| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 45 degrees, fair, 1 mph wind. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Derek Whaley kicked off 74 yards from the ATL35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 15:00) Frank Gore ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Tyrone Carter.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Kennison | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Hagans |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB T.Blackwell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Blanco |
| +++ | LCB H.Poteat | Out of Box | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | RCB B.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | DB I.Gold | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-MIN21 (1Q: 14:40) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Troy Williamson for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Drew Coleman, assisted by S Tyrone Carter. PENALTY: G Eric Steinbach of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-24-MIN11 (1Q: 14:32) Shaun Ozment ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Craig Terrill.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Ozment | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-15-MIN20 (1Q: 13:47) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Benjamin Gerhardt. McCants gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | LCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS B.Gerhardt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN37 (1Q: 13:00) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Troy Williamson. OLB Ty Myers hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 2-10-MIN37 (1Q: 12:53) PENALTY: C Chris Dishman of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-15-MIN32 (1Q: 12:45) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Troy Williamson for 18 yards. Tackled by S Tyrone Carter, assisted by CB Drew Coleman. Williamson gained 8 yards after the catch. PENALTY: G Wilford Brown of Minnesota was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Williamson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | --- | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-20-MIN27 (1Q: 12:34) Shaun Ozment ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Zeke Moreno.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Ozment | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| --- | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| --- | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-24-MIN23 (1Q: 12:00) Brian Griese sacked by DT Benjamin Kennison for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Hagans | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB T.Blackwell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | LCB H.Poteat | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | RCB B.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB E.Brooks | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | DB I.Gold | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS T.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-33-MIN14 (1Q: 11:16) Arturo de le Rosa punted 44 yards. David Anderson returned the kick -2 yards to the ATL40. Tackled by Wilford Brown. |
1-10-ATL40 (1Q: 11:06) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Peter Warrick. DE Stephen Tulloch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-ATL40 (1Q: 10:56) GQ Griffin ran inside the left tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. Key block delivered by Jeff Backus.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE T.Harris | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick |
| +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Out of Box | --- | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | --- | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN46 (1Q: 10:33) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chad Johnson. CB Greg Blue defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN46 (1Q: 10:28) Drew Brees scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN34 (1Q: 09:56) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Peter Warrick for 19 yards. Tackled by S Chris Gamble. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Warrick gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN15 (1Q: 09:27) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. Johnson gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | LCB C.Gamble | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-MIN07 (1Q: 08:42) J.J. Johnson ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by DE Cameron Wake. Key block delivered by Leander Jordan.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kinney |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Wilke |
| +++ | RDE J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Johnson | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda |
| +++ | SILB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WILB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB R.Gay | In Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | SS B.Williams | In Box | --- |
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1-4-MIN04 (1Q: 08:14) J.J. Johnson ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Tommie Harris, assisted by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kinney |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Wilke |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Johnson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda |
| +++ | WILB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-MIN02 (1Q: 07:34) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Peter Warrick for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Roger Gilmore.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Pace | Short Zone | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB A.Seward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB R.Manning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-MIN01 (1Q: 07:05) Quentin Griffin ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick |
| +++ | SILB C.Wake | In Box | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WILB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB R.Gay | In Box | --- | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| --- | SS B.Williams | In Box | +++ |
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| 4-2-MIN02 (1Q: 06:26) Derek Whaley attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. Atlanta 3, Minnesota 0 |
| (1Q: 06:18) Derek Whaley kicked off 58 yards from the ATL35. Rick McKnight returned the ball 19 yards to the MIN26. Tackled by Antonio Nicas. |
1-10-MIN26 (1Q: 05:41) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Matt Bowmen.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Myers | In Box | --- | | FB N.Goings |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-MIN30 (1Q: 05:13) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Derrick Burgess. Key block delivered by Eric Steinbach.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Kennison | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN41 (1Q: 04:30) Frank Gore ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Trevor Pryce.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Goings |
| --- | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| --- | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN43 (1Q: 04:02) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Scotty Anderson for 1 yard. Tackled by S Tyrone Carter.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Kennison | Rush Passer | --- | | TE N.Goings | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-MIN44 (1Q: 03:35) Brian Griese scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Drew Coleman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | LCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| --- | FS B.Gerhardt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL46 (1Q: 02:56) Brian Griese pass completed to FB Nick Goings for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Hank Poteat. Goings gained 17 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Nick Goings on the ATL19.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Bump and Run | --- | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL19 (1Q: 02:13) Brian Griese pass completed to FB Nick Goings for 13 yards. Tackled by S Matt Bowmen. Goings gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Ozment | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-6-ATL06 (1Q: 01:36) Shaun Ozment ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Adam Snyder. Minnesota 6, Atlanta 3
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | --- | | RB S.Ozment | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 01:36) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. Minnesota 7, Atlanta 3 |
| (1Q: 01:29) Phil Dawson kicked off 57 yards from the MIN35. Ronald Curry returned the ball 19 yards to the ATL27. Tackled by Chris Gamble. |
1-10-ATL27 (1Q: 01:02) Quentin Griffin ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum, assisted by DE Mike Rucker. Key block delivered by Jeff Backus.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick |
| +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-ATL32 (1Q: 00:32) Drew Brees pass completed to WR David Anderson for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch. Anderson gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Double Z(FL) | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
3-2-ATL35 (2Q: 15:00) J.J. Johnson ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Roger Gilmore, assisted by ILB Jay Foreman. Key block delivered by Leander Jordan. PENALTY: S Chris Gamble of Minnesota was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | --- | | SLOT P.Warrick |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Johnson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | In Box | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB S.Tulloch | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | NB C.Gamble | Out of Box | --- | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN42 (2Q: 14:50) Quentin Griffin ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum. Key block delivered by Jeff Backus.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE R.Warner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kinney |
| +++ | WILB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Out of Box | --- | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-MIN36 (2Q: 14:05) GQ Griffin ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. Key block delivered by Jeff Backus.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE T.Harris | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas |
| +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | NB R.Manning | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN31 (2Q: 13:35) Quentin Griffin ran around right end for -6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick |
| +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| --- | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-16-MIN37 (2Q: 13:11) Drew Brees pass was dropped by WR Chad Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Wake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | LCB C.Gamble | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-16-MIN37 (2Q: 13:04) GQ Griffin ran inside the left guard for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake, assisted by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | --- | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE T.Harris | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Nicas |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | --- | | FB F.Radigonda |
| +++ | WILB C.Wake | In Box | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-4-MIN25 (2Q: 12:37) Derek Whaley attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 7, Atlanta 6 |
| (2Q: 12:30) Derek Whaley kicked off 59 yards from the ATL35. Rick McKnight returned the ball 33 yards to the MIN39. Tackled by GQ Griffin. |
1-10-MIN39 (2Q: 11:54) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Scotty Anderson for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Hank Poteat. Anderson gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Kennison | Rush Passer | --- | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | --- | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Short Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | --- | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL46 (2Q: 11:26) Frank Gore ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Ty Myers, assisted by DT Trevor Pryce.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Kennison | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-ATL44 (2Q: 10:47) Brian Griese pass completed to FB Nick Goings for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Eric Brooks. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Ozment | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | --- | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-ATL34 (2Q: 10:21) Brian Griese kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Zeke Moreno.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Kennison | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| --- | 3tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Ozment |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| --- | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-13-ATL37 (2Q: 09:50) PENALTY: WR Darnerien McCants of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-18-ATL42 (2Q: 09:41) Shaun Ozment ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Ian Gold.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE B.Kuberski | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Ozment | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| --- | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-22-ATL46 (2Q: 09:16) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Scotty Anderson for 14 yards. Tackled by S Tyrone Carter. Anderson gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | LCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.Kiel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-ATL32 (2Q: 08:31) Phil Dawson attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 10, Atlanta 6 |
| (2Q: 08:24) Phil Dawson kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-ATL25 (2Q: 08:24) Play-Action. Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dominique Byrd. DE Mike Rucker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: G Cooper Carlisle of Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Wake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Bump and Run | --- | | LG C.Carlisle |
| --- | RCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-20-ATL15 (2Q: 08:20) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT R.Curry | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | NB R.Gay | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | DB R.Manning | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-19-ATL16 (2Q: 07:54) Quentin Griffin ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | --- | | SLOT P.Warrick |
| +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-13-ATL22 (2Q: 07:15) Play-Action. Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Randall Gay. Johnson gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Double Z(FL) | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-ATL37 (2Q: 06:44) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 5 yards. Tackled by S Brock Williams. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Bump and Run | --- | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Double Z(FL) | --- |
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2-5-ATL42 (2Q: 05:59) J.J. Johnson ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum, assisted by ILB Jay Foreman. Key block delivered by Cooper Carlisle.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | --- | | SLOT P.Warrick |
| +++ | RDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Johnson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda |
| +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-ATL47 (2Q: 05:23) GQ Griffin ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace, assisted by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick |
| +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-ATL47 (2Q: 04:59) Drew Brees pass was intended for WR Peter Warrick and was intercepted by CB Ryan Clark at the MIN46. Tackled by Peter Warrick. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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1-10-MIN46 (2Q: 04:49) Frank Gore ran around left end for -7 yards. Tackled by S Matt Bowmen.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| --- | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Goings |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| --- | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-17-MIN39 (2Q: 04:14) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Scotty Anderson. DE Derrick Burgess defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-17-MIN39 (2Q: 04:08) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnerien McCants. DT Trevor Pryce hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT B.Kennison | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Hagans | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB H.Poteat | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | RCB B.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB E.Brooks | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | DB I.Gold | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS T.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-17-MIN39 (2Q: 04:01) Arturo de le Rosa punted 43 yards. David Anderson returned the kick 8 yards to the ATL26. PENALTY: WR Antonio Nicas of Atlanta was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-ATL10 (2Q: 03:51) Quentin Griffin ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. PENALTY: WR David Anderson of Atlanta was called for an Illegal Formation.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| --- | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE C.Wake | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick |
| +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-15-ATL05 (2Q: 03:43) GQ Griffin ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker. Key block delivered by Leander Jordan.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | --- | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kinney |
| +++ | WILB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | --- |
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2-9-ATL11 (2Q: 03:00) GQ Griffin ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. Key block delivered by Travis Claridge.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kinney |
| +++ | RDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick |
| +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-ATL20 (2Q: 02:24) Drew Brees scrambled for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch. Atlanta's Drew Brees was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-ATL34 (2Q: 02:00) GQ Griffin ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by S Brock Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick |
| +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | NB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-ATL35 (2Q: 01:42) Quentin Griffin ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Tommie Harris.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick |
| +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-ATL38 (2Q: 01:18) Drew Brees scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Brock Williams. PENALTY: G Cooper Carlisle of Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda | Protect | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | LCB C.Gamble | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-2-ATL42 (2Q: 01:07) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Warner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB R.Gilmore | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Deep Zone | --- | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB C.Gamble | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-ATL42 (2Q: 01:00) Brian Griese pass was dropped by FB Nick Goings.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.Kiel | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-ATL42 (2Q: 00:54) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Benjamin Kennison. Key block delivered by Eric Steinbach.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Kennison | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | --- | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | --- | | FB N.Goings |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | --- | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | --- | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB T.Kiel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
1-10-ATL31 (2Q: 00:42) Frank Gore ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Craig Terrill, assisted by OLB Ty Myers.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE B.Kuberski | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Goings |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
2-10-ATL31 (2Q: 00:33) Frank Gore ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Ty Myers, assisted by S Shaunard Harts.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Goings |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| 3-5-ATL26 (2Q: 00:24) Phil Dawson attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 13, Atlanta 6 |
| (2Q: 00:19) Phil Dawson kicked off 72 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
| 1-10-ATL25 (2Q: 00:19) Drew Brees dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Phil Dawson kicked off 66 yards from the MIN35. Ronald Curry returned the ball 16 yards to the ATL15. Tackled by Darnerien McCants. |
1-10-ATL15 (3Q: 14:29) Drew Brees sacked by DE Mike Rucker for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Chris Samuels. PENALTY: S Chris Gamble of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | LCB C.Gamble | Bump and Run | --- | | LG C.Carlisle |
| --- | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL20 (3Q: 14:18) Play-Action. Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. Johnson gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-ATL26 (3Q: 13:54) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 25 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Johnson gained 16 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | --- | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN49 (3Q: 13:20) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Dominique Byrd for 3 yards. Tackled by S Chris Gamble.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT P.Warrick | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN46 (3Q: 12:35) Drew Brees scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman and assisted by CB Ricky Manning.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Wake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 12:04) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum, assisted by CB Greg Blue. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Wake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | --- | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | --- | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN35 (3Q: 11:36) Quentin Griffin ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick |
| +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| --- | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | NB R.Manning | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-MIN39 (3Q: 11:02) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Peter Warrick for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Warner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-MIN36 (3Q: 10:18) Mike Flaherty punted 27 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN09. |
1-10-MIN09 (3Q: 10:08) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Trevor Pryce, assisted by OLB Zeke Moreno.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Kennison | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | --- | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN12 (3Q: 09:35) Shaun Ozment ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Craig Terrill, assisted by S Tyrone Carter.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Ozment | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB T.Kiel | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| --- | NB H.Poteat | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| --- | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-MIN10 (3Q: 09:07) Brian Griese pass completed to RB Frank Gore for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Benjamin Gerhardt, assisted by CB Eric Brooks. Gore gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Kennison | Rush Passer | --- | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | --- | | RB F.Gore | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | LCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS B.Gerhardt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN21 (3Q: 08:41) Frank Gore ran a draw inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Zeke Moreno, assisted by DE Alex Brown.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Jennings |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| --- | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| --- | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN24 (3Q: 08:14) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 38 yards. Tackled by S Tyrone Carter. McCants gained 32 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-ATL38 (3Q: 07:35) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Trevor Pryce.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Goings |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| --- | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-ATL36 (3Q: 07:04) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Ty Myers. Key block delivered by Todd Herremans.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Kennison | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | --- | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | --- | | SLOT R.McKnight |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL26 (3Q: 06:39) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Scotty Anderson for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Trevor Pryce, assisted by CB Hank Poteat.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL15 (3Q: 06:13) Shaun Ozment ran around right end for -6 yards. Tackled by S Tyrone Carter.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Ozment | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| --- | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-16-ATL21 (3Q: 05:38) Shaun Ozment ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Matt Bowmen.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE B.Kuberski | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Ozment | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Jennings |
| --- | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| --- | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-14-ATL19 (3Q: 05:03) Brian Griese pass completed to RB Frank Gore for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Zeke Moreno. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Jennings | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-8-ATL13 (3Q: 04:38) Phil Dawson attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 16, Atlanta 6 |
| (3Q: 04:33) Phil Dawson kicked off 48 yards from the MIN35. Antonio Nicas returned the ball 26 yards to the ATL43. Tackled by Scotty Anderson. |
1-10-ATL43 (3Q: 04:04) Drew Brees pass completed to WR David Anderson for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-ATL42 (3Q: 03:40) Quentin Griffin ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Ron Warner.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE R.Warner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kinney |
| +++ | WILB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-ATL48 (3Q: 03:15) Play-Action. Drew Brees pass was intended for WR Chad Johnson and was intercepted by CB Ryan Clark at the MIN41. Tackled by GQ Griffin.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN41 (3Q: 03:05) Brian Griese pass completed to RB Shaun Ozment for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Alex Brown. Ozment gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Ozment | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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1-10-ATL48 (3Q: 02:32) Frank Gore ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Zeke Moreno, assisted by OLB Ian Gold.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE B.Kuberski | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Goings |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-ATL46 (3Q: 02:07) Frank Gore ran a draw inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Tyrone Carter.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| --- | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Jennings |
| --- | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-ATL47 (3Q: 01:27) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Scotty Anderson. DE John McCargo hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT B.Kennison | Rush Passer | --- | | TE N.Goings | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| --- | LCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS B.Gerhardt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-9-ATL47 (3Q: 01:20) Arturo de le Rosa punted 44 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the ATL03. |
1-10-ATL03 (3Q: 01:11) Quentin Griffin ran inside the right guard for -3 yards and a safety. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark, assisted by DE Mike Rucker. Minnesota 18, Atlanta 6
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick |
| +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (3Q: 01:02) Derek Whaley kicked off 68 yards from the ATL20. Troy Williamson returned the ball 27 yards to the MIN39. Tackled by Leland Wilke. |
1-10-MIN39 (3Q: 00:29) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Shaun Ozment. DT Craig Terrill hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: DE Alex Brown of Atlanta was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | --- | | RB S.Ozment | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| --- | FS T.Carter | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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1-5-MIN44 (3Q: 00:20) Frank Gore ran a trap outside the right tackle for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Ty Myers, assisted by DE Alex Brown. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | --- | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | --- | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-ATL38 (4Q: 15:00) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ty Myers, assisted by DE Derrick Burgess.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Goings |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| --- | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| --- | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-ATL41 (4Q: 14:24) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Troy Williamson. CB Hank Poteat defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Kiel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| --- | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-13-ATL41 (4Q: 14:15) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Frank Gore. OLB Ian Gold defended the pass. Atlanta's Zeke Moreno was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT B.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | LCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS B.Gerhardt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-13-ATL41 (4Q: 14:08) Arturo de le Rosa punted 41 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-ATL20 (4Q: 14:02) GQ Griffin ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Chris Gamble. Key block delivered by Chris Samuels.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | --- | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick |
| +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-ATL27 (4Q: 13:32) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark, assisted by CB Randall Gay.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Bump and Run | --- | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-ATL41 (4Q: 13:08) Drew Brees pass was dropped by WR Chad Johnson. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-ATL41 (4Q: 12:58) Quentin Griffin ran inside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue. Key block delivered by Jeff Backus.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE R.Warner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kinney |
| +++ | WILB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN48 (4Q: 12:31) Quentin Griffin ran around the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by DE Stephen Tulloch. Key block delivered by Chris Samuels.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Curry |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kinney |
| +++ | WILB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Out of Box | --- | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | --- | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN35 (4Q: 11:58) GQ Griffin ran around right end for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum. Key block delivered by Travis Claridge.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick |
| +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | --- | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN21 (4Q: 11:28) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 9 yards. Tackled by S Brock Williams. Johnson gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Wake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Bump and Run | --- | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
2-1-MIN12 (4Q: 11:05) J.J. Johnson ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace, assisted by ILB Jay Foreman. Key block delivered by Frank Radigonda.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Wilke |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kinney |
| +++ | RDE R.Warner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Nicas |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | RB J.Johnson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda |
| +++ | WILB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-9-MIN09 (4Q: 10:32) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chad Johnson. CB Greg Blue defended the pass. PENALTY: T Chris Samuels of Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Wake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | LCB C.Gamble | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-19-MIN19 (4Q: 10:27) Drew Brees pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Chad Johnson. DE Mike Rucker blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-19-MIN19 (4Q: 10:21) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Ronald Curry for 19 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 18, Atlanta 12
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Nicas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Curry | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | NB R.Gay | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | DB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (4Q: 10:21) Extra point by Derek Whaley was good. Minnesota 18, Atlanta 13 |
| (4Q: 10:13) Derek Whaley kicked off 62 yards from the ATL35. Rick McKnight returned the ball 19 yards to the MIN22. Tackled by Ronald Curry. PENALTY: TE Joe Klopfenstein of Minnesota was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-MIN11 (4Q: 09:38) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Drew Coleman. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Kennison | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Haggan | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-MIN18 (4Q: 08:53) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Mario Haggan, assisted by S Tyrone Carter.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Kennison | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB M.Haggan | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Kiel | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-MIN20 (4Q: 08:28) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 12 yards. Tackled by DE John McCargo, assisted by OLB Ty Myers. McCants gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Jennings | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Kuberski | Rush Passer | --- | | RB F.Gore | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Haggan | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | FB N.Goings | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB H.Poteat | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN32 (4Q: 07:58) Frank Gore ran a trap outside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Shaunard Harts. DT Trevor Pryce knocked down Todd Herremans to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Kennison | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Hagans |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Blanco |
| +++ | LCB H.Poteat | Out of Box | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| --- | RCB B.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | DB I.Gold | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN32 (4Q: 07:15) Frank Gore ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Craig Terrill, assisted by OLB Ty Myers. Key block delivered by Chris Dishman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Haggan | In Box | --- | | SLOT R.McKnight |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-MIN40 (4Q: 06:30) Frank Gore ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Matt Bowmen. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE B.Kuberski | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Haggan | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | LCB I.Gold | Out of Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB B.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB T.Kiel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN44 (4Q: 05:43) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Frank Gore. DT Trevor Pryce hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Kennison | Rush Passer | --- | | TE N.Goings | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Haggan | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN44 (4Q: 05:36) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to FB Nick Goings for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Drew Coleman. Goings gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB M.Haggan | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | --- | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL43 (4Q: 04:48) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Ian Gold. McCants gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT M.Hagans | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | Double X(SE) | --- | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB H.Poteat | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | RCB B.Gerhardt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB E.Brooks | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | DB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL29 (4Q: 04:03) Frank Gore ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Trevor Pryce. The ball was fumbled and recovered by ATL OLB Mario Haggan to the ATL29.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Kennison | In Box | --- | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB M.Haggan | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| --- | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| --- | NB H.Poteat | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL29 (4Q: 03:57) Drew Brees pass completed to WR David Anderson for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-ATL28 (4Q: 03:33) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Deep Zone | --- | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-ATL36 (4Q: 03:24) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum, assisted by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Curry | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Warner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wilke | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Deep Zone | --- | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-ATL48 (4Q: 03:02) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR David Anderson. DE Mike Rucker drove right through Cooper Carlisle to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| --- | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | NB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-ATL48 (4Q: 02:53) Drew Brees pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Chad Johnson. DE Mike Rucker blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-ATL48 (4Q: 02:45) Drew Brees sacked by DT Kedrick Golston for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Chris Samuels.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda | Protect | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | LCB C.Gamble | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-17-ATL41 (4Q: 02:15) PENALTY: QB Drew Brees of Atlanta was called for Delay of Game. |
4-22-ATL36 (4Q: 02:15) Drew Brees pass completed to RB Quentin Griffin for 30 yards. Tackled by CB Randall Gay. Griffin gained 24 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-MIN34 (4Q: 02:00) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chad Johnson. ILB Jay Foreman simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived. PENALTY: DE Stephen Tulloch of Minnesota was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN29 (4Q: 01:54) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dominique Byrd. DE Calvin Pace hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| --- | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN29 (4Q: 01:48) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chad Johnson. DE Mike Rucker drove right through Jeff Backus to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN29 (4Q: 01:41) Drew Brees pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Peter Warrick.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda | Protect | --- | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-10-MIN29 (4Q: 01:31) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Dominique Byrd for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake. Byrd gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Curry | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Deep Zone | --- | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN15 (4Q: 01:10) Drew Brees pass completed to RB GQ Griffin for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Brad Lewis, assisted by DE Cameron Wake. Griffin gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Wake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| --- | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Atlanta called a time out. |
2-2-MIN07 (4Q: 00:58) Drew Brees pass was intended for WR Chad Johnson and was intercepted by CB Ryan Clark in the end zone. Touchback.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WILB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 00:50) Shaun Ozment ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Trevor Pryce.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Ozment | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Jennings |
| +++ | MLB M.Haggan | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Herremans |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB T.Kiel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Atlanta called a time out. |
| 2-9-MIN21 (4Q: 00:41) Brian Griese dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Atlanta called a time out. |
| 3-10-MIN20 (4Q: 00:32) Brian Griese dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 18, Atlanta Falcons 13 |