| Played in Denver, CO, weather: 42 degrees, fair, 7 mph wind. |
| Denver won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Phil Dawson kicked off 59 yards from the MIN35. Sawyer McNeil returned the ball 40 yards to the DEN46. Tackled by Chris Colmer. |
| 1-10-DEN46 (1Q: 14:28) PENALTY: T Mathias Nkwenti of Denver was called for a False Start. |
1-15-DEN41 (1Q: 14:20) Elias Marchant ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor. Denver's LeRon McCoy was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-DEN44 (1Q: 13:45) Elias Marchant ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Rufus Alexander, assisted by CB Travis Daniels.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | --- | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-13-DEN43 (1Q: 13:14) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to FB Thomas Tapeh for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Caleb Copeland.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-9-DEN47 (1Q: 12:48) Josh Miller punted 46 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN07. |
1-10-MIN07 (1Q: 12:39) Brian Griese pass completed to RB Brandon Jackson for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Jennings | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Hagans | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Blitz Passer | --- | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Double TE | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN19 (1Q: 12:01) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Troy Williamson. CB Sawyer McNeil defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Blanco | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Spy on QB | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN19 (1Q: 11:54) Brian Griese scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Blanco | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-MIN20 (1Q: 11:24) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Craig Davis for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Blanco | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-MIN19 (1Q: 10:56) Amir Cochrane punted 48 yards. Marques Colston called for a fair catch at the DEN33. |
1-10-DEN33 (1Q: 10:45) Elias Marchant ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake, assisted by OLB Caleb Copeland. Key block delivered by Mathias Nkwenti.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | --- | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | --- | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-DEN40 (1Q: 10:06) Elias Marchant ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff. Key block delivered by Terrence Metcalf.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | --- | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-DEN45 (1Q: 09:28) Elias Marchant ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Rufus Alexander.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-DEN47 (1Q: 08:44) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Copeland | Short Zone | --- | | RB E.Marchant | Protect | --- | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Protect | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-MIN47 (1Q: 08:13) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Alge Crumpler. DE Mike Rucker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-2-MIN47 (1Q: 08:07) Josh Miller punted 33 yards. Marques Hagans called for a fair catch at the MIN14. |
1-10-MIN14 (1Q: 07:59) Brian Griese pass was dropped by WR Craig Davis. PENALTY: T Tre Holliday of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Blanco | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-17-MIN07 (1Q: 07:52) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Troy Williamson for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard. Williamson gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Hagans | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Blanco | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN27 (1Q: 07:08) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Troy Williamson for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Broderick Siplon.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Blanco | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| --- | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-MIN31 (1Q: 06:36) Donovan Blanco ran a trap outside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Blanco | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Spy | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| --- | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-MIN29 (1Q: 06:07) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Troy Williamson for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Sawyer McNeil.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Blanco | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | --- |
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| 4-1-MIN36 (1Q: 05:38) Amir Cochrane punted 36 yards. Marques Colston returned the kick 10 yards to the DEN38. Tackled by Chris Colmer. |
1-10-DEN38 (1Q: 05:27) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 5 yards. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-DEN43 (1Q: 05:06) Elias Marchant ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry. Key block delivered by Mathias Nkwenti.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | --- | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Out of Box | --- | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN45 (1Q: 04:32) Elias Marchant ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Kristopher Heilman, assisted by S Samuel Gaylor. Key block delivered by Justin Hartwig.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | --- | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | --- | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-MIN36 (1Q: 04:05) Elias Marchant ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Caleb Copeland.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-MIN36 (1Q: 03:36) Elias Marchant ran around left end for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Rufus Alexander. Key block delivered by Terrence Metcalf.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | --- | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN33 (1Q: 02:55) Big Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-MIN26 (1Q: 02:26) Elias Marchant ran around right end for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor. Key block delivered by Will Whittcker. Whittcker flattened LaRon Landry to ensure the play's success.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | --- | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-MIN11 (1Q: 01:46) Elias Marchant ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Tommie Harris, assisted by ILB Rufus Alexander.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN08 (1Q: 01:23) Elias Marchant ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-MIN06 (1Q: 00:50) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE LeBron James for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Double Z(FL) | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-MIN06 (1Q: 00:04) Edward Hepburn attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 3, Minnesota 0 |
| Start of second quarter. |
| (2Q: 15:00) Edward Hepburn kicked off 74 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 15:00) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Craig Davis for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Sawyer McNeil, assisted by ILB Torrance Marshall.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | WLB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN28 (2Q: 14:26) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Craig Davis for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard, assisted by CB Michael Waddell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Davis gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Blanco | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT T.Williamson | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB M.Williams | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN35 (2Q: 14:00) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Troy Williamson for 5 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson. Williamson gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN40 (2Q: 13:35) Brandon Jackson ran a trap outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| --- | RDE J.Stamper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-MIN36 (2Q: 13:03) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Marques Hagans for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Waddell.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Blanco | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN41 (2Q: 12:34) Brandon Jackson ran a draw inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Broderick Siplon.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Davis |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | --- | | TE B.Jennings |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Spy | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | LCB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-DEN37 (2Q: 12:07) Brandon Jackson ran a draw inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Jennings |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Spy | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-DEN33 (2Q: 11:31) Brian Griese pass completed to FB Harris Stanton for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | --- | | FB H.Stanton | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB B.Siplon | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Double SLOT | --- | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN28 (2Q: 10:50) Brandon Jackson ran a draw inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Warfield. PENALTY: C Robert Berry of Minnesota was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Jennings |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Spy | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-26-DEN44 (2Q: 10:41) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson, assisted by ILB Malcolm Warfield.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Jennings |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-24-DEN42 (2Q: 10:16) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Craig Davis for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Sawyer McNeil. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Davis gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN18 (2Q: 09:51) Donovan Blanco ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson, assisted by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. Key block delivered by Greg Eslinger.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Spy | +++ | | RB D.Blanco | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | --- | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-5-DEN13 (2Q: 09:29) PENALTY: C Robert Berry of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-10-DEN18 (2Q: 09:19) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Craig Davis for 4 yards. Tackled by S Madieu Williams, assisted by DT Shaun Rogers.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Blanco | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB M.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| --- | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-DEN14 (2Q: 08:39) Donovan Blanco ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Blanco | Ball Carrier | --- | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | DB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| --- | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-8-DEN16 (2Q: 07:55) Phil Dawson attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 3, Minnesota 3 |
| (2Q: 07:47) Phil Dawson kicked off 55 yards from the MIN35. Josh Reed returned the ball 19 yards to the DEN29. Tackled by Darnerien McCants. |
1-10-DEN29 (2Q: 07:19) Big Ben Roethlisberger kept the ball, running inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry, assisted by CB Greg Blue.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant |
| +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-DEN28 (2Q: 06:59) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR LeRon McCoy for 36 yards. Tackled by ILB Rufus Alexander. PENALTY: DE Stephen Tulloch of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | --- | | RB E.Marchant | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN36 (2Q: 06:45) Musa Smith ran inside the right guard for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Travis Daniels, assisted by CB Greg Blue. Key block delivered by Will Whittcker.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS R.Manning | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 06:11) Thomas Tapeh ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Travis Daniels.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant |
| +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | --- | | FB T.Tapeh | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN25 (2Q: 05:41) Elias Marchant ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Tommie Harris. Key block delivered by Will Whittcker.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | --- | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN13 (2Q: 05:17) Elias Marchant ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Gaines Adams.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN09 (2Q: 04:46) Josh Reed ran a reverse around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake. Key block delivered by Eric Winston.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant |
| +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-1-MIN01 (2Q: 04:11) Musa Smith ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Gaines Adams.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WILB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | WLB R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | In Box | +++ |
|
2-1-MIN01 (2Q: 03:34) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Denver 9, Minnesota 3
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Copeland | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Protect | +++ | NB R.Alexander | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT L.McCoy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WILB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | WLB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 03:34) Extra point by Edward Hepburn was good. Denver 10, Minnesota 3 |
| (2Q: 03:28) Edward Hepburn kicked off 66 yards from the DEN35. Marques Hagans returned the ball 101 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Denver 10, Minnesota 9 |
| (2Q: 03:28) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. Denver 10, Minnesota 10 |
| (2Q: 03:15) Phil Dawson kicked off 53 yards from the MIN35. Sawyer McNeil returned the ball 22 yards to the DEN34. Tackled by Tre Holliday. |
1-10-DEN34 (2Q: 02:43) Musa Smith ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Kristopher Heilman. Key block delivered by Eric Winston.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | --- | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-3-DEN41 (2Q: 02:22) PENALTY: WR Marques Colston of Denver was called for a False Start. |
2-8-DEN36 (2Q: 02:22) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Kevin Boss for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Boss gained 4 yards after the catch. Minnesota's Rufus Alexander was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Short Zone | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-MIN45 (2Q: 02:00) Play-Action. Big Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Marchant | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN40 (2Q: 01:36) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marques Colston. DE Cameron Wake defended the pass. PENALTY: T Mathias Nkwenti of Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-DEN50 (2Q: 01:27) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass was dropped by FB Thomas Tapeh.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Marchant | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Copeland | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-DEN50 (2Q: 01:22) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 16 yards. Tackled by DE Gaines Adams, assisted by S LaRon Landry. Crumpler gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT B.Berrian | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB R.Manning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN34 (2Q: 00:58) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor, assisted by S Samuel Gaylor.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Copeland | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
1-10-MIN18 (2Q: 00:49) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR LeRon McCoy. OLB Caleb Copeland defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN18 (2Q: 00:43) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Musa Smith. DE Tommie Harris hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Marchant | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Copeland | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | WLB C.Wake | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-MIN18 (2Q: 00:38) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Musa Smith for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Caleb Copeland.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Copeland | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Smith | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
1-7-MIN07 (2Q: 00:28) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR LeRon McCoy for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Denver 16, Minnesota 10
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 00:28) Extra point by Edward Hepburn missed. |
| (2Q: 00:17) Edward Hepburn kicked off 74 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
| 1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 00:17) Brian Griese dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Edward Hepburn kicked off 66 yards from the DEN35. Marques Hagans returned the ball 16 yards to the MIN15. Tackled by Tully Banta-Cain. |
1-10-MIN15 (3Q: 14:31) Brian Griese pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Harold Burnett. OLB Tully Banta-Cain blocked the pass. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN15 (3Q: 14:27) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Menson Holloway, assisted by DT Shaun Rogers. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | --- | | SLOT H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Spy | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-10-MIN15 (3Q: 13:45) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Blanco | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-MIN19 (3Q: 13:12) Amir Cochrane punted 55 yards. Marques Colston returned the kick 4 yards to the DEN30. Tackled by Terrance Pennington. |
1-10-DEN30 (3Q: 13:02) Elias Marchant ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry, assisted by ILB Robert Wendorff.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-DEN27 (3Q: 12:35) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Rufus Alexander.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT L.McCoy | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-DEN31 (3Q: 12:04) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Alge Crumpler. CB Axel Batchelor defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-DEN31 (3Q: 11:54) Josh Miller punted 53 yards. Marques Hagans returned the kick 4 yards to the MIN20. PENALTY: CB Ricky Manning of Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-MIN10 (3Q: 11:46) Brian Griese kept the ball, running a draw inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| --- | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-MIN07 (3Q: 11:09) Play-Action. Brian Griese scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Sawyer McNeil.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Blanco | Protect | --- | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-MIN19 (3Q: 10:36) Brian Griese pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Harold Burnett. DE Menson Holloway blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB B.Siplon | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Double SLOT | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-MIN19 (3Q: 10:32) Amir Cochrane punted 32 yards. Marques Colston called for a fair catch at the DEN49. |
1-10-DEN49 (3Q: 10:25) Elias Marchant ran inside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Caleb Copeland, assisted by DE Kristopher Heilman. Key block delivered by Eric Winston.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | --- | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN41 (3Q: 09:50) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass was dropped by WR Josh Reed.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Protect | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN41 (3Q: 09:45) Elias Marchant ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Tommie Harris.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-MIN39 (3Q: 09:08) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass was dropped by TE LeBron James.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WILB R.Wendorff | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-MIN39 (3Q: 08:58) Josh Miller punted 39 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 08:53) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Sawyer McNeil, assisted by ILB Terna Nande. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Double SLOT | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN39 (3Q: 08:12) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Harold Burnett. DE Cory Redding drove right through Harris Stanton to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Double SLOT | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | --- | WLB M.Holloway | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN39 (3Q: 08:03) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Craig Davis. CB Lito Sheppard defended the pass. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB D.Blanco | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| --- | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-MIN39 (3Q: 07:59) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Harold Burnett. OLB Tully Banta-Cain hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Blanco | Protect | +++ | WLB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| --- | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-MIN39 (3Q: 07:50) Amir Cochrane punted 53 yards. Marques Colston returned the kick 14 yards to the DEN22. Tackled by Tre Holliday. |
1-10-DEN22 (3Q: 07:39) Elias Marchant ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace, assisted by DE Mike Rucker.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | --- | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-DEN24 (3Q: 07:16) Ben Roethlisberger kept the ball, running inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Kristopher Heilman.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant |
| +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | --- | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-DEN23 (3Q: 06:45) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Caleb Copeland. Crumpler gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Copeland | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | --- | | TE K.Boss | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Deep Zone | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-4-DEN28 (3Q: 06:02) Josh Miller punted 42 yards. Marques Hagans returned the kick 1 yard to the MIN31. Tackled by Tully Banta-Cain. |
1-10-MIN31 (3Q: 05:54) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 40 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey. McCants gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: C Robert Berry of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Double SLOT | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-20-MIN21 (3Q: 05:36) PENALTY: C Greg Eslinger of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-25-MIN16 (3Q: 05:26) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Marques Hagans for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Blanco | Protect | --- | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-MIN30 (3Q: 04:47) Brandon Jackson ran a draw inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Menson Holloway, assisted by ILB Terna Nande.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Jennings |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-13-MIN28 (3Q: 04:19) Brian Griese sacked by OLB Tully Banta-Cain for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Terrance Pennington.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Blanco | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| --- | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-18-MIN23 (3Q: 03:51) Amir Cochrane punted 37 yards. Marques Colston called for a fair catch at the DEN40. Minnesota's Greg Eslinger was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor abdominal injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
1-10-DEN40 (3Q: 03:44) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Elias Marchant for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Travis Daniels.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Copeland | Short Zone | --- | | RB E.Marchant | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-14-DEN36 (3Q: 03:10) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor. Colston gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB S.Gaylor | Short Zone | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-DEN40 (3Q: 02:35) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-DEN44 (3Q: 01:58) Josh Miller punted 39 yards. Marques Hagans called for a fair catch at the MIN17. PENALTY: CB Travis Daniels of Minnesota was called for Roughing the Kicker. |
1-10-MIN41 (3Q: 01:49) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to FB Thomas Tapeh for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Travis Daniels. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Tapeh gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN30 (3Q: 01:08) Elias Marchant ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake, assisted by DE Kristopher Heilman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| --- | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN27 (3Q: 00:30) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Musa Smith. DE Cameron Wake hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Marchant | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-MIN27 (3Q: 00:26) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR LeRon McCoy for 6 yards. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Copeland | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Smith | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB R.Manning | Short Zone | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-MIN21 (3Q: 00:04) Edward Hepburn attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 19, Minnesota 10 |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| (4Q: 15:00) Edward Hepburn kicked off 66 yards from the DEN35. Marques Hagans returned the ball 21 yards to the MIN20. Tackled by Marques Colston. |
1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 14:39) Donovan Blanco ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Terna Nande.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Davis |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Blanco | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| --- | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-MIN19 (4Q: 14:08) Donovan Blanco ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Rogers, assisted by OLB Broderick Siplon. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Robert Berry to the MIN21.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Blanco | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-MIN21 (4Q: 13:26) Brian Griese pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Troy Williamson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Blanco | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-MIN21 (4Q: 13:20) Amir Cochrane punted 45 yards. Marques Colston called for a fair catch at the DEN34. |
1-10-DEN34 (4Q: 13:13) Elias Marchant ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake, assisted by ILB Rufus Alexander.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-DEN33 (4Q: 12:34) Elias Marchant ran around left end for 27 yards. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor. Key block delivered by Justin Hartwig.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN40 (4Q: 11:57) Elias Marchant ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-9-MIN39 (4Q: 11:31) PENALTY: FB Thomas Tapeh of Denver was called for a False Start. |
2-14-MIN44 (4Q: 11:25) Elias Marchant ran outside the right tackle for 41 yards. Tackled by OLB Caleb Copeland. Key block delivered by Will Whittcker.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | --- | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Out of Box | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-3-MIN03 (4Q: 10:42) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to FB Thomas Tapeh for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Denver 25, Minnesota 10
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Double X(SE) | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 10:42) Extra point by Edward Hepburn was good. Denver 26, Minnesota 10 |
| (4Q: 10:36) Edward Hepburn kicked off 74 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
| 1-10-MIN25 (4Q: 10:36) PENALTY: T Tre Holliday of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN20 (4Q: 10:28) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Jennings |
| --- | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-16-MIN19 (4Q: 10:01) Play-Action. Brian Griese scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain and assisted by S Marcus Maxey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB B.Siplon | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| --- | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-MIN27 (4Q: 09:15) Brian Griese scrambled for 19 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Blanco | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | WLB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN46 (4Q: 08:39) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marques Hagans. ILB James Hall hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN46 (4Q: 08:27) Donovan Blanco ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Cory Redding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Goings |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | --- | | RB D.Blanco | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-MIN45 (4Q: 08:06) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Troy Williamson for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. Williamson gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Blanco | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-DEN48 (4Q: 07:32) Amir Cochrane punted 43 yards. The ball was downed at the DEN05. |
1-10-DEN05 (4Q: 07:24) Elias Marchant ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue, assisted by DE Cameron Wake.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| --- | SS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-DEN03 (4Q: 06:39) Elias Marchant ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Caleb Copeland.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| --- | RDE G.Adams | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-DEN06 (4Q: 05:53) Musa Smith ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-6-DEN09 (4Q: 05:09) Josh Miller punted 47 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN44. |
1-10-MIN44 (4Q: 05:00) Brian Griese pass was intended for WR Craig Davis and was intercepted by S Marcus Maxey at the MIN49. Tackled by Craig Davis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Blanco | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN49 (4Q: 04:51) Elias Marchant ran inside the right guard for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake. Key block delivered by Eric Winston. Winston ran over Rufus Alexander to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | --- | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN37 (4Q: 04:08) Elias Marchant ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry, assisted by ILB Robert Wendorff. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| --- | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-MIN39 (4Q: 03:24) Musa Smith ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor, assisted by DE Calvin Pace.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | --- | | SLOT L.McCoy |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-MIN39 (4Q: 02:41) Thomas Tapeh ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Rufus Alexander, assisted by ILB Robert Wendorff.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | --- | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | RCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| 4-5-MIN32 (4Q: 02:31) Edward Hepburn attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 29, Minnesota 10 |
| (4Q: 02:24) Edward Hepburn kicked off 68 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (4Q: 02:24) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Troy Williamson for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Sawyer McNeil. Williamson gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Blanco | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Holloway | Spy on QB | --- | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN40 (4Q: 02:04) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Troy Williamson for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Waddell, assisted by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. Williamson gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE N.Goings | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-DEN48 (4Q: 01:58) Bryan Lerma pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Lerma |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB N.Goings | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-DEN40 (4Q: 01:40) Bryan Lerma sacked by DE Cory Redding for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Robert Berry.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Lerma |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | DB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-DEN46 (4Q: 01:18) Bryan Lerma pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Troy Williamson. DE Menson Holloway blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Lerma |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Blanco | Protect | --- | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB M.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-8-DEN46 (4Q: 01:08) Bryan Lerma pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Craig Davis. DE Menson Holloway hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Lerma |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hagans | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Blanco | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Eslinger |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Spy on QB | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB M.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Holliday |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN46 (4Q: 01:02) Elias Marchant ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake, assisted by OLB Caleb Copeland. Key block delivered by Justin Hartwig.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Harris | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Minnesota called a time out. |
| 2-4-MIN48 (4Q: 00:50) Big Ben Roethlisberger dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| 3-5-MIN49 (4Q: 00:41) Ben Roethlisberger dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Denver Broncos 29, Minnesota Vikings 10 |