Week 6, 2008

Played in Atlanta, GA, weather: 67 degrees, fair, calm.
Atlanta won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Phil Dawson kicked off 61 yards from the MIN35. Craig Steltz returned the ball 32 yards to the ATL36. Tackled by Harold Burnett.
1-10-ATL36 (1Q: 14:27) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chad Johnson. ILB Rufus Alexander hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.CurryOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
RB Q.GriffinProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE B.ConwaySecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WILB R.AlexanderBlitz Passer+++
LT C.Samuels
+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C T.Claridge
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
2-10-ATL36 (1Q: 14:20) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dante Rosario. DT Kedrick Golston hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.AndersonSecondary, S Screen (S)---NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++SLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
RB Q.GriffinOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
SLOT A.BrockOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LT C.Samuels
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
C T.Claridge
+++NB A.BatchelorShort Zone+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
---FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
3-10-ATL36 (1Q: 14:14) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Artie Brock for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Brock gained 2 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.AndersonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioProtect+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonPrimary, 7 Corner (19-26)+++SLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
RB Q.GriffinOutlet, S Screen (S)---SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT A.BrockSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WLB C.WakeBlitz Passer+++
LT C.Samuels
+++LCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++RCB T.DanielsShort Zone+++
C T.Claridge
+++NB S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
4-3-ATL43 (1Q: 13:33) Daniel Sepulveda punted 52 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN05.
1-10-MIN05 (1Q: 13:22) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 15 yards. Tackled by CB David Jones. Johnson gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++1tcDT A.RubinRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)+++3tcDT W.SmithRush Passer---
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)+++RDE D.BurgessRush Passer---
RB B.JacksonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++MLB L.FletcherShort Zone---
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WLB I.GoldDouble SLOT+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB Z.BowmanBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.ColemanBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB D.JonesBump and Run+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinBump and Run+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.RichardsonDeep Zone---
1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 12:38) Brian Griese scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB London Fletcher and assisted by CB Michael Griffin.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT A.RubinRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++3tcDT W.SmithRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)---RDE D.BurgessRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++MLB L.FletcherSpy on QB+++
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)---WLB I.GoldShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB Z.BowmanBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.ColemanBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB D.JonesBump and Run+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinBump and Run+++
RT K.Dunlap
---FS D.RichardsonDouble SLOT+++
2-4-MIN26 (1Q: 11:53) Brandon Jackson ran a trap outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Griffin. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT A.RubinIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT W.SmithIn Box---
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE D.BurgessIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++MLB L.FletcherIn Box+++
SLOT D.McCants
+++WLB I.GoldIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB Z.BowmanOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.ColemanOut of Box---
C R.Berry
+++NB D.JonesSpy+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.RichardsonOut of Box+++
1-10-MIN32 (1Q: 11:10) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Craig Steltz.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT A.RubinIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT B.YoungIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE D.BurgessIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SLB I.GoldIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++MLB L.FletcherIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB Z.MorenoIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB Z.BowmanOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB D.ColemanOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
---SS M.GriffinOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS C.SteltzOut of Box+++
2-14-MIN28 (1Q: 10:35) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 5 yards. Tackled by CB David Jones. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT A.RubinRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++3tcDT W.SmithRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE D.BurgessRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++MLB L.FletcherShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WLB I.GoldDouble SLOT+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB Z.BowmanBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.ColemanBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB D.JonesBump and Run+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinBump and Run+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.RichardsonDeep Zone+++
3-9-MIN33 (1Q: 10:03) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Ian Gold. McCants gained 2 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.JenkinsRush Passer---
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++1tcDT R.PickettRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)+++3tcDT W.SmithRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)+++RDE E.WaldenRush Passer+++
RB W.DawkinsOutlet, S Screen (S)+++MLB L.FletcherShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WLB I.GoldShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB D.ColemanMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB J.CraftMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB R.GreerBlitz Passer+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS C.SteltzDeep Zone+++
4-1-MIN41 (1Q: 09:35) Amir Cochrane punted 45 yards. David Anderson returned the kick -1 yards to the ATL13. Tackled by Joe Klopfenstein.
1-10-ATL13 (1Q: 09:25) Drew Brees scrambled for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.CurryPrimary, 8 Post (19-26)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)---RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++SLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
RB R.HatcherProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
FB D.ByrdOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++WILB R.AlexanderBlitz Passer+++
LT C.Samuels
+++WLB C.WakeBlitz Passer+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
C T.Claridge
+++RCB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-10-ATL31 (1Q: 08:49) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bryant Conway. CB Greg Blue defended the pass.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.CurryPrimary, S Screen (S)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++SLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
RB Q.GriffinProtect---SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
TE B.ConwaySecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
LT C.Samuels
+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LG B.Grubbs
---LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C T.Claridge
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
---FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
2-10-ATL31 (1Q: 08:44) Drew Brees sacked by ILB Jalen Tatum for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Ben Grubbs.
OFFENSE014t Personnel, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.AndersonPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)---RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)+++SLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
SLOT A.BrockSecondary, W Wheel (9-18)---WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
SLOT R.CurryOutlet, S Screen (S)+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
LT C.Samuels
+++RCB A.BatchelorBump and Run+++
LG B.Grubbs
---NB T.DanielsBlitz Passer+++
C T.Claridge
+++DB S.GaylorShort Zone+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
3-17-ATL24 (1Q: 08:16) PENALTY: T George Foster of Atlanta was called for a False Start.
3-22-ATL19 (1Q: 08:11) Drew Brees scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.AndersonOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonSecondary, 7 Corner (19-26)---SLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
RB Q.GriffinOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT A.BrockPrimary, F Flat (0-4)+++WLB C.WakeBlitz Passer+++
LT C.Samuels
---LCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++RCB T.DanielsShort Zone+++
C T.Claridge
+++NB S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
4-18-ATL23 (1Q: 07:36) Daniel Sepulveda punted 44 yards. Orlando Scandrick returned the kick 26 yards to the ATL41. Tackled by Michael Griffin.
1-10-ATL41 (1Q: 07:27) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE John McCargo. McCants gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, F Flat (0-4)+++1tcDT A.RubinRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++3tcDT W.SmithRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE D.BurgessRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++MLB L.FletcherSpy on QB+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++WLB I.GoldDouble SLOT+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB Z.BowmanBump and Run---
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.ColemanBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB D.JonesBump and Run---
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinBump and Run+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.RichardsonDeep Zone+++
1-10-ATL28 (1Q: 06:51) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Jason Craft. Johnson gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE014 PersonnelDEFENSE43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++1tcDT A.RubinRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++3tcDT R.PickettRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++RDE C.JenkinsRush Passer+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++MLB P.LenonDeep Zone+++
SLOT C.DavisOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++LCB D.JonesMan-to-Man+++
LT T.Pennington
+++RCB D.ColemanMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++NB J.CraftDouble SLOT+++
C R.Berry
+++DB R.GreerShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS C.SteltzDeep Zone+++
1-10-ATL14 (1Q: 06:23) Brian Griese sacked by CB Drew Coleman for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Brandon Jackson.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)---1tcDT A.RubinRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesSecondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++3tcDT W.SmithRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++RDE D.BurgessRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonProtect---MLB L.FletcherShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++WLB I.GoldShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB Z.BowmanMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.ColemanBlitz Passer+++
C R.Berry
---NB D.JonesMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.RichardsonDeep Zone+++
2-17-ATL21 (1Q: 05:57) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Griffin.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT A.RubinIn Box+++
TE J.Klopfenstein
+++3tcDT B.YoungIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE D.BurgessIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SLB I.GoldIn Box+++
TE T.Williams
+++MLB L.FletcherIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB Z.MorenoIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB Z.BowmanOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB D.ColemanOut of Box---
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinOut of Box---
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS C.SteltzOut of Box+++
3-5-ATL09 (1Q: 05:14) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Johnson gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: DT Will Smith of Atlanta was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. Minnesota 6, Atlanta 0
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.JenkinsRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT R.PickettRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++3tcDT W.SmithRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE E.WaldenRush Passer+++
RB W.DawkinsOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++MLB L.FletcherShort Zone---
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB I.GoldShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB D.ColemanMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB J.CraftMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB R.GreerDouble SLOT+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS C.SteltzDeep Zone---
(1Q: 05:14) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. Minnesota 7, Atlanta 0
(1Q: 05:04) Phil Dawson kicked off 48 yards from the MIN35. Craig Steltz returned the ball 23 yards to the ATL40. Tackled by Rufus Alexander. PENALTY: WR Tai Streets of Atlanta was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
1-10-ATL17 (1Q: 04:33) GQ Griffin ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston, assisted by CB Ryan Clark.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) D.Anderson
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE D.Rosario
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) C.Johnson
+++SLB J.TatumIn Box+++
RB Q.GriffinBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT A.Brock
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LT C.Samuels
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG B.Grubbs
---RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
C T.Claridge
+++NB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
2-6-ATL21 (1Q: 03:57) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. Atlanta's Cooper Carlisle was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.CurrySecondary, 8 Post (19-26)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioOutlet, S Screen (S)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
RB R.HatcherOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
FB D.ByrdProtect+++WILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
LT C.Samuels
+++WLB C.WakeBump and Run+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run---
C T.Claridge
+++RCB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkBump and Run+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
3-3-ATL24 (1Q: 03:11) Drew Brees sacked by DE Calvin Pace and DE Mike Rucker for a loss of 6 yards. Pace ran right past Ben Grubbs and knocked down the quarterback. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Jalen Tatum for 18 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 13, Atlanta 0
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.AndersonPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)---NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)---RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonOutlet, S Screen (S)---SLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
RB Q.GriffinOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT A.BrockOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)---WLB C.WakeBlitz Passer+++
LT C.Samuels
---LCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
LG B.Grubbs
---RCB T.DanielsShort Zone+++
C T.Claridge
+++NB S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
(1Q: 03:11) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. Minnesota 14, Atlanta 0
(1Q: 03:00) Phil Dawson kicked off 47 yards from the MIN35. Craig Steltz returned the ball 22 yards to the ATL40. Tackled by Greg Blue.
1-10-ATL40 (1Q: 02:35) Drew Brees pass completed to WR David Anderson for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. PENALTY: CB Ryan Clark of Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.AndersonPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonSecondary, F Flat (0-4)+++SLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
RB Q.GriffinOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT A.BrockOutlet, 8 Post (19-26)+++WLB C.WakeBlitz Passer+++
LT C.Samuels
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++RCB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
C T.Claridge
+++NB A.BatchelorShort Zone+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone---
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-10-ATL45 (1Q: 02:25) Quentin Griffin ran around right end for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum, assisted by DE Mike Rucker. Key block delivered by George Foster.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) D.Anderson
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box---
TE D.Rosario
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box---
Z(FL) C.Johnson
+++SLB J.TatumIn Box+++
RB Q.GriffinBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT A.Brock
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LT C.Samuels
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
C T.Claridge
+++NB A.BatchelorOut of Box---
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
1-10-MIN37 (1Q: 01:46) Quentin Griffin ran a draw inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue, assisted by CB Ryan Clark. Key block delivered by George Foster.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) D.Anderson
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box---
TE D.Rosario
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) C.Johnson
+++SLB J.TatumIn Box+++
RB Q.GriffinBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT A.Brock
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LT C.Samuels
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
C T.Claridge
+++NB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
2-1-MIN28 (1Q: 01:05) Drew Brees pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Chad Johnson. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.AndersonOutlet, 8 Post (19-26)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
RB Q.GriffinOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT A.BrockOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LT C.Samuels
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++RCB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
C T.Claridge
+++NB A.BatchelorShort Zone+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
---FS L.LandryDouble Z(FL)+++
3-1-MIN28 (1Q: 01:00) Rusty Hatcher ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum, assisted by DT Kedrick Golston. Key block delivered by Chris Samuels.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formation, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box---
X(SE) R.Curry
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE D.Rosario
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) C.Johnson
+++SLB C.WakeIn Box+++
RB R.HatcherBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
FB D.Byrd
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box---
LT C.Samuels
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C T.Claridge
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
1-10-MIN24 (1Q: 00:31) Quentin Griffin ran a draw inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. Key block delivered by Travis Claridge.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box---
X(SE) R.Curry
+++NT G.AdamsIn Box---
TE D.Rosario
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) C.Johnson
+++SLB J.TatumIn Box+++
RB Q.GriffinBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
TE B.Conway
+++WILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
LT C.Samuels
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C T.Claridge
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
Start of second quarter.
2-3-MIN17 (2Q: 15:00) Quentin Griffin ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. Key block delivered by Ben Grubbs.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) R.Curry
+++NT G.AdamsIn Box+++
TE D.Byrd
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) C.Johnson
+++SLB J.TatumIn Box+++
RB Q.GriffinBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
TE B.Conway
+++WILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
LT C.Samuels
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++LCB A.BatchelorOut of Box---
C T.Claridge
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
1-10-MIN13 (2Q: 14:21) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR David Anderson. CB Greg Blue hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.AndersonPrimary, S Screen (S)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonSecondary, W Wheel (9-18)+++SLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
RB Q.GriffinOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT A.BrockOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++WLB C.WakeBlitz Passer+++
LT C.Samuels
+++LCB G.BlueBlitz Passer+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
C T.Claridge
---NB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
---FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
2-10-MIN13 (2Q: 14:15) Drew Brees scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.AndersonPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonSecondary, F Flat (0-4)---SLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
RB Q.GriffinOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT A.BrockOutlet, 8 Post (19-26)+++WLB C.WakeBlitz Passer+++
LT C.Samuels
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++RCB T.DanielsBlitz Passer+++
C T.Claridge
+++NB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
3-6-MIN09 (2Q: 13:44) PENALTY: G Cooper Carlisle of Atlanta was called for a False Start.
3-11-MIN14 (2Q: 13:39) Play-Action. Drew Brees pass completed to TE Bryant Conway for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.AndersonOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioPrimary, S Screen (S)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++SLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
RB Q.GriffinOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone---
TE B.ConwayOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
LT C.Samuels
---WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C T.Claridge
+++RCB T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
4-5-MIN08 (2Q: 13:04) Elijah Levine attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. PENALTY: S LaRon Landry of Minnesota was called for Roughing the Kicker. The penalty was declined. Minnesota 14, Atlanta 3
(2Q: 12:59) Elijah Levine kicked off 61 yards from the ATL35. Troy Williamson returned the ball 24 yards to the MIN28. Tackled by David Anderson.
1-10-MIN28 (2Q: 12:24) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE John McCargo, assisted by OLB Ian Gold. PENALTY: WR Stevie Johnson of Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
---1tcDT A.RubinIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT B.YoungIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE D.BurgessIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier+++SLB I.GoldIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++MLB L.FletcherIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
---WLB Z.MorenoIn Box---
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB J.CraftOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB D.ColemanOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
---SS M.GriffinOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS C.SteltzOut of Box+++
1-20-MIN18 (2Q: 12:14) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnerien McCants. DE Derrick Burgess hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT A.RubinRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++3tcDT W.SmithRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE D.BurgessRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonProtect---MLB L.FletcherShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WLB I.GoldSpy on QB+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.CraftBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.ColemanBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB D.JonesBump and Run+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinBump and Run+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.RichardsonDouble SLOT+++
2-20-MIN18 (2Q: 12:05) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Ian Gold, assisted by OLB Zeke Moreno.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoIn Box---
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT R.PickettIn Box---
TE J.Klopfenstein
+++3tcDT B.YoungIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE C.JenkinsIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SLB I.GoldIn Box+++
TE T.Williams
+++MLB L.FletcherSpy+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB Z.MorenoIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB Z.BowmanOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB D.ColemanOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS C.SteltzOut of Box+++
3-10-MIN28 (2Q: 11:24) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. OLB London Fletcher hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.JenkinsRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++1tcDT R.PickettRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++3tcDT W.SmithRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE E.WaldenRush Passer+++
RB W.DawkinsOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)---MLB L.FletcherBlitz Passer+++
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)---WLB I.GoldShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
---LCB D.ColemanMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB J.CraftMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB M.BowmenShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
---SS M.GriffinDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS C.SteltzDeep Zone+++
4-10-MIN28 (2Q: 11:16) Amir Cochrane punted 35 yards. David Anderson called for a fair catch at the ATL37.
1-10-ATL37 (2Q: 11:07) GQ Griffin ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box---
X(SE) R.Curry
+++NT G.AdamsIn Box+++
TE D.Rosario
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) C.Johnson
+++SLB J.TatumIn Box+++
RB Q.GriffinBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
TE B.Conway
+++WILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
LT C.Samuels
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++LCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
C T.Claridge
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
2-6-ATL41 (2Q: 10:36) Quentin Griffin ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) D.Anderson
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE D.Rosario
---RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) C.Johnson
+++SLB J.TatumIn Box+++
RB Q.GriffinBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT A.Brock
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LT C.Samuels
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
C T.Claridge
+++NB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG C.Carlisle
---SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
3-7-ATL40 (2Q: 10:03) Drew Brees pass completed to WR David Anderson for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Travis Daniels. Anderson gained 12 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.AndersonPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
RB Q.GriffinOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT A.BrockOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LT C.Samuels
+++LCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man---
LG B.Grubbs
+++RCB T.DanielsShort Zone+++
C T.Claridge
+++NB S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN39 (2Q: 09:29) PENALTY: T Chris Samuels of Atlanta was called for a False Start.
1-15-MIN44 (2Q: 09:25) Drew Brees pass completed to WR David Anderson for 5 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry. PENALTY: DE Cameron Wake of Minnesota was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.AndersonPrimary, F Flat (0-4)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer---
TE D.RosarioSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++SLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
RB Q.GriffinOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone---
SLOT A.BrockOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++WLB C.WakeBlitz Passer---
LT C.Samuels
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
C T.Claridge
+++NB A.BatchelorShort Zone+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN24 (2Q: 09:17) Rusty Hatcher ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker. Minnesota's LaRon Landry was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) R.Curry
+++NT G.AdamsIn Box+++
TE D.Rosario
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) C.Johnson
+++SLB J.TatumIn Box+++
RB R.HatcherBall Carrier---SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
FB D.Byrd
+++WILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
LT C.Samuels
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C T.Claridge
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box---
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
2-9-MIN23 (2Q: 08:53) Quentin Griffin ran around left end for 22 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake. Key block delivered by Chris Samuels.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) R.Curry
+++NT G.AdamsIn Box+++
TE D.Rosario
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) C.Johnson
+++SLB J.TatumIn Box+++
RB Q.GriffinBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box---
TE B.Conway
+++WILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
LT C.Samuels
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C T.Claridge
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box---
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
1-1-MIN01 (2Q: 08:16) Play-Action. Drew Brees pass was dropped by TE Dante Rosario.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.AndersonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)---1tcDT C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++RDE J.TatumRush Passer+++
RB Q.GriffinSecondary, S Screen (S)---NB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT A.BrockOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++SILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
LT C.Samuels
+++WILB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++WLB G.BlueBump and Run+++
C T.Claridge
+++LCB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++RCB R.ClarkBump and Run+++
RT G.Foster
+++SS L.LandryBump and Run+++
2-1-MIN01 (2Q: 08:09) Drew Brees scrambled for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.AndersonOutlet, 8 Post (19-26)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)---RDE J.TatumRush Passer+++
RB Q.GriffinOutlet, S Screen (S)+++NB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT A.BrockOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++SILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
LT C.Samuels
+++WILB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++WLB A.BatchelorBump and Run+++
C T.Claridge
+++LCB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++RCB R.ClarkBump and Run+++
RT G.Foster
+++SS L.LandryBump and Run+++
3-1-MIN01 (2Q: 07:40) GQ Griffin ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) D.Anderson
+++NT G.AdamsIn Box+++
TE D.Rosario
+++1tcDT C.PaceIn Box---
Z(FL) C.Johnson
+++RDE J.TatumIn Box+++
RB Q.GriffinBall Carrier+++NB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT A.Brock
+++SILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
LT C.Samuels
+++WILB C.WakeIn Box---
LG B.Grubbs
+++WLB G.BlueIn Box+++
C T.Claridge
+++LCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++RCB R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT G.Foster
+++SS L.LandryIn Box+++
4-2-MIN02 (2Q: 07:07) Elijah Levine attempted a 19 yard field goal and it was blocked by Kedrick Golston. MIN Kedrick Golston recovered the ball at the MIN09.
1-10-MIN09 (2Q: 06:58) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Damien Richardson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: DE John McCargo of Atlanta was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoRush Passer---
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, W Wheel (9-18)+++1tcDT R.PickettRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)+++3tcDT W.SmithRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE D.BurgessRush Passer---
RB B.JacksonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++MLB L.FletcherShort Zone+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++WLB I.GoldShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB Z.BowmanBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.ColemanBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
---NB J.CraftDouble SLOT+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.RichardsonDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN30 (2Q: 06:50) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Ian Gold. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Arrington gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.JenkinsRush Passer---
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)+++1tcDT A.RubinRush Passer---
TE P.EstesOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++3tcDT W.SmithRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE D.BurgessRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++MLB L.FletcherSpy on QB+++
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, S Screen (S)+++WLB I.GoldShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB Z.BowmanBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.ColemanBump and Run---
C R.Berry
+++NB D.JonesBump and Run+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinBump and Run---
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.RichardsonDouble SLOT+++
1-10-MIN44 (2Q: 06:06) Brian Griese pass was dropped by WR Stevie Johnson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, PistolDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.JenkinsRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)---1tcDT A.RubinRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++3tcDT W.SmithRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE D.BurgessRush Passer+++
RB F.GoreProtect---MLB L.FletcherShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++WLB I.GoldShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB Z.BowmanBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.ColemanBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB D.JonesBump and Run+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinBump and Run+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.RichardsonDouble SLOT+++
2-10-MIN44 (2Q: 06:00) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Michael Griffin, assisted by OLB London Fletcher. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++1tcDT R.PickettRush Passer---
TE P.EstesOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++3tcDT W.SmithRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE D.BurgessRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++MLB L.FletcherShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, W Wheel (9-18)+++WLB I.GoldBump and Run---
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB Z.BowmanBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.ColemanBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB J.CraftSpy on QB---
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinBump and Run+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.RichardsonDouble SLOT---
1-10-ATL41 (2Q: 05:26) PENALTY: C Robert Berry of Minnesota was called for a False Start.
1-15-ATL46 (2Q: 05:20) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Ian Gold. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: G Wilford Brown of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT A.RubinRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++3tcDT W.SmithRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE D.BurgessRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++MLB L.FletcherSpy on QB+++
SLOT D.McCantsPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WLB I.GoldDouble SLOT---
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB Z.BowmanBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.ColemanBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB D.JonesBump and Run+++
RG W.Brown
---SS M.GriffinBump and Run+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.RichardsonDeep Zone+++
1-25-MIN44 (2Q: 05:14) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB London Fletcher. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoIn Box---
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT A.RubinIn Box+++
TE J.Klopfenstein
+++3tcDT B.YoungIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE D.BurgessIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SLB I.GoldIn Box+++
TE T.Williams
+++MLB L.FletcherIn Box---
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB Z.MorenoIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB Z.BowmanOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB D.ColemanOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS C.SteltzOut of Box---
2-10-ATL41 (2Q: 04:48) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DE Derrick Burgess hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, PistolDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++1tcDT R.PickettRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)---3tcDT W.SmithRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE D.BurgessRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonProtect---MLB L.FletcherSpy on QB+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)---WLB I.GoldShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB Z.BowmanBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
---RCB D.ColemanBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB D.JonesBump and Run+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinBump and Run+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.CraftDouble SLOT+++
3-10-ATL41 (2Q: 04:40) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Jason Craft.
OFFENSE203 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.JenkinsRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT R.PickettRush Passer---
SLOT H.BurnettSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++3tcDT W.SmithRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++RDE Z.MorenoRush Passer+++
RB W.DawkinsOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++MLB L.FletcherBlitz Passer+++
FB H.StantonProtect+++WLB I.GoldShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB D.ColemanMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB J.CraftMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB R.GreerMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinShort Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS C.SteltzDeep Zone+++
1-10-ATL26 (2Q: 03:59) Brian Griese kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Damien Richardson. Key block delivered by Eric Steinbach.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.GrieseBall Carrier***LDE J.McCargoIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT A.RubinIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT W.SmithIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE D.BurgessIn Box---
RB F.Gore
+++MLB L.FletcherIn Box+++
SLOT D.McCants
+++WLB I.GoldIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB Z.BowmanOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.ColemanOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB D.JonesOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.RichardsonOut of Box+++
1-10-ATL16 (2Q: 03:19) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. S Zachery Bowman defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++1tcDT A.RubinRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++3tcDT B.YoungRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 8 Post (19-26)---RDE D.BurgessRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB I.GoldDouble TE+++
FB H.StantonProtect+++MLB L.FletcherShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB Z.MorenoBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB Z.BowmanBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB D.ColemanBump and Run+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinBump and Run+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS C.SteltzDeep Zone+++
2-10-ATL16 (2Q: 03:14) Brian Griese scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Griffin and assisted by OLB Ian Gold.
OFFENSE221 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoRush Passer+++
TE T.WilliamsOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)---1tcDT A.RubinRush Passer+++
TE J.KlopfensteinOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++3tcDT B.YoungRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.JohnsonPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE D.BurgessRush Passer+++
RB F.GoreSecondary, F Flat (0-4)+++SLB I.GoldShort Zone+++
FB H.StantonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++MLB L.FletcherBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB Z.MorenoShort Zone+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB J.CraftMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
---RCB D.ColemanMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Brown
---SS M.GriffinMan-to-Man+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS C.SteltzDeep Zone+++
3-7-ATL13 (2Q: 02:30) PENALTY: WR Stevie Johnson of Minnesota was called for a False Start.
3-12-ATL18 (2Q: 02:30) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. S Rich Greer defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.JenkinsRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, W Wheel (9-18)+++1tcDT R.PickettRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++3tcDT W.SmithRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE E.WaldenRush Passer+++
RB W.DawkinsSecondary, S Screen (S)+++MLB L.FletcherShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WLB I.GoldShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB D.ColemanMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB J.CraftMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB R.GreerDouble SLOT+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS C.SteltzDeep Zone+++
4-12-ATL18 (2Q: 02:21) Phil Dawson attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 17, Atlanta 3
(2Q: 02:15) Phil Dawson kicked off 68 yards from the MIN35. Touchback.
1-10-ATL25 (2Q: 02:15) Quentin Griffin ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. Key block delivered by Chris Samuels.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box---
X(SE) D.Anderson
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE D.Rosario
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) C.Johnson
+++SLB J.TatumIn Box+++
RB Q.GriffinBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT A.Brock
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box---
LT C.Samuels
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box---
LG B.Grubbs
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
C T.Claridge
+++NB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
2-1-ATL34 (2Q: 02:00) GQ Griffin ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace, assisted by DE Cameron Wake. Key block delivered by Travis Claridge. PENALTY: DE Mike Rucker of Minnesota was called for Offsides. Atlanta's Travis Claridge was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box---
X(SE) D.Anderson
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE D.Rosario
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) C.Johnson
+++SLB J.TatumIn Box+++
RB Q.GriffinBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT A.Brock
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LT C.Samuels
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
C T.Claridge
+++NB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
1-10-ATL39 (2Q: 02:00) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chad Johnson. DE Gaines Adams drove right through Ben Grubbs to hurry the quarterback.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.CurryOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SLB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
RB Q.GriffinOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
TE D.ByrdSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++WILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
LT C.Samuels
+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LG B.Grubbs
---LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C T.Claridge
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
2-10-ATL39 (2Q: 01:53) Drew Brees pass was intended for TE Dante Rosario and was intercepted by ILB Jay Foreman at the ATL46. The interception was returned 21 yards. Tackled by Dante Rosario.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.AndersonPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)---NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)---RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonOutlet, S Screen (S)---SLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
RB Q.GriffinOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT A.BrockOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LT C.Samuels
+++LCB G.BlueShort Zone+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++RCB T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
C T.Claridge
---NB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
RG C.Carlisle
---SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-10-ATL25 (2Q: 01:42) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Drew Coleman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoRush Passer---
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)---1tcDT A.RubinRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++3tcDT W.SmithRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE D.BurgessRush Passer---
RB B.JacksonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++MLB L.FletcherShort Zone---
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, S Screen (S)+++WLB I.GoldShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB Z.BowmanBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.ColemanBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB D.JonesBump and Run+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinBump and Run+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.RichardsonDouble SLOT+++
2-5-ATL20 (2Q: 01:16) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Ian Gold. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, F Flat (0-4)+++1tcDT A.RubinRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++3tcDT W.SmithRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 8 Post (19-26)+++RDE C.JenkinsRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++MLB L.FletcherSpy on QB+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)+++WLB I.GoldDouble SLOT---
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB Z.BowmanBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.ColemanBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB D.JonesBump and Run+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinBump and Run+++
RT K.Dunlap
---FS D.RichardsonDeep Zone+++
3-6-ATL21 (2Q: 00:49) Brian Griese scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by S Rich Greer and assisted by OLB London Fletcher.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formation, PistolDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.JenkinsRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++1tcDT R.PickettRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)+++3tcDT A.RubinRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE E.WaldenRush Passer---
RB W.DawkinsProtect+++MLB L.FletcherShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, S Screen (S)---WLB I.GoldBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB D.ColemanMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB J.CraftMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB R.GreerShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
---SS M.GriffinDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS C.SteltzDeep Zone+++
Minnesota called a time out.
1-10-ATL10 (2Q: 00:38) Brian Griese pass was dropped by RB Brandon Jackson.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++1tcDT R.PickettRush Passer+++
TE J.KlopfensteinPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++3tcDT A.RubinRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++RDE D.BurgessRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)---SLB I.GoldShort Zone+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, F Flat (0-4)---MLB L.FletcherShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
---WLB Z.MorenoShort Zone+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB Z.BowmanMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB D.ColemanMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS C.SteltzDeep Zone+++
2-10-ATL10 (2Q: 00:32) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Ian Gold.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT R.PickettIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT A.RubinIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE D.BurgessIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier+++MLB L.FletcherIn Box+++
SLOT D.McCants
+++WLB I.GoldIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB Z.BowmanOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.ColemanOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB D.JonesOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.RichardsonSpy+++
Minnesota called a time out.
3-8-ATL08 (2Q: 00:25) Brian Griese scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Ian Gold.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.JenkinsRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++1tcDT R.PickettRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesSecondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)---3tcDT W.SmithRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++RDE E.WaldenRush Passer+++
RB W.DawkinsProtect---MLB L.FletcherSpy on QB+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++WLB I.GoldDouble SLOT+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB D.ColemanBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB J.CraftBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB R.GreerBump and Run+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinBump and Run+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS C.SteltzDeep Zone+++
Minnesota called a time out.
4-4-ATL04 (2Q: 00:03) Phil Dawson attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 20, Atlanta 3
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Elijah Levine kicked off 54 yards from the ATL35. Nicholas Conley returned the ball 29 yards to the MIN40. Tackled by Jason Craft.
1-10-MIN40 (3Q: 14:12) PENALTY: DE Derrick Burgess of Atlanta was called for Encroachment.
1-5-MIN45 (3Q: 14:03) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Zachery Bowman.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT A.RubinIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT W.SmithIn Box---
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE D.BurgessIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++MLB L.FletcherIn Box+++
SLOT D.McCants
+++WLB I.GoldIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB Z.BowmanOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.ColemanOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB D.JonesOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.RichardsonOut of Box---
2-5-MIN45 (3Q: 13:21) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Athyba Rubin, assisted by OLB London Fletcher. Key block delivered by Terrance Pennington.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoIn Box---
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT A.RubinIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT W.SmithIn Box---
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE D.BurgessIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++MLB L.FletcherIn Box+++
SLOT D.McCants
+++WLB I.GoldIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB Z.BowmanOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.ColemanOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB D.JonesOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
---FS D.RichardsonOut of Box+++
1-10-ATL46 (3Q: 12:55) Play-Action. Brian Griese scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by S Zachery Bowman. PENALTY: WR Stevie Johnson of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Formation.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.JenkinsRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)---1tcDT A.RubinRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++3tcDT B.YoungRush Passer---
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)---RDE D.BurgessRush Passer+++
RB F.GoreProtect+++MLB L.FletcherShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WLB I.GoldShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB Z.BowmanBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
---RCB D.ColemanBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB D.JonesDouble SLOT+++
RG W.Brown
---SS M.GriffinDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.RichardsonDeep Zone+++
1-15-MIN49 (3Q: 12:46) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Drew Coleman. McCants gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.JenkinsRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT A.RubinRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++3tcDT W.SmithRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE R.PickettRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++MLB L.FletcherSpy on QB+++
SLOT D.McCantsPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WLB I.GoldDouble SLOT---
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.CraftBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.ColemanBump and Run---
C R.Berry
+++NB D.JonesBump and Run+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinBump and Run+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS M.BowmenDeep Zone+++
1-10-ATL36 (3Q: 12:23) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Derrick Burgess.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT A.RubinIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT B.YoungIn Box---
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE D.BurgessIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier+++SLB I.GoldIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++MLB L.FletcherIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB Z.MorenoIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB J.CraftOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB D.ColemanOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
---FS C.SteltzOut of Box+++
2-9-ATL35 (3Q: 11:44) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 9 yards. Tackled by S Zachery Bowman, assisted by OLB London Fletcher. Johnson gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, F Flat (0-4)+++1tcDT A.RubinRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++3tcDT B.YoungRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 8 Post (19-26)+++RDE D.BurgessRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++MLB L.FletcherShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)+++WLB I.GoldDouble SLOT---
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB Z.BowmanBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.ColemanBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB D.JonesBump and Run+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinBump and Run---
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.RichardsonDeep Zone+++
1-10-ATL26 (3Q: 11:16) Frank Gore ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Brian Young, assisted by OLB London Fletcher.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT A.RubinIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT B.YoungIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE C.JenkinsIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier+++SLB I.GoldIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++MLB L.FletcherIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB Z.MorenoIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB Z.BowmanOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB D.ColemanOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS C.SteltzOut of Box+++
2-10-ATL26 (3Q: 10:53) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB London Fletcher, assisted by DE John McCargo.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT A.RubinIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT B.YoungIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE D.BurgessIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SLB I.GoldIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++MLB L.FletcherIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB Z.MorenoIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB Z.BowmanOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB D.ColemanOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS C.SteltzOut of Box+++
3-8-ATL24 (3Q: 10:09) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Willie Dawkins. OLB London Fletcher defended the pass.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.JenkinsRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)---1tcDT R.PickettRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++3tcDT W.SmithRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++RDE E.WaldenRush Passer+++
RB W.DawkinsPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++MLB L.FletcherShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, W Wheel (9-18)+++WLB I.GoldBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
---LCB D.ColemanMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB J.CraftMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB R.GreerShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS C.SteltzDeep Zone+++
4-8-ATL24 (3Q: 10:05) Phil Dawson attempted a 41 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 23, Atlanta 3
(3Q: 10:00) Phil Dawson kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback.
1-10-ATL25 (3Q: 10:00) GQ Griffin ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue, assisted by ILB Jay Foreman. PENALTY: CB Axel Batchelor of Minnesota was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) D.Anderson
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE D.Rosario
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) C.Johnson
+++SLB J.TatumIn Box+++
RB Q.GriffinBall Carrier---SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT A.Brock
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LT C.Samuels
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
C T.Claridge
+++NB A.BatchelorOut of Box---
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
1-10-ATL42 (3Q: 09:51) Quentin Griffin ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by ILB Jalen Tatum.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) D.Anderson
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE D.Rosario
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) C.Johnson
+++SLB J.TatumIn Box+++
RB Q.GriffinBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT A.Brock
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box---
LT C.Samuels
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
C T.Claridge
---NB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
2-6-ATL46 (3Q: 09:18) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Bryant Conway for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum. Conway gained 15 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.CurryOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer---
Z(FL) C.JohnsonSecondary, S Screen (S)+++SLB J.TatumShort Zone---
RB Q.GriffinProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone---
TE B.ConwayPrimary, S Screen (S)+++WILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
LT C.Samuels
+++WLB C.WakeBlitz Passer+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C T.Claridge
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 08:40) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Travis Daniels. Johnson gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.AndersonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++SLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
RB Q.GriffinOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT A.BrockOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LT C.Samuels
+++LCB G.BlueBlitz Passer+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++RCB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
C T.Claridge
+++NB A.BatchelorBump and Run---
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone---
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryDouble Z(FL)---
1-10-MIN22 (3Q: 08:01) PENALTY: DE Calvin Pace of Minnesota was called for Encroachment.
1-5-MIN17 (3Q: 07:52) Marc Wicher ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake, assisted by DE Gaines Adams. PENALTY: ILB Jalen Tatum of Minnesota was called for Too Many Men on the Field.
OFFENSE221 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
TE B.Conway
---NT G.AdamsIn Box+++
TE D.Rosario
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) C.Johnson
+++SLB J.TatumIn Box---
RB M.WicherBall Carrier---SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
FB R.Hatcher
+++WILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
LT C.Samuels
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C T.Claridge
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkIn Box+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
1-10-MIN12 (3Q: 07:46) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.CurryPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioSecondary, W Wheel (9-18)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
RB R.HatcherOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
FB D.ByrdOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WILB R.AlexanderBump and Run+++
LT C.Samuels
---WLB C.WakeBlitz Passer+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++LCB G.BlueBlitz Passer+++
C T.Claridge
+++RCB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone---
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone---
2-6-MIN08 (3Q: 07:08) Drew Brees pass completed to RB Rusty Hatcher for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Hatcher gained 10 yards after the catch. Minnesota's Gaines Adams was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor elbow injury. He should be able to remain in the game. Minnesota 23, Atlanta 9
OFFENSE221 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB D.Brees
***LDE K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE B.ConwayOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer---
Z(FL) C.JohnsonOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++SLB J.TatumShort Zone---
RB M.WicherOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
FB R.HatcherPrimary, S Screen (S)+++WILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
LT C.Samuels
+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C T.Claridge
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man---
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkMan-to-Man+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
(3Q: 07:08) Extra point by Elijah Levine was good. Minnesota 23, Atlanta 10
(3Q: 06:59) Elijah Levine kicked off 56 yards from the ATL35. Nicholas Conley returned the ball 30 yards to the MIN39. Tackled by Michael Griffin.
1-10-MIN39 (3Q: 06:23) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DT Will Smith hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 6 Deep In (13-18)---1tcDT A.RubinRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++3tcDT W.SmithRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++RDE D.BurgessRush Passer+++
RB F.GoreProtect+++MLB L.FletcherDouble SLOT+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++WLB I.GoldShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB Z.BowmanBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.ColemanBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB D.JonesBump and Run+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinBump and Run+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.RichardsonDeep Zone+++
2-10-MIN39 (3Q: 06:13) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Jason Craft. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 7 Corner (19-26)+++1tcDT A.RubinRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 8 Post (19-26)+++3tcDT W.SmithRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++RDE D.BurgessRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++MLB L.FletcherShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++WLB I.GoldShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB Z.BowmanBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB J.CraftBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB D.JonesDouble SLOT+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.RichardsonDeep Zone+++
1-10-ATL48 (3Q: 05:42) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Athyba Rubin. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown. Brown ran over Drew Coleman to set up the play.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT A.RubinIn Box---
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT B.YoungIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE C.JenkinsIn Box---
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SLB I.GoldIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++MLB L.FletcherIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB Z.MorenoIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB Z.BowmanOut of Box---
C R.Berry
+++RCB D.ColemanOut of Box---
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS C.SteltzOut of Box---
1-10-ATL35 (3Q: 05:18) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Patrick Estes. OLB Ian Gold defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++1tcDT R.PickettRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++3tcDT A.RubinRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)+++RDE C.JenkinsRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++MLB L.FletcherShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB I.GoldShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB Z.BowmanBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.ColemanBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
---NB D.JonesDouble SLOT+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.RichardsonDeep Zone+++
2-10-ATL35 (3Q: 05:09) Brandon Jackson ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE John McCargo.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT A.RubinIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT B.YoungIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE D.BurgessIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SLB I.GoldIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++MLB L.FletcherIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB Z.MorenoIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB Z.BowmanOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB D.ColemanOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS C.SteltzOut of Box+++
3-7-ATL32 (3Q: 04:41) Brian Griese pass completed to RB Willie Dawkins for 11 yards. Tackled by S Rich Greer, assisted by CB Drew Coleman. Dawkins gained 9 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.JenkinsRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++1tcDT R.PickettRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++3tcDT A.RubinRush Passer---
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE E.WaldenRush Passer---
RB W.DawkinsPrimary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++MLB L.FletcherShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++WLB I.GoldBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB D.ColemanMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB J.CraftMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB R.GreerShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS C.SteltzDeep Zone+++
1-10-ATL21 (3Q: 04:02) Frank Gore ran a trap outside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Athyba Rubin. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSE43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoIn Box---
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT A.RubinIn Box---
SLOT D.McCants
+++3tcDT R.PickettIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE C.JenkinsIn Box---
RB F.GoreBall Carrier+++MLB P.LenonIn Box+++
SLOT C.Davis
+++LCB D.JonesOut of Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++RCB D.ColemanOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++NB J.CraftOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++DB R.GreerOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS C.SteltzOut of Box---
1-10-ATL11 (3Q: 03:33) Brandon Jackson ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Zachery Bowman.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT A.RubinIn Box+++
TE J.Klopfenstein
+++3tcDT B.YoungIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE D.BurgessIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SLB I.GoldIn Box+++
TE T.Williams
+++MLB L.FletcherIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB Z.MorenoIn Box---
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB Z.BowmanOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB D.ColemanOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS C.SteltzOut of Box+++
2-8-ATL09 (3Q: 02:52) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Griffin. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++1tcDT A.RubinRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++3tcDT W.SmithRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonPrimary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE D.BurgessRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++MLB L.FletcherShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++WLB I.GoldShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB Z.BowmanMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.ColemanMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB D.JonesShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.RichardsonDeep Zone+++
3-9-ATL10 (3Q: 02:24) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Arrington. CB Jason Craft defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.JenkinsRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT R.PickettRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++3tcDT W.SmithRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE E.WaldenRush Passer+++
RB W.DawkinsOutlet, S Screen (S)+++MLB L.FletcherShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)+++WLB I.GoldShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB D.ColemanMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB J.CraftMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB R.GreerDouble SLOT+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS C.SteltzDeep Zone+++
4-9-ATL10 (3Q: 02:17) Phil Dawson attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 26, Atlanta 10
(3Q: 02:09) Phil Dawson kicked off 60 yards from the MIN35. Zachery Bowman returned the ball 23 yards to the ATL28. Tackled by Greg Blue.
1-10-ATL28 (3Q: 01:43) Rusty Hatcher ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston, assisted by DE Gaines Adams.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB D.Brees
***LDE K.GolstonIn Box+++
X(SE) R.Curry
+++NT G.AdamsIn Box+++
TE D.Rosario
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) C.Johnson
+++SLB J.TatumIn Box+++
RB R.HatcherBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
FB D.Byrd
+++WILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
LT C.Samuels
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LG B.Grubbs
---LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C T.Claridge
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
2-6-ATL32 (3Q: 01:09) GQ Griffin ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry, assisted by ILB Jay Foreman. Key block delivered by Ben Grubbs.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) D.Anderson
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box---
TE D.Rosario
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) C.Johnson
+++SLB J.TatumIn Box---
RB Q.GriffinBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT A.Brock
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LT C.Samuels
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
C T.Claridge
+++NB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
1-10-ATL38 (3Q: 00:43) Drew Brees sacked by DE Mike Rucker and DE Gaines Adams for a loss of 6 yards. Rucker ran right past Cooper Carlisle and knocked down the quarterback.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.AndersonSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)---RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonPrimary, W Wheel (9-18)---SLB R.WendorffBlitz Passer+++
RB R.HatcherProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
FB M.WicherOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)---WILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
LT C.Samuels
+++WLB C.WakeBump and Run+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
C T.Claridge
+++RCB T.DanielsBlitz Passer+++
RG C.Carlisle
---SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
---FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
Start of fourth quarter.
2-16-ATL32 (4Q: 15:00) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Artie Brock for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.AndersonOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonSecondary, 7 Corner (19-26)+++SLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
RB Q.GriffinOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
SLOT A.BrockPrimary, F Flat (0-4)+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LT C.Samuels
+++LCB G.BlueBlitz Passer+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++RCB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
C T.Claridge
+++NB A.BatchelorBump and Run+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
3-17-ATL31 (4Q: 14:22) Drew Brees pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Bryant Conway. DE Calvin Pace blocked the pass.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.CurryOutlet, S Screen (S)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioSecondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
RB Q.GriffinPrimary, S Screen (S)+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
TE B.ConwayOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++WILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
LT C.Samuels
+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C T.Claridge
+++RCB T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
4-17-ATL31 (4Q: 14:15) Daniel Sepulveda punted 41 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN28.
1-10-MIN28 (4Q: 14:08) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Jason Craft. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT A.RubinRush Passer---
TE P.EstesProtect+++3tcDT B.YoungRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE D.BurgessRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++MLB L.FletcherShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WLB I.GoldDouble SLOT+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB Z.BowmanBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.ColemanBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB J.CraftBump and Run+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinBump and Run+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.RichardsonDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN38 (4Q: 13:32) Brian Griese pass completed to RB Brandon Jackson for 13 yards. Tackled by CB David Jones. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Jackson gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota's Brandon Jackson was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoRush Passer---
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++1tcDT A.RubinRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesProtect+++3tcDT W.SmithRush Passer---
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE D.BurgessRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++MLB L.FletcherShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, D Deep Fade (40+)+++WLB I.GoldDouble SLOT---
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB Z.BowmanBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.ColemanBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB D.JonesBump and Run+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinBump and Run+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.RichardsonDeep Zone+++
1-10-ATL49 (4Q: 12:54) Brandon Jackson ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Damien Richardson, assisted by OLB Ian Gold.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT A.RubinIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT W.SmithIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE D.BurgessIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++MLB L.FletcherIn Box+++
SLOT D.McCants
+++WLB I.GoldIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
---LCB Z.BowmanOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.ColemanOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB D.JonesOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
---FS D.RichardsonOut of Box+++
2-14-MIN47 (4Q: 12:29) Frank Gore ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Ian Gold, assisted by DE Athyba Rubin.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT A.RubinIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT B.YoungIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE C.JenkinsIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier+++SLB I.GoldIn Box+++
TE T.Williams
+++MLB L.FletcherIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB Z.MorenoIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB Z.BowmanOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB D.ColemanOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
---FS C.SteltzOut of Box+++
3-15-MIN46 (4Q: 11:53) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Will Smith.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.JenkinsRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++1tcDT R.PickettRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesSecondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++3tcDT W.SmithRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++RDE Z.MorenoRush Passer---
RB W.DawkinsOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++MLB L.FletcherShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB I.GoldBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB D.ColemanMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB J.CraftMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB R.GreerShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS C.SteltzDeep Zone+++
4-5-ATL44 (4Q: 11:28) Amir Cochrane punted 44 yards. Touchback.
1-10-ATL20 (4Q: 11:21) Quentin Griffin ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by ILB Jalen Tatum. Atlanta's Cooper Carlisle was hurt on the play. This is an old injury, but he's toughing it out.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) D.Anderson
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE D.Rosario
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) C.Johnson
+++SLB J.TatumIn Box+++
RB Q.GriffinBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT A.Brock
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box+++
LT C.Samuels
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
C T.Claridge
+++NB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
2-10-ATL20 (4Q: 10:53) Rusty Hatcher ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formation, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) R.Curry
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE D.Rosario
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box---
Z(FL) C.Johnson
+++SLB J.TatumIn Box+++
RB R.HatcherBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
FB D.Byrd
+++WILB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
LT C.Samuels
+++WLB C.WakeIn Box---
LG B.Grubbs
---LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C T.Claridge
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box---
3-6-ATL24 (4Q: 10:09) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Artie Brock. DE Calvin Pace hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.AndersonSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioProtect+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonOutlet, 8 Post (19-26)+++SLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
RB Q.GriffinOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)---SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT A.BrockPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LT C.Samuels
+++LCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++RCB T.DanielsShort Zone+++
C T.Claridge
---NB S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
---FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
4-6-ATL24 (4Q: 09:59) Daniel Sepulveda punted 33 yards. Orlando Scandrick returned the kick 13 yards to the ATL44. Tackled by Glen Tatum. Atlanta's David Anderson was hurt on the play.
1-10-ATL44 (4Q: 09:49) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 27 yards. Tackled by S Zachery Bowman. Johnson gained 17 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE203 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoRush Passer---
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++1tcDT A.RubinRush Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++3tcDT W.SmithRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++RDE D.BurgessRush Passer---
RB F.GoreProtect+++MLB L.FletcherShort Zone+++
FB H.StantonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++WLB I.GoldDouble SLOT+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB Z.BowmanBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.ColemanBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB D.JonesShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.RichardsonDeep Zone+++
1-10-ATL17 (4Q: 09:12) Frank Gore ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Griffin. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSE43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT A.RubinIn Box+++
SLOT D.McCants
+++3tcDT R.PickettIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE C.JenkinsIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier+++MLB P.LenonIn Box+++
SLOT C.Davis
+++LCB J.CraftOut of Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++RCB D.ColemanOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++NB M.BowmenOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++DB R.GreerOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS C.SteltzOut of Box+++
2-5-ATL12 (4Q: 08:41) Brandon Jackson ran a trap outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Athyba Rubin.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT A.RubinIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT W.SmithIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE D.BurgessIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++MLB L.FletcherIn Box---
SLOT D.McCants
+++WLB I.GoldIn Box---
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB Z.BowmanOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.ColemanOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
---NB D.JonesOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.RichardsonOut of Box+++
3-5-ATL12 (4Q: 08:09) Brian Griese pass completed to TE Patrick Estes for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB London Fletcher. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.JenkinsRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++1tcDT R.PickettRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++3tcDT A.RubinRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)+++RDE E.WaldenRush Passer+++
RB W.DawkinsProtect+++MLB L.FletcherShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB I.GoldShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB D.ColemanMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB J.CraftMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB R.GreerDouble SLOT+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS C.SteltzDeep Zone+++
1-2-ATL02 (4Q: 07:27) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB London Fletcher, assisted by OLB Zeke Moreno.
OFFENSE230 Personnel, Pro formation, PistolDEFENSE43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoIn Box---
TE T.Williams
+++1tcDT A.RubinIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++1tcDT B.YoungIn Box+++
TE J.Klopfenstein
+++3tcDT D.BurgessIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++RDE I.GoldIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++SLB L.FletcherIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
---MLB Z.MorenoIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++WLB Z.BowmanIn Box+++
C R.Berry
+++LCB D.ColemanOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++RCB M.GriffinOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++SS C.SteltzIn Box+++
2-3-ATL03 (4Q: 06:44) Frank Gore ran around right end for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Robert Berry. Minnesota 32, Atlanta 10
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT A.RubinIn Box---
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT B.YoungIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE D.BurgessIn Box---
RB F.GoreBall Carrier+++SLB I.GoldIn Box+++
SLOT D.McCants
+++MLB L.FletcherIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB Z.MorenoIn Box---
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB Z.BowmanOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB D.ColemanOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS C.SteltzOut of Box+++
(4Q: 06:44) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. Minnesota 33, Atlanta 10
(4Q: 06:36) Phil Dawson kicked off 62 yards from the MIN35. Craig Steltz returned the ball 15 yards to the ATL18. Tackled by Calvin Pace.
1-10-ATL18 (4Q: 06:00) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Ronald Curry for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S LaRon Landry. PENALTY: T George Foster of Atlanta was called for an Illegal Shift.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer---
X(SE) R.CurryPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioSecondary, W Wheel (9-18)---RDE C.PaceRush Passer---
Z(FL) C.JohnsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB J.TatumShort Zone---
RB R.HatcherOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
FB D.ByrdOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WILB R.AlexanderBump and Run+++
LT C.Samuels
+++WLB C.WakeBlitz Passer+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
C T.Claridge
+++RCB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkBump and Run---
RT G.Foster
---FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-15-ATL13 (4Q: 05:54) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Gaines Adams, assisted by ILB Jay Foreman.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.CurryPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioOutlet, S Screen (S)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
RB R.HatcherOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
FB D.ByrdOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WILB R.AlexanderBlitz Passer---
LT C.Samuels
+++WLB C.WakeBump and Run+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
C T.Claridge
+++RCB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkBump and Run+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
2-10-ATL18 (4Q: 05:31) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dante Rosario. DE Calvin Pace hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE K.GolstonRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.CurryOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)---NT M.RuckerRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioPrimary, 7 Corner (19-26)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonSecondary, 7 Corner (19-26)+++SLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
RB Q.GriffinOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE B.ConwayOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++WILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
LT C.Samuels
+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C T.Claridge
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
3-10-ATL18 (4Q: 05:24) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Artie Brock. DE Calvin Pace hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) T.StreetsSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
RB Q.GriffinProtect+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
SLOT A.BrockPrimary, S Screen (S)+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LT C.Samuels
+++LCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++RCB T.DanielsShort Zone+++
C T.Claridge
+++NB S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
4-10-ATL18 (4Q: 05:19) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Tai Streets for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. Streets gained 6 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer---
X(SE) T.StreetsPrimary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioProtect+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
RB Q.GriffinProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT A.BrockSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LT C.Samuels
+++LCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man---
LG B.Grubbs
+++RCB T.DanielsShort Zone+++
C T.Claridge
+++NB S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RG C.Carlisle
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-10-ATL42 (4Q: 04:53) Drew Brees pass was dropped by WR Chad Johnson.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) T.StreetsOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioProtect---RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonPrimary, 7 Corner (19-26)---SLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
RB Q.GriffinOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT A.BrockSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LT C.Samuels
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
C T.Claridge
+++NB A.BatchelorShort Zone+++
RG L.Jordan
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
2-10-ATL42 (4Q: 04:46) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Rufus Alexander. Johnson gained 1 yard after the catch.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) T.StreetsOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE D.ByrdOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE K.GolstonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonSecondary, S Screen (S)+++SLB R.WendorffShort Zone---
RB Q.GriffinProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE B.ConwayPrimary, S Screen (S)+++WILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
LT C.Samuels
+++WLB C.WakeBlitz Passer+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C T.Claridge
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
RG L.Jordan
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
3-12-ATL40 (4Q: 04:24) Drew Brees pass completed to RB Rusty Hatcher for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor. Hatcher gained 24 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4
QB D.Brees
***LDE K.GolstonRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.JohnsonPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++NT M.RuckerRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.StreetsOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++SLB R.WendorffBlitz Passer+++
RB Q.GriffinProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
FB R.HatcherSecondary, S Screen (S)+++WILB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
LT C.Samuels
+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone---
LG B.Grubbs
+++LCB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
C T.Claridge
+++RCB T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
RG L.Jordan
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN36 (4Q: 03:58) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Dominique Byrd for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor, assisted by S LaRon Landry. Byrd gained 1 yard after the catch.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) T.StreetsSecondary, S Screen (S)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE D.ByrdPrimary, W Wheel (9-18)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SLB J.TatumShort Zone---
RB Q.GriffinOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
SLOT A.BrockOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LT C.Samuels
+++LCB G.BlueShort Zone+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++RCB T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
C T.Claridge
+++NB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
RG L.Jordan
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN24 (4Q: 03:38) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Tai Streets for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Cameron Wake.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) T.StreetsPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)---NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE D.ByrdSecondary, W Wheel (9-18)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)---SLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
RB Q.GriffinOutlet, S Screen (S)---SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
FB R.HatcherOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LT C.Samuels
+++LCB G.BlueShort Zone+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++RCB T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
C T.Claridge
+++NB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
RG L.Jordan
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
2-6-MIN20 (4Q: 03:31) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. Johnson gained 4 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.CurryPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioOutlet, S Screen (S)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
RB Q.GriffinOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
FB D.ByrdOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WLB R.WendorffBlitz Passer+++
LT C.Samuels
+++LCB G.BlueShort Zone+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++RCB T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
C T.Claridge
+++NB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
RG L.Jordan
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-7-MIN07 (4Q: 03:07) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Quentin Griffin. CB Greg Blue defended the pass.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.JohnsonPrimary, F Flat (0-4)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)---RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.StreetsOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++SLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
RB Q.GriffinOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
SLOT A.BrockOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++WLB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT C.Samuels
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
C T.Claridge
+++NB A.BatchelorShort Zone+++
RG L.Jordan
---SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
2-7-MIN07 (4Q: 03:00) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Artie Brock. ILB Jay Foreman defended the pass.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) T.StreetsSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)---NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE D.ByrdOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)---RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SLB R.WendorffBlitz Passer+++
RB Q.GriffinProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT A.BrockPrimary, S Screen (S)+++WLB C.WakeBlitz Passer+++
LT C.Samuels
---LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
C T.Claridge
+++NB A.BatchelorShort Zone+++
RG L.Jordan
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
3-7-MIN07 (4Q: 02:56) PENALTY: T Chris Samuels of Atlanta was called for a False Start.
3-12-MIN12 (4Q: 02:56) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Artie Brock. CB Ryan Clark defended the pass.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB D.Brees
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) C.JohnsonOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE D.RosarioOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) T.StreetsSecondary, 7 Corner (19-26)+++SLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
RB Q.GriffinOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT A.BrockPrimary, F Flat (0-4)+++WLB C.WakeShort Zone+++
LT C.Samuels
+++LCB A.BatchelorShort Zone+++
LG B.Grubbs
---RCB T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
C T.Claridge
---NB S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RG L.Jordan
---SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS G.BlueDeep Zone+++
4-12-MIN12 (4Q: 02:50) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor. Johnson gained 4 yards after the catch. The ball goes over on downs.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB D.Brees
***LDE K.GolstonRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.CurryOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE D.ByrdOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.JohnsonSecondary, S Screen (S)+++SLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
RB Q.GriffinProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE D.RosarioPrimary, S Screen (S)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT C.Samuels
+++WLB C.WakeBlitz Passer+++
LG B.Grubbs
+++LCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
C T.Claridge
+++RCB T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
RG L.Jordan
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT G.Foster
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN03 (4Q: 02:44) Brian Griese kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 17 yards. Tackled by DE Cullen Jenkins, assisted by DE John McCargo. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB B.GrieseBall Carrier***LDE J.McCargoIn Box---
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT A.RubinIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT B.YoungIn Box+++
Z(FL) H.Burnett
+++RDE D.BurgessIn Box+++
RB B.Jackson
+++MLB C.JenkinsIn Box+++
SLOT D.McCants
+++WLB I.GoldIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB Z.BowmanOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB J.CraftOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB D.JonesOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.RichardsonOut of Box+++
Atlanta called a time out.
1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 02:37) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Cullen Jenkins.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.JenkinsIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT R.PickettIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT A.RubinIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE D.BurgessIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier---SLB I.GoldIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++MLB L.FletcherIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB Z.MorenoIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB Z.BowmanOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB J.CraftOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
---FS C.SteltzOut of Box+++
Atlanta called a time out.
2-9-MIN21 (4Q: 02:30) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 27 yards. Tackled by OLB Ian Gold. Key block delivered by Robert Berry.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT A.RubinIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT B.YoungIn Box---
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE D.BurgessIn Box---
RB F.GoreBall Carrier+++MLB L.FletcherIn Box+++
SLOT H.Burnett
+++WLB I.GoldSpy+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB Z.BowmanOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.ColemanOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB D.JonesOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.CraftOut of Box+++
Atlanta called a time out.
1-10-MIN48 (4Q: 02:23) Frank Gore ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Paris Lenon, assisted by OLB London Fletcher.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoIn Box+++
X(SE) H.Burnett
+++1tcDT R.PickettIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT B.YoungIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE C.JenkinsIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier---SLB Z.MorenoIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++MLB L.FletcherIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB P.LenonIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB J.CraftOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB M.BowmenOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.ColemanOut of Box+++
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
2-7-ATL49 (4Q: 02:00) Frank Gore ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Ian Gold, assisted by CB Drew Coleman.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE J.McCargoIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT A.RubinIn Box---
TE P.Estes
---3tcDT W.SmithIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE D.BurgessIn Box---
RB F.GoreBall Carrier+++MLB L.FletcherIn Box+++
SLOT D.McCants
+++WLB I.GoldIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.CraftOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.ColemanOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB D.JonesOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.RichardsonOut of Box+++
3-3-ATL45 (4Q: 01:15) Willie Dawkins ran outside the right tackle for 24 yards. Tackled by S Zachery Bowman. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.JenkinsIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT R.PickettIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT A.RubinIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE Z.MorenoIn Box+++
RB W.DawkinsBall Carrier+++SLB I.GoldIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++MLB L.FletcherIn Box---
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB P.LenonIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB Z.BowmanOut of Box---
C R.Berry
+++RCB D.ColemanOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS M.GriffinOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.CraftOut of Box+++
1-10-ATL21 (4Q: 00:30) Brian Griese dropped to one knee for -2 yards.
Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 33, Atlanta Falcons 10

Informal Player Participation Grades

MinnesotaPlus (+++)Minus (---)Grade
WR Harold Burnett60100%
FB Harris Stanton150100%
TE Joe Klopfenstein70100%
WR Craig Davis30100%
S Samuel Gaylor110100%
G Eric Steinbach67297%
CB Travis Daniels59297%
ILB Rufus Alexander26196%
CB Greg Blue50296%
DE Gaines Adams22196%
WR Adrian Arrington63395%
S LaRon Landry53395%
ILB Jay Foreman58494%
TE Patrick Estes56493%
C Robert Berry64593%
CB Ryan Clark58592%
WR Darnerien McCants42491%
T Terrance Pennington63691%
DT Kedrick Golston39491%
DE Calvin Pace56690%
DE Cameron Wake55690%
G Wilford Brown62790%
T King Dunlap62790%
ILB Jalen Tatum52690%
WR Stevie Johnson60790%
DE Mike Rucker54789%
RB Frank Gore15288%
RB Brandon Jackson33587%
CB Axel Batchelor38686%
TE T.J. Williams6186%
RB Willie Dawkins11285%
ILB Robert Wendorff7278%
AtlantaPlus (+++)Minus (---)Grade
ILB Paris Lenon50100%
S Matt Bowmen40100%
S Rich Greer140100%
CB David Jones32197%
CB Jason Craft30197%
CB Michael Griffin66396%
WR Ronald Curry21195%
G Cooper Carlisle50394%
WR Artie Brock33294%
TE Dominique Byrd16194%
S Zachery Bowman44394%
RB Rusty Hatcher13193%
CB Drew Coleman61592%
TE Bryant Conway12192%
C Travis Claridge58592%
T Chris Samuels58592%
OLB London Fletcher59691%
S Damien Richardson28390%
WR David Anderson27390%
OLB Ian Gold58789%
T George Foster56789%
DT Ryan Pickett23388%
RB Quentin Griffin44688%
CB Craig Steltz29488%
WR Chad Johnson55887%
G Ben Grubbs55887%
DE Athyba Rubin48787%
DT Brian Young19386%
DE Cullen Jenkins25486%
DT Will Smith31586%
TE Dante Rosario481083%
DE Derrick Burgess37882%
OLB Zeke Moreno18482%
DE John McCargo411080%
WR Tai Streets8280%
G Leander Jordan8280%
DT Erik Walden8280%
FB Marc Wicher1233%