| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 14 degrees, fair, 9 mph wind. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Neil Rackers kicked off 64 yards from the BUF35. Rick McKnight returned the ball 23 yards to the MIN24. Tackled by Ashley Lelie. |
1-10-MIN24 (1Q: 14:29) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Kenoy Kennedy. Key block delivered by Adam Snyder.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | --- | | TE T.Williams |
| --- | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | --- | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-MIN29 (1Q: 14:03) Frank Gore ran a trap outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT John Thornton, assisted by DE Chris Clemons. Key block delivered by Nick Goings.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | --- | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | --- | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | --- | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN37 (1Q: 13:34) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Troy Williamson for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| --- | NB T.McGee | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Short Zone | --- | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-MIN45 (1Q: 12:47) Frank Gore ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson, assisted by CB Fabian Washington. Key block delivered by Eric Steinbach. The defense looked a little sluggish on this cold day.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE E.Chandler | In Box | --- | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy | --- | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-BUF45 (1Q: 12:24) Frank Gore ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Chris Clemons. Key block delivered by Nick Goings.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnson | In Box | --- | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Goings |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-BUF37 (1Q: 11:53) Frank Gore ran outside the right tackle for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson. Key block delivered by Adam Snyder.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | --- | | FB N.Goings |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-BUF20 (1Q: 11:12) Brian Griese pass completed to FB Nick Goings for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Kirk Morrison. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | --- | | TE N.Goings | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Green | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | Short Zone | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.McGee | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-BUF16 (1Q: 10:42) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB James Darling.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Spy | +++ |
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3-5-BUF15 (1Q: 10:03) Brian Griese scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Terrence McGee.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| --- | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB R.Thompson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Paymah | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Bullocks | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-6-BUF06 (1Q: 09:37) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Burnett gained 1 yard after the catch. Minnesota 6, Buffalo 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Bump and Run | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Bump and Run | --- | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.McGee | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 09:37) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. Minnesota 7, Buffalo 0 |
| (1Q: 09:26) Phil Dawson kicked off 71 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (1Q: 09:26) Curtis Keaton ran a draw inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston, assisted by S Brock Williams.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Anderson |
| --- | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Keaton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Konrad |
| +++ | WILB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | --- |
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2-8-BUF27 (1Q: 09:01) Eli Manning pass completed to FB Rob Konrad for -4 yards. Tackled by S Brock Williams.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-12-BUF23 (1Q: 08:37) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Jason McAddley for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Artrell Hawkins. McAddley gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Keaton | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT A.Shepherd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Kirtman | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | NB R.Gay | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | DB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-3-BUF32 (1Q: 08:12) Ray Hollas punted 64 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN04. |
1-10-MIN04 (1Q: 08:03) Frank Gore ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson, assisted by DE Eric Chandler.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | --- | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE E.Chandler | In Box | --- | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| --- | NB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-MIN07 (1Q: 07:33) Claude Green ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Kenoy Kennedy.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Green | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-MIN12 (1Q: 07:02) Frank Gore ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Raynoch Thompson, assisted by S Kenoy Kennedy. Key block delivered by Nick Goings.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| --- | 1tcDT G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE E.Chandler | In Box | --- | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB R.Thompson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB D.Bullocks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN14 (1Q: 06:20) Brian Griese pass was dropped by FB Nick Goings.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | RDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | --- | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 2-10-MIN14 (1Q: 06:11) PENALTY: WR Darnerien McCants of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-15-MIN09 (1Q: 06:05) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Troy Williamson for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Karl Paymah.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Bump and Run | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-MIN23 (1Q: 05:35) Play-Action. Brian Griese scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Terrence McGee and assisted by CB Daniel Bullocks.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Newsome | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB N.Goings | Protect | --- | MLB J.Darling | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB R.Thompson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB T.McGee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN26 (1Q: 04:50) Frank Gore ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Larry Tripplett.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | --- | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-MIN30 (1Q: 04:23) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Scotty Anderson for 11 yards. Tackled by S Kenoy Kennedy. Anderson gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Green | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | --- | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.McGee | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN41 (1Q: 03:38) Brian Griese kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Kenoy Kennedy, assisted by CB Karl Paymah. Key block delivered by Chris Colmer.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | --- | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-MIN50 (1Q: 02:53) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling. Key block delivered by Adam Snyder.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF47 (1Q: 02:16) Frank Gore ran outside the right tackle for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson. Key block delivered by Chris Dishman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | --- | | FB N.Goings |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF28 (1Q: 01:38) Frank Gore ran a draw inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Kirk Morrison.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Spy | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| --- | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-BUF31 (1Q: 01:00) Claude Green ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Kenoy Kennedy, assisted by DE Chris Clemons.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnson | In Box | --- | | RB C.Green | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-BUF23 (1Q: 00:32) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 20 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Man-to-Man | --- | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB R.Thompson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Paymah | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Bullocks | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-3-BUF03 (2Q: 15:00) Frank Gore ran around right end for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Wilford Brown. Minnesota 13, Buffalo 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | --- | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 15:00) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. Minnesota 14, Buffalo 0 |
| (2Q: 14:50) Phil Dawson kicked off 62 yards from the MIN35. Joe Jurevicius returned the ball 31 yards to the BUF34. Tackled by Chris Gamble. |
1-10-BUF34 (2Q: 14:31) Alexis Shepherd ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Adam Seward.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-BUF38 (2Q: 13:57) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Eric Johnson. CB Ryan Clark defended the pass. PENALTY: TE Eric Johnson of Buffalo was called for Offensive Pass Interference.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-16-BUF28 (2Q: 13:49) Alexis Shepherd ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius |
| +++ | SLB A.Seward | In Box | --- | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB C.Gamble | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-13-BUF31 (2Q: 13:11) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass completed to TE Eric Johnson for 28 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake. Johnson gained 18 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN41 (2Q: 12:31) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Visanthe Shiancoe. DE Cameron Wake hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lelie | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN41 (2Q: 12:25) Alexis Shepherd ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake, assisted by DE Mike Rucker.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Finneran |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB A.Seward | In Box | --- | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Jurevicius |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-MIN34 (2Q: 11:52) Play-Action. Eli Manning sacked by CB Artrell Hawkins for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by John Tait.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| --- | LCB A.Hawkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB C.Gamble | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-MIN40 (2Q: 11:20) Ray Hollas punted 40 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 11:15) Frank Gore ran inside the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Kirk Morrison, assisted by CB Daniel Bullocks. Key block delivered by Chris Colmer.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Hagans |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Blanco |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | --- | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | DB D.Bullocks | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | --- | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN32 (2Q: 10:41) Claude Green ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Larry Tripplett, assisted by DT John Thornton.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Green | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Goings |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN34 (2Q: 10:04) Frank Gore ran around right end for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Larry Tripplett, assisted by DE Eric Chandler.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Thompson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Spy | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| --- | FS A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-MIN30 (2Q: 09:30) Brian Griese pass completed to FB Nick Goings for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Terrence McGee. Goings gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB R.Thompson | Short Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Paymah | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Bullocks | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN44 (2Q: 08:43) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Troy Williamson for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington. PENALTY: T Adam Snyder of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Green | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| --- | FS A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-MIN34 (2Q: 08:33) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Troy Williamson. S Kenoy Kennedy defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Bump and Run | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| --- | NB T.McGee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Spy on QB | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-20-MIN34 (2Q: 08:25) Claude Green ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Delbert Cowsette.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Green | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-18-MIN36 (2Q: 07:59) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Terrence McGee. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Peterson | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Thompson | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB F.Washington | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | DB Z.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-MIN47 (2Q: 07:15) Arturo de le Rosa punted 47 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the BUF06. |
| 1-10-BUF06 (2Q: 07:05) PENALTY: T John Tait of Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
1-13-BUF03 (2Q: 07:01) Alexis Shepherd ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius |
| +++ | SLB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB C.Gamble | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-BUF07 (2Q: 06:16) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Jason McAddley for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch. PENALTY: C Marco Rivera of Buffalo was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Shepherd | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Kirtman | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | NB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | DB R.Manning | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-BUF06 (2Q: 06:10) Eli Manning sacked by DE Mike Rucker and DE Tommie Harris for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Wes Sims.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lelie | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| --- | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-15-BUF01 (2Q: 05:37) Ray Hollas punted 50 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN49. |
1-10-MIN49 (2Q: 05:28) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB James Darling.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Goings |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-MIN50 (2Q: 04:59) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson. McCants gained 3 yards after the catch. PENALTY: G Wilford Brown of Minnesota was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 3-18-MIN41 (2Q: 04:48) PENALTY: G Wilford Brown of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
3-23-MIN36 (2Q: 04:41) Brian Griese pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Darnerien McCants. DT Larry Tripplett blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Morrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB Z.Bronson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | DB D.Bullocks | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| --- | FS A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-23-MIN36 (2Q: 04:34) Arturo de le Rosa punted 64 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF20 (2Q: 04:28) Alexis Shepherd ran a draw inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB C.Gamble | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-BUF17 (2Q: 03:52) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue, assisted by DE Stephen Tulloch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Double SLOT | +++ |
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3-7-BUF23 (2Q: 03:21) Eli Manning pass completed to WR T.J. Housmandzadeh for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Randall Gay, assisted by CB Ryan Clark. Housmandzadeh gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB C.Gamble | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF30 (2Q: 02:40) Eli Manning pass was thrown incomplete, intended for FB Rob Konrad.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-BUF30 (2Q: 02:35) Eli Manning pass completed to TE Eric Johnson for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Randall Gay.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Protect | +++ | WILB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-BUF30 (2Q: 02:19) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for -2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Randall Gay.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-12-BUF28 (2Q: 02:00) Ray Hollas punted 59 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN13. |
1-10-MIN13 (2Q: 01:49) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | --- | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Blitz Passer | --- | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-MIN21 (2Q: 01:18) Claude Green ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE E.Chandler | In Box | --- | | RB C.Green | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-MIN20 (2Q: 00:35) Frank Gore ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling, assisted by CB Karl Paymah.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy | +++ | | FB N.Goings |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB R.Thompson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Bullocks | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
| 4-1-MIN22 (2Q: 00:27) Arturo de le Rosa punted 45 yards. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the kick 6 yards to the BUF39. Tackled by Darnerien McCants. |
1-10-BUF39 (2Q: 00:19) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Visanthe Shiancoe. CB Ryan Clark simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lelie | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Protect | --- | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| --- | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB C.Gamble | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-BUF39 (2Q: 00:12) Eli Manning pass was intended for WR Brian Finneran and was intercepted by ILB Adam Seward at the BUF45. The interception was returned 12 yards. Tackled by Brian Finneran.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-BUF33 (2Q: 00:03) Phil Dawson attempted a 50 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Phil Dawson kicked off 59 yards from the MIN35. Joe Jurevicius returned the ball 27 yards to the BUF33. Tackled by Joe Klopfenstein. |
1-10-BUF33 (3Q: 14:20) David Kirtman ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Ricky Manning. Key block delivered by Wes Sims.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Finneran |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.McAddley |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius |
| +++ | SLB A.Seward | In Box | --- | | RB D.Kirtman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | --- | | FB R.Konrad |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | --- | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | --- | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-BUF41 (3Q: 13:50) Alexis Shepherd ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. Key block delivered by Marco Rivera.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF45 (3Q: 13:10) Eli Manning sacked by DE Mike Rucker for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by John Tait.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Finneran | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.McAddley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| --- | LCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB C.Gamble | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-BUF40 (3Q: 12:30) Alexis Shepherd ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | --- | | TE E.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Konrad |
| +++ | WILB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-BUF49 (3Q: 12:04) David Kirtman ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch, assisted by DE Cameron Wake. Key block delivered by Marco Rivera.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lelie |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe |
| +++ | WILB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN44 (3Q: 11:28) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Brian Finneran for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Adam Seward.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Warner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN41 (3Q: 10:42) Alexis Shepherd ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Ricky Manning.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | --- | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-MIN35 (3Q: 10:03) Alexis Shepherd ran outside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake. Key block delivered by Eric Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Warner | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Konrad |
| +++ | WILB A.Seward | In Box | --- | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN23 (3Q: 09:24) Eli Manning pass completed to RB Alexis Shepherd for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Roger Gilmore.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| --- | LCB R.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-MIN24 (3Q: 08:39) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Jason McAddley for 24 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! McAddley gained 20 yards after the catch. Minnesota 14, Buffalo 6
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Shepherd | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Kirtman | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | NB C.Gamble | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | DB R.Manning | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (3Q: 08:39) Extra point by Neil Rackers was good. Minnesota 14, Buffalo 7 |
| (3Q: 08:29) Neil Rackers kicked off 55 yards from the BUF35. Rick McKnight returned the ball 25 yards to the MIN35. Tackled by Rob Konrad. |
1-10-MIN35 (3Q: 08:02) Frank Gore ran around left end for 13 yards. Tackled by S Zach Bronson, assisted by DT Delbert Cowsette. Key block delivered by Chris Colmer.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Goings |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | --- | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB R.Thompson | Spy | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN48 (3Q: 07:38) Frank Gore ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Chris Clemons.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Goings |
| --- | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| --- | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF49 (3Q: 07:09) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Terrence McGee. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown. Brown flattened Fabian Washington to ensure the play's success.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | In Box | --- | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE R.Thompson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Spy | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF34 (3Q: 06:29) Claude Green ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Delbert Cowsette, assisted by DT Larry Tripplett. Key block delivered by Chris Colmer. Colmer ran over Julian Peterson to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE L.Tripplett | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Green | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | --- | | FB N.Goings |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-BUF28 (3Q: 05:53) Claude Green ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT John Thornton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Thompson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Green | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-5-BUF29 (3Q: 05:10) PENALTY: WR Darnerien McCants of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
3-10-BUF34 (3Q: 05:02) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Troy Williamson for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling, assisted by CB Daniel Bullocks. Williamson gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB R.Thompson | Double X(SE) | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Paymah | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Bullocks | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF16 (3Q: 04:30) Claude Green ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Larry Tripplett.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Green | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| --- | FS T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF16 (3Q: 03:57) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT John Thornton.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Goings |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-BUF14 (3Q: 03:23) Brian Griese pass completed to RB Frank Gore for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Larry Tripplett.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Blitz Passer | --- | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB R.Thompson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Paymah | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Bullocks | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-6-BUF06 (3Q: 02:38) Frank Gore ran a draw inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Kenoy Kennedy.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| --- | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | --- | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-BUF04 (3Q: 02:17) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Kenoy Kennedy, assisted by DT Larry Tripplett.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Goings |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| --- | FS T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-BUF02 (3Q: 01:41) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Eric Chandler.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | MLB C.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB R.Thompson | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Bullocks | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-2-BUF02 (3Q: 01:17) Phil Dawson attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 17, Buffalo 7 |
| (3Q: 01:12) Phil Dawson kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (3Q: 01:12) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Ricky Manning, assisted by ILB Adam Seward. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | --- | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF25 (3Q: 00:47) Curtis Keaton ran a trap outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by CB Randall Gay.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Keaton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Konrad |
| +++ | WILB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | --- | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-BUF28 (3Q: 00:08) David Kirtman ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Artrell Hawkins, assisted by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| --- | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| 4-10-BUF25 (4Q: 15:00) Ray Hollas punted 40 yards. Scotty Anderson returned the kick 1 yard to the MIN36. Tackled by Rob Konrad. |
| 1-10-MIN36 (4Q: 14:52) PENALTY: G Wilford Brown of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN31 (4Q: 14:46) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Harold Burnett. OLB Julian Peterson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-MIN31 (4Q: 14:40) Claude Green ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT John Thornton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Green | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-MIN40 (4Q: 13:59) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington. McCants gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | --- | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB R.Thompson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Bullocks | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN46 (4Q: 13:15) Frank Gore ran a trap outside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT John Thornton.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Hagans |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| --- | DB D.Bullocks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-8-MIN48 (4Q: 12:50) PENALTY: G Wilford Brown of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-13-MIN43 (4Q: 12:43) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Troy Williamson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | --- | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB J.Peterson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| --- | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| --- | NB T.McGee | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-MIN43 (4Q: 12:35) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnerien McCants. DT Larry Tripplett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB R.Thompson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Paymah | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Bullocks | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-MIN43 (4Q: 12:26) Arturo de le Rosa punted 51 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the BUF06. |
1-10-BUF06 (4Q: 12:15) Curtis Keaton ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Artrell Hawkins.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Konrad |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Keaton | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Shepherd |
| +++ | WILB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | --- | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB C.Gamble | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-BUF08 (4Q: 11:41) Alexis Shepherd ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Adam Seward, assisted by ILB Jay Foreman. Key block delivered by Wes Sims.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | --- | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF17 (4Q: 11:02) Rob Konrad ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Finneran |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.McAddley |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius |
| +++ | SLB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman |
| +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF17 (4Q: 10:28) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brian Finneran. DE Mike Rucker drove right through Marco Rivera to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| --- | NB R.Manning | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-BUF17 (4Q: 10:22) Eli Manning pass was dropped by WR T.J. Housmandzadeh.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-BUF17 (4Q: 10:13) Ray Hollas punted 41 yards. Scotty Anderson returned the kick 8 yards to the MIN50. Tackled by Charlie Anderson. |
1-10-MIN50 (4Q: 10:02) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT John Thornton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE R.Thompson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| --- | NB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-BUF48 (4Q: 09:28) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington. McCants gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Thompson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | --- | | TE N.Goings | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Spy on QB | --- | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | --- | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF35 (4Q: 09:01) Brian Griese pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Frank Gore.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Thompson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF35 (4Q: 08:56) Frank Gore ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT John Thornton.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Goings |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-BUF31 (4Q: 08:11) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnerien McCants. DE Chris Clemons hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB J.Darling | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB R.Thompson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS K.Paymah | Deep Zone | --- | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Bullocks | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-BUF31 (4Q: 08:04) Phil Dawson attempted a 48 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 20, Buffalo 7 |
| (4Q: 07:59) Phil Dawson kicked off 64 yards from the MIN35. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the ball 22 yards to the BUF23. Tackled by Troy Williamson. |
1-10-BUF23 (4Q: 07:37) Alexis Shepherd ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark, assisted by DE Mike Rucker.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | --- | | FB R.Konrad |
| +++ | WILB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-6-BUF27 (4Q: 06:57) PENALTY: ILB Jay Foreman of Minnesota was called for Encroachment. |
2-1-BUF32 (4Q: 06:48) Alexis Shepherd ran a trap outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake, assisted by ILB Jay Foreman. Key block delivered by Wes Sims. PENALTY: CB Greg Blue of Minnesota was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | --- | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN46 (4Q: 06:40) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Curtis Keaton. OLB Roger Gilmore hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Anderson | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Keaton | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN46 (4Q: 06:35) Curtis Keaton ran inside the left guard for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Artrell Hawkins. Key block delivered by Marco Rivera.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Keaton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Konrad |
| +++ | WILB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-MIN26 (4Q: 05:59) Eli Manning scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Artrell Hawkins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-MIN19 (4Q: 05:34) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Visanthe Shiancoe. DT Kedrick Golston hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Anderson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Keaton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-MIN19 (4Q: 05:28) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Joe Jurevicius for 11 yards. Tackled by S Chris Gamble. Jurevicius gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Finneran | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Bump and Run | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB C.Gamble | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-8-MIN08 (4Q: 05:07) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass completed to RB Alexis Shepherd for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN06 (4Q: 04:50) Eli Manning pass completed to WR T.J. Housmandzadeh for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Adam Seward. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Protect | +++ | WILB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-MIN07 (4Q: 04:34) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for RB David Kirtman. DE Mike Rucker drove right through Dan Buenning to hurry the quarterback. PENALTY: G Dan Buenning of Buffalo was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Anderson | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| --- | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| --- | LCB R.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-7-MIN07 (4Q: 04:28) Eli Manning pass was dropped by TE Eric Johnson. The ball goes over on downs. PENALTY: DE Stephen Tulloch of Minnesota was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lelie | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WILB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-4-MIN04 (4Q: 04:21) Eli Manning pass completed to TE Eric Johnson for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 20, Buffalo 13
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lelie | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Protect | +++ | WILB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | --- | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 04:21) Extra point by Neil Rackers was good. Minnesota 20, Buffalo 14 |
| (4Q: 04:13) Neil Rackers kicked off 74 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (4Q: 04:13) Brian Griese pass completed to FB Nick Goings for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Kirk Morrison.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | --- | | TE N.Goings | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Green | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB Z.Bronson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.McGee | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN26 (4Q: 03:27) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Raynoch Thompson, assisted by S Kenoy Kennedy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| --- | 1tcDT E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE R.Thompson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| --- | FS A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-MIN23 (4Q: 02:40) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 47 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB James Darling. Burnett gained 32 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT S.Anderson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | FB N.Goings | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB Z.Bronson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB R.Thompson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Paymah | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Bullocks | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF30 (4Q: 02:26) Brian Griese sacked by DE Chris Clemons and OLB Raynoch Thompson for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Adam Snyder.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Thompson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| --- | FS A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
2-14-BUF34 (4Q: 02:14) Claude Green ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Green | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
3-10-BUF30 (4Q: 02:06) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnerien McCants. DT Larry Tripplett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB R.Thompson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Paymah | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| --- | FS D.Bullocks | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-10-BUF30 (4Q: 02:00) Phil Dawson attempted a 47 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 23, Buffalo 14 |
| (4Q: 01:53) Phil Dawson kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (4Q: 01:53) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Visanthe Shiancoe. CB Artrell Hawkins simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Anderson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Warner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Keaton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Protect | --- | LCB A.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | NB C.Gamble | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | DB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-BUF25 (4Q: 01:44) Eli Manning pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Eric Johnson. DE Mike Rucker blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| --- | RCB C.Gamble | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| --- | NB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | DB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-BUF25 (4Q: 01:36) Eli Manning pass completed to FB Rob Konrad for 29 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. Konrad gained 30 yards after the catch. PENALTY: CB Ryan Clark of Minnesota was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Anderson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | --- | | FB R.Konrad | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | NB R.Gay | Deep Zone | --- | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | DB R.Manning | Deep Zone | --- | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN46 (4Q: 01:25) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Joe Jurevicius. DT Jalen Kennison hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Finneran | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.McAddley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | LCB A.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | RCB C.Gamble | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| --- | NB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | DB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN46 (4Q: 01:19) Play-Action. Eli Manning scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by S Brock Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Warner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Protect | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | NB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | DB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
1-10-MIN35 (4Q: 01:11) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Brian Finneran for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Tommie Harris, assisted by CB Ricky Manning.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Finneran | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Protect | +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | NB C.Gamble | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | DB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-MIN31 (4Q: 00:55) Eli Manning pass completed to RB Curtis Keaton for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker. Keaton gained 2 yards after the catch. PENALTY: G Wes Sims of Buffalo was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Keaton | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | NB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | DB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-MIN36 (4Q: 00:48) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Randall Gay, assisted by S Brock Williams. Lelie gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lelie | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | NB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | DB C.Gamble | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-9-MIN34 (4Q: 00:28) Eli Manning spiked the ball to stop the clock. |
| 4-9-MIN34 (4Q: 00:25) PENALTY: T John Tait of Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
4-14-MIN39 (4Q: 00:25) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Eric Johnson. CB Ricky Manning knocked the ball out of his grasp. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lelie | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Protect | +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | RCB C.Gamble | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| --- | NB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | DB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-MIN39 (4Q: 00:16) Brian Griese dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 23, Buffalo Bills 14 |