Week 16, 2008

Played in Houston, AL, weather: 42 degrees, fair, 1 mph wind.
Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Sebastian Janikowski kicked off 47 yards from the HOU35. Troy Williamson returned the ball 25 yards to the MIN43. Tackled by Patrick Surtain.
1-10-MIN43 (1Q: 14:29) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 21 yards. Tackled by S David Young. McCants gained 14 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer---
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++NT A.BranchRush Passer---
TE P.EstesOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)+++SLB A.ThomasBlitz Passer+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.BloomShort Zone+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.NewmanDeep Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainDeep Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.YoungDeep Zone+++
1-10-HOU36 (1Q: 13:48) Brian Griese pass was dropped by WR Darnerien McCants.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT A.BranchRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)---RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB A.ThomasBlitz Passer+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)---WLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.BloomBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.NewmanBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
---SS R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.YoungDeep Zone+++
2-10-HOU36 (1Q: 13:43) PENALTY: DE Albert Haynesworth of Houston was called for Encroachment.
2-5-HOU31 (1Q: 13:37) Brandon Jackson ran a trap outside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch, assisted by S David Young. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++NT A.BranchIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++RDE D.TollefsonIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++SLB A.ThomasIn Box---
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
SLOT D.McCants
+++WLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainOut of Box---
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.YoungOut of Box+++
1-10-HOU18 (1Q: 12:55) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++NT A.BranchRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesSecondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++SLB A.ThomasBlitz Passer+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++SILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++WLB D.JacksonBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.BloomMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.NewmanMan-to-Man---
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsMan-to-Man+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.YoungDouble SLOT+++
2-8-HOU16 (1Q: 12:32) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 16 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 6, Houston 0
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer---
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, F Flat (0-4)+++NT A.BranchRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 8 Post (19-26)+++SLB A.ThomasBlitz Passer---
RB B.JacksonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)+++WLB D.JacksonMan-to-Man+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.BloomBlitz Passer---
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.NewmanMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsMan-to-Man+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.YoungDouble SLOT+++
(1Q: 12:32) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. Minnesota 7, Houston 0
(1Q: 12:22) Phil Dawson kicked off 66 yards from the MIN35. Miles Austin returned the ball 26 yards to the HOU25. Tackled by Greg Blue.
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 11:47) Jim Sorgi pass completed to WR Miles Austin for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer---
X(SE) R.MeachemOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB M.Jones-DrewProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE B.MillerOutlet, 8 Post (19-26)+++WILB R.WendorffBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Brown
---WLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C M.Philip
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT B.Sobieski
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
2-5-HOU30 (1Q: 11:26) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff, assisted by DE Calvin Pace. Key block delivered by Jammal Brown.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) R.Meachem
+++NT G.AdamsIn Box+++
TE T.Heap
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) M.Austin
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB M.Jones-DrewBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
TE B.Miller
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C M.Philip
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT B.Sobieski
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
1-10-HOU38 (1Q: 10:49) Jim Sorgi pass completed to WR Chase Lyman for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Travis Daniels.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapOutlet, 8 Post (19-26)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone---
RB B.LeonardProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT C.LymanPrimary, S Screen (S)+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
C M.Philip
+++NB A.BatchelorShort Zone+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT B.Sobieski
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
2-8-HOU40 (1Q: 10:16) Jim Sorgi sacked by DE Stephen Tulloch and DE Calvin Pace for a loss of 5 yards. Tulloch ran right past Jeff Diehl and knocked down the quarterback.
OFFENSE014 PersonnelDEFENSETrue 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)---NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++SLB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
SLOT C.LymanPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)---WLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
SLOT J.HillOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
LT J.Brown
+++RCB A.BatchelorBump and Run+++
LG C.Rabach
---NB T.DanielsShort Zone+++
C M.Philip
+++DB S.GaylorShort Zone+++
RG J.Diehl
---SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT B.Sobieski
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
3-13-HOU35 (1Q: 09:45) Jim Sorgi pass completed to WR Miles Austin for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor. Austin gained 8 yards after the catch. Houston's Ben Sobieski was hurt on the play.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinPrimary, F Flat (0-4)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone---
RB M.Jones-DrewOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
SLOT C.LymanOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++WLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB A.BatchelorShort Zone+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
C M.Philip
+++NB S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkShort Zone---
RT B.Sobieski
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
4-3-HOU45 (1Q: 09:18) Dustin Colquitt punted 39 yards. Orlando Scandrick returned the kick 29 yards to the MIN45. Tackled by Matt Kranchick.
1-10-MIN45 (1Q: 09:11) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Patrick Estes. ILB Chase Blackburn defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, F Flat (0-4)+++NT A.BranchRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)---SLB A.ThomasShort Zone+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++WLB D.JacksonBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
---LCB J.BloomMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.NewmanMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainDouble SLOT+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.YoungDeep Zone+++
2-10-MIN45 (1Q: 09:01) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: RB Brandon Jackson of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Substitution.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++NT A.BranchRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer---
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SLB A.ThomasBlitz Passer---
RB B.JacksonProtect---SILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++WLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.BloomMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.NewmanMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainDouble SLOT+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.YoungDeep Zone---
2-15-MIN40 (1Q: 08:53) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman. McCants gained 10 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT A.BranchRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SLB A.ThomasShort Zone+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++SILB C.BlackburnBlitz Passer+++
SLOT D.McCantsPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.BloomShort Zone+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.NewmanDeep Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainDeep Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.YoungDeep Zone+++
1-10-HOU38 (1Q: 08:14) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Tank Johnson. Key block delivered by Eric Steinbach.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++NT T.JohnsonIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++RDE D.TollefsonIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++WILB H.BladesIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB T.LehmanIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueOut of Box+++
2-5-HOU33 (1Q: 07:43) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Arrington. S David Young defended the pass. Houston's Dave Tollefson was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor elbow injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, F Flat (0-4)---NT A.BranchRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, F Flat (0-4)---RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 8 Post (19-26)+++SLB A.ThomasBlitz Passer+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)+++WLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.BloomShort Zone+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.NewmanDeep Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainDeep Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
---FS D.YoungDeep Zone+++
3-5-HOU33 (1Q: 07:37) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. CB Reggie Corner defended the pass.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT T.JohnsonRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
RB W.DawkinsOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB T.LehmanBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB T.NewmanShort Zone+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.SurtainDeep Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++NB R.CornerDeep Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueDeep Zone+++
4-5-HOU33 (1Q: 07:33) Phil Dawson attempted a 50 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 10, Houston 0
(1Q: 07:27) Phil Dawson kicked off 72 yards from the MIN35. Touchback.
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 07:27) Jim Sorgi pass completed to WR Robert Meachem for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S LaRon Landry.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer---
X(SE) R.MeachemSecondary, F Flat (0-4)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB B.LeonardPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT C.LymanOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)+++WLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
C M.Philip
+++NB A.BatchelorShort Zone+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone---
2-6-HOU29 (1Q: 07:05) Jim Sorgi kept the ball, running inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry, assisted by ILB Jalen Tatum. Key block delivered by Jeff Diehl.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB J.SorgiBall Carrier***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) R.Meachem
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE T.Heap
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) M.Austin
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB B.Leonard
+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box---
SLOT C.Lyman
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
C M.Philip
+++NB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
1-10-HOU36 (1Q: 06:28) Jim Sorgi pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Miles Austin. ILB Jalen Tatum drove right through Todd Heap to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapProtect---RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB B.LeonardOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT C.LymanOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
C M.Philip
+++NB A.BatchelorShort Zone+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkDouble Z(FL)+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
2-10-HOU36 (1Q: 06:21) Maurice Jones-Drew ran a trap outside the left tackle for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum, assisted by DE Gaines Adams.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) R.Meachem
+++NT G.AdamsIn Box+++
TE T.Heap
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) M.Austin
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB M.Jones-DrewBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
TE B.Miller
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C M.Philip
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT D.Buchholz
---FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
3-7-HOU39 (1Q: 05:38) Jim Sorgi pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Miles Austin. ILB Jay Foreman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE B.MillerSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB M.Jones-DrewProtect+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
FB D.AndersonProtect+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone---
LT J.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
C M.Philip
---RCB T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
4-7-HOU39 (1Q: 05:32) Dustin Colquitt punted 47 yards. Orlando Scandrick returned the kick 9 yards to the MIN23. PENALTY: RB Frank Gore of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Use of Hands on the Punt Return.
1-10-MIN07 (1Q: 05:22) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Teddy Lehman, assisted by DT Tank Johnson. OLB D'Qwell Jackson crushed Harris Stanton to wreck the play.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++NT T.JohnsonIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++RDE D.TollefsonIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
---WILB H.BladesIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB T.LehmanIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueOut of Box+++
2-11-MIN06 (1Q: 04:58) PENALTY: G Wilford Brown of Minnesota was called for a False Start.
2-14-MIN03 (1Q: 04:51) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 3 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formation, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++NT A.BranchRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)---SLB A.ThomasShort Zone+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++SILB C.BlackburnDouble SLOT+++
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, S Screen (S)+++WLB D.JacksonBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.BloomMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.NewmanMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.YoungDeep Zone+++
3-11-MIN06 (1Q: 04:16) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 10 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++NT T.JohnsonRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
RB W.DawkinsOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SILB C.BlackburnBlitz Passer+++
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++WLB T.LehmanShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB T.NewmanShort Zone+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.SurtainDeep Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++NB R.CornerDeep Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueDeep Zone+++
4-1-MIN16 (1Q: 03:34) Amir Cochrane punted 43 yards. Sammy Morris called for a fair catch at the HOU41.
1-10-HOU41 (1Q: 03:24) Jim Sorgi pass completed to WR Miles Austin for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE B.MillerSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB M.Jones-DrewProtect+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
FB D.AndersonProtect+++WILB R.WendorffMan-to-Man+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C M.Philip
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkMan-to-Man+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone---
2-5-HOU46 (1Q: 02:39) Brian Leonard ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark, assisted by DE Calvin Pace.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) R.Meachem
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE T.Heap
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) M.Austin
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB B.LeonardBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT C.Lyman
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
---LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG C.Rabach
---RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
C M.Philip
+++NB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG J.Diehl
---SS R.ClarkIn Box+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
3-9-HOU42 (1Q: 02:11) Jim Sorgi pass completed to WR Miles Austin for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor, assisted by ILB Jalen Tatum.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapProtect+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB M.Jones-DrewOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT C.LymanOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++WLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB A.BatchelorShort Zone+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsDeep Zone---
C M.Philip
+++NB S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
4-3-HOU48 (1Q: 01:32) Dustin Colquitt punted 52 yards. Touchback.
1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 01:25) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. Johnson gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, W Wheel (9-18)+++NT A.BranchRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer---
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB A.ThomasShort Zone+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++SILB C.BlackburnBlitz Passer---
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++WLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.BloomMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.NewmanMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainDouble SLOT+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.YoungDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN36 (1Q: 00:54) Brian Griese pass was dropped by WR Adrian Arrington.
OFFENSE014 PersonnelDEFENSETrue 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE D.BazuinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++NT A.BranchRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE T.JohnsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)---SLB D.JacksonBlitz Passer---
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WLB T.LehmanShort Zone+++
SLOT C.DavisOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++LCB J.BloomShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
---RCB T.NewmanShort Zone+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++NB P.SurtainDeep Zone+++
C R.Berry
---DB R.CornerDeep Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueDeep Zone+++
2-10-MIN36 (1Q: 00:47) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++NT A.BranchIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++RDE D.TollefsonIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++SLB A.ThomasIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
SLOT D.McCants
+++WLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.YoungOut of Box+++
3-4-MIN42 (1Q: 00:23) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to RB Willie Dawkins for 23 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. Dawkins gained 15 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer---
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 7 Corner (19-26)+++NT T.JohnsonRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 8 Post (19-26)+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
RB W.DawkinsSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SILB C.BlackburnBlitz Passer+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++WLB T.LehmanShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB T.NewmanShort Zone---
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.SurtainDeep Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++NB R.CornerDeep Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueDeep Zone+++
Start of second quarter.
1-10-HOU35 (2Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnerien McCants. DT Alan Branch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)+++NT A.BranchRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)---RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SLB A.ThomasShort Zone+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, S Screen (S)+++WLB D.JacksonBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.BloomBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB B.JueBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.YoungDeep Zone+++
2-10-HOU35 (2Q: 14:56) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB H.B. Blades.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++NT T.JohnsonIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++RDE D.TollefsonIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++WILB H.BladesIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB T.LehmanIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB P.SurtainOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueOut of Box+++
3-10-HOU35 (2Q: 14:11) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
OFFENSE203 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT T.JohnsonRush Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++SLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
RB W.DawkinsOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
FB H.StantonProtect+++WLB T.LehmanBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB T.NewmanBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.SurtainBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB R.CornerShort Zone---
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueDeep Zone+++
1-10-HOU23 (2Q: 13:44) Brian Griese scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Teddy Lehman. PENALTY: WR Stevie Johnson of Minnesota was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)---NT A.BranchRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)---SLB T.LehmanShort Zone+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++SILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++WLB D.JacksonBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB B.JueBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.NewmanBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.YoungDeep Zone+++
2-21-HOU34 (2Q: 13:31) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn, assisted by S Roy Williams.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++NT T.JohnsonIn Box---
TE J.Klopfenstein
+++RDE D.TollefsonIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
TE T.Williams
+++WILB H.BladesIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB T.LehmanIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB P.SurtainOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueOut of Box+++
3-12-HOU25 (2Q: 13:03) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Teddy Lehman, assisted by S Bhawon Jue.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, W Wheel (9-18)+++NT T.JohnsonRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
RB W.DawkinsSecondary, S Screen (S)+++SILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WLB T.LehmanShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB T.NewmanBlitz Passer+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.SurtainDeep Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++NB R.CornerDeep Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueDeep Zone+++
4-3-HOU16 (2Q: 12:18) Phil Dawson attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 13, Houston 0
(2Q: 12:12) Phil Dawson kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. Houston's Malcolm Kelly was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 12:12) Brian Leonard ran around right end for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. Key block delivered by Damien Buchholz.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) R.Meachem
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE T.Heap
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) M.Austin
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB B.LeonardBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box---
SLOT C.Lyman
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
C M.Philip
+++NB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
1-10-HOU36 (2Q: 11:38) Brian Leonard ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston. Key block delivered by Marvin Philip.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) R.Meachem
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box---
TE T.Heap
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) C.Lyman
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB B.LeonardBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT J.Hill
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box---
LT J.Brown
---LCB G.BlueOut of Box---
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
C M.Philip
+++NB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG J.Diehl
---SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
2-3-HOU43 (2Q: 11:08) MJD Jones-Drew ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by DE Calvin Pace.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box---
X(SE) R.Meachem
+++NT G.AdamsIn Box+++
TE T.Heap
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) M.Austin
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB M.Jones-DrewBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
TE B.Miller
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box---
C M.Philip
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
3-1-HOU45 (2Q: 10:35) Jim Sorgi pass completed to RB Brian Leonard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace, assisted by DE Stephen Tulloch. Leonard gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: G Damien Buchholz of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE M.KranchickProtect+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer---
Z(FL) M.AustinOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone---
RB B.LeonardPrimary, S Screen (S)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT C.LymanSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++WLB R.WendorffBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
C M.Philip
+++NB A.BatchelorBump and Run+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkBump and Run+++
RT D.Buchholz
---FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
3-11-HOU35 (2Q: 10:27) Jim Sorgi pass completed to TE Billy Miller for 36 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. Miller gained 23 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer---
X(SE) R.MeachemSecondary, S Screen (S)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapProtect+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.LymanOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB M.Jones-DrewOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE B.MillerPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
C M.Philip
+++RCB T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkShort Zone---
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN29 (2Q: 09:54) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by DE Calvin Pace.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formation, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) R.Meachem
+++NT G.AdamsIn Box+++
TE B.Miller
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) M.Austin
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB M.Jones-DrewBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
FB S.Morris
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
---WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
C M.Philip
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
2-11-MIN30 (2Q: 09:10) Brian Leonard ran inside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum, assisted by ILB Jay Foreman. Key block delivered by Marvin Philip. PENALTY: DT Kedrick Golston of Minnesota was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) R.Meachem
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box---
TE T.Heap
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) M.Austin
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB B.LeonardBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT C.Lyman
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
C M.Philip
+++NB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkIn Box+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
1-9-MIN09 (2Q: 09:04) Jim Sorgi pass was dropped by WR Robert Meachem.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)---NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapProtect+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB B.LeonardOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT C.LymanOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsBlitz Passer+++
C M.Philip
+++NB A.BatchelorBump and Run+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkBump and Run+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
2-9-MIN09 (2Q: 08:57) Jim Sorgi pass completed to WR Robert Meachem for 6 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry. PENALTY: C Marvin Philip of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinPrimary, F Flat (0-4)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB B.LeonardOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
SLOT C.LymanOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
C M.Philip
---NB A.BatchelorBump and Run+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
2-19-MIN19 (2Q: 08:49) Jim Sorgi sacked by DT Kedrick Golston for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Casey Rabach. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Jim Sorgi on the MIN25.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.LymanPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB B.LeonardProtect+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
SLOT J.HillSecondary, S Screen (S)---WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
LG C.Rabach
---RCB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
C M.Philip
+++NB A.BatchelorBump and Run+++
RG J.Diehl
---SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
3-25-MIN25 (2Q: 08:26) Jim Sorgi pass completed to WR Miles Austin for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. Austin gained 4 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapProtect+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinSecondary, 7 Corner (19-26)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB M.Jones-DrewProtect+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
TE B.MillerPrimary, 7 Corner (19-26)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
C M.Philip
+++RCB T.DanielsDeep Zone---
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
4-3-MIN03 (2Q: 07:51) Sebastian Janikowski attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 13, Houston 3
(2Q: 07:46) Sebastian Janikowski kicked off 66 yards from the HOU35. Nicholas Conley returned the ball 14 yards to the MIN13. Tackled by Brian Leonard.
1-10-MIN13 (2Q: 07:12) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass was dropped by WR Adrian Arrington.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)+++NT A.BranchRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)---RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)---SLB A.ThomasBlitz Passer+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, S Screen (S)+++WLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.BloomShort Zone+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.NewmanDeep Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainDeep Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.YoungDeep Zone+++
2-10-MIN13 (2Q: 07:08) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to RB Frank Gore for 9 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. Gore gained 3 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 7 Corner (19-26)+++NT A.BranchRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 8 Post (19-26)+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SLB T.LehmanBlitz Passer+++
RB F.GoreSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++WLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.BloomBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.NewmanBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.YoungDeep Zone+++
3-1-MIN22 (2Q: 06:40) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brandon Jackson. DE Dan Bazuin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man
QB B.Griese
***LDE T.LehmanRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)---NT T.JohnsonRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE D.BazuinRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 8 Post (19-26)+++SLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
RB B.JacksonSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++SILB K.PopeBlitz Passer+++
FB H.StantonProtect+++WILB H.BladesShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB A.ThomasBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB P.SurtainBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
---RCB T.NewmanBump and Run+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.BeckettBump and Run+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueBump and Run+++
4-1-MIN22 (2Q: 06:33) Amir Cochrane punted 49 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU29.
1-10-HOU29 (2Q: 06:23) Jim Sorgi scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Travis Daniels and assisted by CB Ryan Clark.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapProtect---RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.HillOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB B.LeonardPrimary, S Screen (S)---SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
SLOT C.LymanSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++WLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
C M.Philip
+++NB A.BatchelorShort Zone+++
RG J.Diehl
---SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
2-4-HOU35 (2Q: 05:48) PENALTY: C Marvin Philip of Houston was called for a False Start.
2-9-HOU30 (2Q: 05:40) Jim Sorgi scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemSecondary, S Screen (S)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapProtect+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB M.Jones-DrewOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE B.MillerPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)---WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumMan-to-Man+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB G.BlueBlitz Passer+++
C M.Philip
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
3-5-HOU34 (2Q: 05:12) Jim Sorgi pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Robert Meachem. DE Calvin Pace hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE S.TullochRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
SLOT C.LymanOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SLB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
RB M.Jones-DrewOutlet, S Screen (S)---WLB R.AlexanderBlitz Passer+++
SLOT J.HillSecondary, D Deep Fade (40+)+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
LT J.Brown
+++RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
LG C.Rabach
+++NB T.DanielsShort Zone+++
C M.Philip
+++DB S.GaylorShort Zone+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
4-5-HOU34 (2Q: 05:05) Dustin Colquitt punted 41 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN25.
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 04:58) Brandon Jackson ran around left end for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Teddy Lehman, assisted by ILB Chase Blackburn. Key block delivered by Robert Berry.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++NT T.JohnsonIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++RDE D.TollefsonIn Box---
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box---
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++WILB H.BladesIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB T.LehmanIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueOut of Box+++
1-10-MIN37 (2Q: 04:31) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by DT Alan Branch. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown. PENALTY: T King Dunlap of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++NT A.BranchIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++RDE D.TollefsonIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++SLB A.ThomasIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
SLOT D.McCants
+++WLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
---LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
---FS D.YoungOut of Box+++
1-20-MIN27 (2Q: 04:25) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT A.BranchRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SLB A.ThomasShort Zone+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++SILB C.BlackburnBlitz Passer+++
SLOT D.McCantsPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.BloomShort Zone+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.NewmanDeep Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainDeep Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueDeep Zone---
2-13-MIN34 (2Q: 03:58) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 52 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++NT T.JohnsonIn Box+++
TE J.Klopfenstein
+++RDE D.TollefsonIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box---
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
TE T.Williams
+++WILB H.BladesIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB T.LehmanIn Box---
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueOut of Box+++
1-10-HOU14 (2Q: 03:16) PENALTY: G Eric Steinbach of Minnesota was called for a False Start.
1-15-HOU19 (2Q: 03:09) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnerien McCants. DE Albert Haynesworth hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT A.BranchRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SLB A.ThomasShort Zone+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++SILB C.BlackburnBlitz Passer+++
SLOT D.McCantsPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
---LCB J.BloomBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.NewmanBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.YoungDeep Zone+++
2-15-HOU19 (2Q: 03:00) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Bloom, assisted by DE Albert Haynesworth.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++NT T.JohnsonIn Box+++
TE J.Klopfenstein
+++RDE D.TollefsonIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SILB C.BlackburnIn Box---
TE T.Williams
+++WILB H.BladesIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
---WLB T.LehmanIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueOut of Box+++
3-13-HOU17 (2Q: 02:17) Brian Griese sacked by DT Tank Johnson for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Robert Berry. PENALTY: G Eric Steinbach of Minnesota was called for Tripping. The penalty was declined.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)---NT T.JohnsonRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesSecondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)---RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)---SLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
RB W.DawkinsOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++SILB C.BlackburnBlitz Passer+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB T.LehmanBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB T.NewmanMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.SurtainMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
---NB J.BloomShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueDeep Zone+++
4-22-HOU26 (2Q: 02:04) Phil Dawson attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 16, Houston 3
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
(2Q: 01:56) Phil Dawson kicked off 71 yards from the MIN35. Touchback.
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 01:56) Play-Action. Jim Sorgi pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chase Lyman. CB Ryan Clark defended the pass.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemSecondary, 9 Fade (27-39)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinOutlet, S Screen (S)---SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB B.LeonardOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT C.LymanPrimary, 9 Fade (27-39)+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueShort Zone+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
C M.Philip
---NB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT D.Buchholz
---FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
2-10-HOU25 (2Q: 01:48) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. ILB Jay Foreman knocked down Marvin Philip to break up the play.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box---
X(SE) R.Meachem
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE B.Miller
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) M.Austin
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB M.Jones-DrewBall Carrier---SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
FB S.Morris
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
C M.Philip
---NB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
3-7-HOU28 (2Q: 01:27) Jim Sorgi pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Miles Austin. S Samuel Gaylor defended the pass.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB M.Jones-DrewProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT C.LymanSecondary, S Screen (S)+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB A.BatchelorShort Zone+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
C M.Philip
+++NB S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
4-7-HOU28 (2Q: 01:23) Dustin Colquitt punted 60 yards. Orlando Scandrick returned the kick 88 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 22, Houston 3
(2Q: 01:23) Extra point by Phil Dawson missed.
(2Q: 01:15) Phil Dawson kicked off 65 yards from the MIN35. Jason Hill returned the ball 24 yards to the HOU24. Tackled by Stephen Tulloch.
1-10-HOU24 (2Q: 01:06) MJD Jones-Drew ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry, assisted by DE Stephen Tulloch.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) R.Meachem
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE T.Heap
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) M.Austin
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB M.Jones-DrewBall Carrier---SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
TE B.Miller
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
C M.Philip
+++NB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
2-6-HOU28 (2Q: 00:43) Maurice Jones-Drew ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch, assisted by ILB Jay Foreman.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) R.Meachem
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE B.Miller
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) M.Austin
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB M.Jones-DrewBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
FB D.Anderson
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG C.Rabach
---RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
C M.Philip
+++NB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
Minnesota called a time out.
3-2-HOU32 (2Q: 00:35) Jim Sorgi pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Miles Austin. ILB Jay Foreman defended the pass.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB J.Sorgi
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer---
X(SE) R.MeachemSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinPrimary, F Flat (0-4)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB B.LeonardOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT C.LymanOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++WLB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB J.TatumShort Zone+++
LG C.Rabach
---RCB T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
C M.Philip
+++NB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT D.Buchholz
---FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
4-2-HOU32 (2Q: 00:29) Dustin Colquitt punted 44 yards. Orlando Scandrick returned the kick 17 yards to the MIN41. PENALTY: DE Calvin Pace of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return.
1-10-MIN26 (2Q: 00:21) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 20 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Arrington gained 2 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++NT A.BranchRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++SLB A.ThomasBlitz Passer+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++SILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++WLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.BloomShort Zone---
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB B.JueDeep Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainDeep Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.YoungDeep Zone+++
Minnesota called a time out.
1-10-MIN46 (2Q: 00:13) Brian Griese kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Adalius Thomas, assisted by DT Alan Branch.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.GrieseBall Carrier***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++NT A.BranchIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++RDE D.TollefsonIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++SLB A.ThomasIn Box+++
RB F.Gore
+++SILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
SLOT D.McCants
+++WLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB B.JueOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS R.BeckettOut of Box+++
Minnesota called a time out.
2-9-MIN47 (2Q: 00:02) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. OLB D'Qwell Jackson knocked the ball out of his grasp.
OFFENSE014 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE D.BazuinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonSecondary, D Deep Fade (40+)+++NT A.BranchRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)+++RDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonPrimary, D Deep Fade (40+)+++SLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)+++WLB T.LehmanShort Zone+++
SLOT C.DavisOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)+++LCB J.BloomShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
---RCB T.NewmanShort Zone+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++NB P.SurtainDeep Zone+++
C R.Berry
---DB R.CornerDeep Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueDeep Zone+++
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Phil Dawson kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback.
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 15:00) Maurice Jones-Drew ran a draw inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) R.Meachem
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE B.Miller
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) M.Austin
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB M.Jones-DrewBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
FB D.Anderson
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C M.Philip
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
2-11-HOU24 (3Q: 14:26) Brian Leonard ran inside the left guard for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum. Key block delivered by Marvin Philip.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box---
X(SE) R.Meachem
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box---
TE T.Heap
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box---
Z(FL) M.Austin
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB B.LeonardBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT C.Lyman
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box---
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box---
C M.Philip
+++NB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box---
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
1-10-HOU41 (3Q: 13:55) Kurt Warner pass completed to RB MJD Jones-Drew for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff.
OFFENSE230 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
TE B.MillerSecondary, 8 Post (19-26)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapProtect+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE M.KranchickProtect+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB M.Jones-DrewPrimary, S Screen (S)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
FB D.AndersonOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
C M.Philip
+++RCB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkBump and Run+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
2-14-HOU37 (3Q: 13:34) Kurt Warner pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chase Lyman. ILB Jay Foreman defended the pass.
OFFENSE131 Personnel, Weak formation, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
TE B.MillerOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.LymanPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB M.Jones-DrewSecondary, S Screen (S)+++SILB J.ForemanMan-to-Man+++
TE M.KranchickOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WILB R.WendorffMan-to-Man+++
LT J.Brown
---WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB G.BlueBlitz Passer+++
C M.Philip
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
RG J.Diehl
---SS R.ClarkMan-to-Man+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
3-14-HOU37 (3Q: 13:24) Kurt Warner pass completed to WR Chase Lyman for 27 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. Lyman gained 7 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemOutlet, S Screen (S)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer---
Z(FL) M.AustinOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB M.Jones-DrewPrimary, W Wheel (9-18)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT C.LymanOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)+++WLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB A.BatchelorShort Zone+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
C M.Philip
+++NB S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN36 (3Q: 12:41) Brian Leonard ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) R.Meachem
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE T.Heap
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) M.Austin
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB B.LeonardBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT C.Lyman
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
C M.Philip
+++NB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkIn Box+++
RT D.Buchholz
---FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
2-14-MIN40 (3Q: 12:12) Kurt Warner scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch and assisted by ILB Jay Foreman.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemOutlet, S Screen (S)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB B.LeonardPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)---SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT C.LymanSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
C M.Philip
---NB A.BatchelorShort Zone+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkDouble Z(FL)+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
3-3-MIN29 (3Q: 11:26) Kurt Warner pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Miles Austin. DE Stephen Tulloch simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemSecondary, 8 Post (19-26)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
SLOT C.LymanOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinPrimary, F Flat (0-4)+++SLB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
RB M.Jones-DrewOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
SLOT J.HillOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)---LCB G.BlueBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Brown
+++RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
LG C.Rabach
+++NB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
C M.Philip
+++DB S.GaylorShort Zone+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
4-3-MIN29 (3Q: 11:21) Sebastian Janikowski attempted a 46 yard field goal and missed wide to the right.
1-10-MIN36 (3Q: 11:14) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE T.LehmanRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT A.BranchRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesProtect+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)---SLB A.ThomasBlitz Passer---
RB B.JacksonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.BloomBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.NewmanBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueDeep Zone+++
2-2-MIN44 (3Q: 10:41) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. Key block delivered by Eric Steinbach.
OFFENSE230 Personnel, Pro formation, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Goal Line Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
TE T.Williams
+++NT T.JohnsonIn Box---
TE P.Estes
+++1tcDT D.TollefsonIn Box+++
TE J.Klopfenstein
+++RDE D.JacksonIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++NB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++SILB H.BladesIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WILB T.LehmanIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++WLB J.BloomIn Box---
C R.Berry
+++LCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++RCB R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++SS B.JueIn Box+++
1-10-MIN46 (3Q: 10:04) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Darnerien McCants. DT Tank Johnson blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT T.JohnsonRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)---SLB A.ThomasShort Zone+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++SILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WLB D.JacksonDouble SLOT+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.BloomMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.NewmanBlitz Passer---
C R.Berry
---NB P.SurtainMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.YoungDeep Zone+++
2-10-MIN46 (3Q: 09:56) Brandon Jackson ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. OLB D'Qwell Jackson knocked down Robert Berry to break up the play.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++NT T.JohnsonIn Box---
TE P.Estes
---RDE D.TollefsonIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++WILB H.BladesIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB T.LehmanIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
---RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
---SS R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueOut of Box+++
3-8-MIN48 (3Q: 09:13) Brian Griese pass was dropped by WR Stevie Johnson. PENALTY: C Robert Berry of Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. The penalty was declined.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)---NT T.JohnsonRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)+++SLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
RB W.DawkinsOutlet, S Screen (S)---SILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WLB T.LehmanBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB T.NewmanShort Zone+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.SurtainDeep Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++NB J.BloomDeep Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueDeep Zone+++
4-8-MIN48 (3Q: 09:04) Amir Cochrane punted 52 yards. Touchback.
1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 08:59) Kurt Warner pass completed to WR Robert Meachem for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch, assisted by CB Greg Blue. Meachem gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
SLOT C.LymanOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer---
Z(FL) M.AustinOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SLB J.ForemanShort Zone---
RB M.Jones-DrewOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
SLOT J.HillSecondary, D Deep Fade (40+)+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
LT J.Brown
+++RCB A.BatchelorBlitz Passer+++
LG C.Rabach
+++NB T.DanielsBump and Run---
C M.Philip
+++DB S.GaylorShort Zone+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkDouble Z(FL)---
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-10-HOU34 (3Q: 08:16) Kurt Warner pass completed to RB Brian Leonard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by CB Greg Blue. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN LaRon Landry on the HOU37.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemSecondary, F Flat (0-4)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB B.LeonardPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)---SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT C.LymanOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
C M.Philip
+++NB A.BatchelorBump and Run+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-10-HOU37 (3Q: 08:07) Brian Griese sacked by DT Alan Branch for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Eric Steinbach. PENALTY: CB Jeremy Bloom of Houston was called for Defensive Holding.
OFFENSE203 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++NT A.BranchRush Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE T.LehmanRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, S Screen (S)---SLB A.ThomasShort Zone+++
RB W.DawkinsProtect+++SILB C.BlackburnSpy on QB+++
FB H.StantonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++WLB D.JacksonBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
---LCB J.BloomBump and Run---
LG E.Steinbach
---RCB T.NewmanBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainBump and Run+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueDeep Zone+++
1-10-HOU32 (3Q: 07:52) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. Key block delivered by Robert Berry.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++NT T.JohnsonIn Box---
TE P.Estes
+++RDE D.TollefsonIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++WILB H.BladesIn Box---
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB T.LehmanIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueOut of Box+++
1-10-HOU22 (3Q: 07:22) Frank Gore ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++NT T.JohnsonIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++RDE D.TollefsonIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier---SILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++WILB H.BladesIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB T.LehmanIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
---FS B.JueOut of Box+++
2-8-HOU20 (3Q: 06:39) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 3 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by CB Terence Newman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++NT A.BranchRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE T.LehmanRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonPrimary, 0 Dig (0-4)---SLB A.ThomasShort Zone+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++SILB C.BlackburnDouble SLOT+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++WLB D.JacksonBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.BloomMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.NewmanMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.YoungDeep Zone+++
3-5-HOU17 (3Q: 06:02) Brian Griese kept the ball, running a draw inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman. Key block delivered by Eric Steinbach.
OFFENSE023 Personnel, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.GrieseBall Carrier***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++NT T.JohnsonIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++RDE D.TollefsonIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box---
SLOT H.Burnett
+++SILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
TE T.Williams
+++WLB T.LehmanIn Box---
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.SurtainOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB R.CornerOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueOut of Box+++
1-10-HOU10 (3Q: 05:20) Brian Griese sacked by DE Dave Tollefson and OLB Teddy Lehman for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by King Dunlap.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++NT T.JohnsonRush Passer+++
TE J.KlopfensteinPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++SLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
TE T.WilliamsOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++WILB H.BladesShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
---WLB T.LehmanBlitz Passer+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB J.BloomBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
---RCB T.NewmanBump and Run+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
---FS B.JueDeep Zone+++
2-14-HOU14 (3Q: 04:54) Play-Action. Brian Griese scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT A.BranchRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SLB A.ThomasShort Zone+++
RB F.GoreProtect+++SILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)---WLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.BloomBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.NewmanBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainBlitz Passer+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.YoungDeep Zone+++
3-10-HOU10 (3Q: 04:22) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Patrick Estes. DE Dave Tollefson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)---NT T.JohnsonRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesSecondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++SLB D.JacksonBlitz Passer+++
RB W.DawkinsOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++SILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB T.LehmanBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB T.NewmanMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.SurtainMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB R.CornerShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueDeep Zone+++
4-10-HOU10 (3Q: 04:14) Phil Dawson attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 25, Houston 3
(3Q: 04:06) Phil Dawson kicked off 46 yards from the MIN35. Miles Austin returned the ball 27 yards to the HOU46. Tackled by Greg Blue.
1-10-HOU46 (3Q: 03:45) Kurt Warner pass completed to FB Deon Anderson for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Travis Daniels. Anderson gained 6 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE B.MillerOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone---
RB M.Jones-DrewOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
FB D.AndersonSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone---
LT J.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
C M.Philip
+++RCB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkBump and Run+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone---
1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 03:18) Deon Anderson ran around left end for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) R.Meachem
+++NT G.AdamsIn Box+++
TE B.Miller
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) C.Lyman
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB M.Jones-Drew
+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
FB D.AndersonBall Carrier+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C M.Philip
---RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
2-7-MIN35 (3Q: 02:42) Kurt Warner pass completed to WR Chase Lyman for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Travis Daniels.
OFFENSE131 Personnel, Weak formation, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
TE B.MillerOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.LymanPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB M.Jones-DrewSecondary, S Screen (S)+++SILB J.ForemanMan-to-Man---
TE M.KranchickOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WILB R.WendorffBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
C M.Philip
+++RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man---
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkMan-to-Man+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN21 (3Q: 02:12) Kurt Warner pass completed to TE Matt Kranchick for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff.
OFFENSE131 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
TE B.MillerOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) C.LymanOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer---
RB B.LeonardProtect+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
TE M.KranchickPrimary, S Screen (S)---WILB R.WendorffMan-to-Man+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumMan-to-Man+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C M.Philip
---RCB T.DanielsMan-to-Man+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkBlitz Passer+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
2-8-MIN19 (3Q: 01:41) Brian Leonard ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) R.Meachem
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE T.Heap
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) M.Austin
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB B.LeonardBall Carrier---SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT C.Lyman
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
---LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG C.Rabach
---RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
C M.Philip
+++NB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkIn Box+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
3-12-MIN23 (3Q: 01:00) Kurt Warner pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Miles Austin. ILB Jay Foreman defended the pass.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB M.Jones-DrewOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT C.LymanPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++WLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
---LCB A.BatchelorShort Zone+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
C M.Philip
+++NB S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT D.Buchholz
---FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
4-12-MIN23 (3Q: 00:53) Sebastian Janikowski attempted a 40 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 25, Houston 6
(3Q: 00:46) Sebastian Janikowski kicked off 57 yards from the HOU35. Troy Williamson returned the ball 18 yards to the MIN26. Tackled by Matt Kranchick. Ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Craig Davis on the MIN26.
1-10-MIN26 (3Q: 00:17) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. Key block delivered by Robert Berry.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++NT T.JohnsonIn Box---
TE P.Estes
+++RDE T.LehmanIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++SLB H.BladesIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
SLOT D.McCants
+++WLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.YoungOut of Box+++
Start of fourth quarter.
1-10-MIN37 (4Q: 15:00) Frank Gore ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Teddy Lehman, assisted by DT Tank Johnson. Key block delivered by Harris Stanton.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++NT T.JohnsonIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++RDE D.TollefsonIn Box---
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier+++SILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++WILB H.BladesIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB T.LehmanIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB J.BloomOut of Box---
C R.Berry
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueOut of Box+++
2-4-MIN43 (4Q: 14:21) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Adalius Thomas, assisted by S Roy Williams.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++NT A.BranchIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++RDE D.TollefsonIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++SLB A.ThomasIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
SLOT D.McCants
+++WLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
---RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
---NB P.SurtainOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.YoungOut of Box+++
3-7-MIN40 (4Q: 13:38) Brian Griese pass was intended for TE Patrick Estes and was intercepted by OLB D'Qwell Jackson at the HOU40. The interception was returned 24 yards. Tackled by Patrick Estes.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, W Wheel (9-18)---NT T.JohnsonRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)---RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)---SLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
RB W.DawkinsOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++SILB C.BlackburnBlitz Passer+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++WLB T.LehmanShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB T.NewmanShort Zone+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.SurtainDeep Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++NB R.CornerDeep Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN36 (4Q: 13:29) Kurt Warner pass was dropped by TE Todd Heap. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemOutlet, S Screen (S)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)---RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB B.LeonardPrimary, W Wheel (9-18)---SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT C.LymanOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)+++WLB J.TatumDouble Z(FL)+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
C M.Philip
+++NB A.BatchelorShort Zone+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT D.Buchholz
---FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
2-10-MIN36 (4Q: 13:24) Kurt Warner pass was dropped by WR Miles Austin.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE B.MillerSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)---SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB M.Jones-DrewProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
FB D.AndersonProtect+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB A.BatchelorBump and Run+++
C M.Philip
+++RCB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkBump and Run+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
3-10-MIN36 (4Q: 13:18) Kurt Warner pass completed to WR Miles Austin for 35 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum. Austin gained 26 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer---
Z(FL) M.AustinPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB M.Jones-DrewProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT C.LymanSecondary, S Screen (S)+++WLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB A.BatchelorBlitz Passer---
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsDeep Zone---
C M.Philip
+++NB S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone---
1-1-MIN01 (4Q: 12:39) Kurt Warner pass completed to RB Maurice Jones-Drew for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 25, Houston 12
OFFENSE230 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
TE B.MillerSecondary, 8 Post (19-26)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer---
TE T.HeapProtect+++1tcDT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE M.KranchickProtect+++RDE S.TullochRush Passer+++
RB M.Jones-DrewPrimary, S Screen (S)+++NB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
FB D.AndersonOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++SILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++WILB J.TatumShort Zone+++
LG C.Rabach
+++WLB G.BlueBump and Run+++
C M.Philip
+++LCB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
RG J.Diehl
+++RCB R.ClarkBump and Run+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++SS L.LandryBump and Run+++
(4Q: 12:39) Kurt Warner passed to Robert Meachem for the successful two-point conversion. Minnesota 25, Houston 14
(4Q: 12:33) Sebastian Janikowski kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback.
1-10-MIN25 (4Q: 12:33) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Dave Tollefson.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++NT A.BranchIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++RDE D.TollefsonIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++SLB T.LehmanIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
SLOT D.McCants
+++WLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
---NB P.SurtainOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.YoungOut of Box+++
2-11-MIN24 (4Q: 11:55) Brandon Jackson ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box---
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++NT A.BranchIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++RDE D.TollefsonIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++SLB A.ThomasIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
SLOT D.McCants
+++WLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
---LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB B.JueOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsOut of Box---
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.YoungOut of Box+++
3-12-MIN23 (4Q: 11:25) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Patrick Estes. CB Patrick Surtain defended the pass.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)---NT T.JohnsonRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)+++SLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
RB W.DawkinsProtect+++SILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB T.LehmanBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB T.NewmanShort Zone+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.SurtainDeep Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++NB R.CornerDeep Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueDeep Zone+++
4-12-MIN23 (4Q: 11:15) Amir Cochrane punted 54 yards. Sammy Morris returned the kick 77 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 25, Houston 20
(4Q: 11:15) Kurt Warner passed to Brian Leonard for the successful two-point conversion. Minnesota 25, Houston 22
(4Q: 11:04) Sebastian Janikowski kicked off 61 yards from the HOU35. Nicholas Conley returned the ball 56 yards to the HOU40. Tackled by Maurice Jones-Drew.
1-10-HOU40 (4Q: 10:27) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brandon Jackson. CB Terence Newman defended the pass.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++NT T.JohnsonRush Passer+++
TE J.KlopfensteinOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)+++SLB D.JacksonBlitz Passer+++
RB B.JacksonPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)---SILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
TE P.EstesSecondary, S Screen (S)+++WILB H.BladesShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
---WLB T.LehmanShort Zone+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB J.BloomDeep Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB T.NewmanDeep Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueDeep Zone+++
2-10-HOU40 (4Q: 10:21) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn. Key block delivered by Eric Steinbach.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box---
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++NT A.BranchIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
---RDE T.LehmanIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++SLB A.ThomasIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier+++SILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
SLOT H.Burnett
+++WLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
---NB P.SurtainOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.YoungOut of Box+++
3-2-HOU32 (4Q: 09:54) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++NT T.JohnsonIn Box---
TE P.Estes
+++RDE D.BazuinIn Box---
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SILB K.PopeIn Box+++
SLOT D.McCants
+++WLB H.BladesIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB A.ThomasOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.SurtainOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
---SS R.BeckettIn Box---
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueOut of Box+++
4-2-HOU32 (4Q: 09:25) Phil Dawson attempted a 49 yard field goal and missed wide to the right.
1-10-HOU39 (4Q: 09:20) Maurice Jones-Drew ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace. Key block delivered by Casey Rabach.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) R.Meachem
+++NT G.AdamsIn Box+++
TE T.Heap
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) C.Lyman
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB M.Jones-DrewBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
TE B.Miller
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box---
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C M.Philip
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box---
RT D.Buchholz
---FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
2-4-HOU45 (4Q: 08:53) MJD Jones-Drew ran a trap outside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) R.Meachem
+++NT G.AdamsIn Box+++
TE T.Heap
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) M.Austin
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB M.Jones-DrewBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
TE B.Miller
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
C M.Philip
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT D.Buchholz
---FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
3-8-HOU41 (4Q: 08:31) Kurt Warner pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Robert Meachem. CB Travis Daniels defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. Minnesota's Kedrick Golston was hurt on the play.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
SLOT C.LymanOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SLB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
RB M.Jones-DrewOutlet, S Screen (S)---WLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
SLOT J.HillSecondary, D Deep Fade (40+)+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
LT J.Brown
+++RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
LG C.Rabach
+++NB T.DanielsShort Zone+++
C M.Philip
+++DB S.GaylorBlitz Passer+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT D.Buchholz
---FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
4-8-HOU41 (4Q: 08:24) Dustin Colquitt punted 40 yards. Orlando Scandrick returned the kick 13 yards to the MIN32. Tackled by Patrick Surtain.
1-10-MIN32 (4Q: 08:16) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Albert Haynesworth. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++NT T.JohnsonIn Box+++
TE J.Klopfenstein
---RDE D.TollefsonIn Box---
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
TE T.Williams
+++WILB H.BladesIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB T.LehmanIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
---FS B.JueOut of Box+++
2-10-MIN32 (4Q: 07:38) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 36 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Patrick Surtain. McCants gained 24 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++NT T.JohnsonRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer---
Z(FL) A.ArringtonPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SLB A.ThomasBlitz Passer+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, W Wheel (9-18)+++WLB D.JacksonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.BloomShort Zone+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.NewmanDeep Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainDeep Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.YoungDeep Zone+++
1-10-HOU32 (4Q: 06:59) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Patrick Estes. OLB Teddy Lehman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++NT T.JohnsonRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE T.LehmanRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)+++SLB H.BladesShort Zone+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++SILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)---WLB D.JacksonBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.BloomShort Zone+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB B.JueDeep Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainDeep Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.YoungDeep Zone+++
2-10-HOU32 (4Q: 06:51) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Arrington. CB Patrick Surtain defended the pass.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++NT A.BranchRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)---RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SLB A.ThomasShort Zone+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++SILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++WLB D.JacksonBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.BloomBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.NewmanBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.YoungDeep Zone+++
3-10-HOU32 (4Q: 06:42) Brian Griese pass was dropped by WR Stevie Johnson. PENALTY: WR Stevie Johnson of Minnesota was called for Offensive Pass Interference. The penalty was declined.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)---NT T.JohnsonRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE D.TollefsonRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB D.JacksonBlitz Passer+++
RB W.DawkinsOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SILB C.BlackburnShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++WLB T.LehmanShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB T.NewmanShort Zone---
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.SurtainDeep Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++NB R.CornerDeep Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsShort Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueDeep Zone+++
4-10-HOU32 (4Q: 06:36) Phil Dawson attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 28, Houston 22
(4Q: 06:30) Phil Dawson kicked off 63 yards from the MIN35. Jason Hill returned the ball 24 yards to the HOU26. Tackled by Troy Williamson.
1-10-HOU26 (4Q: 06:05) Maurice Jones-Drew ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry, assisted by DE Gaines Adams.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) R.Meachem
+++NT G.AdamsIn Box+++
TE B.Miller
---RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) M.Austin
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB M.Jones-DrewBall Carrier---SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
FB S.Morris
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
---WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C M.Philip
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
2-12-HOU24 (4Q: 05:27) Maurice Jones-Drew ran outside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor. Key block delivered by Marvin Philip.
OFFENSE131 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
TE B.Miller
+++NT G.AdamsIn Box---
TE T.Heap
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) C.Lyman
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB M.Jones-DrewBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
TE M.Kranchick
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box---
LT J.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box---
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB A.BatchelorOut of Box---
C M.Philip
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
1-10-HOU36 (4Q: 05:00) Brian Leonard ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) R.Meachem
+++NT G.AdamsIn Box+++
TE T.Heap
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) M.Austin
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB B.LeonardBall Carrier---SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT C.Lyman
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
C M.Philip
+++NB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG J.Diehl
---SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
2-14-HOU32 (4Q: 04:18) Brian Leonard ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum. Houston's Chase Lyman was hurt on the play.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) R.Meachem
+++NT G.AdamsIn Box---
TE T.Heap
+++RDE C.PaceIn Box+++
Z(FL) M.Austin
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB B.LeonardBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT C.Lyman
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsOut of Box+++
C M.Philip
+++NB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
3-8-HOU38 (4Q: 03:42) Kurt Warner pass completed to TE Billy Miller for 3 yards. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor. PENALTY: CB Axel Batchelor of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE M.KranchickSecondary, W Wheel (9-18)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinOutlet, 8 Post (19-26)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB M.Jones-DrewOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
TE B.MillerPrimary, W Wheel (9-18)+++WLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB A.BatchelorShort Zone---
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
C M.Philip
+++NB S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-10-HOU43 (4Q: 03:31) Kurt Warner pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Billy Miller. CB Travis Daniels defended the pass.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemSecondary, F Flat (0-4)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB M.Jones-DrewProtect---SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE B.MillerPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)---WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueShort Zone+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
C M.Philip
+++NB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
2-10-HOU43 (4Q: 03:23) Kurt Warner pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brian Leonard. DE Mike Rucker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemOutlet, S Screen (S)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB B.LeonardPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT J.HillSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueShort Zone+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
C M.Philip
+++NB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
3-10-HOU43 (4Q: 03:19) Kurt Warner pass completed to TE Billy Miller for 11 yards. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapProtect+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinSecondary, 7 Corner (19-26)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB M.Jones-DrewProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE B.MillerPrimary, 7 Corner (19-26)+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB A.BatchelorShort Zone+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
C M.Philip
+++NB S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN46 (4Q: 02:59) Kurt Warner pass completed to TE Billy Miller for 11 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry, assisted by CB Axel Batchelor.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemSecondary, F Flat (0-4)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer---
TE T.HeapOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB M.Jones-DrewProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE B.MillerPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++WLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueShort Zone+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
C M.Philip
+++NB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN35 (4Q: 02:39) Kurt Warner pass completed to RB Brian Leonard for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue, assisted by ILB Jay Foreman. Leonard gained 19 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer---
X(SE) R.MeachemOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer---
TE T.HeapProtect+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer---
Z(FL) M.AustinOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB B.LeonardPrimary, S Screen (S)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone---
SLOT J.HillSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueShort Zone+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsDeep Zone+++
C M.Philip
+++NB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN13 (4Q: 02:11) Kurt Warner pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Robert Meachem. CB Travis Daniels defended the pass.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)---RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.HillPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB B.LeonardProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT M.AustinOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Brown
---LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
C M.Philip
+++NB A.BatchelorBump and Run+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
2-10-MIN13 (4Q: 02:05) Kurt Warner pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jason Hill. CB Ryan Clark defended the pass.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemPrimary, W Wheel (9-18)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapProtect+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB B.LeonardOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT J.HillSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++WLB R.AlexanderBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Brown
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
LG C.Rabach
+++RCB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
C M.Philip
+++NB A.BatchelorBump and Run+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
3-10-MIN13 (4Q: 01:57) Kurt Warner pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Billy Miller.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) R.MeachemSecondary, S Screen (S)+++NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapProtect+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
Z(FL) M.AustinOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB M.Jones-DrewOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
TE B.MillerPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++WILB R.WendorffBump and Run+++
LT J.Brown
---WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
C M.Philip
+++RCB T.DanielsBlitz Passer+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkBump and Run+++
RT D.Buchholz
---FS L.LandryBump and Run+++
4-10-MIN13 (4Q: 01:48) Kurt Warner pass was dropped by TE Billy Miller. The ball goes over on downs.
OFFENSE230 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB K.Warner
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
TE B.MillerSecondary, 8 Post (19-26)---NT G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE T.HeapProtect+++RDE C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE M.KranchickProtect+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB M.Jones-DrewPrimary, S Screen (S)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
FB D.AndersonOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT J.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LG C.Rabach
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
C M.Philip
+++RCB T.DanielsBump and Run+++
RG J.Diehl
+++SS R.ClarkBump and Run+++
RT D.Buchholz
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN13 (4Q: 01:38) Willie Dawkins ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by DT Alan Branch. PENALTY: WR Stevie Johnson of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
OFFENSE203 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
---NT A.BranchIn Box+++
SLOT H.Burnett
+++RDE T.LehmanIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++SLB A.ThomasIn Box+++
RB W.DawkinsBall Carrier+++SILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++WLB D.JacksonSpy+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsIn Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.YoungOut of Box+++
1-16-MIN07 (4Q: 01:27) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB H.B. Blades, assisted by DE Albert Haynesworth.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++NT T.JohnsonIn Box+++
TE J.Klopfenstein
+++RDE D.TollefsonIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier---SILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
TE T.Williams
+++WILB H.BladesIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB T.LehmanIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueOut of Box+++
Houston called a time out.
2-16-MIN07 (4Q: 01:18) Frank Gore ran around left end for 33 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn. Key block delivered by Robert Berry.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++NT A.BranchIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++RDE D.TollefsonIn Box---
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++SLB A.ThomasIn Box---
RB F.GoreBall Carrier+++SILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
SLOT D.McCants
+++WLB D.JacksonIn Box---
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.SurtainOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS D.YoungOut of Box+++
Houston called a time out.
1-10-MIN40 (4Q: 01:10) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Griese
***LDE A.HaynesworthIn Box---
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++NT T.JohnsonIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++RDE D.TollefsonIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++SLB D.JacksonIn Box+++
RB F.GoreBall Carrier---SILB C.BlackburnIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++WILB H.BladesIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB T.LehmanIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB J.BloomOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB T.NewmanOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.WilliamsOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.JueOut of Box+++
Houston called a time out.
2-9-MIN41 (4Q: 00:59) Brian Griese dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
3-10-MIN40 (4Q: 00:15) Brian Griese dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 28, Houston Texans 22

Informal Player Participation Grades

MinnesotaPlus (+++)Minus (---)Grade
WR Harold Burnett60100%
TE T.J. Williams80100%
WR Craig Davis20100%
ILB Rufus Alexander20100%
S Samuel Gaylor150100%
G Eric Steinbach67297%
CB Greg Blue53296%
G Wilford Brown66396%
CB Axel Batchelor48394%
S LaRon Landry64494%
ILB Jalen Tatum60494%
WR Darnerien McCants42393%
RB Brandon Jackson42393%
ILB Jay Foreman65593%
CB Ryan Clark65593%
FB Harris Stanton13193%
DE Stephen Tulloch65593%
T King Dunlap64593%
RB Willie Dawkins12192%
DE Calvin Pace64691%
CB Travis Daniels63691%
DT Kedrick Golston34489%
ILB Robert Wendorff24389%
DE Mike Rucker61888%
TE Joe Klopfenstein7188%
DE Gaines Adams28488%
C Robert Berry591086%
T Terrance Pennington591086%
WR Stevie Johnson581085%
TE Patrick Estes51985%
WR Adrian Arrington571184%
RB Frank Gore6275%
HoustonPlus (+++)Minus (---)Grade
RB Sammy Morris30100%
T Ben Sobieski50100%
ILB Kendyll Pope20100%
FB Deon Anderson100100%
S Roy Williams66199%
CB Patrick Surtain53198%
S Bhawon Jue41198%
WR Chase Lyman40198%
DT Alan Branch33197%
ILB Chase Blackburn63297%
S David Young31197%
WR Robert Meachem61297%
WR Miles Austin55296%
OLB Teddy Lehman40295%
ILB H.B. Blades20195%
CB Terence Newman61494%
OLB D'Qwell Jackson64593%
TE Todd Heap50493%
CB Reggie Corner11192%
C Casey Rabach64691%
DE Albert Haynesworth60691%
CB Jeremy Bloom48591%
G Jeff Diehl63790%
C Marvin Philip63790%
TE Matt Kranchick8189%
DE Dave Tollefson52788%
TE Billy Miller28488%
T Jammal Brown601086%
RB Maurice Jones-Drew35685%
OLB Adalius Thomas28585%
DT Tank Johnson30683%
WR Jason Hill10283%
G Damien Buchholz541183%
RB Brian Leonard22679%
DE Dan Bazuin3175%
S Rogers Beckett2167%