Week 14, 2007

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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box+++
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
RB E.MarchantBall Carrier+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
SLOT L.McCoy
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box---
LT E.Winston
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
---NB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box---
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box---
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
RB E.MarchantBall Carrier+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
TE K.Boss
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box---
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box---
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
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.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formation, PistolDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer---
X(SE) M.ColstonSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++1tcDT K.HeilmanRush Passer+++
TE A.CrumplerPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.ReedOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SLB C.CopelandShort Zone+++
RB M.SmithOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
FB T.TapehOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisOutlet, S Screen (S)+++1tcDT S.RogersRush Passer+++
TE B.JenningsOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE J.HallRush Passer---
Z(FL) M.HagansOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)+++SLB T.Banta-CainShort Zone+++
RB B.JacksonPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SILB T.NandeBlitz Passer---
TE P.EstesSecondary, S Screen (S)+++WILB M.WarfieldShort Zone+++
LT C.Colmer
+++WLB B.SiplonDouble TE+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++LCB L.SheppardBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB R.BartellBump and Run+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonBump and Run+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN19 (1Q: 12:01) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Troy Williamson. CB Sawyer McNeil defended the pass.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++1tcDT S.RogersRush Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++RDE M.HollowayRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.HagansSecondary, 8 Post (19-26)+++SLB T.Banta-CainShort Zone+++
RB D.BlancoProtect+++WLB B.SiplonShort Zone+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++LCB L.SheppardBlitz Passer+++
LT C.Colmer
+++RCB R.BartellMan-to-Man+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++NB S.McNeilSpy on QB+++
C R.Berry
+++DB M.WaddellMan-to-Man+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonDeep Zone+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep Zone+++
2-10-MIN19 (1Q: 11:54) Brian Griese scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, Weak formation, PistolDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisPrimary, 0 Dig (0-4)---1tcDT S.RogersRush Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, S Screen (S)+++RDE M.HollowayRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.HagansSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SLB T.Banta-CainBlitz Passer+++
RB D.BlancoProtect+++WLB B.SiplonShort Zone+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++LCB L.SheppardMan-to-Man+++
LT C.Colmer
+++RCB R.BartellMan-to-Man+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++NB S.McNeilShort Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++DB M.WaddellShort Zone+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonDeep Zone+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, Weak formation, PistolDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisPrimary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++1tcDT S.RogersRush Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, S Screen (S)+++RDE M.HollowayRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.HagansSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SLB T.Banta-CainShort Zone+++
RB D.BlancoProtect+++WLB B.SiplonBlitz Passer---
SLOT T.WilliamsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++LCB L.SheppardMan-to-Man+++
LT C.Colmer
+++RCB R.BartellMan-to-Man---
LG G.Eslinger
+++NB S.McNeilShort Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++DB M.WaddellShort Zone+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonDeep Zone---
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box---
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box---
RB E.MarchantBall Carrier+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
SLOT L.McCoy
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LT E.Winston
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box---
C J.Hartwig
---NB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box---
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box+++
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box---
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box---
RB E.MarchantBall Carrier+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
TE K.Boss
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
1-10-DEN45 (1Q: 09:28) Elias Marchant ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Rufus Alexander.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box+++
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
RB E.MarchantBall Carrier+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
TE K.Boss
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box---
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
---FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
2-8-DEN47 (1Q: 08:44) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake.
OFFENSE203 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.ColstonSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT K.HeilmanRush Passer+++
SLOT L.McCoyOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.ReedPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SLB C.CopelandShort Zone---
RB E.MarchantProtect---SILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
FB T.TapehProtect+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LT E.Winston
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++RCB A.BatchelorBump and Run+++
C J.Hartwig
+++NB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS S.GaylorShort Zone+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.ColstonPrimary, F Flat (0-4)+++1tcDT K.HeilmanRush Passer+++
TE A.CrumplerSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.ReedOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB E.MarchantProtect+++SILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
FB T.TapehOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS S.GaylorBump and Run+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)---1tcDT S.RogersRush Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++RDE M.HollowayRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.HagansSecondary, 8 Post (19-26)+++SLB T.Banta-CainShort Zone+++
RB D.BlancoProtect+++WLB B.SiplonSpy on QB+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++LCB L.SheppardMan-to-Man+++
LT C.Colmer
+++RCB R.BartellBlitz Passer+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++NB S.McNeilMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++DB M.WaddellShort Zone+++
RG T.Holliday
---SS D.JacksonDeep Zone+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT S.RogersRush Passer---
TE P.EstesOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE J.HallRush Passer---
Z(FL) M.HagansSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SLB T.Banta-CainShort Zone+++
RB D.BlancoProtect+++SILB T.NandeShort Zone+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WLB B.SiplonBlitz Passer---
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB L.SheppardMan-to-Man+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++RCB R.BartellShort Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++NB S.McNeilDeep Zone+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonDeep Zone---
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN27 (1Q: 07:08) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Troy Williamson for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Broderick Siplon.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, Weak formation, PistolDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisPrimary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++1tcDT S.RogersRush Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, S Screen (S)+++RDE M.HollowayRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.HagansSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SLB T.Banta-CainBlitz Passer+++
RB D.BlancoProtect+++WLB B.SiplonSpy on QB+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)---LCB L.SheppardMan-to-Man+++
LT C.Colmer
+++RCB R.BartellMan-to-Man+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++NB S.McNeilShort Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++DB M.WaddellShort Zone+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonDeep Zone+++
RT T.Pennington
---FS M.MaxeyDeep Zone+++
2-6-MIN31 (1Q: 06:36) Donovan Blanco ran a trap outside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingIn Box+++
X(SE) C.Davis
+++1tcDT S.RogersIn Box+++
SLOT H.Burnett
+++RDE M.HollowayIn Box+++
Z(FL) M.Hagans
+++SLB T.Banta-CainIn Box+++
RB D.BlancoBall Carrier+++WLB B.SiplonSpy+++
SLOT T.Williamson
+++LCB L.SheppardOut of Box+++
LT C.Colmer
+++RCB R.BartellOut of Box+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++NB S.McNeilOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++DB M.WaddellOut of Box+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonOut of Box+++
RT T.Pennington
---FS M.MaxeyOut of Box+++
3-8-MIN29 (1Q: 06:07) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Troy Williamson for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Sawyer McNeil.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++1tcDT S.RogersRush Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, S Screen (S)+++RDE M.HollowayRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.HagansOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)---SLB T.Banta-CainShort Zone+++
RB D.BlancoSecondary, S Screen (S)+++WLB B.SiplonBlitz Passer+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonPrimary, F Flat (0-4)+++LCB L.SheppardMan-to-Man+++
LT C.Colmer
+++RCB R.BartellMan-to-Man+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++NB S.McNeilShort Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++DB M.WaddellShort Zone+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonDeep Zone---
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep Zone---
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.
OFFENSE023 Personnel, PistolDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.ColstonOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++1tcDT K.HeilmanRush Passer+++
TE A.CrumplerPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.ReedSecondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++SLB C.CopelandShort Zone+++
SLOT L.McCoyOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++SILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
TE K.BossOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LT E.Winston
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++RCB A.BatchelorShort Zone---
C J.Hartwig
+++NB T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS S.GaylorDeep Zone---
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box+++
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box---
RB E.MarchantBall Carrier+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
TE K.Boss
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsOut of Box---
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box---
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box---
RB E.MarchantBall Carrier+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
SLOT L.McCoy
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LT E.Winston
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
+++NB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
2-1-MIN36 (1Q: 04:05) Elias Marchant ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Caleb Copeland.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box+++
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box---
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
RB E.MarchantBall Carrier---SILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
TE K.Boss
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box---
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
---LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
---FS L.LandryOut 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.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box+++
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB E.MarchantBall Carrier+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box---
FB T.Tapeh
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
---FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
1-10-MIN33 (1Q: 02:55) Big Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.ColstonSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++1tcDT K.HeilmanRush Passer+++
TE A.CrumplerPrimary, 6 Deep In (13-18)---RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.ReedOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SLB C.CopelandShort Zone+++
RB E.MarchantProtect+++SILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
SLOT L.McCoyOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LT E.Winston
---LCB G.BlueShort Zone+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++RCB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
C J.Hartwig
+++NB T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS S.GaylorShort Zone+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryDeep 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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box+++
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box---
RB E.MarchantBall Carrier+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
TE K.Boss
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box---
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box---
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut 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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box+++
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
RB E.MarchantBall Carrier+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
SLOT L.McCoy
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LT E.Winston
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
+++NB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut 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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box---
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box+++
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
RB E.MarchantBall Carrier+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
TE K.Boss
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
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.
OFFENSE131 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
TE K.BossSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)---1tcDT K.HeilmanRush Passer+++
TE A.CrumplerProtect+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.ReedPrimary, S Screen (S)+++SLB C.CopelandShort Zone+++
RB M.SmithOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
TE L.JamesOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeDouble Z(FL)---
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryDeep 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.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, Weak formation, PistolDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisPrimary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++1tcDT S.RogersRush Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, S Screen (S)+++RDE M.HollowayRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.HagansSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SLB T.Banta-CainSpy on QB+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++WLB T.MarshallShort Zone+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++LCB L.SheppardBlitz Passer+++
LT C.Colmer
+++RCB R.BartellMan-to-Man+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++NB S.McNeilMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++DB M.WaddellShort Zone+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonDeep Zone+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep 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.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++1tcDT S.RogersRush Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)+++RDE M.HollowayRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.HagansOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++SLB T.Banta-CainShort Zone+++
RB D.BlancoOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WLB B.SiplonBlitz Passer---
SLOT T.WilliamsonSecondary, 7 Corner (19-26)+++LCB L.SheppardMan-to-Man+++
LT C.Colmer
+++RCB M.WilliamsMan-to-Man---
LG G.Eslinger
+++NB S.McNeilShort Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++DB M.WaddellShort Zone+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonDeep Zone+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep 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.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++1tcDT S.RogersRush Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, S Screen (S)+++RDE M.HollowayRush Passer+++
Z(FL) D.McCantsOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SLB T.Banta-CainBlitz Passer+++
RB B.JacksonSecondary, S Screen (S)+++WLB B.SiplonSpy on QB+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonPrimary, F Flat (0-4)+++LCB L.SheppardMan-to-Man+++
LT C.Colmer
+++RCB R.BartellMan-to-Man+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++NB S.McNeilShort Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++DB M.WaddellShort Zone+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonDeep Zone+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep Zone+++
2-5-MIN40 (2Q: 13:35) Brandon Jackson ran a trap outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingIn Box+++
X(SE) C.Davis
+++1tcDT M.HollowayIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
---RDE J.StamperIn Box+++
Z(FL) D.McCants
+++SLB T.Banta-CainIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier---SILB T.NandeIn Box+++
SLOT T.Williamson
+++WLB B.SiplonIn Box+++
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB L.SheppardOut of Box+++
LG G.Eslinger
---RCB R.BartellOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB S.McNeilOut of Box+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonOut of Box+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyOut 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.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.McCantsOutlet, S Screen (S)+++1tcDT S.RogersRush Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettPrimary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++RDE M.HollowayRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.HagansSecondary, 7 Corner (19-26)+++SLB T.Banta-CainBlitz Passer+++
RB D.BlancoProtect+++WLB B.SiplonShort Zone+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++LCB L.SheppardMan-to-Man+++
LT C.Colmer
+++RCB R.BartellMan-to-Man---
LG G.Eslinger
+++NB S.McNeilShort Zone---
C R.Berry
+++DB M.WaddellShort Zone+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonDeep Zone+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep Zone+++
1-10-DEN41 (2Q: 12:34) Brandon Jackson ran a draw inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Broderick Siplon.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingIn Box---
X(SE) C.Davis
+++1tcDT S.RogersIn Box---
TE B.Jennings
+++RDE J.HallIn Box+++
Z(FL) M.Hagans
+++SLB T.Banta-CainIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier---SILB T.NandeIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++WILB M.WarfieldSpy+++
LT C.Colmer
+++WLB B.SiplonIn Box+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++LCB S.McNeilOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB R.BartellOut of Box+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonIn Box+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyOut 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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE M.HollowayIn Box+++
X(SE) D.McCants
+++1tcDT S.RogersIn Box+++
TE B.Jennings
+++RDE J.HallIn Box+++
Z(FL) M.Hagans
+++SLB T.Banta-CainSpy+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SILB T.NandeIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++WILB M.WarfieldIn Box+++
LT C.Colmer
+++WLB B.SiplonIn Box+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++LCB L.SheppardOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB R.BartellOut of Box+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonIn Box+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyOut 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.
OFFENSE203 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE M.HollowayRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++1tcDT S.RogersRush Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++RDE J.HallRush Passer+++
Z(FL) D.McCantsPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB T.Banta-CainSpy on QB+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++SILB T.NandeShort Zone---
FB H.StantonSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++WLB M.WarfieldShort Zone+++
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB B.SiplonBump and Run+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++RCB L.SheppardBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB R.BartellBump and Run+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonDouble SLOT---
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep 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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingIn Box+++
X(SE) C.Davis
+++1tcDT S.RogersIn Box+++
TE B.Jennings
+++RDE M.HollowayIn Box+++
Z(FL) M.Hagans
+++SLB T.Banta-CainIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SILB T.NandeIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++WILB M.WarfieldSpy+++
LT C.Colmer
+++WLB B.SiplonIn Box+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++LCB L.SheppardOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
---RCB R.BartellOut of Box+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonIn Box+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyOut 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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingIn Box+++
X(SE) C.Davis
+++1tcDT S.RogersIn Box+++
TE B.Jennings
+++RDE J.HallIn Box+++
Z(FL) M.Hagans
+++SLB T.Banta-CainIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SILB T.NandeIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++WILB M.WarfieldIn Box+++
LT C.Colmer
+++WLB B.SiplonIn Box+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++LCB L.SheppardOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB R.BartellOut of Box+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonIn Box+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyOut 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.
OFFENSE014 PersonnelDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++1tcDT S.RogersRush Passer+++
TE N.GoingsOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE M.HollowayRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.HagansSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++SLB T.Banta-CainShort Zone+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WLB B.SiplonBlitz Passer+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++LCB L.SheppardMan-to-Man+++
LT C.Colmer
+++RCB R.BartellMan-to-Man+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++NB S.McNeilShort Zone---
C R.Berry
+++DB M.WaddellShort Zone+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonDeep Zone+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep 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.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingIn Box+++
X(SE) C.Davis
+++1tcDT S.RogersIn Box+++
SLOT H.Burnett
+++RDE M.HollowayIn Box+++
Z(FL) M.Hagans
+++SLB T.Banta-CainSpy+++
RB D.BlancoBall Carrier+++WLB B.SiplonIn Box+++
SLOT T.Williamson
+++LCB L.SheppardOut of Box---
LT C.Colmer
+++RCB M.WilliamsOut of Box+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++NB S.McNeilOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++DB M.WaddellOut of Box+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonOut of Box+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS J.BernardOut 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.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++1tcDT S.RogersRush Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++RDE M.HollowayRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.HagansSecondary, 8 Post (19-26)+++SLB T.Banta-CainBlitz Passer+++
RB D.BlancoProtect+++WLB B.SiplonSpy on QB+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++LCB L.SheppardMan-to-Man+++
LT C.Colmer
+++RCB R.BartellMan-to-Man---
LG G.Eslinger
+++NB S.McNeilBlitz Passer+++
C R.Berry
+++DB M.WilliamsMan-to-Man+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonMan-to-Man+++
RT T.Pennington
---FS M.MaxeyDeep 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.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingIn Box+++
X(SE) C.Davis
+++1tcDT J.StamperIn Box+++
SLOT H.Burnett
+++RDE M.HollowayIn Box+++
Z(FL) M.Hagans
+++SLB T.Banta-CainIn Box+++
RB D.BlancoBall Carrier---WLB B.SiplonIn Box+++
SLOT T.Williamson
+++LCB L.SheppardOut of Box+++
LT C.Colmer
---RCB R.BartellOut of Box+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++NB S.McNeilOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
---DB M.WaddellOut of Box+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonOut of Box+++
RT T.Pennington
---FS M.MaxeyOut 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.
OFFENSE203 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.RoethlisbergerBall Carrier***LDE T.HarrisIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box+++
SLOT L.McCoy
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
RB E.Marchant
+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
FB T.Tapeh
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LT E.Winston
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
---NB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut 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.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.ColstonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++1tcDT K.HeilmanRush Passer+++
TE A.CrumplerOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.ReedSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone---
RB E.MarchantPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++SILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
SLOT L.McCoyOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LT E.Winston
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
C J.Hartwig
+++NB T.DanielsShort Zone+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryDeep 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.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box+++
SLOT L.McCoy
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
RB M.SmithBall Carrier+++WLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
SLOT B.Berrian
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LT E.Winston
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box---
LG T.Metcalf
+++NB B.WilliamsOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
+++DB S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS R.ManningOut of Box+++
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 06:11) Thomas Tapeh ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Travis Daniels.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box+++
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
RB E.Marchant
+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box---
FB T.TapehBall Carrier+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
---LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut 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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT M.RuckerIn Box+++
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
RB E.MarchantBall Carrier+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box---
TE K.Boss
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB R.ClarkOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
1-10-MIN13 (2Q: 05:17) Elias Marchant ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Gaines Adams.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box---
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box+++
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
RB E.MarchantBall Carrier---SILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
TE K.Boss
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut 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.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box---
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box+++
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.ReedBall Carrier+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
RB E.Marchant
+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
FB T.Tapeh
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box---
1-1-MIN01 (2Q: 04:11) Musa Smith ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Gaines Adams.
OFFENSE131 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box+++
TE K.Boss
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box+++
TE A.Crumpler
+++1tcDT G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++RDE C.CopelandIn Box+++
RB M.SmithBall Carrier+++NB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
TE L.James
+++SILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT E.Winston
+++WILB C.WakeIn Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++WLB R.ClarkIn Box+++
C J.Hartwig
+++LCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++SS L.LandryIn 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
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.ColstonSecondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++1tcDT K.HeilmanRush Passer+++
TE A.CrumplerPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++1tcDT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.ReedOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE C.CopelandRush Passer+++
RB E.MarchantProtect+++NB R.AlexanderShort Zone---
SLOT L.McCoyOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT E.Winston
+++WILB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++WLB R.ClarkBump and Run+++
C J.Hartwig
+++LCB A.BatchelorBump and Run---
RG W.Whittcker
+++RCB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++SS L.LandryBump 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.
OFFENSE131 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box+++
TE K.Boss
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box---
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
RB M.SmithBall Carrier+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
TE L.James
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box---
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box---
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut 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.
OFFENSE023 Personnel, PistolDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.ColstonOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++1tcDT K.HeilmanRush Passer+++
TE A.CrumplerPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.ReedSecondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++SLB C.CopelandShort Zone+++
SLOT L.McCoyOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++SILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
TE K.BossOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LT E.Winston
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++RCB R.ClarkShort Zone---
C J.Hartwig
+++NB T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS S.GaylorDeep Zone---
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryDeep 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.
OFFENSE221 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
TE K.BossOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT K.HeilmanRush Passer+++
TE A.CrumplerOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)---RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) E.MarchantOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SLB C.CopelandShort Zone+++
RB M.SmithPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)---SILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
FB T.TapehSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeMan-to-Man+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsBlitz Passer+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryDeep 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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.ColstonPrimary, 9 Fade (27-39)+++1tcDT K.HeilmanRush Passer+++
TE A.CrumplerProtect+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.ReedOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB E.MarchantSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
TE K.BossOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WLB C.WakeMan-to-Man+++
LT E.Winston
+++LCB R.ClarkMan-to-Man+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man---
C J.Hartwig
+++NB T.DanielsBlitz Passer+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS S.GaylorMan-to-Man+++
RT M.Nkwenti
---FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
2-15-DEN50 (2Q: 01:27) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass was dropped by FB Thomas Tapeh.
OFFENSE221 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
TE K.BossSecondary, S Screen (S)+++1tcDT K.HeilmanRush Passer+++
TE A.CrumplerOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
Z(FL) E.MarchantOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)+++SLB C.CopelandShort Zone---
RB M.SmithProtect+++SILB R.AlexanderBlitz Passer+++
FB T.TapehPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)---WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LT E.Winston
+++LCB R.ClarkMan-to-Man+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
C J.Hartwig
+++NB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS S.GaylorMan-to-Man+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryDeep 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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.ColstonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++1tcDT K.HeilmanRush Passer---
TE A.CrumplerPrimary, W Wheel (9-18)+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.ReedSecondary, F Flat (0-4)+++SLB C.CopelandShort Zone+++
RB M.SmithProtect+++SILB R.AlexanderBlitz Passer---
SLOT B.BerrianOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LT E.Winston
+++LCB R.ManningMan-to-Man+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
C J.Hartwig
+++NB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS S.GaylorMan-to-Man+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryDeep 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.
OFFENSE014 Personnel, PistolDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.ColstonSecondary, 7 Corner (19-26)+++1tcDT K.HeilmanRush Passer+++
TE A.CrumplerOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.ReedPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++SLB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
SLOT L.McCoyOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WLB C.CopelandDeep Zone+++
SLOT B.BerrianOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
LT E.Winston
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++NB A.BatchelorShort Zone+++
C J.Hartwig
+++DB S.GaylorShort Zone+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryDeep 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.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.ColstonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++1tcDT K.HeilmanRush Passer+++
TE A.CrumplerOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.ReedOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SLB C.CopelandShort Zone+++
RB E.MarchantSecondary, S Screen (S)+++SILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
SLOT L.McCoyPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LT E.Winston
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++RCB R.ClarkMan-to-Man+++
C J.Hartwig
+++NB T.DanielsShort Zone+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryDeep 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.
OFFENSE221 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
TE K.BossOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT K.HeilmanRush Passer+++
TE A.CrumplerOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) E.MarchantOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SLB C.CopelandBlitz Passer+++
RB M.SmithPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
FB T.TapehSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone---
LT E.Winston
---WLB C.WakeMan-to-Man+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
3-10-MIN18 (2Q: 00:38) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Musa Smith for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Caleb Copeland.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.ColstonSecondary, S Screen (S)+++1tcDT K.HeilmanRush Passer+++
TE A.CrumplerOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.ReedOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SLB C.CopelandShort Zone---
RB M.SmithPrimary, W Wheel (9-18)+++SILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
TE K.BossProtect+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone---
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB R.ClarkMan-to-Man+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryDeep 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
OFFENSE023 Personnel, PistolDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.ColstonOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++1tcDT K.HeilmanRush Passer+++
TE A.CrumplerPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.ReedSecondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++SLB C.CopelandShort Zone+++
SLOT L.McCoyOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++SILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
TE K.BossOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++WLB C.WakeMan-to-Man+++
LT E.Winston
+++LCB G.BlueBlitz Passer+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
C J.Hartwig
+++NB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS S.GaylorMan-to-Man+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryDeep 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.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++1tcDT M.HollowayRush Passer+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, S Screen (S)+++RDE J.StamperRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.HagansOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SLB T.Banta-CainBlitz Passer+++
RB B.JacksonSecondary, S Screen (S)+++WLB B.SiplonShort Zone+++
SLOT H.BurnettPrimary, F Flat (0-4)+++LCB L.SheppardMan-to-Man+++
LT C.Colmer
+++RCB R.BartellMan-to-Man+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++NB S.McNeilShort Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++DB M.WaddellShort Zone+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonDeep Zone+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep 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.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingIn Box+++
X(SE) C.Davis
+++1tcDT S.RogersIn Box---
SLOT H.Burnett
+++RDE M.HollowayIn Box+++
Z(FL) M.Hagans
+++SLB T.Banta-CainIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++WLB B.SiplonSpy+++
SLOT T.Williamson
+++LCB L.SheppardOut of Box+++
LT C.Colmer
+++RCB R.BartellOut of Box+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++NB S.McNeilOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++DB M.WaddellOut of Box+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonOut of Box+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyOut of Box+++
3-10-MIN15 (3Q: 13:45) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, Weak formation, PistolDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisPrimary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++1tcDT S.RogersRush Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, S Screen (S)+++RDE M.HollowayRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.HagansSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SLB T.Banta-CainBlitz Passer+++
RB D.BlancoProtect+++WLB B.SiplonShort Zone+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++LCB L.SheppardMan-to-Man+++
LT C.Colmer
+++RCB R.BartellMan-to-Man+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++NB S.McNeilShort Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++DB M.WaddellShort Zone+++
RG T.Holliday
---SS D.JacksonDeep Zone+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep 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.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box+++
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE S.TullochIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
RB E.MarchantBall Carrier+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
FB T.Tapeh
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
---RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
2-13-DEN27 (3Q: 12:35) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Rufus Alexander.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.ColstonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT K.HeilmanRush Passer---
TE A.CrumplerOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.ReedPrimary, F Flat (0-4)+++SLB C.CopelandShort Zone+++
RB E.MarchantOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB R.AlexanderShort Zone---
SLOT L.McCoySecondary, F Flat (0-4)+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LT E.Winston
+++LCB R.ClarkMan-to-Man+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
C J.Hartwig
+++NB B.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
3-9-DEN31 (3Q: 12:04) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Alge Crumpler. CB Axel Batchelor defended the pass.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.ColstonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT K.HeilmanRush Passer+++
TE A.CrumplerPrimary, 7 Corner (19-26)+++RDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.ReedOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++SLB C.CopelandShort Zone+++
RB M.SmithOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
TE K.BossSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsShort Zone+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryDeep 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.
OFFENSE023 Personnel, PistolDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.GrieseBall Carrier***LDE C.ReddingIn Box+++
X(SE) C.Davis
+++1tcDT M.HollowayIn Box+++
TE N.Goings
+++RDE J.HallIn Box+++
Z(FL) M.Hagans
+++SLB T.Banta-CainIn Box+++
SLOT T.Williamson
+++SILB T.NandeIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++WLB B.SiplonIn Box+++
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB L.SheppardOut of Box+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++RCB R.BartellOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB S.McNeilOut of Box+++
RG T.Holliday
---SS D.JacksonOut of Box+++
RT T.Pennington
---FS M.MaxeyOut of Box+++
2-13-MIN07 (3Q: 11:09) Play-Action. Brian Griese scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Sawyer McNeil.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT S.RogersRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)---RDE J.HallRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.HagansSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)---SLB T.Banta-CainBlitz Passer+++
RB D.BlancoProtect---SILB T.NandeShort Zone+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WLB B.SiplonShort Zone+++
LT C.Colmer
---LCB L.SheppardMan-to-Man+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++RCB R.BartellShort Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++NB S.McNeilDeep Zone+++
RG T.Holliday
---SS D.JacksonDeep Zone+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep 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.
OFFENSE203 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE M.HollowayRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.McCantsSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT S.RogersRush Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE J.HallRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.HagansPrimary, 9 Fade (27-39)+++SLB T.Banta-CainShort Zone+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++SILB T.NandeSpy on QB+++
FB H.StantonOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++WLB M.WarfieldShort Zone+++
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB B.SiplonBump and Run+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++RCB S.McNeilBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
---NB R.BartellBump and Run+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonDouble SLOT+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep 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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box+++
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
RB E.MarchantBall Carrier+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
SLOT L.McCoy
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LT E.Winston
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
+++NB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS S.GaylorOut of Box---
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
1-10-MIN41 (3Q: 09:50) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass was dropped by WR Josh Reed.
OFFENSE203 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.ColstonSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT K.HeilmanRush Passer+++
SLOT L.McCoyOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.ReedPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)---SLB C.CopelandShort Zone+++
RB E.MarchantProtect+++SILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
FB T.TapehProtect+++WLB C.WakeBlitz Passer+++
LT E.Winston
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
C J.Hartwig
---NB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS S.GaylorMan-to-Man+++
RT M.Nkwenti
---FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
2-10-MIN41 (3Q: 09:45) Elias Marchant ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Tommie Harris.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT M.RuckerIn Box+++
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
RB E.MarchantBall Carrier+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
SLOT L.McCoy
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LT E.Winston
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
+++NB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
3-8-MIN39 (3Q: 09:08) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass was dropped by TE LeBron James.
OFFENSE131 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
TE K.BossSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)---1tcDT K.HeilmanRush Passer+++
TE A.CrumplerOutlet, S Screen (S)+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.ReedOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++SLB C.CopelandShort Zone+++
RB M.SmithProtect+++SILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
TE L.JamesPrimary, 7 Corner (19-26)---WILB R.WendorffDeep Zone+++
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB R.ClarkMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryDeep 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.
OFFENSE203 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT M.HollowayRush Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++RDE J.HallRush Passer---
Z(FL) D.McCantsPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++SLB T.Banta-CainSpy on QB+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SILB T.NandeShort Zone+++
FB H.StantonProtect+++WLB B.SiplonShort Zone+++
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB L.SheppardBump and Run+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++RCB R.BartellBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB S.McNeilBump and Run+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonDouble SLOT+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep 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.
OFFENSE203 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.McCantsOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)---1tcDT S.RogersRush Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++RDE J.HallRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.HagansPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++SLB T.Banta-CainDouble SLOT+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SILB T.NandeShort Zone+++
FB H.StantonProtect---WLB M.HollowaySpy on QB+++
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB L.SheppardBump and Run+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++RCB R.BartellBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB S.McNeilBump and Run+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonShort Zone+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep 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.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++1tcDT J.StamperRush Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)+++RDE M.HollowayRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.HagansOutlet, F Flat (0-4)---SLB T.Banta-CainSpy on QB+++
RB D.BlancoOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WLB B.SiplonBlitz Passer+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonSecondary, 7 Corner (19-26)+++LCB L.SheppardMan-to-Man+++
LT C.Colmer
+++RCB R.BartellMan-to-Man+++
LG G.Eslinger
---NB S.McNeilShort Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++DB M.WaddellShort Zone+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonDeep Zone+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisOutlet, S Screen (S)+++1tcDT S.RogersRush Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettPrimary, 6 Deep In (13-18)---RDE M.HollowayRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.HagansSecondary, 7 Corner (19-26)+++SLB T.Banta-CainBlitz Passer+++
RB D.BlancoProtect+++WLB T.MarshallShort Zone+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)---LCB L.SheppardMan-to-Man+++
LT C.Colmer
+++RCB R.BartellMan-to-Man+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++NB S.McNeilShort Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++DB M.WaddellShort Zone+++
RG T.Holliday
---SS D.JacksonDeep Zone+++
RT T.Pennington
---FS M.MaxeyDeep 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.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT C.PaceIn Box+++
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box---
RB E.MarchantBall Carrier---SILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
FB T.Tapeh
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut 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.
OFFENSE203 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.RoethlisbergerBall Carrier***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box+++
SLOT L.McCoy
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
RB E.Marchant
+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box---
FB T.Tapeh
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box---
LT E.Winston
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
+++NB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.ColstonSecondary, S Screen (S)+++1tcDT K.HeilmanRush Passer+++
TE A.CrumplerPrimary, S Screen (S)+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.ReedOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++SLB C.CopelandShort Zone---
RB M.SmithOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SILB R.AlexanderShort Zone---
TE K.BossOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone---
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB R.ClarkDeep Zone---
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsShort Zone+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryDeep 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.
OFFENSE203 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT S.RogersRush Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE J.HallRush Passer+++
Z(FL) D.McCantsPrimary, 9 Fade (27-39)+++SLB T.Banta-CainShort Zone---
RB B.JacksonProtect+++SILB T.NandeSpy on QB+++
FB H.StantonOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++WLB B.SiplonShort Zone+++
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB L.SheppardBump and Run+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++RCB R.BartellBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
---NB S.McNeilBump and Run+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonDouble SLOT+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep 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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT S.RogersRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE J.HallRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.HagansSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SLB T.Banta-CainShort Zone+++
RB D.BlancoProtect---SILB T.NandeShort Zone+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WLB B.SiplonBlitz Passer+++
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB L.SheppardMan-to-Man+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++RCB R.BartellBlitz Passer+++
C R.Berry
+++NB S.McNeilMan-to-Man+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonDeep Zone+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep 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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingIn Box+++
X(SE) C.Davis
+++1tcDT S.RogersIn Box+++
TE B.Jennings
+++RDE J.HallIn Box+++
Z(FL) D.McCants
+++SLB T.Banta-CainIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SILB T.NandeIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++WILB M.WarfieldIn Box+++
LT C.Colmer
+++WLB M.HollowayIn Box+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++LCB L.SheppardOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB R.BartellOut of Box+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonIn Box+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyOut 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.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.McCantsPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++1tcDT S.RogersRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesSecondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++RDE M.HollowayRush Passer+++
Z(FL) H.BurnettOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++SLB T.Banta-CainBlitz Passer+++
RB D.BlancoOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++SILB T.NandeBlitz Passer+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)---WLB T.MarshallShort Zone+++
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB L.SheppardMan-to-Man+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++RCB R.BartellMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
---NB S.McNeilShort Zone+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonDeep Zone+++
RT T.Pennington
---FS M.MaxeyDeep 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.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.ColstonOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++1tcDT K.HeilmanRush Passer+++
TE A.CrumplerOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.ReedSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++SLB C.CopelandShort Zone---
RB E.MarchantPrimary, S Screen (S)+++SILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
SLOT L.McCoyOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LT E.Winston
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
C J.Hartwig
+++NB T.DanielsShort Zone+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryDeep 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.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.ColstonPrimary, S Screen (S)+++1tcDT K.HeilmanRush Passer+++
SLOT L.McCoyOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.ReedSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SLB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
RB M.SmithOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB C.CopelandShort Zone+++
SLOT B.BerrianOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
LT E.Winston
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man---
LG T.Metcalf
+++NB A.BatchelorShort Zone+++
C J.Hartwig
+++DB S.GaylorShort Zone---
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
3-10-DEN40 (3Q: 02:35) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.ColstonPrimary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++1tcDT K.HeilmanRush Passer+++
TE A.CrumplerOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) B.BerrianOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++SLB C.CopelandShort Zone+++
RB M.SmithSecondary, W Wheel (9-18)+++SILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
FB T.TapehOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryDeep 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.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.ColstonOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++1tcDT C.PaceRush Passer---
TE A.CrumplerPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.ReedOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SLB C.CopelandShort Zone+++
RB E.MarchantSecondary, S Screen (S)+++SILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
FB T.TapehOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone---
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsDeep Zone---
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryDeep 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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box+++
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
RB E.MarchantBall Carrier+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
TE K.Boss
---WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut 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.
OFFENSE221 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
TE K.BossProtect+++1tcDT K.HeilmanRush Passer+++
TE A.CrumplerSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) E.MarchantOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)---SLB C.CopelandShort Zone+++
RB M.SmithPrimary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++SILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
FB T.TapehProtect+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeBlitz Passer+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryDeep 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.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.ColstonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++1tcDT K.HeilmanRush Passer+++
TE A.CrumplerOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.ReedOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SLB C.CopelandShort Zone---
RB M.SmithSecondary, S Screen (S)+++SILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
SLOT L.McCoyPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LT E.Winston
+++LCB R.ManningShort Zone---
LG T.Metcalf
+++RCB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
C J.Hartwig
+++NB T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryDeep 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.
OFFENSE221 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++1tcDT S.RogersIn Box+++
TE N.Goings
+++RDE J.HallIn Box---
Z(FL) C.Davis
+++SLB T.Banta-CainIn Box+++
RB D.BlancoBall Carrier+++SILB T.NandeIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++WILB M.WarfieldIn Box+++
LT C.Colmer
+++WLB B.SiplonIn Box+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++LCB L.SheppardOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
---RCB R.BartellOut of Box+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonOut of Box+++
RT T.Pennington
---FS M.MaxeyOut 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.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingIn Box+++
X(SE) C.Davis
+++1tcDT S.RogersIn Box+++
TE N.Goings
+++RDE J.HallIn Box+++
Z(FL) M.Hagans
+++SLB T.Banta-CainIn Box+++
RB D.BlancoBall Carrier---SILB T.NandeIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++WILB M.WarfieldIn Box+++
LT C.Colmer
+++WLB B.SiplonIn Box+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++LCB L.SheppardOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB R.BartellOut of Box+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonOut of Box+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyOut of Box+++
3-9-MIN21 (4Q: 13:26) Brian Griese pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Troy Williamson.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++1tcDT J.StamperRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE M.HollowayRush Passer+++
Z(FL) D.McCantsOutlet, F Flat (0-4)---SLB T.Banta-CainShort Zone+++
RB D.BlancoPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++SILB T.NandeBlitz Passer+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonSecondary, W Wheel (9-18)+++WLB B.SiplonShort Zone+++
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB L.SheppardMan-to-Man+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++RCB R.BartellBlitz Passer+++
C R.Berry
+++NB S.McNeilMan-to-Man+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonDeep Zone+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep 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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box+++
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
RB E.MarchantBall Carrier+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
SLOT B.Berrian
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LT E.Winston
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
---RCB R.ClarkOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
---NB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut 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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box+++
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
RB E.MarchantBall Carrier+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
SLOT B.Berrian
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LT E.Winston
+++LCB R.ClarkOut of Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
+++NB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
1-10-MIN40 (4Q: 11:57) Elias Marchant ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box+++
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
RB E.MarchantBall Carrier+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
TE K.Boss
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut 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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box---
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
RB E.MarchantBall Carrier+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
SLOT B.Berrian
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LT E.Winston
+++LCB R.ClarkOut of Box---
LG T.Metcalf
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
+++NB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut 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
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.ColstonSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT K.HeilmanRush Passer+++
TE A.CrumplerOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) B.BerrianOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SLB C.CopelandShort Zone+++
RB E.MarchantProtect+++SILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
FB T.TapehPrimary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone---
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeDouble X(SE)---
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryDeep 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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingIn Box+++
X(SE) C.Davis
+++1tcDT S.RogersIn Box+++
TE B.Jennings
---RDE J.HallIn Box+++
Z(FL) M.Hagans
+++SLB T.Banta-CainIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SILB T.MarshallIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++WILB M.WarfieldIn Box+++
LT C.Colmer
+++WLB B.SiplonIn Box+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++LCB L.SheppardOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB R.BartellOut of Box+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonIn Box+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyOut 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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT M.HollowayRush Passer+++
TE N.GoingsOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE J.HallRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.HagansSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)---SLB T.Banta-CainShort Zone+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++SILB T.NandeShort Zone+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)---WLB B.SiplonDouble SLOT+++
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB L.SheppardBump and Run+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++RCB R.BartellBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB S.McNeilBlitz Passer+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonBump and Run+++
RT T.Pennington
---FS M.MaxeyDeep Zone+++
3-8-MIN27 (4Q: 09:15) Brian Griese scrambled for 19 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)---1tcDT S.RogersRush Passer+++
TE N.GoingsSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE M.HollowayRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.HagansPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)---SLB T.Banta-CainShort Zone+++
RB D.BlancoOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB T.NandeBlitz Passer+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)---WLB T.MarshallBlitz Passer+++
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB L.SheppardMan-to-Man+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++RCB R.BartellMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB S.McNeilShort Zone+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonDeep Zone+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep 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.
OFFENSE203 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT S.RogersRush Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)---RDE J.HallRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.HagansPrimary, 9 Fade (27-39)+++SLB T.Banta-CainShort Zone+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++SILB T.NandeSpy on QB+++
FB H.StantonOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++WLB B.SiplonShort Zone+++
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB L.SheppardBump and Run+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++RCB R.BartellBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB S.McNeilBump and Run+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonDouble Z(FL)+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep Zone+++
2-10-MIN46 (4Q: 08:27) Donovan Blanco ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Cory Redding.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingIn Box+++
X(SE) C.Davis
+++1tcDT M.HollowayIn Box+++
TE N.Goings
+++RDE J.HallIn Box+++
Z(FL) M.Hagans
+++SLB T.Banta-CainIn Box---
RB D.BlancoBall Carrier+++SILB T.NandeIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++WILB T.MarshallIn Box+++
LT C.Colmer
+++WLB B.SiplonIn Box+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++LCB L.SheppardOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB R.BartellOut of Box+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonOut of Box+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyOut 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.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++1tcDT S.RogersRush Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, S Screen (S)+++RDE M.HollowayRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.HagansOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SLB T.Banta-CainShort Zone+++
RB D.BlancoSecondary, S Screen (S)+++WLB B.SiplonBlitz Passer+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonPrimary, F Flat (0-4)+++LCB L.SheppardMan-to-Man+++
LT C.Colmer
+++RCB R.BartellMan-to-Man+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++NB S.McNeilShort Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++DB M.WaddellShort Zone+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonDeep Zone+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep 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.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT C.PaceIn Box+++
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
RB E.MarchantBall Carrier+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
SLOT B.Berrian
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LT E.Winston
---LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
---NB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
---SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
---FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
2-12-DEN03 (4Q: 06:39) Elias Marchant ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Caleb Copeland.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box+++
TE A.Crumpler
---RDE G.AdamsIn Box---
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
RB E.MarchantBall Carrier+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
FB T.Tapeh
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
3-9-DEN06 (4Q: 05:53) Musa Smith ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box---
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT M.RuckerIn Box+++
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE S.TullochIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
RB M.SmithBall Carrier+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
TE K.Boss
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box---
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
---RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut 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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisPrimary, W Wheel (9-18)---1tcDT S.RogersRush Passer+++
TE N.GoingsOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)---RDE M.HollowayRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.HagansOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SLB T.Banta-CainBlitz Passer+++
RB D.BlancoSecondary, S Screen (S)---SILB T.NandeShort Zone+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WLB B.SiplonBlitz Passer+++
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB L.SheppardMan-to-Man+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++RCB R.BartellMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
---NB S.McNeilShort Zone+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonDeep Zone+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep 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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box+++
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
RB E.MarchantBall Carrier+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box---
TE K.Boss
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box---
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut 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.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box+++
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
RB E.MarchantBall Carrier---SILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
FB T.Tapeh
---WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut 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.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT C.PaceIn Box+++
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE S.TullochIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
RB M.SmithBall Carrier+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box---
SLOT L.McCoy
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LT E.Winston
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
+++NB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut 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.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box---
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
RB M.Smith
+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
FB T.TapehBall Carrier+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT E.Winston
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
---RCB R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut 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.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.McCantsPrimary, 9 Fade (27-39)+++1tcDT S.RogersRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesProtect+++RDE J.HallRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.HagansOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)+++SLB T.Banta-CainBlitz Passer+++
RB D.BlancoProtect+++SILB T.NandeShort Zone+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WLB M.HollowaySpy on QB---
LT C.Colmer
+++LCB L.SheppardMan-to-Man+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++RCB R.BartellMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB S.McNeilShort Zone+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonDeep Zone+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep 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.
OFFENSE014 PersonnelDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisPrimary, W Wheel (9-18)+++1tcDT S.RogersRush Passer---
TE N.GoingsOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE M.HollowayRush Passer+++
Z(FL) D.McCantsOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SLB T.Banta-CainShort Zone+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++WLB B.SiplonShort Zone+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++LCB L.SheppardBlitz Passer+++
LT C.Colmer
+++RCB R.BartellMan-to-Man+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++NB S.McNeilMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++DB M.WaddellShort Zone+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonDeep Zone+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE203 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Lerma
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.McCantsPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++1tcDT J.StamperRush Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE M.HollowayRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.HagansOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SLB T.Banta-CainShort Zone+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++WLB B.SiplonSpy on QB+++
FB N.GoingsOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++LCB L.SheppardMan-to-Man+++
LT C.Colmer
+++RCB R.BartellBlitz Passer+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++NB S.McNeilMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++DB M.WaddellShort Zone+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonDeep Zone+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep Zone+++
2-2-DEN40 (4Q: 01:40) Bryan Lerma sacked by DE Cory Redding for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Robert Berry.
OFFENSE203 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Lerma
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)---1tcDT S.RogersRush Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++RDE M.HollowayRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.HagansPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++SLB T.Banta-CainShort Zone+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WLB B.SiplonBlitz Passer+++
FB H.StantonProtect---LCB L.SheppardMan-to-Man+++
LT C.Colmer
+++RCB R.BartellMan-to-Man+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++NB S.McNeilShort Zone+++
C R.Berry
---DB M.WaddellShort Zone+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonDeep Zone+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Lerma
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++1tcDT S.RogersRush Passer---
TE P.EstesSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE M.HollowayRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.HagansOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++SLB T.Banta-CainShort Zone+++
RB D.BlancoProtect---WLB B.SiplonBlitz Passer+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonPrimary, D Deep Fade (40+)+++LCB L.SheppardMan-to-Man+++
LT C.Colmer
+++RCB M.WilliamsMan-to-Man+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++NB S.McNeilShort Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++DB M.WaddellShort Zone+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonDeep Zone+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Lerma
***LDE C.ReddingRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.DavisPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++1tcDT J.StamperRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE M.HollowayRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.HagansOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB T.Banta-CainBlitz Passer+++
RB D.BlancoOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WLB B.SiplonShort Zone+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++LCB L.SheppardMan-to-Man+++
LT C.Colmer
---RCB R.BartellMan-to-Man+++
LG G.Eslinger
+++NB S.McNeilSpy on QB+++
C R.Berry
+++DB M.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RG T.Holliday
+++SS D.JacksonDeep Zone+++
RT T.Pennington
+++FS M.MaxeyDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE T.HarrisIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Colston
+++1tcDT K.HeilmanIn Box+++
TE A.Crumpler
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box---
Z(FL) J.Reed
+++SLB C.CopelandIn Box+++
RB E.MarchantBall Carrier+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
SLOT L.McCoy
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LT E.Winston
+++LCB R.ClarkOut of Box+++
LG T.Metcalf
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
C J.Hartwig
+++NB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG W.Whittcker
+++SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT M.Nkwenti
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
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

Informal Player Participation Grades

MinnesotaPlus (+++)Minus (---)Grade
DE Mike Rucker250100%
S Brock Williams20100%
CB Greg Blue560100%
C Greg Eslinger51296%
S LaRon Landry64396%
T Chris Colmer50394%
CB Travis Daniels62494%
WR Harold Burnett29294%
DE Gaines Adams55493%
T Tre Holliday48591%
RB Brandon Jackson19290%
FB Nick Goings9190%
WR Craig Davis41589%
TE Patrick Estes16289%
WR Marques Hagans38588%
WR Darnerien McCants15288%
CB Axel Batchelor51788%
S Samuel Gaylor29488%
DE Kristopher Heilman53887%
TE Brian Jennings6186%
CB Ryan Clark18386%
DE Calvin Pace6186%
DE Tommie Harris42786%
DE Stephen Tulloch6186%
ILB Rufus Alexander581085%
C Robert Berry45885%
WR Troy Williamson28585%
DE Cameron Wake551085%
ILB Robert Wendorff31684%
T Terrance Pennington44983%
OLB Caleb Copeland521281%
FB Harris Stanton8280%
RB Donovan Blanco23679%
CB Ricky Manning2167%
DenverPlus (+++)Minus (---)Grade
ILB Torrance Marshall60100%
DE Johnson Stamper70100%
ILB Malcolm Warfield110100%
S Jeffrey Bernard10100%
WR Bernard Berrian100100%
CB Michael Waddell240100%
WR LeRon McCoy250100%
WR Marques Colston600100%
T Will Whittcker67199%
WR Josh Reed61198%
CB Lito Sheppard50198%
DE Cory Redding49198%
S Marcus Maxey51198%
DE Menson Holloway41198%
OLB Tully Banta-Cain51296%
G Terrence Metcalf65396%
T Eric Winston65396%
CB Sawyer McNeil41295%
TE Alge Crumpler59395%
RB Musa Smith19195%
CB Ronald Bartell47394%
OLB Broderick Siplon43393%
S Dexter Jackson49492%
ILB Terna Nande24292%
T Mathias Nkwenti62691%
FB Thomas Tapeh19290%
TE Kevin Boss25389%
DT Shaun Rogers37588%
RB Elias Marchant42688%
C Justin Hartwig59987%
ILB James Hall17481%
S Madieu Williams4180%
TE LeBron James3175%