36 (2Q: 11:45) Brian Griese pass completed to FB Nick Goings for 5 yards. Tackled by S Jordan Babineaux. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Nick Goings on the MIN41.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Ellison | Rush Passer | --- | | TE N.Goings | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Allen | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Crockett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN41 (2Q: 11:23) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 8 yards. Tackled by S Michael Hawkins, assisted by CB Ahmed Plummer. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB B.Jones | Short Zone | --- | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Allen | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB H.Crockett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | --- | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN49 (2Q: 10:51) Frank Gore ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Henri Crockett.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | NT A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Allen | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB H.Crockett | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| --- | NB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT48 (2Q: 10:09) Brian Griese pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Harold Burnett. DE Robert Geathers blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Allen | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB H.Crockett | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| --- | NB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
3-7-PIT48 (2Q: 10:03) Brian Griese pass completed to FB Nick Goings for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Henri Crockett. Goings gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Binette | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB H.Crockett | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Mobley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | LCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Montgomery | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB B.Jones | Deep Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Largent | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT33 (2Q: 09:26) Brian Griese kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Brian Allen, assisted by S Dennis Weathersby. Key block delivered by Wade Hunter.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | NT A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore |
| +++ | SILB B.Allen | Spy | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB H.Crockett | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-3-PIT26 (2Q: 08:58) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Marques Anderson. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown. PENALTY: WR Darnerien McCants of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Formation.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| --- | NT A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Allen | Spy | --- | | SLOT S.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB H.Crockett | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-PIT31 (2Q: 08:49) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Bryan Jones, assisted by S Jordan Babineaux.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | NT A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Allen | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | WILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | WLB R.Binette | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-PIT32 (2Q: 08:07) Brian Griese pass completed to RB Frank Gore for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Henri Crockett. Gore gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Binette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB H.Crockett | Short Zone | --- | | RB F.Gore | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Mobley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | LCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Montgomery | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB B.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Largent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT22 (2Q: 07:22) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Scotty Anderson for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Henri Crockett. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB H.Crockett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Binette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.McKnight | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | RCB M.Montgomery | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | --- | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | DB B.Jones | Short Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Largent | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-4-PIT04 (2Q: 06:41) Frank Gore ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Brian Allen.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | NT J.Kennedy | In Box | --- | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Allen | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson |
| +++ | WILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | WLB R.Binette | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB M.Montgomery | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-PIT01 (2Q: 05:59) Fred Taylor ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Chris Dishman. Minnesota 27, Pittsburgh 3
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | NT A.Ellison | In Box | --- | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB B.Allen | In Box | --- | | FB J.McKie |
| +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | WILB R.Binette | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | WLB M.Hawkins | In Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | LCB M.Montgomery | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | SS M.Anderson | In Box | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 05:59) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. Minnesota 28, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (2Q: 05:48) Phil Dawson kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 05:48) Jesse Palmer pass was dropped by TE Jabari Holloway. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Minnis | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB J.Carty | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Double TE | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT25 (2Q: 05:38) Jesse Palmer pass completed to RB Jonathan Wells for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker, assisted by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Minnis | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Wells | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB K.Wong | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-PIT28 (2Q: 05:19) Jesse Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Cribbs. DE Cameron Wake drove right through Harvey Knaack to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Minnis | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB K.Dilger | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB K.Wong | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| --- | RCB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-PIT28 (2Q: 05:12) Al Oscarson punted 62 yards. Frank Gore returned the kick 18 yards to the MIN28. PENALTY: TE Jason McKie of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
1-10-MIN07 (2Q: 05:04) Brian Griese pass completed to FB Nick Goings for 25 yards. Tackled by OLB Brian Allen. Goings gained 16 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Ellison | Rush Passer | --- | | TE N.Goings | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Allen | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Crockett | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN32 (2Q: 04:17) Fred Taylor ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Bryan Jones, assisted by OLB Reuben Binette. Key block delivered by Chris Dishman. Dishman ran over Jordan Babineaux to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | NT A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| --- | RDE R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Allen | In Box | +++ | | FB J.McKie |
| +++ | WILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | WLB R.Binette | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | --- | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-MIN40 (2Q: 03:33) Fred Taylor ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Bryan Jones. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | NT A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Allen | Spy | --- | | FB J.McKie |
| +++ | WILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | WLB R.Binette | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB M.Montgomery | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN46 (2Q: 03:02) Frank Gore ran a draw inside the left guard for 11 yards. Tackled by S Marques Anderson. Key block delivered by Nick Goings.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | NT A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | --- | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Allen | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Scotti |
| +++ | WILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | WLB R.Binette | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB M.Montgomery | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT43 (2Q: 02:28) Fred Taylor ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Reuben Binette, assisted by ILB Tedy Bruschi. Pittsburgh's Brian Allen was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | NT A.Ellison | In Box | --- | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Allen | In Box | +++ | | FB J.McKie |
| +++ | WILB T.Bruschi | Spy | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | WLB R.Binette | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB M.Montgomery | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-8-PIT41 (2Q: 02:00) Brian Griese pass completed to TE Jason McKie for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Reuben Binette. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Jones | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB H.Crockett | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.McKie | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | WLB R.Binette | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB M.Montgomery | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT43 (2Q: 01:32) Brian Griese pass completed to FB Nick Goings for 6 yards. Tackled by S Todd Largent, assisted by S Jordan Babineaux.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Binette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB H.Crockett | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Mobley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | LCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Weathersby | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB B.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Largent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-PIT37 (2Q: 00:50) Phil Dawson attempted a 54 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. The holder did not do a very good job of getting the ball down in time. |
1-10-PIT44 (2Q: 00:43) Jesse Palmer pass completed to WR Malcom Floyd for 27 yards. Tackled by S Johndale Carty. Floyd gained 22 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Minnis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Wells | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
1-10-MIN29 (2Q: 00:35) Jesse Palmer sacked by DE Courtney Brown for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Joe Berger.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Minnis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| --- | LCB A.Hawkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB J.Carty | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-15-MIN34 (2Q: 00:28) Jesse Palmer pass was dropped by WR Snoop Minnis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Minnis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-MIN34 (2Q: 00:21) Jesse Palmer pass completed to RB Brian Westbrook for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Holloway | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Minnis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 4-5-MIN24 (2Q: 00:03) Shaun Suisham attempted a 41 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 28, Pittsburgh 6 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Phil Dawson kicked off 61 yards from the MIN35. Josh Cribbs returned the ball 14 yards to the PIT18. Tackled by Kailey Wong. |
1-10-PIT18 (3Q: 14:16) Brian Westbrook ran a draw inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | RDE C.Brown | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Minnis |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-11-PIT17 (3Q: 13:37) Play-Action. Jesse Palmer pass completed to TE Ken Dilger for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Minnis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB J.Wells | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB K.Wong | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB K.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-PIT24 (3Q: 12:59) Brian Westbrook ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Kailey Wong.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | RDE C.Brown | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Minnis |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Dilger |
| +++ | WILB K.Wong | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| --- | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | --- | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-1-PIT27 (3Q: 12:14) Al Oscarson punted 47 yards. Frank Gore returned the kick 18 yards to the MIN44. Tackled by Mo Collins. |
1-10-MIN44 (3Q: 12:06) Brian Griese scrambled for 56 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 34, Pittsburgh 6
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | NT A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB B.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mobley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB H.Crockett | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 12:06) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. Minnesota 35, Pittsburgh 6 |
| (3Q: 11:53) Phil Dawson kicked off 57 yards from the MIN35. Josh Cribbs returned the ball 22 yards to the PIT30. Tackled by Harold Burnett. |
1-10-PIT30 (3Q: 11:31) Jesse Palmer pass completed to TE Jabari Holloway for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Minnis | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.McHugh | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB B.Lewis | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-PIT37 (3Q: 10:45) Brian Westbrook ran around the left tackle for 26 yards. Tackled by OLB Roger Gilmore. Key block delivered by Leonard Davis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | RDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Minnis |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB K.Richard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | --- | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN37 (3Q: 10:12) Brian Westbrook ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. PENALTY: OLB Roger Gilmore of Minnesota was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | RDE C.Brown | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | --- | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Dilger |
| +++ | WILB K.Wong | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS K.Richard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-5-MIN32 (3Q: 10:06) Brian Westbrook ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Roger Gilmore, assisted by DE Courtney Brown. Key block delivered by Jim Bundren.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | RDE C.Brown | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Minnis |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | --- | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB K.Richard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN26 (3Q: 09:43) Jesse Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Cribbs. DE Cameron Wake hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: RB Brian Westbrook of Pittsburgh was called for an Illegal Shift. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Minnis | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB K.Wong | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN26 (3Q: 09:37) Jesse Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brian Westbrook. DE Mike Rucker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Minnis | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB J.Carty | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN26 (3Q: 09:33) Jesse Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tai Streets. DE Calvin Pace drove right through Harvey Knaack to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| --- | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| --- | NB J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| --- | FS R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-MIN26 (3Q: 09:27) Shaun Suisham attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 35, Pittsburgh 9 |
| (3Q: 09:21) Shaun Suisham kicked off 62 yards from the PIT35. Rick McKnight returned the ball 15 yards to the MIN18. Tackled by Mo Collins. |
1-10-MIN18 (3Q: 08:54) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Ahmed Plummer. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown. Brown flattened Henri Crockett to ensure the play's success.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Anderson |
| +++ | NT A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mobley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT F.Taylor |
| +++ | WLB H.Crockett | In Box | --- | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Largent | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN23 (3Q: 08:33) Frank Gore ran a trap outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Chris Kelsey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Anderson |
| +++ | NT A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB H.Crockett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT F.Taylor |
| +++ | WLB J.Mobley | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| --- | NB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-MIN26 (3Q: 08:07) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Chris Kelsey. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | --- | | X(SE) F.Taylor |
| +++ | NT B.Kuberski | In Box | --- | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | RDE J.Wilkerson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB R.Binette | In Box | --- | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Spy | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB J.Mobley | In Box | --- | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | LCB H.Crockett | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Largent | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN31 (3Q: 07:23) Play-Action. Brian Griese scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Ahmed Plummer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Anderson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Kuberski | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB B.Jones | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB H.Crockett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT F.Taylor | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Mobley | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Blitz Passer | --- | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN35 (3Q: 06:38) Frank Gore ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Marques Anderson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Anderson |
| +++ | NT J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB H.Crockett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT F.Taylor |
| +++ | WLB J.Mobley | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-MIN39 (3Q: 05:58) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Scotty Anderson for 26 yards. Tackled by OLB Henri Crockett. Anderson gained 26 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Burnett | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) F.Taylor | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Mobley | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Plummer | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | LCB H.Crockett | Bump and Run | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Largent | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT35 (3Q: 05:17) Frank Gore ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Atiyyah Ellison, assisted by DE Chris Kelsey. Key block delivered by Eric Steinbach. Steinbach ran over Tedy Bruschi to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Anderson |
| +++ | NT A.Ellison | In Box | --- | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB H.Crockett | In Box | --- | | FB J.McKie |
| +++ | WILB T.Bruschi | In Box | --- | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | WLB J.Mobley | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Spy | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-PIT30 (3Q: 04:32) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Jimmy Kennedy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | In Box | --- | | X(SE) H.Burnett |
| +++ | NT A.Ellison | In Box | --- | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) F.Taylor |
| +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | --- | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB H.Crockett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB J.Mobley | In Box | --- | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB T.Largent | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | --- | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-PIT26 (3Q: 03:56) Play-Action. Chad Hutchison pass completed to WR Scotty Anderson for 3 yards. Tackled by S Marques Anderson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Anderson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT B.Kuberski | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Binette | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.McKie | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Mobley | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | WLB H.Crockett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | --- | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT23 (3Q: 03:24) Fred Taylor ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Henri Crockett, assisted by OLB Bryan Jones. Key block delivered by Nick Goings.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Anderson |
| +++ | NT J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB H.Crockett | In Box | +++ | | FB J.McKie |
| +++ | WILB T.Bruschi | Spy | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | WLB R.Binette | In Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB M.Montgomery | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-PIT18 (3Q: 03:01) Chad Hutchison pass completed to WR Scotty Anderson for -1 yards. Tackled by S Michael Hawkins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Anderson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB H.Crockett | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mobley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT F.Taylor | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Kennedy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Bump and Run | --- | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Short Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-PIT19 (3Q: 02:37) Chad Hutchison pass completed to RB Fred Taylor for 13 yards. Tackled by S Todd Largent, assisted by ILB John Mobley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) F.Taylor | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB H.Crockett | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT S.Anderson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Mobley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Montgomery | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB B.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Largent | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-6-PIT06 (3Q: 01:53) Chad Hutchison pass completed to FB Nick Goings for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 41, Pittsburgh 9
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Burnett | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB H.Crockett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | WLB J.Mobley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB M.Montgomery | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 01:53) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. Minnesota 42, Pittsburgh 9 |
| (3Q: 01:46) Phil Dawson kicked off 72 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 01:46) Brian Westbrook ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Randall Gay. Key block delivered by Harvey Knaack.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | RDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Boldin |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Dilger |
| +++ | WILB K.Wong | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | --- | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | --- | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS K.Richard | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-PIT32 (3Q: 01:14) Jesse Palmer pass was dropped by RB Troy Fleming.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Fleming | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB B.Westbrook | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB K.Wong | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB K.Richard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| --- | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-PIT32 (3Q: 01:08) Brian Westbrook ran around right end for 26 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. Key block delivered by Harvey Knaack.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | RDE J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Boldin |
| +++ | SLB C.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | --- | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN42 (3Q: 00:36) Brian Westbrook ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. Key block delivered by Joe Berger.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | RDE C.Brown | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Minnis |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB K.Richard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-2-MIN34 (4Q: 15:00) Brian Westbrook ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Artrell Hawkins.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | RDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Minnis |
| +++ | SLB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | --- | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| --- | RCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | NB K.Richard | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | DB J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS B.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-MIN38 (4Q: 14:18) Play-Action. Jesse Palmer pass was intended for WR Anquan Boldin and was intercepted by ILB Brad Lewis at the MIN35. Tackled by Anquan Boldin.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Foreman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Boldin | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB C.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| --- | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| --- | RCB K.Richard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN35 (4Q: 14:07) Chad Hutchison pass completed to FB Nick Goings for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Tedy Bruschi.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Burnett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB H.Crockett | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | WLB R.Binette | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN38 (4Q: 13:32) Chad Hutchison pass completed to FB Nick Goings for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Bryan Jones, assisted by ILB John Mobley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota's Harold Burnett was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) F.Taylor | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mobley | Man-to-Man | --- | | SLOT S.Anderson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB H.Crockett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| --- | LCB D.Weathersby | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Double SLOT | +++ |
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3-4-MIN41 (4Q: 13:05) Chad Hutchison pass completed to WR Scotty Anderson for 7 yards. Tackled by S Dennis Weathersby. Anderson gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Anderson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Kuberski | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) F.Taylor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB H.Crockett | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Mobley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | LCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Weathersby | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB B.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Largent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN48 (4Q: 12:27) Frank Gore ran a trap outside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Bob Kuberski, assisted by S Jordan Babineaux. Key block delivered by Wade Hunter.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Wilkerson | In Box | --- | | X(SE) F.Taylor |
| +++ | NT J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | RDE B.Kuberski | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB H.Crockett | In Box | --- | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB J.Mobley | Spy | --- | | SLOT R.McKnight |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | RCB M.Montgomery | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | DB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Largent | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT42 (4Q: 11:46) Chad Hutchison pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Frank Gore. DE Robert Geathers hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) F.Taylor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williamson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Mobley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | WLB H.Crockett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| --- | NB T.Largent | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT42 (4Q: 11:40) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Todd Largent.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) F.Taylor |
| +++ | NT J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE B.Kuberski | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williamson |
| +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mobley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB H.Crockett | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| --- | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS T.Largent | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-PIT41 (4Q: 11:04) Chad Hutchison pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Nick Goings. CB Monty Montgomery knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) F.Taylor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Binette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williamson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB H.Crockett | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB J.Mobley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Montgomery | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB B.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS A.Plummer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-PIT41 (4Q: 10:57) Mitch Berger punted 30 yards. Malcom Floyd returned the kick 4 yards to the PIT15. Tackled by Troy Williamson. Ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT John Mobley at the PIT15. |
1-10-PIT15 (4Q: 10:49) Jesse Palmer pass completed to TE Jabari Holloway for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace, assisted by ILB Jay Foreman. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: DE Cameron Wake of Minnesota was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Minnis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Double TE | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB J.Carty | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS K.Richard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS A.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT36 (4Q: 10:43) Jesse Palmer scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Kris Richard.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Boldin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB J.Carty | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS A.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT46 (4Q: 10:03) Jesse Palmer sacked by DE Tommie Harris for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Joe Berger. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Jesse Palmer on the PIT40.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Fleming | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB B.Westbrook | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| --- | WLB C.Wake | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| --- | LCB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| --- | FS A.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-16-PIT40 (4Q: 09:30) Jesse Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Ken Dilger. DE Calvin Pace hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WILB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB K.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-16-PIT40 (4Q: 09:18) Jesse Palmer pass completed to RB Brian Westbrook for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Randall Gay. Westbrook gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: T Leonard Davis of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Minnis | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB K.Dilger | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Harris | Short Zone | --- | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Berger |
| +++ | FS K.Richard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-PIT43 (4Q: 09:07) Al Oscarson punted 57 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 09:00) Chad Hutchison scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Dennis Weathersby. PENALTY: C Chris Dishman of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) F.Taylor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB H.Crockett | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SILB J.Mobley | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Alabi |
| --- | WLB R.Binette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| --- | RCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-20-MIN10 (4Q: 08:49) Play-Action. Chad Hutchison pass completed to WR Troy Williamson for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Henri Crockett. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Anderson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) F.Taylor | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB H.Crockett | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Mobley | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Parks |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB T.Largent | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-16-MIN14 (4Q: 08:16) Frank Gore ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Bob Kuberski.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Anderson |
| +++ | NT J.Kennedy | In Box | --- | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | RDE J.Wilkerson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) F.Taylor |
| +++ | SLB H.Crockett | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mobley | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | WILB D.Weathersby | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Parks |
| +++ | WLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB T.Largent | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-15-MIN15 (4Q: 07:43) Chad Hutchison scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by S Dennis Weathersby.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Anderson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) F.Taylor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB H.Crockett | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB J.Mobley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Parks |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB T.Largent | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-MIN24 (4Q: 06:57) Mitch Berger punted 41 yards. Malcom Floyd called for a fair catch at the PIT35. |
1-10-PIT35 (4Q: 06:46) Brian Westbrook ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Courtney Brown.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Rosenbach |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Dilger |
| +++ | RDE J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets |
| +++ | SLB C.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Fleming |
| +++ | WILB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Collins |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.De Marco |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-PIT36 (4Q: 06:01) Play-Action. Timm Rosenbach pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Jabari Holloway.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Rosenbach |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Foreman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Boldin | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Euhus | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB T.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Collins |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.De Marco |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS A.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-PIT36 (4Q: 05:54) Timm Rosenbach pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brian Westbrook. CB Ryan Clark defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Rosenbach |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Protect | --- | RDE J.Foreman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB C.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB T.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Collins |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.De Marco |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| --- | FS A.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-PIT36 (4Q: 05:44) Al Oscarson punted 53 yards. Frank Gore returned the kick 19 yards to the MIN30. Tackled by Leonard Davis. |
1-10-MIN30 (4Q: 05:35) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Marques Anderson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Anderson |
| +++ | NT J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | RDE J.Wilkerson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) F.Taylor |
| +++ | SLB H.Crockett | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mobley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Parks |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB T.Largent | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | --- | | RT W.Hunter |
| --- | FS M.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-MIN32 (4Q: 04:50) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB John Mobley. Key block delivered by Eric Steinbach. Steinbach ran over Bryan Jones to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Anderson |
| +++ | NT J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | RDE J.Wilkerson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) F.Taylor |
| +++ | SLB H.Crockett | In Box | --- | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mobley | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB B.Jones | In Box | --- | | LT N.Parks |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | --- | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | --- | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB T.Largent | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN43 (4Q: 04:03) Frank Gore ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Bryan Jones, assisted by ILB John Mobley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Anderson |
| +++ | NT J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| --- | RDE J.Wilkerson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) F.Taylor |
| +++ | SLB H.Crockett | Spy | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Mobley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Parks |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB T.Largent | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-MIN44 (4Q: 03:20) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Bob Kuberski.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Anderson |
| +++ | NT J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | RDE J.Wilkerson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) F.Taylor |
| +++ | SLB H.Crockett | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mobley | Spy | +++ | | FB N.Goings |
| +++ | WILB D.Weathersby | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Parks |
| +++ | WLB B.Jones | In Box | --- | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| --- | RCB T.Largent | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-MIN44 (4Q: 02:35) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Bob Kuberski, assisted by DE Jimmy Kennedy.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Anderson |
| +++ | NT J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | RDE J.Wilkerson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) F.Taylor |
| +++ | SLB H.Crockett | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mobley | In Box | --- | | FB N.Goings |
| +++ | WILB D.Weathersby | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Parks |
| +++ | WLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB T.Largent | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS M.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-5-MIN48 (4Q: 02:00) Mitch Berger punted 48 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT04. |
1-10-PIT04 (4Q: 01:50) Play-Action. Timm Rosenbach pass was dropped by RB Brian Westbrook.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Rosenbach |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Foreman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB C.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Harden | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Collins |
| +++ | NB J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.De Marco |
| +++ | DB A.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS B.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT04 (4Q: 01:46) Timm Rosenbach pass completed to TE Ken Dilger for 19 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Artrell Hawkins. Dilger gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Rosenbach |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Foreman | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Brown | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT D.Harden | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Short Zone | --- | | LG M.Collins |
| +++ | NB J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.De Marco |
| +++ | DB A.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS B.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT23 (4Q: 01:37) Timm Rosenbach pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anquan Boldin. CB Randall Gay defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Rosenbach |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Foreman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Harden | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Collins |
| +++ | NB J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.De Marco |
| +++ | DB A.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| --- | FS B.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT23 (4Q: 01:28) Timm Rosenbach pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Jabari Holloway.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Rosenbach |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Foreman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Boldin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB T.Fleming | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Collins |
| +++ | NB J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.De Marco |
| +++ | DB A.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS B.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-PIT23 (4Q: 01:18) Timm Rosenbach pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tai Streets. DE Mike Rucker drove right through Nat Dorsey to hurry the quarterback. PENALTY: CB Artrell Hawkins of Minnesota was called for Too Many Men on the Field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Rosenbach |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Foreman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB C.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Collins |
| +++ | NB J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.De Marco |
| +++ | DB A.Hawkins | Deep Zone | --- | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| --- | FS B.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 3-5-PIT28 (4Q: 01:18) PENALTY: DE Mike Rucker of Minnesota was called for Encroachment. |
1-10-PIT33 (4Q: 01:18) Brian Westbrook ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Rosenbach |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets |
| +++ | RDE J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Harden |
| +++ | SLB C.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | --- | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Dilger |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Collins |
| +++ | NB J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.De Marco |
| +++ | DB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS B.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 2-11-PIT32 (4Q: 00:48) PENALTY: G Jim Bundren of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
2-16-PIT27 (4Q: 00:48) Timm Rosenbach pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Anquan Boldin.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Rosenbach |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Protect | --- | RDE J.Foreman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| --- | RCB K.Richard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Collins |
| --- | NB J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.De Marco |
| --- | DB A.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| --- | FS B.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-16-PIT27 (4Q: 00:44) Play-Action. Timm Rosenbach pass completed to RB Brian Westbrook for -3 yards. Tackled by S Johndale Carty.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Rosenbach |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Foreman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Harden | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | RCB K.Richard | Short Zone | --- | | LG M.Collins |
| +++ | NB J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.De Marco |
| +++ | DB A.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS B.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-19-PIT24 (4Q: 00:04) Al Oscarson punted 49 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN27. |
| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 42, Pittsburgh Steelers 9 |