| Played in Houston, AL, weather: 59 degrees, fair, 3 mph wind. |
| Houston won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Phil Dawson kicked off 66 yards from the MIN35. Jason Hill returned the ball 21 yards to the HOU20. Tackled by Travis Daniels. |
1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 14:39) MJD Jones-Drew ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | NT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| --- | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bess |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB O.Scandrick | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | RCB H.Nakamura | Out of Box | --- | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-HOU23 (1Q: 13:54) Deon Anderson ran a trap outside the left tackle for 45 yards. Tackled by OLB Akin Ayodele. Key block delivered by Jammal Brown.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | NT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bess |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | --- | | RB M.Jones-Drew |
| +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB O.Scandrick | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB H.Nakamura | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN32 (1Q: 13:09) Justice Hairston ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Gaines Adams, assisted by S LaRon Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | NT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bess |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB H.Nakamura | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | RCB O.Scandrick | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-MIN32 (1Q: 12:34) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | NT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bess |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | --- | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | LCB O.Scandrick | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB H.Nakamura | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-MIN26 (1Q: 12:06) Mark Brunell pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Jason Hill. DE Kristopher Heilman blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bess | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Rafter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | --- | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB A.Ayodele | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB O.Scandrick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB H.Nakamura | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | NB N.Conley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-4-MIN26 (1Q: 11:53) Unknown attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 3, Minnesota 0 |
| (1Q: 11:45) Unknown kicked off 64 yards from the HOU35. Rick McKnight returned the ball 28 yards to the MIN29. Tackled by Reggie Corner. Minnesota's Brian Jennings was hurt on the play. |
1-10-MIN29 (1Q: 11:16) Willie Dawkins ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Lynch |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE G.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.McKnight |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | NB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Sherman |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Spy | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-MIN25 (1Q: 10:41) Play-Action. Ronnie Lynch sacked by OLB D'Qwell Jackson for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Louie Sherman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Lynch |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Sherman |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-20-MIN19 (1Q: 10:07) Ronnie Lynch pass was intended for WR Stevie Johnson and was intercepted by S Roy Williams at the MIN30. The interception was returned 15 yards. Tackled by Rick McKnight.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.Lynch |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.McKnight | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | NB S.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Sherman |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN15 (1Q: 09:56) Justice Hairston ran around the left tackle for 15 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Damien Buchholz. Houston's Jeff Diehl was hurt on the play. Houston 9, Minnesota 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | NT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Bess |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB H.Nakamura | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB O.Scandrick | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | --- | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 09:56) Extra point by Unknown was good. Houston 10, Minnesota 0 |
| (1Q: 09:47) Unknown kicked off 53 yards from the HOU35. Nicholas Conley returned the ball 32 yards to the MIN44. Tackled by Malcolm Kelly. |
1-10-MIN44 (1Q: 09:16) Willie Dawkins ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Dizon, assisted by ILB Chase Blackburn.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Lynch |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT C.Rios | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB J.Dizon | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Spy | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Sherman |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-MIN46 (1Q: 08:45) Marcus Thomas ran inside the right guard for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn. Key block delivered by Chris Colmer.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Lynch |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | --- | | SLOT H.Burnett |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Sherman |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU41 (1Q: 08:09) Ronnie Lynch pass was dropped by WR Stevie Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Lynch |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Sherman |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU41 (1Q: 08:03) Marcus Thomas ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Adalius Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Lynch |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Sherman |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-14-HOU45 (1Q: 07:35) Ronnie Lynch pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn, assisted by CB Terence Newman. Johnson gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Lynch |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Sherman |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Double SLOT | +++ |
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| 4-1-HOU32 (1Q: 06:54) Phil Dawson attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 10, Minnesota 3 |
| (1Q: 06:47) Phil Dawson kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 06:47) Mark Brunell sacked by DT Quentin Groves for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Justice Hairston.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bess | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Protect | --- | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | LCB H.Nakamura | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB O.Scandrick | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-19-HOU16 (1Q: 06:10) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Malcolm Kelly for 48 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S LaRon Landry.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bess | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Rafter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Carter | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB H.Nakamura | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB O.Scandrick | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB N.Conley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN36 (1Q: 05:38) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Davone Bess for 14 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry. Bess gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Bess | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB O.Scandrick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB H.Nakamura | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN22 (1Q: 05:14) MJD Jones-Drew ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Kristopher Heilman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | NT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bess |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Anderson |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | LCB O.Scandrick | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB H.Nakamura | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-MIN18 (1Q: 04:42) Maurice Jones-Drew ran a draw inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | NT K.Heilman | In Box | --- | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Everett |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB O.Scandrick | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB H.Nakamura | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-MIN18 (1Q: 04:06) Mark Brunell pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB MJD Jones-Drew.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bess | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Rafter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Ayodele | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB O.Scandrick | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB H.Nakamura | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB N.Conley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-MIN18 (1Q: 04:02) Unknown attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 13, Minnesota 3 |
| (1Q: 03:56) Unknown kicked off 52 yards from the HOU35. Nicholas Conley returned the ball 18 yards to the MIN31. Tackled by Billy Miller. PENALTY: CB Travis Daniels of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Block on the Kick Return. |
1-10-MIN14 (1Q: 03:33) Play-Action. Ronnie Lynch pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 31 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn. Burnett gained 32 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Lynch |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Sherman |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN45 (1Q: 02:53) Willie Dawkins ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB H.B. Blades, assisted by DT Christopher Rios. PENALTY: G Louie Sherman of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Cut Block.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Lynch |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT C.Rios | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB J.Dizon | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Sherman |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-22-MIN33 (1Q: 02:46) Willie Dawkins ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Lynch |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT C.Rios | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| --- | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB J.Dizon | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Sherman |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-14-MIN41 (1Q: 02:15) Ronnie Lynch pass completed to TE Joe Klopfenstein for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Vincent Fuller. Klopfenstein gained 26 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Lynch |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT C.Rios | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB J.Dizon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Sherman |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU34 (1Q: 01:38) Ronnie Lynch pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Patrick Estes. S Roy Williams defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Lynch |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG L.Sherman |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU34 (1Q: 01:31) Willie Dawkins ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Lynch |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT C.Rios | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB J.Dizon | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| --- | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Sherman |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-HOU32 (1Q: 01:07) Ronnie Lynch pass completed to RB Willie Dawkins for 15 yards. Tackled by DE Jimmy Kennedy. Dawkins gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Lynch |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG L.Sherman |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU17 (1Q: 00:31) Ronnie Lynch pass completed to TE Patrick Estes for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Vincent Fuller. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Lynch |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT C.Rios | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Dizon | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Sherman |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-3-HOU10 (2Q: 15:00) Marcus Thomas ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by DE Albert Haynesworth.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Lynch |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Spy | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB D.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Sherman |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-HOU08 (2Q: 14:31) Play-Action. Ronnie Lynch pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. ILB Chase Blackburn defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Lynch |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT C.Rios | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Sherman |
| +++ | SS B.Jue | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-HOU08 (2Q: 14:24) Phil Dawson attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 13, Minnesota 6 |
| (2Q: 14:17) Phil Dawson kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 14:17) Mark Brunell scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Gaines Adams.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bess | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Morris | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB O.Scandrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB H.Nakamura | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU35 (2Q: 13:37) Mark Brunell sacked by DE Cameron Wake for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Jammal Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Carter | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | LCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB O.Scandrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| --- | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-14-HOU31 (2Q: 12:59) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Maurice Jones-Drew for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Travis Daniels. Jones-Drew gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Golston | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.Everett | Protect | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Morris | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB O.Scandrick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-HOU34 (2Q: 12:30) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jason Hill. S Samuel Gaylor defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Everett | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Wake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Morris | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB O.Scandrick | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB H.Nakamura | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-HOU34 (2Q: 12:22) Dustin Colquitt punted 49 yards. Orlando Scandrick returned the kick 8 yards to the MIN25. Tackled by Jordan Dizon. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 12:11) Marcus Thomas ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Lynch |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson |
| +++ | NT C.Rios | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB M.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | LCB B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Sherman |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN29 (2Q: 11:29) Ronnie Lynch pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 13 yards. Tackled by S David Young. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Arrington gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Lynch |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Sherman |
| +++ | SS T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN42 (2Q: 11:02) Marcus Thomas ran inside the left guard for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Albert Haynesworth, assisted by DT Alan Branch. Key block delivered by Quinn Ojinnaka.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Lynch |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Williamson |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | --- | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Sherman |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-HOU45 (2Q: 10:28) Ronnie Lynch kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Bloom.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Lynch | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Williamson |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas |
| +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Spy | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Sherman |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU43 (2Q: 10:03) Marcus Thomas ran inside the right tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by DT Christopher Rios, assisted by ILB Chase Blackburn. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Lynch |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT C.Rios | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB J.Dizon | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Sherman |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU29 (2Q: 09:27) Marcus Thomas ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Lynch |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT C.Rios | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williamson |
| +++ | SLB J.Dizon | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | Spy | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Sherman |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU27 (2Q: 08:46) Ronnie Lynch pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Patrick Estes. ILB Kendyll Pope hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Lynch |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT C.Rios | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB K.Pope | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Sherman |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-HOU27 (2Q: 08:38) Ronnie Lynch pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Reggie Corner, assisted by CB Vincent Fuller. Arrington gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Lynch |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB H.Blades | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Double SLOT | --- | | RG L.Sherman |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU13 (2Q: 07:59) Marcus Thomas ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Albert Haynesworth.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Lynch |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT C.Rios | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB J.Dizon | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Sherman |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-HOU10 (2Q: 07:15) Marcus Thomas ran around right end for -6 yards. Tackled by DT Big Pun Rios, assisted by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Lynch |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT C.Rios | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| --- | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| --- | LCB B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB D.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Sherman |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-13-HOU16 (2Q: 06:40) Ronnie Lynch pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. CB Vincent Fuller defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Lynch |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Colmer |
| +++ | LCB B.Jue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB D.Young | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB V.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Sherman |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-13-HOU16 (2Q: 06:34) Phil Dawson attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 13, Minnesota 9 |
| (2Q: 06:26) Phil Dawson kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 06:26) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| --- | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bess |
| +++ | SLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-HOU22 (2Q: 05:58) MJD Jones-Drew ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Rufus Alexander, assisted by DT Quentin Groves.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | NT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bess |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Carter |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB H.Nakamura | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB O.Scandrick | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| --- | SS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-HOU28 (2Q: 05:24) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Jason Hill for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Travis Daniels. Hill gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Everett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB H.Nakamura | Bump and Run | --- | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU36 (2Q: 04:54) Justice Hairston ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| --- | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Carter |
| +++ | SLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB H.Nakamura | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-HOU37 (2Q: 04:31) Jim Sorgi pass completed to WR Nigea Carter for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Akin Ayodele. Carter gained 11 yards after the catch. PENALTY: T Jammal Brown of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Carter | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | WLB K.Golston | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB O.Scandrick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB H.Nakamura | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 2-19-HOU27 (2Q: 04:25) PENALTY: TE Todd Heap of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-24-HOU22 (2Q: 04:20) Jim Sorgi pass completed to WR Davone Bess for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Travis Daniels. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE C.Wake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bess | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Rafter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Ayodele | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT N.Carter | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB O.Scandrick | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB N.Conley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-17-HOU29 (2Q: 03:53) Jim Sorgi sacked by DE Calvin Pace for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Marvin Philip.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bess | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB A.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Morris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | RCB H.Nakamura | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| --- | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-23-HOU23 (2Q: 03:08) Dustin Colquitt punted 57 yards. Orlando Scandrick returned the kick 80 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 15, Houston 13 |
| (2Q: 03:08) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. Minnesota 16, Houston 13 |
| (2Q: 02:59) Phil Dawson kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. Minnesota's Marcus Thomas was hurt on the play. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 02:59) Justice Hairston ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Orlando Scandrick, assisted by S Brock Williams. Key block delivered by Cornell Green.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Carter |
| +++ | NT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB O.Scandrick | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-HOU31 (2Q: 02:22) MJD Jones-Drew ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Kristopher Heilman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | NT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bess |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB O.Scandrick | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-HOU31 (2Q: 02:03) Jim Sorgi pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 22 yards. Tackled by S Nicholas Conley. Heap gained 12 yards after the catch. Houston's Nigea Carter was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Carter | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bess | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Rafter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB O.Scandrick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB N.Conley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-MIN47 (2Q: 01:54) Jim Sorgi pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Miles Austin. DE Calvin Pace hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bess | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB H.Nakamura | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN47 (2Q: 01:45) Jim Sorgi pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 20 yards. Tackled by S Brock Williams, assisted by CB Travis Daniels. Heap gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bess | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Pace | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB H.Nakamura | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB O.Scandrick | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN27 (2Q: 01:18) Jim Sorgi pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Davone Bess. DE Cameron Wake hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE C.Wake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bess | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB H.Nakamura | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | NB B.Williams | Bump and Run | --- | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN27 (2Q: 01:13) Jim Sorgi scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by S Brock Williams.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Wake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bess | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Rafter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB A.Ayodele | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | LCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB N.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 3-2-MIN19 (2Q: 00:52) PENALTY: DE Calvin Pace of Minnesota was called for Encroachment. |
1-10-MIN14 (2Q: 00:52) Jim Sorgi pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Todd Heap. OLB Akin Ayodele defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bess | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB A.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB H.Nakamura | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB O.Scandrick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN14 (2Q: 00:48) Jim Sorgi pass completed to TE Billy Miller for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Travis Daniels. Miller gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bess | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB O.Scandrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
3-3-MIN07 (2Q: 00:38) Jim Sorgi scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bess | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Rafter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB A.Ayodele | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | LCB O.Scandrick | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB H.Nakamura | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
1-1-MIN01 (2Q: 00:27) Play-Action. Jim Sorgi pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Todd Heap. DE Gaines Adams hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bess | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Ayodele | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Everett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WILB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | WLB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | LCB H.Nakamura | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| --- | RCB L.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-1-MIN01 (2Q: 00:23) Jim Sorgi pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Davone Bess. DT Quentin Groves hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bess | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE A.Ayodele | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WILB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | WLB O.Scandrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | LCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | RCB L.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-1-MIN01 (2Q: 00:16) Jim Sorgi pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Davone Bess.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bess | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ayodele | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WILB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | WLB O.Scandrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | LCB H.Nakamura | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | RCB L.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 4-1-MIN01 (2Q: 00:12) Unknown attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 16, Minnesota 16 |
| (2Q: 00:04) Unknown kicked off 52 yards from the HOU35. Rick McKnight returned the ball 20 yards to the MIN33. Tackled by Vincent Fuller. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Unknown kicked off 59 yards from the HOU35. Nicholas Conley returned the ball 15 yards to the MIN21. Tackled by Jordan Dizon. |
1-10-MIN21 (3Q: 14:11) Ronnie Lynch pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Lynch |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT C.Rios | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT R.McKnight | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Pope | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Colmer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Stanton |
| +++ | FS T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN25 (3Q: 13:29) Ronnie Lynch pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Troy Williamson. DT Christopher Rios blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Lynch |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT C.Rios | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.McKnight | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB K.Pope | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| --- | RCB B.Jue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Short Zone | --- | | RG C.Colmer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Stanton |
| +++ | FS T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-MIN25 (3Q: 13:25) Ronnie Lynch pass completed to TE Patrick Estes for 24 yards. Tackled by S David Young. Estes gained 17 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Lynch |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT C.Rios | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT R.McKnight | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Pope | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Colmer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Stanton |
| +++ | FS T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN49 (3Q: 12:54) Willie Dawkins ran a draw inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Mike Peterson.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Cornbower |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | NT C.Rios | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | RDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williamson |
| +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | WILB M.Peterson | Spy | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | LCB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Colmer |
| +++ | SS D.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Stanton |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-10-MIN49 (3Q: 12:22) Willie Dawkins ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S David Young.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Cornbower |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson |
| +++ | NT C.Rios | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| --- | WILB M.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | LCB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Colmer |
| +++ | SS D.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Randle |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU47 (3Q: 11:48) Mackenzie Cornbower pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Harold Burnett. DT Big Pun Rios blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Cornbower |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | NT C.Rios | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.McKnight | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB K.Pope | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Colmer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT H.Stanton |
| +++ | FS T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-HOU47 (3Q: 11:43) Amir Cochrane punted 47 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 11:37) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace, assisted by ILB Robert Wendorff. PENALTY: CB Greg Blue of Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly |
| +++ | WLB G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Tanner |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | --- | | C D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Finch |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 11:28) PENALTY: G Biff Tanner of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU20 (3Q: 11:18) Jim Sorgi pass was intended for TE Todd Heap and was intercepted by CB Greg Blue at the HOU44. The interception was returned 44 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 22, Houston 16
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Everett | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Wake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Protect | --- | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Morris | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WILB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB G.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Tanner |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Finch |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 11:18) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. Minnesota 23, Houston 16 |
| (3Q: 11:05) Phil Dawson kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 11:05) Sammy Morris ran a trap outside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Gaines Adams, assisted by DT Kedrick Golston. Key block delivered by Damien Buchholz.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew |
| +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Tanner |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Finch |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-HOU32 (3Q: 10:28) Play-Action. Jim Sorgi pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Jason Hill.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Wake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE K.Everett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB G.Adams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Tanner |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Finch |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-HOU32 (3Q: 10:22) Maurice Jones-Drew ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Travis Daniels, assisted by ILB Jalen Tatum.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly |
| +++ | WLB G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Tanner |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Finch |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
4-2-HOU33 (3Q: 09:38) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor, assisted by DE Calvin Pace. Key block delivered by Cornell Green.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE C.Wake | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Hill |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Everett |
| +++ | WILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Tanner |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Finch |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU37 (3Q: 09:01) Jim Sorgi pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 19 yards. Tackled by S Brock Williams, assisted by CB Greg Blue. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Heap gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Wake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB G.Adams | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Tanner |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | --- | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Finch |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN44 (3Q: 08:17) Jim Sorgi pass completed to TE Kevin Everett for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff. Everett gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Wake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Everett | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB G.Adams | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Tanner |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Finch |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN32 (3Q: 07:39) Jim Sorgi pass completed to WR Malcolm Kelly for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff. Kelly gained 9 yards after the catch. PENALTY: CB Axel Batchelor of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Wake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT M.Kelly | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB G.Adams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Tanner |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | --- | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Finch |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN21 (3Q: 07:29) Maurice Jones-Drew ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly |
| +++ | WLB G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Tanner |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Buchholz |
| --- | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Finch |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-MIN23 (3Q: 06:49) MJD Jones-Drew ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum. PENALTY: CB Axel Batchelor of Minnesota was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly |
| +++ | WLB G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Tanner |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | --- | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Finch |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN13 (3Q: 06:41) Jim Sorgi pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Miles Austin. CB Greg Blue defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE C.Wake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Morris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB G.Adams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Tanner |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Finch |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN13 (3Q: 06:34) Jim Sorgi pass completed to WR Jason Hill for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Wake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | --- | | TE K.Everett | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB G.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Tanner |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Finch |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN13 (3Q: 05:49) Jim Sorgi pass completed to WR Miles Austin for 13 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Austin gained 3 yards after the catch. Minnesota 23, Houston 22
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Wake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT M.Kelly | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB G.Adams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Morris | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Tanner |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Buchholz |
| +++ | DB B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Finch |
| +++ | FS N.Conley | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (3Q: 05:49) Extra point by Unknown was good. Houston 23, Minnesota 23 |
| (3Q: 05:39) Unknown kicked off 62 yards from the HOU35. Nicholas Conley returned the ball 18 yards to the MIN21. Tackled by Vincent Fuller. |
1-10-MIN21 (3Q: 05:20) Willie Dawkins ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Albert Haynesworth, assisted by ILB Chase Blackburn.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Cornbower |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson |
| +++ | NT C.Rios | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.McKnight |
| +++ | WLB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Colmer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Spy | +++ | | RT H.Stanton |
| --- | FS T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN23 (3Q: 04:48) Willie Dawkins ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Kendyll Pope, assisted by ILB Chase Blackburn.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Cornbower |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson |
| +++ | NT C.Rios | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.McKnight |
| +++ | WLB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Colmer |
| --- | SS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Stanton |
| +++ | FS T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-MIN19 (3Q: 04:27) Mackenzie Cornbower pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Patrick Estes. OLB D'Qwell Jackson drove right through John Sullivan to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Cornbower |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT C.Rios | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT R.McKnight | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Pope | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| --- | NB D.Young | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Colmer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Stanton |
| +++ | FS T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-MIN19 (3Q: 04:21) Amir Cochrane punted 49 yards. Sammy Morris returned the kick 10 yards to the HOU42. Tackled by Trevor Rafter. |
1-10-HOU42 (3Q: 04:14) MJD Jones-Drew ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN DT Kedrick Golston to the HOU44.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Morris |
| --- | WILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Tanner |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Finch |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU44 (3Q: 04:03) Mackenzie Cornbower pass completed to TE Patrick Estes for -1 yards. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Cornbower |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT C.Rios | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Peterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | LCB R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Colmer |
| +++ | SS D.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Stanton |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-HOU45 (3Q: 03:19) Willie Dawkins ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Kendyll Pope.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Cornbower |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson |
| +++ | NT C.Rios | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.McKnight |
| +++ | WLB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| --- | NB D.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Colmer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Stanton |
| +++ | FS T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU41 (3Q: 02:47) Willie Dawkins ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Harold Burnett for 9 yards to the HOU32. Tackled by Kendyll Pope.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Cornbower |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson |
| +++ | NT C.Rios | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| --- | WILB M.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | LCB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Colmer |
| +++ | SS D.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Randle |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU32 (3Q: 02:11) Willie Dawkins ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Albert Haynesworth, assisted by ILB Mike Peterson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Cornbower |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson |
| +++ | NT C.Rios | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| --- | RDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB M.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB K.Pope | Spy | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | LCB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Colmer |
| +++ | SS D.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Randle |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-HOU28 (3Q: 01:44) Willie Dawkins ran a draw inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Mike Peterson. Key block delivered by John Sullivan.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Cornbower |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | NT C.Rios | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | RDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williamson |
| +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | In Box | --- | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | WILB M.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB K.Pope | Spy | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | LCB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Colmer |
| +++ | SS D.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Stanton |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU22 (3Q: 01:19) Play-Action. Mackenzie Cornbower pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Adalius Thomas, assisted by CB Vincent Fuller.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Cornbower |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT C.Rios | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.McKnight | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Colmer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | --- | | RT H.Stanton |
| +++ | FS T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU19 (3Q: 00:46) Willie Dawkins ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Cornbower |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson |
| +++ | NT C.Rios | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | Spy | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.McKnight |
| +++ | WLB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| --- | RCB B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Colmer |
| --- | SS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Stanton |
| +++ | FS T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU16 (3Q: 00:25) Mackenzie Cornbower scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by S David Young.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Cornbower |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Rios | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.McKnight | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB K.Pope | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Colmer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Stanton |
| +++ | FS T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-7-HOU07 (4Q: 15:00) Mackenzie Cornbower scrambled for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 29, Houston 23
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Cornbower |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Rios | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.McKnight | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| --- | NB D.Young | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Colmer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT H.Stanton |
| --- | FS T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 15:00) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. Minnesota 30, Houston 23 |
| (4Q: 14:51) Phil Dawson kicked off 66 yards from the MIN35. Jason Hill returned the ball 16 yards to the HOU15. Tackled by Stevie Johnson. PENALTY: TE Patrick Estes of Minnesota was called for Offsides on the Kickoff. |
| (4Q: 14:22) Phil Dawson kicked off 54 yards from the MIN30. Jason Hill returned the ball 26 yards to the HOU42. Tackled by Trevor Rafter. |
1-10-HOU42 (4Q: 13:49) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Everett |
| +++ | WILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Tanner |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Finch |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-HOU42 (4Q: 13:08) Jim Sorgi pass completed to WR Malcolm Kelly for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor, assisted by CB Travis Daniels. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Wake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Kelly | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB G.Adams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Morris | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Tanner |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Double X(SE) | --- | | C D.Buchholz |
| +++ | DB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Finch |
| +++ | FS N.Conley | Deep Zone | --- |
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3-11-HOU41 (4Q: 12:44) Jim Sorgi pass was intended for WR Malcolm Kelly and was intercepted by S Brock Williams at the HOU49. The interception was returned 20 yards. Tackled by Miles Austin.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Wake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Kelly | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Morris | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB G.Adams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Tanner |
| --- | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Finch |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU29 (4Q: 12:36) Mackenzie Cornbower pass was intended for RB Willie Dawkins and was intercepted by ILB Chase Blackburn at the HOU17. The interception was returned 14 yards. Tackled by Willie Dawkins.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Cornbower |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT C.Rios | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SILB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB K.Pope | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | LCB R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Colmer |
| +++ | SS D.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Stanton |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU31 (4Q: 12:25) Jim Sorgi pass completed to WR Miles Austin for 15 yards. Tackled by S Brock Williams, assisted by ILB Robert Wendorff.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Wake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT M.Kelly | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB G.Adams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Tanner |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Finch |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU46 (4Q: 11:41) Jim Sorgi scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry and assisted by DE Gaines Adams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Wake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB G.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Tanner |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Finch |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-HOU49 (4Q: 11:00) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Everett |
| +++ | WILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Tanner |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Finch |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-MIN46 (4Q: 10:34) Jim Sorgi pass completed to RB MJD Jones-Drew for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Rufus Alexander, assisted by S LaRon Landry. Jones-Drew gained 5 yards after the catch. PENALTY: DE Cameron Wake of Minnesota was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Wake | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | --- | | FB S.Morris | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB G.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Tanner |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Finch |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN39 (4Q: 10:24) Sammy Morris ran a trap outside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston, assisted by DE Gaines Adams.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew |
| +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Tanner |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Buchholz |
| --- | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Finch |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-MIN41 (4Q: 09:48) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Everett |
| +++ | WILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | WLB G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Tanner |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Finch |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-MIN34 (4Q: 09:05) Jim Sorgi pass completed to WR Jason Hill for -4 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry, assisted by CB Greg Blue.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Austin | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Wake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Everett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB G.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Tanner |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| --- | SS A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Finch |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-9-MIN38 (4Q: 08:39) Dustin Colquitt punted 38 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 08:33) Willie Dawkins ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Adalius Thomas. Key block delivered by Terrance Pennington. PENALTY: T Terrance Pennington of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Cornbower |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson |
| +++ | NT C.Rios | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.McKnight |
| +++ | WLB K.Pope | Spy | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Colmer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Stanton |
| +++ | FS T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-20-MIN10 (4Q: 08:25) Play-Action. Mackenzie Cornbower pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Harold Burnett. OLB D'Qwell Jackson drove right through Harris Stanton to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Cornbower |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Rios | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.McKnight | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Pope | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Colmer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Stanton |
| --- | FS T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-20-MIN10 (4Q: 08:16) Willie Dawkins ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn, assisted by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Cornbower |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson |
| +++ | NT C.Rios | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | WILB M.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | LCB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Colmer |
| +++ | SS D.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Stanton |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-16-MIN14 (4Q: 07:32) Mackenzie Cornbower pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Willie Dawkins.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Cornbower |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT C.Rios | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | WLB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | LCB R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Colmer |
| +++ | SS D.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Stanton |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-16-MIN14 (4Q: 07:22) Amir Cochrane punted 42 yards. Sammy Morris returned the kick 9 yards to the MIN47. Tackled by Stevie Johnson. Ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Billy Miller at the MIN47. |
1-10-MIN47 (4Q: 07:12) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the right guard for 36 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry. Key block delivered by Damien Buchholz.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly |
| +++ | WLB G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Tanner |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | --- | | C D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Finch |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN11 (4Q: 06:27) Maurice Jones-Drew ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| --- | RDE C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly |
| +++ | WLB G.Adams | In Box | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Tanner |
| --- | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Finch |
| --- | FS B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-MIN11 (4Q: 05:50) Jim Sorgi pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Wake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB G.Adams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Tanner |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Finch |
| +++ | FS B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-MIN04 (4Q: 05:17) Jim Sorgi pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Todd Heap. DE Cameron Wake hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Everett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Wake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB G.Adams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Tanner |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Green |
| +++ | SS A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Finch |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-3-MIN04 (4Q: 05:11) Unknown attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 30, Houston 26 |
| (4Q: 05:05) Unknown kicked off 55 yards from the HOU35. Nicholas Conley returned the ball 21 yards to the MIN31. Tackled by Malcolm Kelly. |
1-10-MIN31 (4Q: 04:31) Mackenzie Cornbower pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Troy Williamson. DE Albert Haynesworth hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Cornbower |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT C.Rios | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.McKnight | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB C.Blackburn | Double SLOT | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB K.Pope | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Colmer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT P.Estes |
| +++ | FS T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN31 (4Q: 04:23) Play-Action. Mackenzie Cornbower pass completed to TE Patrick Estes for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Adalius Thomas. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Cornbower |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT C.Rios | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.McKnight | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB K.Pope | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Colmer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Stanton |
| +++ | FS T.Newman | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
3-7-MIN34 (4Q: 03:37) Mackenzie Cornbower pass completed to RB Willie Dawkins for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Adalius Thomas. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Dawkins gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Cornbower |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT C.Rios | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.McKnight | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB K.Pope | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Colmer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT H.Stanton |
| +++ | FS T.Newman | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN43 (4Q: 02:54) Willie Dawkins ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by S David Young.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Cornbower |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson |
| +++ | NT C.Rios | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB M.Peterson | Spy | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | LCB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Colmer |
| +++ | SS D.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Randle |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
2-10-MIN43 (4Q: 02:46) Willie Dawkins ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Adalius Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Cornbower |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson |
| +++ | NT C.Rios | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.McKnight |
| +++ | WLB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Colmer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Stanton |
| +++ | FS T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
| 3-4-MIN49 (4Q: 02:37) PENALTY: DT Christopher Rios of Houston was called for Encroachment. |
1-10-HOU46 (4Q: 02:37) Willie Dawkins ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S David Young.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Cornbower |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson |
| +++ | NT C.Rios | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB M.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | LCB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Colmer |
| +++ | SS D.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Randle |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
2-11-HOU47 (4Q: 02:29) Play-Action. Mackenzie Cornbower pass completed to TE Patrick Estes for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Vincent Fuller.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Cornbower |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT C.Rios | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.McKnight | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Short Zone | --- | | RG C.Colmer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Stanton |
| +++ | FS T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 1-10-HOU29 (4Q: 02:00) PENALTY: G Quinn Ojinnaka of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU34 (4Q: 02:00) Play-Action. Mackenzie Cornbower pass completed to WR Rick McKnight for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Cornbower |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williamson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Rios | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.McKnight | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Pope | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB R.Williams | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Colmer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Stanton |
| +++ | FS T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-HOU20 (4Q: 01:15) Willie Dawkins ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Roy Williams. Key block delivered by Terrance Pennington.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Cornbower |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Williamson |
| +++ | NT C.Rios | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | Spy | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.McKnight |
| +++ | WLB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Colmer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Stanton |
| +++ | FS T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 1-10-HOU19 (4Q: 00:28) Mackenzie Cornbower dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 30, Houston Texans 26 |