Exhibition Week 3, 2007

Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 50 degrees, rain, 3 mph wind.
Houston won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Phil Dawson kicked off 62 yards from the MIN35. Travis Taylor returned the ball 24 yards to the HOU27. Tackled by Axel Batchelor.
1-10-HOU27 (1Q: 14:24) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Terrell Owens for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue, assisted by DT Kedrick Golston. Owens gained 14 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++1tcDT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.OwensPrimary, S Screen (S)+++SLB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
RB C.BensonOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
TE T.StewartSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++WILB L.MarshShort Zone---
LT J.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LG J.Diehl
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man---
RG D.Buchholz
+++SS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RT C.Denman
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-10-HOU42 (1Q: 14:01) Mark Brunell sacked by ILB Leon Marsh for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Jeff Diehl. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Todd Heap on the HOU35. Minnesota's Gaines Adams was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
OFFENSE221 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
TE T.StewartSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++1tcDT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)---RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) R.MeachemPrimary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++SLB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
RB S.MorrisOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
FB O.AyanbadejoOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)---WILB L.MarshBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Brown
---WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LG J.Diehl
---LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
C C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
RG D.Buchholz
+++SS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RT C.Denman
---FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
2-17-HOU35 (1Q: 13:23) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Robert Meachem for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Caleb Copeland, assisted by DT Kedrick Golston. Meachem gained 8 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemPrimary, S Screen (S)+++1tcDT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer---
Z(FL) T.OwensOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++SLB R.AlexanderBlitz Passer+++
RB C.BensonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
SLOT J.HillOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WLB C.CopelandShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
LG J.Diehl
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
C C.Rabach
+++NB A.BatchelorShort Zone+++
RG D.Buchholz
+++SS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RT C.Denman
---FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
3-4-HOU48 (1Q: 12:48) Mark Brunell pass was intended for WR Terrell Owens and was intercepted by CB Alan Ball at the MIN25. The interception was returned 6 yards. Tackled by Terrell Owens.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB M.Brunell
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++1tcDT K.HeilmanRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.OwensPrimary, 7 Corner (19-26)---SLB L.MarshBlitz Passer+++
RB S.MorrisOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)---SILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
SLOT J.HillOutlet, F Flat (0-4)---WLB C.CopelandShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
---LCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
LG J.Diehl
+++RCB A.BatchelorShort Zone+++
C C.Rabach
+++NB A.BallDeep Zone+++
RG D.Buchholz
+++SS B.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT C.Denman
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN31 (1Q: 12:39) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by S Bhawon Jue.
OFFENSE230 Personnel, Pro formation, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
TE J.Klopfenstein
+++NT T.JohnsonIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++RDE D.BazuinIn Box+++
TE T.Williams
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SILB D.WilliamsIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++WILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
LT C.Colmer
+++WLB T.SpikesIn Box+++
LG R.Berry
+++LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
C G.Eslinger
+++RCB P.SurtainOut of Box+++
RG L.Sherman
+++SS R.WilliamsIn Box+++
RT T.Holliday
+++FS B.JueOut of Box+++
2-10-MIN31 (1Q: 12:05) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman. Key block delivered by T.J. Williams.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) C.Davis
+++NT A.BranchIn Box---
TE T.Williams
+++RDE J.KennedyIn Box+++
Z(FL) H.Burnett
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SILB D.WilliamsIn Box---
SLOT M.Hagans
+++WLB A.ThomasIn Box---
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
LG R.Berry
+++RCB P.SurtainOut of Box+++
C G.Eslinger
+++NB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
RG L.Sherman
+++SS R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RT T.Holliday
+++FS B.JueOut of Box---
1-10-MIN43 (1Q: 11:36) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Marques Hagans for 24 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams. Hagans gained 17 yards after the catch. Houston's Demarrio Williams was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT A.BranchRush Passer+++
TE T.WilliamsOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE J.KennedyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) H.BurnettOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SILB D.WilliamsShort Zone+++
SLOT M.HagansSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB A.ThomasShort Zone+++
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB J.BloomBlitz Passer---
LG R.Berry
+++RCB P.SurtainDeep Zone+++
C G.Eslinger
+++NB T.NewmanDeep Zone+++
RG L.Sherman
+++SS R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT T.Holliday
+++FS B.JueDeep Zone+++
1-10-HOU33 (1Q: 10:57) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Albert Haynesworth, assisted by ILB Chase Blackburn.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) C.Davis
+++NT T.JohnsonIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
---RDE D.BazuinIn Box+++
Z(FL) H.Burnett
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier---SILB D.WilliamsIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++WILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
LT C.Colmer
+++WLB T.SpikesIn Box+++
LG R.Berry
+++LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
C G.Eslinger
---RCB P.SurtainOut of Box+++
RG L.Sherman
---SS R.WilliamsIn Box+++
RT T.Holliday
---FS B.JueOut of Box+++
2-12-HOU35 (1Q: 10:33) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) C.Davis
+++NT T.JohnsonIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++RDE D.BazuinIn Box+++
Z(FL) H.Burnett
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box---
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SILB D.WilliamsIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++WILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
LT C.Colmer
+++WLB T.SpikesIn Box+++
LG R.Berry
---LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
C G.Eslinger
+++RCB P.SurtainOut of Box+++
RG L.Sherman
+++SS R.WilliamsIn Box+++
RT T.Holliday
+++FS B.JueOut of Box+++
3-10-HOU33 (1Q: 10:10) Brian Griese pass was dropped by TE T.J. Williams.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++NT T.JohnsonRush Passer+++
TE T.WilliamsPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)---RDE J.KennedyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) H.BurnettOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)+++SLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
RB F.GoreProtect---SILB D.WilliamsBlitz Passer+++
SLOT M.HagansOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB T.SpikesShort Zone+++
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB T.NewmanShort Zone+++
LG R.Berry
+++RCB M.MathersDeep Zone+++
C G.Eslinger
+++NB A.ThomasDeep Zone+++
RG L.Sherman
+++SS R.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RT T.Holliday
+++FS V.FullerDeep Zone+++
4-10-HOU33 (1Q: 10:01) Phil Dawson attempted a 50 yard field goal and missed wide to the left.
1-10-HOU40 (1Q: 09:55) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 21 yards. Tackled by ILB Rufus Alexander. Heap gained 13 yards after the catch. PENALTY: CB Travis Daniels of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++1tcDT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapPrimary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.OwensOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)+++SLB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
RB C.BensonSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++SILB R.WendorffShort Zone---
TE T.StewartOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++WILB L.MarshShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumMan-to-Man+++
LG J.Diehl
+++LCB G.BlueBlitz Passer+++
C C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
RG D.Buchholz
+++SS S.GaylorDeep Zone---
RT C.Denman
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN39 (1Q: 09:42) Cedric Benson ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Smoke Stewart to the MIN32.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box+++
X(SE) R.Meachem
+++1tcDT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE T.Heap
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box---
Z(FL) T.Owens
+++SLB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
RB C.BensonBall Carrier---SILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
TE T.Stewart
+++WILB L.MarshIn Box---
LT J.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG J.Diehl
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG D.Buchholz
+++SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT C.Denman
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
2-3-MIN32 (1Q: 09:10) Cedric Benson ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box+++
X(SE) R.Meachem
+++1tcDT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE T.Heap
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) T.Owens
+++SLB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
RB C.BensonBall Carrier+++SILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
SLOT J.Hill
+++WLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG J.Diehl
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
C C.Rabach
+++NB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG D.Buchholz
+++SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT C.Denman
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
3-3-MIN32 (1Q: 08:27) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Jason Hill for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor. Hill gained 16 yards after the catch. PENALTY: DE Calvin Pace of Minnesota was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
OFFENSE203 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer---
X(SE) R.MeachemPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++1tcDT K.HeilmanRush Passer+++
SLOT J.HillOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.OwensSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB L.MarshShort Zone---
RB S.MorrisProtect+++SILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
FB O.AyanbadejoOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WLB C.CopelandBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
LG J.Diehl
+++RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
C C.Rabach
+++NB A.BallShort Zone+++
RG D.Buchholz
+++SS B.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT C.Denman
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
1-2-MIN02 (1Q: 08:14) Cedric Benson ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Travis Daniels, assisted by DE Gaines Adams.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box+++
X(SE) R.Meachem
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box+++
TE T.Heap
+++RDE K.GolstonIn Box+++
Z(FL) T.Owens
+++SLB G.AdamsIn Box---
RB C.BensonBall Carrier+++SILB C.CopelandIn Box+++
SLOT J.Hill
+++WILB L.MarshIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LG J.Diehl
+++LCB R.AlexanderOut of Box+++
C C.Rabach
+++RCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
RG D.Buchholz
+++SS T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RT C.Denman
+++FS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
2-3-MIN03 (1Q: 07:45) Brian Leonard ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Gaines Adams.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formation, PistolDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box+++
X(SE) R.Meachem
+++1tcDT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE T.Heap
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) T.Owens
+++SLB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
RB B.LeonardBall Carrier+++SILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
FB O.Ayanbadejo
+++WILB L.MarshIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG J.Diehl
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG D.Buchholz
---SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT C.Denman
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
3-3-MIN03 (1Q: 07:02) Sammy Morris ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum, assisted by ILB Rufus Alexander.
OFFENSE221 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box+++
TE T.Stewart
---1tcDT K.GolstonIn Box---
TE T.Heap
---RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) R.Meachem
+++SLB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
RB S.MorrisBall Carrier+++SILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
FB O.Ayanbadejo
+++WILB L.MarshIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG J.Diehl
---LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C C.Rabach
---RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG D.Buchholz
+++SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT C.Denman
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
4-2-MIN02 (1Q: 06:37) David Akers attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 3, Minnesota 0
(1Q: 06:29) David Akers kicked off 73 yards from the HOU35. Touchback.
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 06:29) Frank Gore ran inside the left tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Marshall Mathers. Key block delivered by Louie Sherman.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE D.TollefsonIn Box+++
X(SE) T.Williamson
+++NT A.BranchIn Box+++
SLOT M.Hagans
+++RDE D.BazuinIn Box---
Z(FL) H.Burnett
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier+++WLB T.SpikesIn Box---
SLOT L.McClain
+++LCB J.BloomOut of Box---
LT C.Colmer
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
LG R.Berry
+++NB M.MathersOut of Box+++
C G.Eslinger
+++DB D.YoungOut of Box---
RG L.Sherman
+++SS R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RT T.Holliday
+++FS V.FullerOut of Box---
1-10-MIN40 (1Q: 05:48) Brian Griese pass completed to TE T.J. Williams for 29 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Terence Newman. Williams gained 19 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++NT A.BranchRush Passer+++
TE T.WilliamsPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE J.KennedyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) H.BurnettOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)+++SLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++SILB D.WilliamsShort Zone+++
SLOT M.HagansOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB A.ThomasShort Zone+++
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB J.BloomMan-to-Man+++
LG R.Berry
+++RCB P.SurtainMan-to-Man---
C G.Eslinger
+++NB T.NewmanShort Zone---
RG L.Sherman
+++SS R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT T.Holliday
+++FS B.JueDeep Zone---
1-10-HOU31 (1Q: 05:02) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch, assisted by OLB Demarrio Williams.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) C.Davis
+++NT A.BranchIn Box+++
TE T.Williams
---RDE J.KennedyIn Box+++
Z(FL) H.Burnett
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier---SILB D.WilliamsIn Box+++
SLOT M.Hagans
+++WLB A.ThomasIn Box+++
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
LG R.Berry
---RCB P.SurtainOut of Box+++
C G.Eslinger
+++NB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
RG L.Sherman
+++SS R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RT T.Holliday
---FS B.JueOut of Box+++
2-13-HOU34 (1Q: 04:26) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams. Burnett gained 2 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT A.BranchRush Passer+++
TE T.WilliamsOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE J.KennedyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) H.BurnettSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++SILB D.WilliamsShort Zone---
SLOT M.HagansPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WLB A.ThomasShort Zone+++
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB J.BloomMan-to-Man+++
LG R.Berry
+++RCB P.SurtainMan-to-Man---
C G.Eslinger
+++NB T.NewmanShort Zone+++
RG L.Sherman
+++SS R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT T.Holliday
+++FS B.JueDeep Zone+++
1-10-HOU21 (1Q: 03:46) Brian Griese kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams. OLB D'Qwell Jackson knocked down Robert Berry to break up the play.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.GrieseBall Carrier***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) C.Davis
+++NT A.BranchIn Box+++
TE T.Williams
+++RDE J.KennedyIn Box---
Z(FL) H.Burnett
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
RB B.Jackson
+++SILB D.WilliamsIn Box+++
SLOT M.Hagans
+++WLB A.ThomasIn Box+++
LT C.Colmer
---LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
LG R.Berry
---RCB P.SurtainOut of Box+++
C G.Eslinger
+++NB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
RG L.Sherman
+++SS R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RT T.Holliday
+++FS B.JueOut of Box+++
2-11-HOU22 (1Q: 03:05) Brandon Jackson ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) C.Davis
+++NT T.JohnsonIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++RDE D.BazuinIn Box+++
Z(FL) H.Burnett
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier---SILB D.WilliamsIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++WILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
LT C.Colmer
+++WLB T.SpikesIn Box+++
LG R.Berry
---LCB J.BloomOut of Box---
C G.Eslinger
---RCB P.SurtainOut of Box+++
RG L.Sherman
+++SS R.WilliamsIn Box+++
RT T.Holliday
+++FS B.JueOut of Box+++
3-9-HOU20 (1Q: 02:23) Brian Griese pass completed to RB Frank Gore for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Adalius Thomas, assisted by CB Vincent Fuller.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++NT T.JohnsonRush Passer+++
TE T.WilliamsOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE J.KennedyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) H.BurnettOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++SLB D.JacksonBlitz Passer+++
RB F.GorePrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++SILB D.WilliamsShort Zone+++
SLOT M.HagansSecondary, W Wheel (9-18)+++WLB T.SpikesShort Zone+++
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB T.NewmanShort Zone+++
LG R.Berry
+++RCB M.MathersDeep Zone+++
C G.Eslinger
+++NB A.ThomasDeep Zone---
RG L.Sherman
+++SS R.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RT T.Holliday
---FS V.FullerDeep Zone+++
4-6-HOU17 (1Q: 01:37) Phil Dawson attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 3, Houston 3
(1Q: 01:29) Phil Dawson kicked off 53 yards from the MIN35. Travis Taylor returned the ball 22 yards to the HOU34. Tackled by Axel Batchelor.
1-10-HOU34 (1Q: 00:53) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Cedric Benson for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Tommie Harris.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemOutlet, S Screen (S)+++1tcDT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.OwensOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SLB R.AlexanderBlitz Passer+++
RB C.BensonSecondary, F Flat (0-4)+++SILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
SLOT J.HillPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB C.CopelandBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
LG J.Diehl
+++RCB T.DanielsBump and Run---
C C.Rabach
+++NB A.BatchelorShort Zone+++
RG D.Buchholz
+++SS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RT C.Denman
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
2-5-HOU39 (1Q: 00:10) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Robert Meachem for 11 yards. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor. Meachem gained 11 yards after the catch. PENALTY: WR Jason Hill of Houston was called for Illegal Motion.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemPrimary, S Screen (S)+++1tcDT K.GolstonRush Passer---
TE T.HeapSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.OwensOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++SLB R.AlexanderBlitz Passer+++
RB C.BensonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
SLOT J.HillOutlet, S Screen (S)---WLB C.CopelandShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man---
LG J.Diehl
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
C C.Rabach
+++NB A.BatchelorShort Zone+++
RG D.Buchholz
+++SS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RT C.Denman
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
2-10-HOU34 (1Q: 00:01) Mark Brunell pass completed to FB Obafemi Ayanbadejo for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Greg Blue. Ayanbadejo gained 6 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE230 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB M.Brunell
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer---
TE T.StewartSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++1tcDT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE M.KranchickOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)+++SLB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
RB S.MorrisOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
FB O.AyanbadejoPrimary, S Screen (S)+++WILB L.MarshShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LG J.Diehl
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man---
C C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
RG D.Buchholz
+++SS S.GaylorMan-to-Man+++
RT C.Denman
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone---
Start of second quarter.
3-4-HOU40 (2Q: 15:00) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Jason Hill for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB M.Brunell
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemOutlet, S Screen (S)+++1tcDT C.WakeRush Passer+++
TE M.KranchickOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++RDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.OwensOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SLB L.MarshBlitz Passer---
RB S.MorrisSecondary, F Flat (0-4)+++SILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
SLOT J.HillPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB C.CopelandShort Zone---
LT J.Brown
+++LCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
LG J.Diehl
+++RCB C.GambleShort Zone---
C C.Rabach
---NB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
RG D.Buchholz
+++SS B.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT C.Denman
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
4-1-HOU43 (2Q: 14:34) Dustin Colquitt punted 35 yards. Marques Hagans called for a fair catch at the MIN22.
1-10-MIN22 (2Q: 14:25) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Tank Johnson.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) C.Davis
+++NT T.JohnsonIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
---RDE J.KennedyIn Box+++
Z(FL) H.Burnett
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier+++SILB D.WilliamsIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++WILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
LT C.Colmer
+++WLB A.ThomasIn Box+++
LG R.Berry
+++LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
C G.Eslinger
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
RG L.Sherman
---SS R.WilliamsIn Box+++
RT T.Holliday
+++FS B.JueOut of Box+++
2-7-MIN25 (2Q: 13:48) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams. Key block delivered by Tre Holliday.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) T.Williamson
+++NT J.KennedyIn Box+++
TE B.Jennings
+++RDE D.TollefsonIn Box---
Z(FL) H.Burnett
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box---
RB F.GoreBall Carrier+++SILB D.WilliamsIn Box+++
SLOT M.Hagans
+++WLB A.ThomasIn Box---
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB V.FullerOut of Box+++
LG R.Berry
+++RCB P.SurtainOut of Box+++
C G.Eslinger
+++NB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
RG L.Sherman
+++SS R.WilliamsOut of Box---
RT T.Holliday
+++FS D.YoungOut of Box+++
1-10-MIN38 (2Q: 13:05) PENALTY: T Tre Holliday of Minnesota was called for a False Start.
1-15-MIN33 (2Q: 12:55) PENALTY: C Robert Berry of Minnesota was called for a False Start.
1-20-MIN28 (2Q: 12:47) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marques Hagans. CB Vincent Fuller defended the pass.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT J.KennedyRush Passer+++
TE T.WilliamsOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) H.BurnettSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++SILB D.WilliamsShort Zone+++
SLOT M.HagansPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WLB A.ThomasShort Zone+++
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB J.BloomMan-to-Man+++
LG R.Berry
+++RCB V.FullerMan-to-Man+++
C G.Eslinger
+++NB T.NewmanShort Zone+++
RG L.Sherman
+++SS R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT T.Holliday
+++FS B.JueDeep Zone+++
2-20-MIN28 (2Q: 12:38) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box---
X(SE) C.Davis
+++NT J.KennedyIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++RDE A.ThomasIn Box+++
Z(FL) H.Burnett
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SILB D.WilliamsIn Box+++
TE J.Klopfenstein
+++WILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
LT C.Colmer
+++WLB J.TaylorIn Box---
LG R.Berry
+++LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
C G.Eslinger
+++RCB P.SurtainOut of Box+++
RG L.Sherman
+++SS R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RT T.Holliday
+++FS B.JueOut of Box+++
3-16-MIN32 (2Q: 11:53) Brian Griese pass completed to TE T.J. Williams for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Vincent Fuller. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE D.JacksonRush Passer---
X(SE) C.DavisPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++NT J.KennedyRush Passer+++
TE T.WilliamsSecondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++RDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
Z(FL) H.BurnettOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++SLB C.BlackburnBlitz Passer+++
RB F.GoreOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++SILB D.WilliamsShort Zone+++
SLOT M.HagansOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB J.TaylorShort Zone+++
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB T.NewmanShort Zone+++
LG R.Berry
+++RCB D.YoungDeep Zone+++
C G.Eslinger
+++NB A.ThomasDeep Zone+++
RG L.Sherman
+++SS R.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RT T.Holliday
+++FS V.FullerDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN48 (2Q: 11:11) Frank Gore ran a draw inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Jimmy Kennedy. DE Jimmy Kennedy knocked down Robert Berry to break up the play.
OFFENSE131 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
TE J.Klopfenstein
+++NT J.KennedyIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++RDE D.BazuinIn Box+++
Z(FL) H.Burnett
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier+++SILB D.WilliamsIn Box+++
TE T.Williams
+++WILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
LT C.Colmer
---WLB T.SpikesIn Box+++
LG R.Berry
---LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
C G.Eslinger
+++RCB R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RG L.Sherman
+++SS T.NewmanIn Box+++
RT T.Holliday
+++FS B.JueOut of Box+++
2-10-MIN48 (2Q: 10:44) Frank Gore ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Adalius Thomas. Key block delivered by Robert Berry.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) T.Williamson
+++NT A.BranchIn Box---
TE B.Jennings
+++RDE J.KennedyIn Box+++
Z(FL) H.Burnett
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier+++SILB D.WilliamsIn Box+++
SLOT R.McKnight
+++WLB A.ThomasIn Box+++
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
LG R.Berry
+++RCB R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
C G.Eslinger
+++NB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
RG L.Sherman
+++SS V.FullerOut of Box+++
RT T.Holliday
+++FS D.YoungOut of Box+++
1-10-HOU37 (2Q: 10:23) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Albert Haynesworth, assisted by OLB Demarrio Williams.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) T.Williamson
+++NT J.KennedyIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++RDE A.ThomasIn Box+++
Z(FL) H.Burnett
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier+++SILB D.WilliamsIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++WILB C.BlackburnIn Box---
LT C.Colmer
+++WLB J.TaylorIn Box+++
LG R.Berry
+++LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
C G.Eslinger
+++RCB P.SurtainOut of Box+++
RG L.Sherman
+++SS R.WilliamsIn Box+++
RT T.Holliday
+++FS T.NewmanOut of Box+++
2-11-HOU38 (2Q: 09:56) Play-Action. Duante Culpepper pass fell incomplete, intended for TE T.J. Williams. ILB Chase Blackburn knocked the ball out of his grasp.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++NT A.BranchRush Passer+++
TE T.WilliamsPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)---RDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
Z(FL) H.BurnettSecondary, S Screen (S)+++SLB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
RB F.GoreOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++SILB D.WilliamsShort Zone+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++WLB A.ThomasShort Zone+++
LT C.Colmer
---LCB J.BloomMan-to-Man+++
LG R.Berry
+++RCB V.FullerMan-to-Man+++
C G.Eslinger
+++NB T.NewmanShort Zone+++
RG L.Sherman
+++SS R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT T.Holliday
+++FS B.JueDeep Zone+++
3-11-HOU38 (2Q: 09:50) Duante Culpepper scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson and assisted by CB Vincent Fuller.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) T.WilliamsonPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)---NT T.JohnsonRush Passer+++
TE T.WilliamsOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE J.KennedyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) H.BurnettOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
RB F.GoreOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SILB D.WilliamsShort Zone+++
SLOT M.HagansSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++WLB T.SpikesBlitz Passer+++
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB R.WilliamsShort Zone+++
LG R.Berry
+++RCB T.NewmanDeep Zone+++
C G.Eslinger
+++NB A.ThomasDeep Zone+++
RG L.Sherman
---SS D.YoungShort Zone+++
RT T.Holliday
+++FS V.FullerDeep Zone+++
4-2-HOU29 (2Q: 09:21) Phil Dawson attempted a 46 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 6, Houston 3
(2Q: 09:14) Phil Dawson kicked off 71 yards from the MIN35. Touchback.
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 09:14) Cedric Benson ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston, assisted by ILB Rufus Alexander.
OFFENSE203 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box+++
X(SE) R.Meachem
+++1tcDT K.GolstonIn Box+++
SLOT J.Hill
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) N.Carter
+++SLB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
RB C.BensonBall Carrier+++SILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
FB O.Ayanbadejo
---WLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB B.WilliamsOut of Box+++
LG J.Diehl
---RCB C.GambleOut of Box+++
C C.Rabach
+++NB G.BlueOut of Box+++
RG D.Buchholz
---SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT C.Denman
+++FS A.BallOut of Box+++
2-13-HOU22 (2Q: 08:43) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nigea Carter. ILB Robert Wendorff hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++1tcDT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) N.CarterPrimary, S Screen (S)+++SLB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
RB C.BensonOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SILB R.WendorffBlitz Passer+++
TE M.KranchickSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++WILB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
LG J.Diehl
+++LCB B.WilliamsMan-to-Man+++
C C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
RG D.Buchholz
+++SS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RT C.Denman
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
3-13-HOU22 (2Q: 08:38) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Todd Heap. S Samuel Gaylor defended the pass.
OFFENSE131 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE M.KranchickSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++1tcDT C.WakeRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapPrimary, W Wheel (9-18)+++RDE K.GolstonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.OwensOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++SLB R.AlexanderBlitz Passer+++
RB S.MorrisOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
TE T.StewartOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)---WILB L.MarshShort Zone---
LT J.Brown
---WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LG J.Diehl
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
C C.Rabach
+++RCB B.WilliamsBump and Run+++
RG D.Buchholz
+++SS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RT C.Denman
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
4-13-HOU22 (2Q: 08:28) Dustin Colquitt punted 50 yards. Marques Hagans returned the kick 0 yards to the MIN28. Tackled by Jason Taylor.
1-10-MIN28 (2Q: 08:21) Play-Action. Duante Culpepper pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Harold Burnett.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonRush Passer+++
X(SE) T.WilliamsonOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)+++NT A.BranchRush Passer+++
TE B.JenningsOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
Z(FL) H.BurnettPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)---SLB A.ThomasShort Zone+++
RB F.GoreOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB D.WilliamsBlitz Passer+++
SLOT R.McKnightSecondary, S Screen (S)+++WLB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
LT C.Colmer
---LCB J.BloomShort Zone+++
LG R.Berry
+++RCB P.SurtainDeep Zone+++
C G.Eslinger
+++NB T.NewmanDeep Zone+++
RG L.Sherman
+++SS R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT T.Holliday
+++FS B.JueDeep Zone+++
2-10-MIN28 (2Q: 08:16) Brandon Jackson ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams, assisted by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) T.Williamson
+++NT A.BranchIn Box+++
TE T.Williams
+++RDE J.KennedyIn Box+++
Z(FL) H.Burnett
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SILB D.WilliamsIn Box+++
SLOT R.McKnight
+++WLB A.ThomasIn Box+++
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB V.FullerOut of Box+++
LG R.Berry
+++RCB D.YoungOut of Box+++
C G.Eslinger
+++NB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
RG L.Sherman
+++SS R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RT T.Holliday
+++FS M.MathersOut of Box+++
3-6-MIN32 (2Q: 07:56) Duante Culpepper pass completed to WR Troy Williamson for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams, assisted by S Roy Williams.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisSecondary, S Screen (S)+++NT J.KennedyRush Passer+++
TE B.JenningsPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) H.BurnettOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++SLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
RB F.GoreOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB D.WilliamsShort Zone+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonOutlet, S Screen (S)---WLB T.SpikesShort Zone+++
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB T.NewmanBlitz Passer+++
LG R.Berry
+++RCB D.YoungDeep Zone+++
C G.Eslinger
+++NB A.ThomasDeep Zone+++
RG L.Sherman
+++SS R.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RT T.Holliday
+++FS V.FullerDeep Zone+++
4-7-MIN31 (2Q: 07:09) Brandon Fields punted 39 yards. Sammy Morris called for a fair catch at the HOU30.
1-10-HOU30 (2Q: 07:00) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Smoke Stewart for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Tommie Harris, assisted by ILB Leon Marsh. Stewart gained 4 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
X(SE) N.CarterOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++1tcDT C.WakeRush Passer+++
TE M.KranchickSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.OwensOutlet, 8 Post (19-26)+++SLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
RB C.BensonProtect+++SILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
TE T.StewartPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WILB L.MarshShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB T.HarrisShort Zone---
LG J.Diehl
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man---
C C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
RG D.Buchholz
+++SS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RT C.Denman
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-10-HOU40 (2Q: 06:32) Sammy Morris ran a trap outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston, assisted by ILB Rufus Alexander.
OFFENSE230 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB M.Brunell
***LDE C.PaceIn Box+++
TE T.Stewart
+++1tcDT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE T.Heap
---RDE C.WakeIn Box+++
TE M.Kranchick
+++SLB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
RB S.MorrisBall Carrier+++SILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
FB O.Ayanbadejo
+++WILB C.GambleIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG J.Diehl
+++LCB B.WilliamsOut of Box+++
C C.Rabach
---RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG D.Buchholz
+++SS G.BlueIn Box+++
RT C.Denman
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
2-6-HOU44 (2Q: 06:07) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Leon Marsh.
OFFENSE221 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer---
TE T.StewartOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++1tcDT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++RDE C.WakeRush Passer+++
Z(FL) R.MeachemSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++SLB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
RB S.MorrisProtect+++SILB R.WendorffBlitz Passer+++
FB O.AyanbadejoProtect+++WILB L.MarshShort Zone---
LT J.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LG J.Diehl
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
C C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
RG D.Buchholz
+++SS B.WilliamsDeep Zone---
RT C.Denman
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone---
1-10-MIN44 (2Q: 05:27) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Sammy Morris for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Travis Daniels. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE M.KranchickProtect+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) N.CarterOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++SLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
RB S.MorrisSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++SILB R.WendorffBlitz Passer+++
SLOT T.TaylorOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++WLB C.CopelandBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
LG J.Diehl
+++RCB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
C C.Rabach
---NB A.BatchelorShort Zone+++
RG D.Buchholz
+++SS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RT C.Denman
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
2-11-MIN45 (2Q: 04:52) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Nigea Carter for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
OFFENSE221 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE T.StewartSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++1tcDT C.WakeRush Passer+++
TE M.KranchickOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE K.GolstonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) N.CarterPrimary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++SLB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
RB S.MorrisOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
FB O.AyanbadejoOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WILB L.MarshBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Brown
---WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LG J.Diehl
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
C C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
RG D.Buchholz
+++SS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RT C.Denman
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
3-9-MIN43 (2Q: 04:10) Play-Action. Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Sammy Morris. S Brock Williams knocked the ball out of his grasp.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB M.Brunell
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++1tcDT C.WakeRush Passer+++
TE M.KranchickPrimary, 9 Fade (27-39)+++RDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.OwensOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
RB S.MorrisSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)---SILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
SLOT J.HillOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WLB C.CopelandShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
LG J.Diehl
+++RCB A.BatchelorBlitz Passer+++
C C.Rabach
+++NB C.GambleDeep Zone+++
RG D.Buchholz
+++SS B.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT C.Denman
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
4-9-MIN43 (2Q: 04:03) Dustin Colquitt punted 43 yards. Touchback.
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 03:57) Frank Gore ran around left end for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Jimmy Kennedy. DE Jimmy Kennedy knocked down Louie Sherman to break up the play. Gore slipped a little on the wet field.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) C.Davis
+++NT T.JohnsonIn Box+++
TE B.Jennings
---RDE J.KennedyIn Box+++
Z(FL) H.Burnett
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier+++SILB D.WilliamsIn Box+++
FB D.Culpepper
+++WILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
LT C.Colmer
+++WLB T.SpikesIn Box+++
LG R.Berry
---LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
C G.Eslinger
+++RCB P.SurtainOut of Box+++
RG L.Sherman
---SS R.WilliamsIn Box+++
RT T.Holliday
---FS B.JueOut of Box+++
2-14-MIN16 (2Q: 03:30) Play-Action. Duante Culpepper pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Harold Burnett. DE Jimmy Kennedy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT T.JohnsonRush Passer+++
TE T.WilliamsOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE J.KennedyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) H.BurnettSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++SILB D.WilliamsShort Zone+++
SLOT M.HagansPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WLB A.ThomasShort Zone+++
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB J.BloomMan-to-Man+++
LG R.Berry
---RCB V.FullerMan-to-Man+++
C G.Eslinger
+++NB T.NewmanShort Zone+++
RG L.Sherman
+++SS R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT T.Holliday
---FS B.JueDeep Zone+++
3-14-MIN16 (2Q: 03:20) Duante Culpepper pass completed to RB Frank Gore for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams, assisted by ILB Chase Blackburn. PENALTY: WR Troy Williamson of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Shift.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) H.BurnettOutlet, S Screen (S)+++NT J.KennedyRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE D.BazuinRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.WilliamsonOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)---SLB D.JacksonBlitz Passer+++
RB F.GorePrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SILB D.WilliamsShort Zone+++
TE B.JenningsSecondary, S Screen (S)+++WILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
LT C.Colmer
+++WLB T.SpikesShort Zone+++
LG R.Berry
+++LCB J.BloomDeep Zone+++
C G.Eslinger
+++RCB P.SurtainDeep Zone+++
RG L.Sherman
+++SS R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT T.Holliday
+++FS B.JueDeep Zone+++
3-19-MIN11 (2Q: 03:13) Duante Culpepper pass completed to TE Patrick Estes for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Marshall Mathers. Estes gained 9 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE014 PersonnelDEFENSETrue 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
X(SE) T.WilliamsonPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++NT A.BranchRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
Z(FL) H.BurnettSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++SLB D.JacksonBlitz Passer+++
SLOT R.McKnightOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)---WLB D.WilliamsShort Zone+++
SLOT L.McClainOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++LCB J.BloomMan-to-Man+++
LT C.Colmer
+++RCB T.NewmanBlitz Passer+++
LG R.Berry
+++NB M.MathersMan-to-Man+++
C G.Eslinger
+++DB D.YoungShort Zone+++
RG L.Sherman
+++SS R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT T.Holliday
+++FS V.FullerDeep Zone+++
4-1-MIN29 (2Q: 02:46) Brandon Fields punted 48 yards. Sammy Morris returned the kick 12 yards to the HOU35. Tackled by Joe Klopfenstein.
1-10-HOU35 (2Q: 02:38) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrell Owens. ILB Jalen Tatum hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE131 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
TE T.StewartOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++1tcDT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapProtect---RDE C.WakeRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.OwensPrimary, S Screen (S)---SLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
RB S.MorrisOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)---SILB R.WendorffBlitz Passer+++
TE M.KranchickSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)---WILB L.MarshShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
---WLB C.GambleShort Zone+++
LG J.Diehl
---LCB B.WilliamsMan-to-Man+++
C C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
RG D.Buchholz
+++SS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RT C.Denman
+++FS G.BlueDeep Zone+++
2-10-HOU35 (2Q: 02:34) Sammy Morris ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum, assisted by DT Kedrick Golston. PENALTY: DE Cameron Wake of Minnesota was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell
***LDE C.PaceIn Box+++
X(SE) R.Meachem
+++1tcDT K.GolstonIn Box---
TE T.Heap
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) N.Carter
+++SLB C.WakeIn Box---
RB S.MorrisBall Carrier+++SILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
TE M.Kranchick
---WILB C.GambleIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG J.Diehl
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG D.Buchholz
+++SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT C.Denman
---FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
1-10-MIN46 (2Q: 02:28) Mark Brunell pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Todd Heap. ILB Rufus Alexander blocked the pass.
OFFENSE221 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE M.KranchickOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++1tcDT C.WakeRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++RDE K.GolstonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) N.CarterSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++SLB R.AlexanderBlitz Passer+++
RB S.MorrisProtect---SILB R.WendorffBlitz Passer---
FB O.AyanbadejoProtect+++WILB L.MarshShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
LG J.Diehl
+++LCB B.WilliamsBump and Run+++
C C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
RG D.Buchholz
+++SS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RT C.Denman
+++FS C.GambleDeep Zone+++
2-10-MIN46 (2Q: 02:20) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Jason Hill for 35 yards. Tackled by CB Travis Daniels. Hill gained 27 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer---
X(SE) N.CarterOutlet, S Screen (S)+++1tcDT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE M.KranchickOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++RDE C.WakeRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.TaylorOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SLB R.AlexanderShort Zone---
RB S.MorrisSecondary, F Flat (0-4)+++SILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
SLOT J.HillPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB C.CopelandBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB B.WilliamsMan-to-Man---
LG J.Diehl
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
C C.Rabach
+++NB C.GambleShort Zone---
RG D.Buchholz
+++SS S.GaylorDeep Zone---
RT C.Denman
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
1-10-MIN11 (2Q: 02:00) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nigea Carter. ILB Rufus Alexander hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE131 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB M.Brunell
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE T.StewartOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++1tcDT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapProtect+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer---
Z(FL) N.CarterPrimary, S Screen (S)+++SLB R.AlexanderBlitz Passer+++
RB S.MorrisOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
TE M.KranchickSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WILB L.MarshShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
LG J.Diehl
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
RG D.Buchholz
+++SS S.GaylorMan-to-Man---
RT C.Denman
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
2-10-MIN11 (2Q: 01:53) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Nigea Carter for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Alan Ball.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemSecondary, 8 Post (19-26)+++1tcDT C.WakeRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.OwensPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SLB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
RB S.MorrisProtect+++SILB R.WendorffBlitz Passer+++
SLOT N.CarterOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man---
LG J.Diehl
+++RCB B.WilliamsMan-to-Man+++
C C.Rabach
+++NB C.GambleShort Zone+++
RG D.Buchholz
+++SS A.BallDeep Zone+++
RT C.Denman
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
3-7-MIN08 (2Q: 01:32) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Sammy Morris. DE Calvin Pace hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB M.Brunell
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
X(SE) N.CarterPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT C.WakeRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapProtect+++RDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.TaylorOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++SLB L.MarshShort Zone+++
RB S.MorrisSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++SILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
SLOT J.HillOutlet, F Flat (0-4)---WLB C.CopelandShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB T.DanielsBlitz Passer+++
LG J.Diehl
---RCB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
C C.Rabach
+++NB C.GambleDeep Zone+++
RG D.Buchholz
+++SS B.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT C.Denman
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
4-7-MIN08 (2Q: 01:26) David Akers attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 6, Houston 6
(2Q: 01:19) David Akers kicked off 63 yards from the HOU35. Marques Hagans returned the ball 17 yards to the MIN19. Tackled by Obafemi Ayanbadejo.
1-10-MIN19 (2Q: 01:09) Duante Culpepper pass completed to WR Troy Williamson for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. Williamson gained 1 yard after the catch.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) T.WilliamsonSecondary, S Screen (S)+++NT J.KennedyRush Passer+++
TE T.WilliamsPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) H.BurnettOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++SLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
RB F.GoreOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB D.WilliamsShort Zone+++
SLOT R.McKnightOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WLB A.ThomasShort Zone+++
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB J.BloomMan-to-Man+++
LG R.Berry
+++RCB P.SurtainMan-to-Man+++
C G.Eslinger
+++NB T.NewmanShort Zone+++
RG L.Sherman
+++SS R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT T.Holliday
+++FS B.JueDeep Zone+++
2-8-MIN21 (2Q: 00:25) Duante Culpepper pass completed to TE Brian Jennings for 4 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) T.WilliamsonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++NT J.KennedyRush Passer+++
TE B.JenningsSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) H.BurnettPrimary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++SLB D.JacksonShort Zone---
RB B.JacksonProtect+++SILB D.WilliamsShort Zone+++
SLOT R.McKnightOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++WLB A.ThomasBlitz Passer+++
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB V.FullerShort Zone+++
LG R.Berry
+++RCB D.YoungDeep Zone+++
C G.Eslinger
+++NB T.NewmanDeep Zone+++
RG L.Sherman
+++SS R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT T.Holliday
+++FS B.JueDeep Zone+++
Houston called a time out.
3-4-MIN25 (2Q: 00:13) Duante Culpepper pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Craig Davis. DT Tank Johnson blocked the pass. PENALTY: DE Jimmy Kennedy of Houston was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT T.JohnsonRush Passer+++
TE B.JenningsOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE J.KennedyRush Passer---
Z(FL) H.BurnettOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB A.HaynesworthShort Zone+++
RB F.GoreOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SILB D.WilliamsShort Zone+++
SLOT M.HagansSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB C.BlackburnBlitz Passer+++
LT C.Colmer
---LCB T.NewmanShort Zone+++
LG R.Berry
+++RCB D.YoungDeep Zone+++
C G.Eslinger
---NB A.ThomasDeep Zone+++
RG L.Sherman
---SS R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT T.Holliday
+++FS V.FullerDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN40 (2Q: 00:06) Play-Action. Duante Culpepper scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) H.BurnettOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)+++NT A.BranchRush Passer+++
TE T.WilliamsOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE J.KennedyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.WilliamsonPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)---SLB D.JacksonBlitz Passer+++
RB F.GoreOutlet, S Screen (S)---SILB D.WilliamsShort Zone+++
SLOT M.HagansSecondary, S Screen (S)+++WLB A.ThomasShort Zone+++
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB R.WilliamsBump and Run+++
LG R.Berry
+++RCB P.SurtainBlitz Passer+++
C G.Eslinger
+++NB T.NewmanBump and Run+++
RG L.Sherman
+++SS V.FullerDeep Zone+++
RT T.Holliday
+++FS B.JueDeep Zone+++
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) David Akers kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback.
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 15:00) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman. Key block delivered by Marques Hagans.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonIn Box+++
X(SE) H.Burnett
+++NT J.KennedyIn Box---
TE B.Jennings
+++RDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
Z(FL) T.Williamson
+++SLB D.WilliamsIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier+++SILB A.ThomasIn Box+++
SLOT R.McKnight
+++WLB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB R.WilliamsOut of Box---
LG T.Herremans
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
C D.Culpepper
+++NB V.FullerOut of Box+++
RG M.Hagans
+++SS D.YoungOut of Box---
RT C.Colmer
+++FS M.MathersOut of Box+++
2-5-MIN30 (3Q: 14:30) Frank Gore ran a trap outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn, assisted by S David Young.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonIn Box+++
X(SE) H.Burnett
+++NT J.KennedyIn Box+++
TE B.Jennings
---RDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
Z(FL) T.Williamson
+++SLB D.WilliamsIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier+++SILB A.ThomasIn Box+++
SLOT R.McKnight
+++WLB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
LG T.Herremans
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
C D.Culpepper
+++NB V.FullerOut of Box+++
RG M.Hagans
+++SS D.YoungOut of Box+++
RT C.Colmer
+++FS M.MathersOut of Box+++
3-4-MIN31 (3Q: 14:04) Play-Action. Duante Culpepper scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Vincent Fuller and assisted by DE Albert Haynesworth.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonRush Passer+++
X(SE) H.BurnettPrimary, 7 Corner (19-26)+++NT J.KennedyRush Passer+++
TE B.JenningsOutlet, 8 Post (19-26)+++RDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.WilliamsonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SLB D.WilliamsBlitz Passer+++
RB F.GoreSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)---SILB A.ThomasShort Zone+++
SLOT R.McKnightOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++WLB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB R.WilliamsShort Zone+++
LG T.Herremans
+++RCB T.NewmanDeep Zone+++
C D.Culpepper
---NB V.FullerDeep Zone+++
RG M.Hagans
+++SS D.YoungShort Zone+++
RT C.Colmer
+++FS M.MathersDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 13:18) Frank Gore ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Vincent Fuller, assisted by DE Albert Haynesworth. DE Jimmy Kennedy knocked down Todd Herremans to break up the play.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonIn Box+++
X(SE) H.Burnett
+++NT J.KennedyIn Box+++
TE B.Jennings
+++RDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
Z(FL) T.Williamson
+++SLB D.WilliamsIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier+++SILB A.ThomasIn Box+++
FB D.Culpepper
+++WILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB J.TaylorIn Box+++
LG T.Herremans
---LCB R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
C R.McKnight
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
RG M.Hagans
+++SS V.FullerIn Box+++
RT C.Colmer
+++FS D.YoungOut of Box+++
2-7-MIN41 (3Q: 12:53) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Jimmy Kennedy, assisted by ILB Chase Blackburn. Gore slipped a little on the wet field.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonIn Box+++
X(SE) H.Burnett
+++NT J.KennedyIn Box+++
TE B.Jennings
---RDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
Z(FL) T.Williamson
+++SLB D.WilliamsIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier---SILB A.ThomasIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++WILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB J.TaylorIn Box+++
LG T.Herremans
+++LCB R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
C D.Culpepper
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
RG R.McKnight
+++SS V.FullerOut of Box+++
RT C.Colmer
+++FS D.YoungOut of Box+++
3-10-MIN38 (3Q: 12:24) Duante Culpepper pass completed to WR Rick McKnight for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Adalius Thomas.
OFFENSE203 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonRush Passer+++
X(SE) H.BurnettOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT J.KennedyRush Passer+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++RDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer---
Z(FL) R.McKnightPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++SLB D.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RB F.GoreOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SILB A.ThomasShort Zone+++
FB B.JenningsProtect+++WLB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB R.WilliamsMan-to-Man+++
LG T.Herremans
+++RCB T.NewmanMan-to-Man+++
C D.Culpepper
+++NB V.FullerShort Zone+++
RG M.Hagans
+++SS D.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT C.Colmer
+++FS M.MathersDeep Zone+++
1-10-HOU44 (3Q: 11:53) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Adalius Thomas.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonIn Box+++
X(SE) H.Burnett
+++NT J.KennedyIn Box+++
TE B.Jennings
---RDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
Z(FL) T.Williamson
+++SLB D.WilliamsIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier+++SILB A.ThomasIn Box+++
FB D.Culpepper
---WILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB J.TaylorIn Box+++
LG T.Herremans
+++LCB R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
C R.McKnight
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
RG M.Hagans
+++SS V.FullerIn Box+++
RT C.Colmer
+++FS D.YoungOut of Box+++
2-9-HOU43 (3Q: 11:19) Duante Culpepper scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonRush Passer+++
X(SE) H.BurnettSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++NT J.KennedyRush Passer+++
TE B.JenningsPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)---RDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.WilliamsonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)---SLB D.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RB F.GoreOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)---SILB A.ThomasShort Zone+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++WILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB J.TaylorBlitz Passer+++
LG T.Herremans
+++LCB R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
C D.Culpepper
+++RCB T.NewmanDeep Zone+++
RG R.McKnight
+++SS V.FullerShort Zone+++
RT C.Colmer
---FS D.YoungDeep Zone+++
3-8-HOU42 (3Q: 10:45) Duante Culpepper pass was dropped by WR Troy Williamson.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonRush Passer+++
X(SE) H.BurnettOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT J.KennedyRush Passer+++
TE B.JenningsSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.WilliamsonPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)---SLB D.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RB F.GoreOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB A.ThomasBlitz Passer+++
SLOT R.McKnightOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)+++WLB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB R.WilliamsShort Zone+++
LG T.Herremans
+++RCB T.NewmanDeep Zone+++
C D.Culpepper
+++NB V.FullerDeep Zone+++
RG M.Hagans
+++SS D.YoungShort Zone+++
RT C.Colmer
---FS M.MathersDeep Zone+++
4-8-HOU42 (3Q: 10:36) Brandon Fields punted 32 yards. Sammy Morris called for a fair catch at the HOU10.
1-10-HOU10 (3Q: 10:26) Sammy Morris ran a draw inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Alan Ball. ILB Robert Wendorff crushed Cristian Dronett to wreck the play.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell
***LDE C.PaceIn Box+++
X(SE) N.Carter
+++1tcDT C.WakeIn Box+++
TE M.Kranchick
---RDE K.GolstonIn Box+++
Z(FL) T.Taylor
+++SLB J.TatumIn Box+++
RB S.MorrisBall Carrier+++SILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
SLOT T.Owens
+++WLB T.HarrisIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB B.WilliamsOut of Box+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB C.GambleOut of Box+++
C J.Diehl
+++NB G.BlueOut of Box+++
RG C.Green
---SS A.BallOut of Box+++
RT C.Dronett
---FS A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
2-13-HOU07 (3Q: 09:46) Travis Taylor ran a reverse around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Alan Ball.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell
***LDE C.PaceIn Box+++
X(SE) N.Carter
+++1tcDT C.WakeIn Box+++
TE M.Kranchick
+++RDE K.GolstonIn Box+++
Z(FL) T.TaylorBall Carrier---SLB J.TatumIn Box+++
RB S.Morris
+++SILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
SLOT T.Owens
+++WLB T.HarrisIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB B.WilliamsOut of Box+++
LG C.Rabach
---RCB C.GambleOut of Box+++
C J.Diehl
+++NB G.BlueOut of Box+++
RG C.Green
+++SS A.BallOut of Box+++
RT C.Dronett
---FS A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
3-15-HOU05 (3Q: 09:18) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Matt Kranchick for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue, assisted by ILB Robert Wendorff. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Kranchick gained 3 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB M.Brunell
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
X(SE) N.CarterPrimary, 7 Corner (19-26)+++1tcDT C.WakeRush Passer+++
TE M.KranchickSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE K.GolstonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.TaylorOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++SLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
RB S.MorrisOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB R.WendorffShort Zone---
TE T.HeapOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++WILB C.GambleShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB T.HarrisShort Zone+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB B.WilliamsMan-to-Man---
C J.Diehl
+++RCB G.BlueDeep Zone---
RG C.Green
+++SS A.BallDeep Zone+++
RT C.Dronett
+++FS A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
4-11-HOU09 (3Q: 08:52) Dustin Colquitt punted 46 yards. Marques Hagans returned the kick 9 yards to the HOU46. Tackled by Jason Taylor. Houston's Jammal Brown was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
1-10-HOU46 (3Q: 08:45) Duante Culpepper pass completed to TE Brian Jennings for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Adalius Thomas. Jennings gained 1 yard after the catch.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonRush Passer+++
X(SE) H.BurnettSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++NT J.KennedyRush Passer+++
TE B.JenningsPrimary, F Flat (0-4)+++RDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.WilliamsonOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SLB D.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RB F.GoreOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++SILB A.ThomasShort Zone---
TE P.EstesOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB J.TaylorBlitz Passer+++
LG T.Herremans
+++LCB R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
C D.Culpepper
+++RCB T.NewmanDeep Zone+++
RG R.McKnight
+++SS V.FullerShort Zone+++
RT C.Colmer
---FS D.YoungDeep Zone+++
2-6-HOU42 (3Q: 08:23) Frank Gore ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman, assisted by CB Vincent Fuller. Key block delivered by Chris Colmer.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonIn Box+++
X(SE) H.Burnett
+++NT J.KennedyIn Box---
TE B.Jennings
+++RDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
Z(FL) T.Williamson
+++SLB D.WilliamsIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier+++SILB A.ThomasIn Box+++
SLOT R.McKnight
+++WLB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
LG T.Herremans
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
C D.Culpepper
+++NB V.FullerOut of Box+++
RG M.Hagans
+++SS D.YoungOut of Box+++
RT C.Colmer
+++FS M.MathersOut of Box+++
1-10-HOU36 (3Q: 07:45) Frank Gore ran a trap outside the left tackle for 18 yards. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Frank Gore to the HOU18.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonIn Box+++
X(SE) H.Burnett
+++NT J.KennedyIn Box+++
SLOT T.Williamson
+++RDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
Z(FL) R.McKnight
+++SLB D.WilliamsIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier+++WLB A.ThomasIn Box---
SLOT M.Hagans
+++LCB R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
LG T.Herremans
+++NB V.FullerOut of Box+++
C D.Culpepper
+++DB D.YoungOut of Box---
RG B.Jennings
+++SS B.JueOut of Box+++
RT C.Colmer
+++FS M.MathersOut of Box+++
1-10-HOU18 (3Q: 07:15) Duante Culpepper pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Brian Jennings. DE Albert Haynesworth blocked the pass.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonRush Passer+++
X(SE) H.BurnettSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++NT J.KennedyRush Passer+++
TE B.JenningsPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.WilliamsonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)---SLB D.WilliamsBlitz Passer+++
RB F.GoreOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SILB A.ThomasShort Zone+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++WILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
---WLB J.TaylorBlitz Passer+++
LG T.Herremans
+++LCB R.WilliamsBump and Run+++
C D.Culpepper
+++RCB T.NewmanBump and Run+++
RG R.McKnight
+++SS V.FullerDeep Zone+++
RT C.Colmer
+++FS D.YoungDeep Zone+++
2-10-HOU18 (3Q: 07:07) Duante Culpepper pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rick McKnight. CB Marshall Mathers defended the pass.
OFFENSE203 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonRush Passer+++
X(SE) H.BurnettOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT J.KennedyRush Passer+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++RDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
Z(FL) R.McKnightPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++SLB D.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RB F.GoreOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SILB A.ThomasBlitz Passer+++
FB B.JenningsProtect+++WLB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB R.WilliamsBump and Run+++
LG T.Herremans
---RCB T.NewmanBump and Run+++
C D.Culpepper
+++NB V.FullerShort Zone+++
RG M.Hagans
+++SS D.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT C.Colmer
+++FS M.MathersDeep Zone+++
3-10-HOU18 (3Q: 06:59) Duante Culpepper pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Harold Burnett. S Roy Williams hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonRush Passer+++
X(SE) H.BurnettPrimary, W Wheel (9-18)+++NT J.KennedyRush Passer+++
TE B.JenningsOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.WilliamsonOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)---SLB D.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RB F.GoreSecondary, S Screen (S)+++SILB A.ThomasBlitz Passer+++
SLOT R.McKnightOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WLB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB R.WilliamsBlitz Passer+++
LG T.Herremans
+++RCB T.NewmanMan-to-Man+++
C D.Culpepper
+++NB V.FullerMan-to-Man+++
RG M.Hagans
+++SS D.YoungDeep Zone---
RT C.Colmer
---FS M.MathersDeep Zone+++
4-10-HOU18 (3Q: 06:51) Phil Dawson attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 9, Houston 6
(3Q: 06:44) Phil Dawson kicked off 58 yards from the MIN35. Jason Hill returned the ball 18 yards to the HOU25. Tackled by Joe Klopfenstein.
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 06:21) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Matt Kranchick. DE Calvin Pace hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
X(SE) N.CarterOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)---1tcDT C.WakeRush Passer+++
TE M.KranchickPrimary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE K.GolstonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.TaylorOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++SLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
RB S.MorrisSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
FB O.AyanbadejoOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WILB C.GambleShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB T.HarrisBlitz Passer+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB B.WilliamsBump and Run+++
C J.Diehl
+++RCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
RG C.Green
+++SS A.BallDeep Zone+++
RT C.Dronett
---FS A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
2-10-HOU25 (3Q: 06:17) Sammy Morris ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake, assisted by S Chris Gamble.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell
***LDE C.PaceIn Box+++
X(SE) N.Carter
+++1tcDT C.WakeIn Box+++
TE M.Kranchick
+++RDE K.GolstonIn Box+++
Z(FL) T.Taylor
+++SLB J.TatumIn Box+++
RB S.MorrisBall Carrier+++SILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
TE T.Heap
+++WILB C.GambleIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB T.HarrisIn Box+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB B.WilliamsOut of Box+++
C J.Diehl
---RCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
RG C.Green
+++SS A.BallOut of Box+++
RT C.Dronett
+++FS A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
3-8-HOU27 (3Q: 05:49) Mark Brunell pass completed to FB Obafemi Ayanbadejo for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formation, PistolDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4
QB M.Brunell
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
X(SE) N.CarterSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT C.WakeRush Passer---
TE M.KranchickOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++RDE K.GolstonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.TaylorOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)+++SLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
RB S.MorrisOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
FB O.AyanbadejoPrimary, S Screen (S)+++WILB C.GambleShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB T.HarrisBlitz Passer---
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB B.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
C J.Diehl
+++RCB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
RG C.Green
+++SS A.BallDeep Zone+++
RT C.Dronett
+++FS A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
4-5-HOU30 (3Q: 05:07) Dustin Colquitt punted 43 yards. Marques Hagans returned the kick 8 yards to the MIN35. Tackled by Brian Leonard. Ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Damien Buchholz at the MIN35.
1-10-MIN35 (3Q: 04:59) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Sammy Morris. DT Kedrick Golston hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE221 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE M.KranchickOutlet, S Screen (S)+++1tcDT C.WakeRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapOutlet, S Screen (S)+++RDE K.GolstonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) N.CarterOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
RB S.MorrisPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
FB O.AyanbadejoSecondary, S Screen (S)+++WILB C.GambleShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB T.HarrisBlitz Passer+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB B.WilliamsBump and Run+++
C J.Diehl
+++RCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
RG C.Green
+++SS A.BallDeep Zone+++
RT C.Dronett
+++FS A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
2-10-MIN35 (3Q: 04:53) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Tony Stewart for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Greg Blue.
OFFENSE131 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE M.KranchickOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++1tcDT C.WakeRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapProtect+++RDE K.GolstonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) N.CarterPrimary, S Screen (S)+++SLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
RB S.MorrisOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
TE T.StewartSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WILB C.GambleBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB T.HarrisShort Zone+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB B.WilliamsMan-to-Man---
C J.Diehl
+++RCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
RG C.Green
+++SS A.BallDeep Zone+++
RT C.Dronett
+++FS A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
3-3-MIN28 (3Q: 04:24) Mark Brunell scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Brock Williams.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB M.Brunell
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
X(SE) N.CarterPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++1tcDT C.WakeRush Passer+++
TE M.KranchickOutlet, F Flat (0-4)---RDE K.GolstonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.TaylorOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
RB S.MorrisSecondary, S Screen (S)---SILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
SLOT T.OwensOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++WLB T.HarrisBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB B.WilliamsMan-to-Man+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB C.GambleShort Zone+++
C J.Diehl
+++NB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
RG C.Green
+++SS A.BallDeep Zone+++
RT C.Dronett
+++FS A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN22 (3Q: 03:55) Jim Sorgi pass completed to TE Matt Kranchick for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Chris Gamble, assisted by ILB Robert Wendorff. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
X(SE) N.CarterOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++1tcDT C.WakeRush Passer+++
TE M.KranchickPrimary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE K.GolstonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.TaylorOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)+++SLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
RB S.MorrisSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++SILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
TE T.HeapOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++WILB C.GambleShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB T.HarrisMan-to-Man+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB B.WilliamsBlitz Passer+++
C J.Diehl
+++RCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
RG C.Green
+++SS A.BallDeep Zone+++
RT C.Dronett
+++FS A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
2-8-MIN20 (3Q: 03:18) Sammy Morris ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Chris Gamble, assisted by ILB Robert Wendorff.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE C.PaceIn Box+++
X(SE) N.Carter
+++1tcDT C.WakeIn Box+++
TE M.Kranchick
+++RDE K.GolstonIn Box+++
Z(FL) T.Taylor
+++SLB J.TatumIn Box+++
RB S.MorrisBall Carrier+++SILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
TE T.Heap
+++WILB C.GambleIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
---WLB T.HarrisIn Box+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB B.WilliamsOut of Box+++
C J.Diehl
+++RCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
RG C.Green
+++SS A.BallOut of Box+++
RT C.Dronett
+++FS A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
3-7-MIN19 (3Q: 02:46) Jim Sorgi pass completed to WR Terrell Owens for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace, assisted by ILB Jalen Tatum.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
X(SE) N.CarterPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT C.WakeRush Passer+++
TE M.KranchickOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++RDE K.GolstonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.TaylorOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++SLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
RB S.MorrisOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SILB R.WendorffBlitz Passer---
SLOT T.OwensSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++WLB T.HarrisShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB B.WilliamsShort Zone+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB C.GambleDeep Zone+++
C J.Diehl
+++NB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
RG C.Green
+++SS A.BallDeep Zone+++
RT C.Dronett
---FS A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
4-7-MIN19 (3Q: 02:21) David Akers attempted a 36 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 9, Houston 9
(3Q: 02:16) David Akers kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback.
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 02:16) Duante Culpepper pass completed to RB Frank Gore for 12 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonRush Passer+++
X(SE) H.BurnettOutlet, S Screen (S)+++NT J.KennedyRush Passer+++
TE B.JenningsOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.WilliamsonOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)+++SLB D.WilliamsShort Zone---
RB F.GorePrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SILB A.ThomasShort Zone+++
TE P.EstesSecondary, S Screen (S)+++WILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB J.TaylorBlitz Passer+++
LG T.Herremans
+++LCB R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
C D.Culpepper
+++RCB T.NewmanDeep Zone+++
RG R.McKnight
+++SS V.FullerShort Zone+++
RT C.Colmer
+++FS D.YoungDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN37 (3Q: 01:35) Duante Culpepper sacked by DE Albert Haynesworth for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Chris Colmer.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonRush Passer+++
X(SE) H.BurnettOutlet, S Screen (S)---NT J.KennedyRush Passer+++
TE B.JenningsProtect---RDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.WilliamsonOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SLB D.WilliamsBlitz Passer+++
RB F.GorePrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SILB A.ThomasShort Zone+++
SLOT R.McKnightSecondary, D Deep Fade (40+)---WLB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
---LCB R.WilliamsShort Zone+++
LG T.Herremans
+++RCB T.NewmanDeep Zone+++
C D.Culpepper
+++NB V.FullerDeep Zone+++
RG M.Hagans
---SS D.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT C.Colmer
---FS M.MathersDeep Zone+++
2-12-MIN35 (3Q: 01:04) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Vincent Fuller, assisted by OLB Demarrio Williams. Key block delivered by Chris Colmer.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonIn Box+++
X(SE) H.Burnett
+++NT J.KennedyIn Box+++
TE B.Jennings
+++RDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
Z(FL) T.Williamson
+++SLB D.WilliamsIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier---SILB A.ThomasIn Box+++
SLOT R.McKnight
+++WLB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
LG T.Herremans
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
C D.Culpepper
+++NB V.FullerOut of Box+++
RG M.Hagans
+++SS D.YoungOut of Box+++
RT C.Colmer
+++FS M.MathersOut of Box---
3-4-MIN43 (3Q: 00:28) Duante Culpepper kept the ball, running a draw inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn.
OFFENSE023 Personnel, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB D.CulpepperBall Carrier***LDE D.JacksonIn Box+++
X(SE) H.Burnett
+++NT J.KennedyIn Box+++
TE B.Jennings
---RDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
Z(FL) T.Williamson
+++SLB D.WilliamsIn Box+++
SLOT R.McKnight
+++SILB A.ThomasIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++WLB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
LG T.Herremans
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
C D.Culpepper
+++NB V.FullerOut of Box+++
RG F.Gore
---SS D.YoungOut of Box+++
RT C.Colmer
---FS M.MathersOut of Box+++
Start of fourth quarter.
4-8-MIN39 (4Q: 15:00) Brandon Fields punted 47 yards. Sammy Morris returned the kick 6 yards to the HOU20. Tackled by Troy Williamson.
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 14:51) Sammy Morris ran inside the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Alan Ball. Key block delivered by Jammal Brown.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE C.PaceIn Box+++
X(SE) N.Carter
+++1tcDT C.WakeIn Box+++
SLOT T.Taylor
+++RDE K.GolstonIn Box+++
Z(FL) T.Owens
+++SLB J.TatumIn Box+++
RB S.MorrisBall Carrier+++WLB R.WendorffIn Box---
SLOT J.Hill
+++LCB B.WilliamsOut of Box+++
LT J.Brown
+++RCB C.GambleOut of Box+++
LG C.Rabach
+++NB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C J.Diehl
+++DB A.BallOut of Box---
RG C.Green
+++SS A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RT C.Dronett
+++FS UnknownOut of Box+++
1-10-HOU31 (4Q: 14:24) Jim Sorgi kept the ball, running around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff. CB Greg Blue knocked down Jeff Diehl to break up the play.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB J.SorgiBall Carrier***LDE C.PaceIn Box+++
X(SE) N.Carter
+++1tcDT C.WakeIn Box+++
TE M.Kranchick
---RDE K.GolstonIn Box+++
Z(FL) T.Taylor
+++SLB J.TatumIn Box---
RB S.Morris
+++SILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
FB O.Ayanbadejo
+++WILB C.GambleIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB T.HarrisIn Box+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB B.WilliamsOut of Box+++
C J.Diehl
---RCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
RG C.Green
+++SS A.BallOut of Box+++
RT C.Dronett
+++FS A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
2-10-HOU31 (4Q: 13:43) Jim Sorgi pass completed to FB Obafemi Ayanbadejo for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum, assisted by CB Greg Blue.
OFFENSE230 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE M.KranchickSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++1tcDT C.WakeRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++RDE K.GolstonRush Passer---
TE T.StewartOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)+++SLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
RB S.MorrisOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
FB O.AyanbadejoPrimary, S Screen (S)+++WILB C.GambleShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB T.HarrisBlitz Passer+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB B.WilliamsMan-to-Man---
C J.Diehl
+++RCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
RG C.Green
+++SS A.BallMan-to-Man+++
RT C.Dronett
+++FS A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
3-10-HOU31 (4Q: 13:03) Jim Sorgi pass completed to TE Matt Kranchick for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Tommie Harris. Kranchick gained 1 yard after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Chris Gamble on the HOU42.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
X(SE) N.CarterOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++1tcDT C.WakeRush Passer+++
TE M.KranchickPrimary, W Wheel (9-18)---RDE K.GolstonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.TaylorSecondary, D Deep Fade (40+)+++SLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
RB S.MorrisOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++SILB R.WendorffShort Zone---
SLOT T.OwensOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++WLB T.HarrisShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB B.WilliamsMan-to-Man+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB C.GambleShort Zone+++
C J.Diehl
+++NB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
RG C.Green
+++SS A.BallDeep Zone+++
RT C.Dronett
+++FS A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
1-10-HOU42 (4Q: 12:52) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Adalius Thomas, assisted by OLB Demarrio Williams.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonIn Box+++
X(SE) H.Burnett
+++NT J.KennedyIn Box+++
TE B.Jennings
---RDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
Z(FL) T.Williamson
+++SLB D.WilliamsIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier---SILB A.ThomasIn Box+++
SLOT R.McKnight
+++WLB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
LG T.Herremans
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
C D.Culpepper
+++NB V.FullerOut of Box+++
RG M.Hagans
---SS D.YoungOut of Box+++
RT C.Colmer
---FS M.MathersOut of Box+++
2-14-HOU46 (4Q: 12:13) Frank Gore ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Albert Haynesworth, assisted by DE Jimmy Kennedy.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonIn Box+++
X(SE) H.Burnett
+++NT J.KennedyIn Box+++
TE B.Jennings
+++RDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
Z(FL) T.Williamson
+++SLB D.WilliamsIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier+++SILB A.ThomasIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
---WILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB J.TaylorIn Box+++
LG T.Herremans
---LCB R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
C D.Culpepper
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
RG R.McKnight
---SS V.FullerOut of Box+++
RT C.Colmer
---FS D.YoungOut of Box+++
3-16-HOU48 (4Q: 11:40) Duante Culpepper sacked by DE Albert Haynesworth for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Marques Hagans.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonRush Passer+++
X(SE) H.BurnettPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++NT J.KennedyRush Passer+++
TE B.JenningsSecondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++RDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.WilliamsonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)---SLB D.WilliamsBlitz Passer+++
RB F.GoreOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++SILB A.ThomasShort Zone+++
SLOT R.McKnightOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)---WLB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB R.WilliamsShort Zone+++
LG T.Herremans
---RCB T.NewmanDeep Zone+++
C D.Culpepper
---NB V.FullerDeep Zone+++
RG M.Hagans
---SS D.YoungShort Zone+++
RT C.Colmer
+++FS M.MathersDeep Zone+++
4-20-MIN48 (4Q: 11:14) Brandon Fields punted 52 yards. Touchback.
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 11:09) Sammy Morris ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue, assisted by DE Calvin Pace.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE C.PaceIn Box+++
X(SE) N.Carter
+++1tcDT C.WakeIn Box+++
TE M.Kranchick
---RDE K.GolstonIn Box+++
Z(FL) T.Taylor
+++SLB J.TatumIn Box+++
RB S.MorrisBall Carrier+++SILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
SLOT T.Owens
+++WLB T.HarrisIn Box---
LT J.Brown
+++LCB B.WilliamsOut of Box+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB C.GambleOut of Box+++
C J.Diehl
---NB G.BlueOut of Box+++
RG C.Green
+++SS A.BallOut of Box+++
RT C.Dronett
+++FS A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
2-10-HOU20 (4Q: 10:32) Jim Sorgi pass completed to WR Nigea Carter for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Houston's Todd Heap was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
OFFENSE221 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE M.KranchickSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++1tcDT C.WakeRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE K.GolstonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) N.CarterPrimary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++SLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
RB S.MorrisOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
FB O.AyanbadejoOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WILB C.GambleShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB T.HarrisBlitz Passer+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB B.WilliamsBump and Run+++
C J.Diehl
+++RCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
RG C.Green
+++SS A.BallDeep Zone+++
RT C.Dronett
+++FS A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
3-8-HOU22 (4Q: 10:06) Jim Sorgi pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Alan Ball.
OFFENSE221 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE M.KranchickSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++1tcDT C.WakeRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE K.GolstonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) N.CarterPrimary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++SLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
RB S.MorrisOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB R.WendorffBlitz Passer+++
FB O.AyanbadejoOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WILB C.GambleShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB T.HarrisShort Zone+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB B.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
C J.Diehl
+++RCB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
RG C.Green
---SS A.BallDeep Zone+++
RT C.Dronett
+++FS A.BatchelorDeep Zone---
4-2-HOU28 (4Q: 09:34) Dustin Colquitt punted 61 yards. Marques Hagans returned the kick 5 yards to the MIN16. Tackled by Demarrio Williams.
1-10-MIN16 (4Q: 09:25) Duante Culpepper pass completed to WR Troy Williamson for 10 yards. Tackled by S David Young. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
OFFENSE203 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonRush Passer+++
X(SE) H.BurnettPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++NT J.KennedyRush Passer+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
Z(FL) R.McKnightOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SLB D.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RB F.GoreProtect+++SILB A.ThomasShort Zone---
FB B.JenningsOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++WLB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB R.WilliamsMan-to-Man+++
LG T.Herremans
+++RCB T.NewmanMan-to-Man+++
C D.Culpepper
+++NB V.FullerShort Zone+++
RG M.Hagans
+++SS D.YoungShort Zone+++
RT C.Colmer
+++FS M.MathersDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN26 (4Q: 08:53) Duante Culpepper pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Harold Burnett. OLB D'Qwell Jackson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE014 PersonnelDEFENSETrue 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonRush Passer+++
X(SE) H.BurnettPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++NT J.KennedyRush Passer+++
TE B.JenningsOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.WilliamsonSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++SLB D.WilliamsShort Zone+++
SLOT R.McKnightOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WLB A.ThomasBlitz Passer+++
SLOT M.HagansOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++LCB R.WilliamsBump and Run+++
LT T.Pennington
+++RCB T.NewmanBlitz Passer+++
LG T.Herremans
+++NB V.FullerBump and Run+++
C D.Culpepper
+++DB D.YoungShort Zone+++
RG F.Gore
+++SS B.JueDeep Zone+++
RT C.Colmer
+++FS M.MathersDeep Zone+++
2-10-MIN26 (4Q: 08:45) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Jimmy Kennedy. PENALTY: WR Troy Williamson of Minnesota was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonIn Box+++
X(SE) H.Burnett
+++NT J.KennedyIn Box+++
TE B.Jennings
---RDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
Z(FL) T.Williamson
---SLB D.WilliamsIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier+++SILB A.ThomasIn Box+++
SLOT R.McKnight
+++WLB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
LG T.Herremans
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
C D.Culpepper
+++NB V.FullerOut of Box+++
RG M.Hagans
+++SS D.YoungOut of Box+++
RT C.Colmer
+++FS M.MathersOut of Box+++
3-24-MIN12 (4Q: 08:35) Duante Culpepper pass completed to WR Troy Williamson for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman, assisted by OLB Adalius Thomas. Williamson gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: WR Marques Hagans of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonRush Passer---
X(SE) H.BurnettOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT J.KennedyRush Passer+++
TE B.JenningsSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)---RDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.WilliamsonPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SLB D.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RB F.GoreOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB A.ThomasShort Zone---
SLOT R.McKnightOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)+++WLB C.BlackburnBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB R.WilliamsShort Zone+++
LG T.Herremans
+++RCB T.NewmanDeep Zone+++
C D.Culpepper
+++NB V.FullerDeep Zone+++
RG M.Hagans
+++SS D.YoungShort Zone+++
RT C.Colmer
+++FS M.MathersDeep Zone+++
4-14-MIN22 (4Q: 08:29) Brandon Fields punted 75 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU03.
1-10-HOU03 (4Q: 08:21) Jim Sorgi kept the ball, running around left end for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston, assisted by CB Alan Ball. Key block delivered by Jeff Diehl.
OFFENSE005 Personnel, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4
QB J.SorgiBall Carrier***LDE C.PaceIn Box---
X(SE) N.Carter
+++1tcDT C.WakeIn Box+++
SLOT T.Taylor
+++RDE K.GolstonIn Box---
Z(FL) T.Owens
+++SLB J.TatumIn Box---
SLOT J.Hill
+++WLB R.WendorffIn Box+++
SLOT S.Morris
+++LCB B.WilliamsOut of Box+++
LT J.Brown
+++RCB C.GambleOut of Box+++
LG C.Rabach
+++NB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C J.Diehl
+++DB A.BallOut of Box+++
RG C.Green
+++SS A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RT C.Dronett
+++FS UnknownOut of Box---
1-10-HOU15 (4Q: 07:51) Sammy Morris ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace.
OFFENSE221 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE C.PaceIn Box+++
TE M.Kranchick
+++1tcDT C.WakeIn Box+++
TE T.Heap
+++RDE K.GolstonIn Box+++
Z(FL) N.Carter
+++SLB J.TatumIn Box+++
RB S.MorrisBall Carrier+++SILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
FB O.Ayanbadejo
+++WILB C.GambleIn Box---
LT J.Brown
+++WLB T.HarrisIn Box+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB B.WilliamsOut of Box+++
C J.Diehl
+++RCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
RG C.Green
+++SS A.BallOut of Box+++
RT C.Dronett
+++FS A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
2-8-HOU17 (4Q: 07:13) Jim Sorgi pass completed to WR Nigea Carter for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
X(SE) N.CarterPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT C.WakeRush Passer+++
TE M.KranchickProtect+++RDE K.GolstonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.TaylorOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++SLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
RB S.MorrisSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++SILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
SLOT T.OwensOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++WLB T.HarrisBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB B.WilliamsMan-to-Man---
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB C.GambleMan-to-Man+++
C J.Diehl
+++NB G.BlueShort Zone+++
RG C.Green
+++SS A.BallDeep Zone+++
RT C.Dronett
+++FS A.BatchelorDeep Zone---
1-10-HOU28 (4Q: 06:48) Sammy Morris ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston, assisted by ILB Robert Wendorff. Key block delivered by Casey Rabach.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE C.PaceIn Box+++
X(SE) N.Carter
+++1tcDT C.WakeIn Box---
TE M.Kranchick
+++RDE K.GolstonIn Box+++
Z(FL) T.Taylor
+++SLB J.TatumIn Box+++
RB S.MorrisBall Carrier+++SILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
SLOT T.Owens
+++WLB T.HarrisIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB B.WilliamsOut of Box+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB C.GambleOut of Box+++
C J.Diehl
+++NB G.BlueOut of Box+++
RG C.Green
+++SS A.BallOut of Box+++
RT C.Dronett
+++FS A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
2-5-HOU33 (4Q: 06:25) Sammy Morris ran around the left tackle for 5 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake, assisted by CB Alan Ball. Key block delivered by Jammal Brown.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE C.PaceIn Box+++
X(SE) N.Carter
+++1tcDT C.WakeIn Box+++
TE M.Kranchick
+++RDE K.GolstonIn Box+++
Z(FL) T.Taylor
+++SLB J.TatumIn Box+++
RB S.MorrisBall Carrier+++SILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
FB O.Ayanbadejo
+++WILB C.GambleIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB T.HarrisIn Box+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB B.WilliamsOut of Box+++
C J.Diehl
+++RCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
RG C.Green
+++SS A.BallOut of Box+++
RT C.Dronett
+++FS A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
1-10-HOU38 (4Q: 05:56) Jim Sorgi pass completed to FB Obafemi Ayanbadejo for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formation, PistolDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
X(SE) N.CarterSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT C.WakeRush Passer+++
TE M.KranchickOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++RDE K.GolstonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.TaylorOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)+++SLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
RB S.MorrisOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB R.WendorffBlitz Passer+++
FB O.AyanbadejoPrimary, S Screen (S)+++WILB C.GambleShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB T.HarrisBump and Run+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB B.WilliamsBump and Run+++
C J.Diehl
---RCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
RG C.Green
---SS A.BallBump and Run+++
RT C.Dronett
+++FS A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
2-7-HOU41 (4Q: 05:31) Jim Sorgi pass completed to TE Matt Kranchick for 0 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Alan Ball. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
OFFENSE230 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE M.KranchickSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++1tcDT C.WakeRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++RDE K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE T.StewartOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)+++SLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
RB S.MorrisOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB R.WendorffShort Zone---
FB O.AyanbadejoPrimary, S Screen (S)+++WILB C.GambleShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB T.HarrisShort Zone+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB B.WilliamsMan-to-Man+++
C J.Diehl
+++RCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
RG C.Green
+++SS A.BallMan-to-Man+++
RT C.Dronett
+++FS A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
3-7-HOU41 (4Q: 04:58) Play-Action. Jim Sorgi pass completed to WR Jason Hill for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
X(SE) N.CarterPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++1tcDT C.WakeRush Passer+++
SLOT T.TaylorOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE K.GolstonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.OwensOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
RB S.MorrisOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WLB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
SLOT J.HillSecondary, W Wheel (9-18)+++LCB B.WilliamsShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++RCB C.GambleShort Zone+++
LG C.Rabach
+++NB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
C J.Diehl
+++DB A.BallDeep Zone+++
RG C.Green
---SS A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
RT C.Dronett
+++FS UnknownDeep Zone+++
4-1-HOU47 (4Q: 04:27) Dustin Colquitt punted 48 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN05.
1-10-MIN05 (4Q: 04:19) Frank Gore ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonIn Box+++
X(SE) H.Burnett
+++NT J.KennedyIn Box+++
TE B.Jennings
+++RDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
Z(FL) T.Williamson
+++SLB D.WilliamsIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier+++SILB A.ThomasIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++WILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB J.TaylorIn Box+++
LG T.Herremans
+++LCB R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
C D.Culpepper
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
RG R.McKnight
+++SS V.FullerOut of Box+++
RT C.Colmer
+++FS D.YoungOut of Box+++
2-10-MIN05 (4Q: 03:40) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams, assisted by CB Vincent Fuller.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonIn Box---
X(SE) H.Burnett
+++NT J.KennedyIn Box+++
TE B.Jennings
+++RDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
Z(FL) T.Williamson
+++SLB D.WilliamsIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier---SILB A.ThomasIn Box+++
FB D.Culpepper
+++WILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB J.TaylorIn Box+++
LG T.Herremans
+++LCB R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
C R.McKnight
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
RG M.Hagans
+++SS V.FullerIn Box+++
RT C.Colmer
+++FS D.YoungOut of Box+++
3-10-MIN05 (4Q: 02:57) Duante Culpepper scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by S David Young.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonRush Passer+++
X(SE) H.BurnettPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)---NT J.KennedyRush Passer+++
TE B.JenningsSecondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++RDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.WilliamsonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++SLB D.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RB F.GoreOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++SILB A.ThomasShort Zone+++
SLOT R.McKnightOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB C.BlackburnBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB R.WilliamsShort Zone+++
LG T.Herremans
+++RCB T.NewmanDeep Zone+++
C D.Culpepper
+++NB V.FullerDeep Zone+++
RG M.Hagans
+++SS D.YoungShort Zone+++
RT C.Colmer
+++FS M.MathersDeep Zone+++
4-3-MIN12 (4Q: 02:23) Brandon Fields punted 65 yards. Sammy Morris returned the kick 23 yards to the HOU46. Tackled by Greg Blue. Ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Troy Williamson at the HOU46.
1-10-HOU46 (4Q: 02:16) Duante Culpepper pass completed to WR Rick McKnight for 42 yards. Tackled by CB Marshall Mathers. McKnight gained 1 yard after the catch.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonRush Passer+++
X(SE) H.BurnettOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++NT J.KennedyRush Passer+++
TE B.JenningsSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.WilliamsonOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++SLB D.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RB F.GoreProtect+++SILB A.ThomasShort Zone+++
SLOT R.McKnightPrimary, D Deep Fade (40+)+++WLB C.BlackburnBump and Run+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB R.WilliamsBump and Run+++
LG T.Herremans
+++RCB T.NewmanBlitz Passer+++
C D.Culpepper
+++NB V.FullerBlitz Passer+++
RG M.Hagans
+++SS D.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT C.Colmer
+++FS M.MathersDeep Zone+++
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
1-4-HOU04 (4Q: 02:00) Frank Gore ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonIn Box+++
X(SE) H.Burnett
+++NT J.KennedyIn Box+++
TE B.Jennings
+++RDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
Z(FL) T.Williamson
+++SLB D.WilliamsIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier+++SILB A.ThomasIn Box+++
SLOT R.McKnight
+++WILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB J.TaylorIn Box---
LG T.Herremans
+++LCB R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
C D.Culpepper
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
RG M.Hagans
+++SS V.FullerOut of Box+++
RT C.Colmer
---FS D.YoungOut of Box+++
2-5-HOU05 (4Q: 01:21) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Vincent Fuller, assisted by OLB Adalius Thomas. OLB Adalius Thomas knocked down Chris Colmer to break up the play.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonIn Box+++
X(SE) H.Burnett
+++NT J.KennedyIn Box+++
TE B.Jennings
+++RDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
Z(FL) T.Williamson
+++SLB D.WilliamsIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier+++SILB A.ThomasIn Box+++
FB D.Culpepper
+++WILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB J.TaylorIn Box+++
LG T.Herremans
+++LCB R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
C R.McKnight
---RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
RG M.Hagans
+++SS V.FullerOut of Box+++
RT C.Colmer
---FS D.YoungOut of Box+++
3-6-HOU06 (4Q: 00:47) Duante Culpepper pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Harold Burnett.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Culpepper
***LDE D.JacksonRush Passer+++
X(SE) H.BurnettPrimary, W Wheel (9-18)+++NT J.KennedyRush Passer+++
TE B.JenningsOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)+++RDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.WilliamsonSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB D.WilliamsBlitz Passer+++
RB F.GoreOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++SILB A.ThomasShort Zone+++
SLOT R.McKnightOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++WLB C.BlackburnBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB R.WilliamsMan-to-Man+++
LG T.Herremans
+++RCB T.NewmanMan-to-Man+++
C D.Culpepper
+++NB V.FullerShort Zone+++
RG M.Hagans
+++SS D.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT C.Colmer
+++FS M.MathersDeep Zone+++
4-6-HOU06 (4Q: 00:40) Phil Dawson attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 12, Houston 9
(4Q: 00:32) Phil Dawson kicked off 57 yards from the MIN35. Travis Taylor returned the ball 22 yards to the HOU30. Tackled by Greg Blue.
1-10-HOU30 (4Q: 00:26) Jim Sorgi pass completed to WR Travis Taylor for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Alan Ball, assisted by CB Greg Blue.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
X(SE) N.CarterSecondary, 8 Post (19-26)+++1tcDT C.WakeRush Passer+++
TE M.KranchickOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE K.GolstonRush Passer---
Z(FL) T.TaylorPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
RB S.MorrisProtect+++WLB R.WendorffBlitz Passer+++
SLOT T.OwensOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++LCB B.WilliamsShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++RCB C.GambleShort Zone---
LG C.Rabach
+++NB G.BlueDeep Zone---
C J.Diehl
+++DB A.BallDeep Zone+++
RG C.Green
+++SS A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
RT C.Dronett
+++FS UnknownDeep Zone+++
Houston called a time out.
2-8-HOU32 (4Q: 00:19) Jim Sorgi pass completed to RB Sammy Morris for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
X(SE) N.CarterPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++1tcDT C.WakeRush Passer+++
TE M.KranchickOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++RDE K.GolstonRush Passer---
Z(FL) T.TaylorOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SLB J.TatumBlitz Passer---
RB S.MorrisSecondary, S Screen (S)+++WLB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
SLOT T.OwensOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++LCB B.WilliamsShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++RCB C.GambleShort Zone+++
LG C.Rabach
+++NB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
C J.Diehl
+++DB A.BallDeep Zone+++
RG C.Green
---SS A.BatchelorDeep Zone---
RT C.Dronett
+++FS UnknownDeep Zone+++
Houston called a time out.
3-6-HOU34 (4Q: 00:07) Jim Sorgi pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Travis Taylor. DE Cameron Wake drove right through Cornell Green to hurry the quarterback.
OFFENSE014 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
X(SE) N.CarterSecondary, D Deep Fade (40+)---1tcDT C.WakeRush Passer+++
TE M.KranchickOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)+++RDE K.GolstonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.TaylorPrimary, D Deep Fade (40+)---SLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
SLOT T.OwensOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)+++WLB R.WendorffBlitz Passer---
SLOT J.HillOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)---LCB B.WilliamsShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++RCB C.GambleShort Zone+++
LG C.Rabach
+++NB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
C J.Diehl
+++DB A.BallDeep Zone+++
RG C.Green
---SS A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
RT C.Dronett
+++FS UnknownDeep Zone+++
Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 12, Houston Texans 9

Informal Player Participation Grades

HoustonPlus (+++)Minus (---)Grade
DT Tank Johnson110100%
RB Brian Leonard10100%
WR Robert Meachem210100%
CB Terence Newman59198%
CB Vincent Fuller48198%
ILB Chase Blackburn44198%
S Roy Williams65297%
DE Albert Haynesworth64297%
CB Marshall Mathers25196%
OLB Demarrio Williams63395%
WR Nigea Carter37295%
WR Terrell Owens29294%
G Damien Buchholz29294%
DE Jimmy Kennedy55493%
WR Travis Taylor24292%
C Casey Rabach56592%
OLB Takeo Spikes11192%
S Bhawon Jue22292%
OLB D'Qwell Jackson61691%
RB Cedric Benson10191%
S David Young39491%
FB Obafemi Ayanbadejo19290%
T Chris Denman28390%
T Jammal Brown55690%
RB Sammy Morris43590%
CB Patrick Surtain16289%
TE Todd Heap30488%
OLB Adalius Thomas51788%
TE Tony Stewart14288%
CB Jeremy Bloom21388%
OLB Jason Taylor13287%
G Cristian Dronett26487%
DE Dave Tollefson6186%
DE Dan Bazuin6186%
G Jeff Diehl52985%
DT Alan Branch11285%
TE Matt Kranchick34783%
T Cornell Green24680%
WR Jason Hill12475%
MinnesotaPlus (+++)Minus (---)Grade
FB Harris Stanton60100%
TE Joe Klopfenstein30100%
WR Le'Ron McClain20100%
WR Craig Davis200100%
DE Kristopher Heilman30100%
CB Alan Ball33197%
WR Harold Burnett63395%
ILB Rufus Alexander21195%
T Terrance Pennington31294%
DE Calvin Pace46394%
ILB Jalen Tatum46394%
DE Cameron Wake42393%
CB Travis Daniels26293%
WR Marques Hagans38393%
CB Axel Batchelor36392%
OLB Caleb Copeland12192%
QB Duante Culpepper31391%
C Greg Eslinger31391%
S LaRon Landry20291%
S Chris Gamble36490%
DE Tommie Harris42589%
S Samuel Gaylor25389%
CB Greg Blue48689%
G Todd Herremans29488%
WR Rick McKnight34587%
ILB Robert Wendorff53887%
S Brock Williams38686%
DT Kedrick Golston44786%
G Louie Sherman29585%
T Tre Holliday29585%
TE Patrick Estes15383%
TE T.J. Williams15383%
Unknown5183%
RB Frank Gore42982%
RB Brandon Jackson12380%
C Robert Berry27779%
WR Troy Williamson371079%
T Chris Colmer521578%
DE Gaines Adams13476%
TE Brian Jennings311076%
ILB Leon Marsh13668%