| 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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 12:38) Brian Griese scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB London Fletcher and assisted by CB Michael Griffin.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS D.Richardson | Double SLOT | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Spy | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN32 (1Q: 11:10) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Craig Steltz.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out of Box | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE E.Walden | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Greer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Hatcher | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Byrd | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-ATL31 (1Q: 08:49) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bryant Conway. CB Greg Blue defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Protect | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-ATL31 (1Q: 08:44) Drew Brees sacked by ILB Jalen Tatum for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Ben Grubbs.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Curry | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| --- | NB T.Daniels | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | DB S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Bump and Run | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Davis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB D.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Double SLOT | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB R.Greer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-ATL14 (1Q: 06:23) Brian Griese sacked by CB Drew Coleman for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Brandon Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | --- | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB D.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-17-ATL21 (1Q: 05:57) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Griffin.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out of Box | +++ |
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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
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Walden | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Greer | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | --- |
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| (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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| --- | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Hatcher | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Byrd | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | --- | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep 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
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| --- | RCB T.Daniels | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | --- | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | --- | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | --- | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | --- | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Double 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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Curry |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Hatcher | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Byrd |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Curry |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | --- | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Conway |
| +++ | WILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Conway |
| +++ | WILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | --- | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | NB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN13 (2Q: 14:15) Drew Brees scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | --- | | TE B.Conway | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS A.Batchelor | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| --- | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | --- | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Craft | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Double 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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | In Box | --- | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Spy | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Walden | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB L.Fletcher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Curry |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Conway |
| +++ | WILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-ATL41 (2Q: 10:36) Quentin Griffin ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| --- | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Hatcher | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Byrd |
| +++ | WILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | --- | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | --- | | TE B.Conway |
| +++ | WILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | --- | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-1-MIN01 (2Q: 08:16) Play-Action. Drew Brees pass was dropped by TE Dante Rosario.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | NB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WILB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | WLB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-1-MIN01 (2Q: 08:09) Drew Brees scrambled for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WILB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | WLB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-1-MIN01 (2Q: 07:40) GQ Griffin ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | SILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WILB C.Wake | In Box | --- | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | WLB G.Blue | In Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | In Box | +++ |
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| 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB J.Craft | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Bump and Run | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Double SLOT | +++ |
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1-10-MIN44 (2Q: 06:06) Brian Griese pass was dropped by WR Stevie Johnson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | --- | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Double 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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Bump and Run | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Spy on QB | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Double 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Double SLOT | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out of Box | --- |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | --- | MLB L.Fletcher | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Craft | Double SLOT | +++ |
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3-10-ATL41 (2Q: 04:40) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Jason Craft.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE Z.Moreno | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | --- | | RB F.Gore |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB I.Gold | Double TE | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-ATL16 (2Q: 03:14) Brian Griese scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Griffin and assisted by OLB Ian Gold.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Williams | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Craft | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS M.Griffin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Walden | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Greer | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | --- | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS A.Batchelor | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | NB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Double 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Double SLOT | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-ATL21 (2Q: 00:49) Brian Griese scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by S Rich Greer and assisted by OLB London Fletcher.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Walden | Rush Passer | --- | | RB W.Dawkins | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB I.Gold | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Greer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
1-10-ATL10 (2Q: 00:38) Brian Griese pass was dropped by RB Brandon Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-ATL10 (2Q: 00:32) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Ian Gold.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Spy | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
3-8-ATL08 (2Q: 00:25) Brian Griese scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Ian Gold.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Walden | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Protect | --- | MLB L.Fletcher | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS D.Richardson | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Double SLOT | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Craft | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL36 (3Q: 12:23) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Derrick Burgess.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS C.Steltz | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Double SLOT | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Bump and Run | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-ATL24 (3Q: 10:09) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Willie Dawkins. OLB London Fletcher defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Walden | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Greer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | --- | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | --- | | TE B.Conway | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | --- | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | --- | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Double 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.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Conway |
| --- | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | RB M.Wicher | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Hatcher |
| +++ | WILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN12 (3Q: 07:46) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Hatcher | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Byrd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Alexander | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | --- | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep 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
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Wicher | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Hatcher | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB D.Jones | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-ATL35 (3Q: 05:09) Brandon Jackson ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE John McCargo.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Walden | Rush Passer | --- | | RB W.Dawkins | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Greer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Pickett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | --- | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Davis |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-ATL11 (3Q: 03:33) Brandon Jackson ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Zachery Bowman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Walden | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Greer | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Hatcher | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Byrd |
| +++ | WILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | --- | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Hatcher | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Wicher | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Estes | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Double SLOT | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS D.Richardson | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS C.Steltz | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-15-MIN46 (4Q: 11:53) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Will Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE Z.Moreno | Rush Passer | --- | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Greer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-ATL20 (4Q: 10:53) Rusty Hatcher ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Hatcher | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Byrd |
| +++ | WILB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | In Box | --- | | LG B.Grubbs |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | NB S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | --- | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Pickett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Davis |
| +++ | LCB J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE E.Walden | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Greer | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | --- | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | WLB Z.Bowman | In Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS C.Steltz | In 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
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | --- | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Curry | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | --- | | RB R.Hatcher | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Byrd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Alexander | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | --- | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Hatcher | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Byrd | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Streets | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Streets | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-ATL42 (4Q: 04:53) Drew Brees pass was dropped by WR Chad Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Streets | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Protect | --- | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Streets | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Hatcher | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | --- | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Streets | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Streets | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Hatcher | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Byrd | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-7-MIN07 (4Q: 03:07) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Quentin Griffin. CB Greg Blue defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-MIN07 (4Q: 03:00) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Artie Brock. ILB Jay Foreman defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Streets | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Wake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| --- | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | NB S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Wake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson |
| +++ | MLB C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS C.Steltz | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | --- | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Spy | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Burnett |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB P.Lenon | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| --- | 3tcDT W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | --- | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB P.Lenon | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 1-10-ATL21 (4Q: 00:30) Brian Griese dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 33, Atlanta Falcons 10 |