| Played in New England, MA, weather: 20 degrees, fair, calm. |
| New England won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Phil Dawson kicked off 60 yards from the MIN35. Eric Moulds returned the ball 17 yards to the NED22. Tackled by Stephen Tulloch. PENALTY: WR Antonio Freeman of New England was called for an Illegal Block on the Kick Return. |
| 1-10-NED06 (1Q: 14:13) PENALTY: WR Eddie Kennison of New England was called for a False Start. |
1-13-NED03 (1Q: 14:04) Fred Taylor ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Lyon |
| --- | WILB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-NED05 (1Q: 13:26) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Eric Moulds for 31 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. Moulds gained 32 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Freeman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB R.Gay | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB R.Manning | Short Zone | --- | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED36 (1Q: 12:51) Lee Suggs ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Ricky Manning. Key block delivered by Tony Boselli.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | --- | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | --- | | SLOT E.Kennison |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | --- | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-NED44 (1Q: 12:27) Ryan Leaf scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Brock Williams and assisted by CB Randall Gay.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED49 (1Q: 11:50) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Charles Johnson for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Adam Seward. Johnson gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN39 (1Q: 11:16) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Ricky Manning and assisted by ILB Adam Seward.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB C.Wake | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | LCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-MIN35 (1Q: 10:38) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Charles Johnson for 24 yards. Tackled by S Brock Williams. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Johnson gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN11 (1Q: 10:09) Ryan Leaf pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Eric Moulds. DT Kedrick Golston hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Seward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN11 (1Q: 10:01) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Eric Moulds for 6 yards. Tackled by S Brock Williams, assisted by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-MIN05 (1Q: 09:34) Ryan Leaf sacked by DE Cameron Wake for a loss of 6 yards. Wake simply blew through Nathan Shannon to reach the quarterback and knock him down.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Seward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| --- | RCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-MIN11 (1Q: 09:10) Jeff Chandler attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 3, Minnesota 0 |
| (1Q: 09:04) Jeff Chandler kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 09:04) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Amon Gordon.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Pettway | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Spy | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-MIN25 (1Q: 08:25) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by S Stuart Schweigert.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Pettway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-14-MIN21 (1Q: 07:51) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Donnie Abraham, assisted by S Johndale Carty.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| --- | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-2-MIN33 (1Q: 07:14) Earnest Simmons punted 48 yards. Eddie Kennison returned the kick 5 yards to the NED24. Tackled by Nick Goings. |
1-10-NED24 (1Q: 07:03) Fred Taylor ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Adam Seward. Key block delivered by Kelvin Garmon.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | --- | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | WILB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-NED30 (1Q: 06:23) Ryan Leaf pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Eric Moulds. CB Randall Gay defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| --- | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-NED30 (1Q: 06:18) Ryan Leaf pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Eric Moulds.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Freeman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-4-NED30 (1Q: 06:12) Jon Ryan punted 34 yards. Scotty Anderson called for a fair catch at the MIN36. |
1-10-MIN36 (1Q: 06:04) Frank Gore ran inside the left tackle for 16 yards. Tackled by S Johndale Carty, assisted by CB James Becker. Key block delivered by Chris Dishman.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Pettway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Hagans |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB D.Rudd | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Spy | +++ | | SLOT D.Blanco |
| +++ | LCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | DB D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 1-10-NED48 (1Q: 05:36) PENALTY: WR Darnerien McCants of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN47 (1Q: 05:32) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 11 yards. Tackled by CB James Becker, assisted by CB Andre Woolfork. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | --- | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Deep Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-NED42 (1Q: 05:07) Frank Gore ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Andre Woolfork.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Pettway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | --- | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-NED40 (1Q: 04:32) Frank Gore ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Donnie Abraham, assisted by DE Jeremy Staat. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Troy Williamson to the NED32.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE J.Staat | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Allen | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB L.Briggs | In Box | --- | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB D.Rudd | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED32 (1Q: 04:06) Frank Gore ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by CB DeJuan Groce, assisted by OLB Lance Briggs.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Pettway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Spy | +++ | | FB N.Goings |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-NED31 (1Q: 03:31) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Jason Taylor, assisted by DE Kenneth Pettway. Key block delivered by Adam Snyder.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Pettway | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-NED14 (1Q: 03:02) Brian Griese pass completed to FB Nick Goings for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 6, New England 3
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Green | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Spy on QB | --- | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | --- | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Groce | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 03:02) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. Minnesota 7, New England 3 |
| (1Q: 02:55) Phil Dawson kicked off 54 yards from the MIN35. Wali Lundy returned the ball 19 yards to the NED30. Tackled by Claude Green. |
1-10-NED30 (1Q: 02:27) Fred Taylor ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Adam Seward.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | WILB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-NED30 (1Q: 01:53) Ryan Leaf pass completed to RB Fred Taylor for 30 yards. Tackled by CB Ricky Manning. Taylor gained 24 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Charles Johnson on the MIN40.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Bump and Run | --- | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN40 (1Q: 01:20) Fred Taylor ran outside the right tackle for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Ricky Manning. Key block delivered by Nathan Shannon. PENALTY: G Nathan Shannon of New England was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison |
| +++ | RDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Freeman |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB R.Manning | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-NED50 (1Q: 01:08) Ryan Leaf pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Eddie Kennison. CB Artrell Hawkins blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Kennison | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Freeman | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Jenkins | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB R.Gay | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB R.Manning | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-20-NED50 (1Q: 00:59) Ryan Leaf sacked by DE Cameron Wake for a loss of 3 yards. Wake ran right past Nathan Shannon and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WILB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-23-NED47 (1Q: 00:33) Ryan Leaf pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Dexter Lyon. DE Mike Rucker drove right through Nathan Shannon to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Protect | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-23-NED47 (1Q: 00:27) Jon Ryan punted 47 yards. Scotty Anderson returned the kick 10 yards to the MIN16. Tackled by Lance Briggs. |
1-10-MIN16 (1Q: 00:18) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB D.J. Williams. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Pettway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Goings |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-5-MIN21 (2Q: 15:00) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Stuart Schweigert.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| --- | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-MIN22 (2Q: 14:25) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Troy Williamson for 4 yards. Tackled by DE John Hilliard.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | --- | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN26 (2Q: 13:54) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Nick Goings. DT Barry Cofield hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN26 (2Q: 13:45) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Niko Koutouvides. PENALTY: G Eric Steinbach of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Pettway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Goings |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Spy | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| --- | FS D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-20-MIN16 (2Q: 13:34) Claude Green ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Niko Koutouvides, assisted by CB DeJuan Groce.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Pettway | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | --- | | RB C.Green | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | --- | | LT C.Colmer |
| --- | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-MIN25 (2Q: 12:58) Brian Griese pass was intended for FB Nick Goings and was intercepted by CB DeJuan Groce at the MIN32. The interception was returned 3 yards. Tackled by Nick Goings.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| --- | NB D.Groce | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN29 (2Q: 12:45) Fred Taylor ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Roger Gilmore, assisted by ILB Jay Foreman. Key block delivered by Stacy Andrews.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| --- | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | WILB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-1-MIN20 (2Q: 12:01) Fred Taylor ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake, assisted by ILB Jay Foreman. Key block delivered by Nathan Shannon.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | --- | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Lyon |
| +++ | WILB A.Seward | In Box | --- | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | --- | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN16 (2Q: 11:18) Ryan Leaf pass was dropped by WR Eric Moulds. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WILB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN16 (2Q: 11:11) Fred Taylor ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. PENALTY: ILB Adam Seward of Minnesota was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Lyon |
| +++ | WILB A.Seward | In Box | --- | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN11 (2Q: 11:04) Fred Taylor ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | --- | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | WILB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | LCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-MIN07 (2Q: 10:41) Fred Taylor ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker. Key block delivered by Damien Woody.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB C.Wake | In Box | --- | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | WILB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-6-MIN06 (2Q: 10:02) Ryan Leaf pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Charles Johnson. DE Cameron Wake simply tossed Fred Taylor aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Protect | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN06 (2Q: 09:58) Ryan Leaf pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Charles Johnson. DE Cameron Wake simply tossed Stacy Andrews aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB A.Seward | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-MIN06 (2Q: 09:48) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Eric Moulds for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New England 9, Minnesota 7
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Short Zone | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 09:48) Extra point by Jeff Chandler was good. New England 10, Minnesota 7 |
| (2Q: 09:40) Jeff Chandler kicked off 71 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 09:40) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 4 yards. Tackled by S Stuart Schweigert, assisted by S Johndale Carty. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| --- | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN29 (2Q: 09:05) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Rogers. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | --- | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Double X(SE) | --- |
|
3-7-MIN28 (2Q: 08:23) Brian Griese pass completed to RB Frank Gore for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Niko Koutouvides. Gore gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | --- | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN38 (2Q: 07:49) Frank Gore ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Barry Cofield. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown. Brown flattened Donnie Abraham to ensure the play's success.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Pettway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN43 (2Q: 07:07) Brian Griese sacked by OLB Niko Koutouvides for a loss of 5 yards. Koutouvides simply blew through Chris Dishman to reach the quarterback and knock him down. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Barry Cofield for 38 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New England 16, Minnesota 7
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| --- | NB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 07:07) Extra point by Jeff Chandler was good. New England 17, Minnesota 7 |
| (2Q: 06:55) Jeff Chandler kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 06:55) Frank Gore ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Jason Hatcher, assisted by OLB Lance Briggs. Key block delivered by Chris Colmer.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Pettway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Spy | +++ | | FB N.Goings |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN30 (2Q: 06:12) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Barry Cofield, assisted by S Stuart Schweigert.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Pettway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-MIN31 (2Q: 05:41) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 22 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Niko Koutouvides. PENALTY: C Chris Dishman of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Rudd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| --- | NB D.Groce | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-MIN21 (2Q: 05:28) Brian Griese pass completed to RB Frank Gore for 7 yards. Tackled by CB DeJuan Groce. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: CB James Becker of New England was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Groce | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN26 (2Q: 05:22) Brian Griese kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Niko Koutouvides. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE K.Pettway | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB B.Allen | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore |
| +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN40 (2Q: 04:58) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Scotty Anderson for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Jason Taylor. Anderson gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB J.Becker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB D.Abraham | Short Zone | --- | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | DB D.Groce | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED45 (2Q: 04:34) Brian Griese pass completed to RB Frank Gore for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Donnie Abraham.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Carty | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Abraham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-NED42 (2Q: 04:18) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnerien McCants. S Johndale Carty defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: CB Carlos Rogers of New England was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB N.Goings | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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1-10-NED27 (2Q: 04:12) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 13 yards. Tackled by CB James Becker. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB N.Goings | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-NED14 (2Q: 03:49) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New England 17, Minnesota 13
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB N.Goings | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | --- | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | --- | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 03:49) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. New England 17, Minnesota 14 |
| (2Q: 03:38) Phil Dawson kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (2Q: 03:38) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Eric Moulds for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by S Brock Williams. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Seward | Short Zone | --- | | RB L.Suggs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Double X(SE) | --- |
|
| 2-3-NED32 (2Q: 03:16) PENALTY: DE Mike Rucker of Minnesota was called for Encroachment. |
1-10-NED37 (2Q: 03:09) Ryan Leaf sacked by DE Mike Rucker for a loss of 5 yards. Rucker ran right past Stacy Andrews and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | LCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB C.Gamble | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-NED32 (2Q: 02:49) Ryan Leaf pass completed to TE Bennie Joppru for 16 yards. Tackled by S Brock Williams. Joppru gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Double X(SE) | --- | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-NED48 (2Q: 02:25) Ryan Leaf sacked by DE Mike Rucker for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Tony Boselli. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Bennie Joppru on the NED44.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | LCB A.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-14-NED44 (2Q: 02:00) Ryan Leaf sacked by OLB Roger Gilmore for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Damien Woody.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | LCB R.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| --- | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-17-NED41 (2Q: 01:40) Fred Taylor ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| --- | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB C.Gamble | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-18-NED40 (2Q: 01:10) Jon Ryan punted 36 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN24. |
1-10-MIN24 (2Q: 01:03) Brian Griese pass was blocked at the line, intended for FB Nick Goings. DT Barry Cofield blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Green | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN24 (2Q: 00:57) Frank Gore ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB James Becker.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Spy | +++ | | FB N.Goings |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | --- | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| New England called a time out. |
3-8-MIN26 (2Q: 00:49) Brian Griese pass completed to RB Frank Gore for 6 yards. Tackled by S Duane Burnham, assisted by CB DeJuan Groce.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Rudd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Williamson | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| New England called a time out. |
| 4-2-MIN32 (2Q: 00:42) Earnest Simmons punted 38 yards. Eddie Kennison returned the kick 3 yards to the NED33. PENALTY: TE Steve Heiden of New England was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-NED20 (2Q: 00:33) Fred Taylor ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| --- | NB C.Gamble | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Jeff Chandler kicked off 73 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 15:00) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB James Becker. Key block delivered by Nick Goings. PENALTY: WR Harold Burnett of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Pettway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | --- | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| --- | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-MIN15 (3Q: 14:51) Play-Action. Brian Griese sacked by DT Barry Cofield for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Eric Steinbach.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Green | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS S.Schweigert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-26-MIN09 (3Q: 14:14) Claude Green ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Jason Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Pettway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | --- | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB B.Allen | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Green | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | --- | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-22-MIN13 (3Q: 13:29) Brian Griese pass was dropped by WR Scotty Anderson.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB D.Rudd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB D.Abraham | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | DB D.Groce | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-22-MIN13 (3Q: 13:22) Earnest Simmons punted 36 yards. Eddie Kennison returned the kick 14 yards to the MIN35. Tackled by Stephen Tulloch. |
1-10-MIN35 (3Q: 13:14) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Eddie Kennison for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. Kennison gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Seward | Short Zone | --- | | RB L.Suggs | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Gay | Bump and Run | --- | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-MIN28 (3Q: 12:34) Ryan Leaf pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Eric Moulds.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-MIN28 (3Q: 12:26) Ryan Leaf pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Fred Taylor. CB Ryan Clark defended the pass. PENALTY: C Damien Woody of New England was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| --- | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-MIN38 (3Q: 12:21) Ryan Leaf pass completed to FB Dexter Lyon for 5 yards. Tackled by S Brock Williams, assisted by CB Greg Blue.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-8-MIN33 (3Q: 11:54) Jeff Chandler attempted a 50 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
1-10-MIN40 (3Q: 11:48) Brian Griese pass completed to FB Nick Goings for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Rogers. Goings gained 9 yards after the catch. PENALTY: DE Kenneth Pettway of New England was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. New England's Kenneth Pettway was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | --- | | TE N.Goings | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Green | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Groce | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED48 (3Q: 11:42) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 8 yards. Tackled by S Stuart Schweigert.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | --- | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Blitz Passer | --- | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | --- | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-2-NED40 (3Q: 10:58) PENALTY: WR Darnerien McCants of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-7-NED45 (3Q: 10:48) Brian Griese pass completed to FB Nick Goings for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Lance Briggs. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE B.Cofield | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Green | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | --- | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Groce | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED30 (3Q: 10:01) Frank Gore ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB James Becker. PENALTY: G Wilford Brown of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Goings |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| --- | WLB J.Taylor | Spy | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-20-NED40 (3Q: 09:55) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Troy Williamson for 36 yards. Tackled by CB Andre Woolfork. Williamson gained 22 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Williamson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | --- | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-4-NED04 (3Q: 09:10) Frank Gore ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Lance Briggs, assisted by CB Andre Woolfork.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | --- | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-NED01 (3Q: 08:26) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Wilford Brown. Minnesota 20, New England 17
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Goings |
| +++ | SILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WILB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | WLB C.Rogers | In Box | --- | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | LCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS D.Groce | In Box | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 08:26) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. Minnesota 21, New England 17 |
| (3Q: 08:17) Phil Dawson kicked off 61 yards from the MIN35. Wali Lundy returned the ball 21 yards to the NED25. Tackled by Chris Gamble. Minnesota's Joe Klopfenstein was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
1-10-NED25 (3Q: 07:52) Ryan Leaf sacked by DE Mike Rucker for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Tony Boselli.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | LCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-NED20 (3Q: 07:22) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Antonio Freeman for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Kennison | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Freeman | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Jenkins | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | RCB C.Gamble | Bump and Run | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB R.Gay | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-NED23 (3Q: 06:49) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Eric Moulds for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue. Moulds gained 15 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Protect | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Freeman | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT M.Jenkins | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB C.Gamble | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED41 (3Q: 06:07) Fred Taylor ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. Key block delivered by Damien Woody.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | --- | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | WILB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-NED49 (3Q: 05:33) Lee Suggs ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Brock Williams. Key block delivered by Stacy Andrews.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | LCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN49 (3Q: 05:01) Fred Taylor ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | WILB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-NED50 (3Q: 04:36) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Michael Gaines. OLB Roger Gilmore hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Freeman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | LCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-NED50 (3Q: 04:32) Ryan Leaf pass completed to RB Fred Taylor for 29 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. Taylor gained 29 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN21 (3Q: 04:04) Lee Suggs ran a draw inside the right guard for 7 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by CB Artrell Hawkins. Key block delivered by Nathan Shannon.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-MIN14 (3Q: 03:37) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Antonio Freeman for 9 yards. Tackled by S Brock Williams, assisted by ILB Adam Seward.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Freeman | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-5-MIN05 (3Q: 02:52) Ryan Leaf pass completed to TE Bennie Joppru for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark, assisted by CB Randall Gay.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Seward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-MIN01 (3Q: 02:18) Fred Taylor ran around the left tackle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Tony Boselli. New England 23, Minnesota 21
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | SILB A.Seward | In Box | --- | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WILB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | WLB R.Gay | In Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | SS B.Williams | In Box | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 02:18) Extra point by Jeff Chandler was good. New England 24, Minnesota 21 |
| (3Q: 02:09) Jeff Chandler kicked off 72 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 02:09) Brian Griese pass completed to TE Patrick Estes for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Lance Briggs.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Green | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Groce | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-13-MIN22 (3Q: 01:30) Claude Green ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Niko Koutouvides.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Green | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| --- | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| --- | FS D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN25 (3Q: 01:07) Brian Griese pass was dropped by WR Troy Williamson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-MIN25 (3Q: 01:01) Earnest Simmons punted 34 yards. Eddie Kennison returned the kick 4 yards to the NED45. Tackled by Nick Goings. |
1-10-NED45 (3Q: 00:50) Wali Lundy ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| --- | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Heiden |
| +++ | WILB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| --- | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-NED47 (3Q: 00:09) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Eddie Kennison for 7 yards. Tackled by S Brock Williams, assisted by CB Ricky Manning. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Greg Blue on the MIN46. PENALTY: T Tony Boselli of New England was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN46 (3Q: 00:03) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Chris Kelsey. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown. Brown ran over Andre Woolfork to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | --- | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-5-NED49 (4Q: 15:00) Claude Green ran a trap outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Barry Cofield.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | --- | | RB C.Green | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-NED49 (4Q: 14:32) Brian Griese kept the ball, running a draw inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jason Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB D.Rudd | In Box | --- | | SLOT S.Anderson |
| +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-2-NED46 (4Q: 13:52) Earnest Simmons punted 43 yards. The ball was downed at the NED03. |
1-10-NED03 (4Q: 13:43) Wali Lundy ran a trap outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by CB Ryan Clark. Key block delivered by Stacy Andrews.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Heiden |
| +++ | WILB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED13 (4Q: 13:11) Wali Lundy ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. ILB Jay Foreman knocked down Nathan Shannon to break up the play. PENALTY: T Stacy Andrews of New England was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| --- | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | --- | | RB W.Lundy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Heiden |
| +++ | WILB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-16-NED07 (4Q: 13:03) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Charles Johnson for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. Johnson gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB A.Seward | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB C.Gamble | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-NED22 (4Q: 12:40) Ryan Leaf pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Eric Moulds. DE Stephen Tulloch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-NED22 (4Q: 12:34) Fred Taylor ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. Key block delivered by Stacy Andrews.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Warner | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Freeman |
| +++ | SLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | WILB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED26 (4Q: 11:49) Wali Lundy ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston, assisted by ILB Jay Foreman. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | --- | | TE S.Heiden |
| +++ | WILB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB C.Gamble | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-NED25 (4Q: 11:09) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf sacked by DE Tommie Harris for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Tony Boselli.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | LCB A.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-18-NED18 (4Q: 10:32) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf pass completed to TE Michael Gaines for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB A.Seward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB R.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| --- | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-18-NED18 (4Q: 09:49) Jon Ryan punted 47 yards. Scotty Anderson returned the kick 8 yards to the MIN43. Tackled by Norman Bauer. |
1-10-MIN43 (4Q: 09:42) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Jason Hatcher. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Green | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB N.Goings | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | --- | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN44 (4Q: 09:16) Frank Gore ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Niko Koutouvides, assisted by S Stuart Schweigert.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE J.Staat | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | --- | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-MIN49 (4Q: 08:37) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Chris Kelsey.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Anderson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB N.Goings | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Man-to-Man | --- | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB S.Schweigert | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED43 (4Q: 08:09) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Jason Hatcher.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE B.Cofield | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | --- | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Goings |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-NED43 (4Q: 07:25) Frank Gore ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Rogers.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE B.Cofield | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-NED39 (4Q: 06:47) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Andre Woolfork. Burnett gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED27 (4Q: 06:12) Frank Gore ran a trap outside the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Amon Gordon, assisted by CB James Becker. Key block delivered by Adam Snyder.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Hagans |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB D.Rudd | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Blanco |
| +++ | LCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB D.Abraham | Out of Box | --- | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | DB D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Spy | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-10-NED16 (4Q: 05:49) PENALTY: QB Brian Griese of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NED21 (4Q: 05:42) Play-Action. Brian Griese sacked by DE Jason Hatcher and DT Barry Cofield for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Adam Snyder.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB J.Taylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| --- | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-18-NED24 (4Q: 05:05) Claude Green ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Barry Cofield. New England's DeJuan Groce was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | Spy | +++ | | RB C.Green | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-16-NED22 (4Q: 04:22) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 22 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! McCants gained 13 yards after the catch. Minnesota 27, New England 24
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | --- | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 04:22) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. Minnesota 28, New England 24 |
| (4Q: 04:11) Phil Dawson kicked off 61 yards from the MIN35. Wali Lundy returned the ball 17 yards to the NED21. Tackled by Chris Gamble. |
| 1-10-NED21 (4Q: 04:04) PENALTY: T Stacy Andrews of New England was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NED16 (4Q: 03:57) Ryan Leaf pass completed to TE Bennie Joppru for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED21 (4Q: 03:48) Ryan Leaf pass completed to RB Fred Taylor for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark, assisted by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Warner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Freeman | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Short Zone | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-NED24 (4Q: 03:15) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Eddie Kennison for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. Kennison gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED32 (4Q: 03:09) Ryan Leaf sacked by DE Mike Rucker for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Tony Boselli.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | LCB A.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-16-NED26 (4Q: 02:49) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Eric Moulds for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Warner | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Freeman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | RCB C.Gamble | Short Zone | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-12-NED30 (4Q: 02:26) Ryan Leaf sacked by DE Mike Rucker for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Stacy Andrews.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | LCB A.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-21-NED21 (4Q: 02:01) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Charles Johnson for 14 yards. Tackled by S Chris Gamble. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The ball goes over on downs. PENALTY: S Brock Williams of Minnesota was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB C.Gamble | Deep Zone | --- | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-NED26 (4Q: 01:52) Ryan Leaf pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Fred Taylor. DE Tommie Harris hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Jenkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Freeman | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| --- | DB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED26 (4Q: 01:45) Ryan Leaf pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Eric Moulds. CB Ryan Clark knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-NED26 (4Q: 01:37) Ryan Leaf pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Charles Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | LCB C.Gamble | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Deep Zone | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-10-NED26 (4Q: 01:27) Ryan Leaf pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Charles Johnson. DT Jalen Kennison hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB C.Gamble | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED26 (4Q: 01:23) Claude Green ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB D.J. Williams. Key block delivered by Adam Snyder.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Green | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Spy | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| --- | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| New England called a time out. |
2-4-NED20 (4Q: 01:12) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Donnie Abraham, assisted by DE Chris Kelsey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| --- | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| --- | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
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| New England called a time out. |
| 3-6-NED22 (4Q: 01:05) PENALTY: G Eric Steinbach of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
3-11-NED27 (4Q: 01:05) Frank Gore ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Amon Gordon.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| --- | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | --- | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Goings |
| --- | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Dishman |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ |
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| New England called a time out. |
| 4-5-NED21 (4Q: 00:57) Phil Dawson attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 31, New England 24 |
| (4Q: 00:50) Phil Dawson kicked off 58 yards from the MIN35. Wali Lundy returned the ball 10 yards to the NED17. Tackled by Harold Burnett. |
1-10-NED17 (4Q: 00:41) Ryan Leaf scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Jalen Kennison.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Kennison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | NB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB C.Gamble | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-8-NED19 (4Q: 00:14) Ryan Leaf pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Lee Suggs. DE Tommie Harris drove right through Stacy Andrews to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB E.Kennison | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-NED19 (4Q: 00:09) Ryan Leaf pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Eddie Kennison. CB Randall Gay defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Kennison | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Freeman | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Jenkins | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB A.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB R.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| --- | DB R.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 31, New England Patriots 24 |