| 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU36 (1Q: 13:48) Brian Griese pass was dropped by WR Darnerien McCants.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Out of Box | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Double SLOT | +++ |
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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
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Double SLOT | +++ |
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| (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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU38 (1Q: 10:49) Jim Sorgi pass completed to WR Chase Lyman for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Travis Daniels.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Leonard | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| --- | NB T.Daniels | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | --- | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Deep Zone | --- |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS D.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-HOU33 (1Q: 07:37) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. CB Reggie Corner defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | --- |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Sorgi | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard |
| +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | --- | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | --- | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| --- | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-MIN06 (1Q: 04:16) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 10 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | --- |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| --- | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| --- | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | --- | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN36 (1Q: 00:54) Brian Griese pass was dropped by WR Adrian Arrington.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Davis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | DB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN36 (1Q: 00:47) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Out of Box | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Short Zone | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU35 (2Q: 14:56) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB H.B. Blades.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Short Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB B.Jue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | --- | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | --- | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | --- | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Lyman |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | --- | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | --- | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Leonard | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Lyman | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | --- | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Morris |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | --- | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-9-MIN09 (2Q: 09:04) Jim Sorgi pass was dropped by WR Robert Meachem.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | NB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Lyman | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| --- | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | --- | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB A.Thomas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE T.Lehman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB A.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Beckett | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Bump 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | --- | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS D.Young | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | --- | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | NB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Morris |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU28 (2Q: 01:27) Jim Sorgi pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Miles Austin. S Samuel Gaylor defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| --- | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Sorgi |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| --- | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore |
| +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Davis | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | DB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Anderson |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | --- | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | --- | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | --- | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Protect | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-14-HOU37 (3Q: 13:34) Kurt Warner pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chase Lyman. ILB Jay Foreman defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Lyman | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN36 (3Q: 12:41) Brian Leonard ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | NB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | LCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE T.Lehman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB A.Thomas | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | RDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | SILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WILB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | WLB J.Bloom | In Box | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS B.Jue | In 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Blitz Passer | --- | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| --- | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB J.Bloom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | --- | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Double Z(FL) | --- | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Lehman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU22 (3Q: 07:22) Frank Gore ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Lehman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | --- | | SLOT H.Burnett |
| +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | WLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-14-HOU14 (3Q: 04:54) Play-Action. Brian Griese scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Lyman |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew |
| +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN35 (3Q: 02:42) Kurt Warner pass completed to WR Chase Lyman for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Travis Daniels.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Lyman | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Man-to-Man | --- | | TE M.Kranchick | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN21 (3Q: 02:12) Kurt Warner pass completed to TE Matt Kranchick for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Lyman | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB B.Leonard | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB R.Wendorff | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-8-MIN19 (3Q: 01:41) Brian Leonard ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| --- | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-12-MIN23 (3Q: 01:00) Kurt Warner pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Miles Austin. ILB Jay Foreman defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | LCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Out of Box | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN36 (4Q: 13:29) Kurt Warner pass was dropped by TE Todd Heap. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN36 (4Q: 13:24) Kurt Warner pass was dropped by WR Miles Austin.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | --- | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | --- |
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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
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WILB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | WLB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| (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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-MIN24 (4Q: 11:55) Brandon Jackson ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-12-MIN23 (4Q: 11:25) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Patrick Estes. CB Patrick Surtain defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | WLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| --- | RDE T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-HOU32 (4Q: 09:54) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS R.Beckett | In Box | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Lyman |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | --- | | RT D.Buchholz |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-HOU45 (4Q: 08:53) MJD Jones-Drew ran a trap outside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB T.Daniels | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB S.Gaylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep 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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| --- | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Lehman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU32 (4Q: 06:51) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Arrington. CB Patrick Surtain defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Short Zone | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| --- | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Morris |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | --- | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Lyman |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | --- | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU36 (4Q: 05:00) Brian Leonard ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | --- | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | --- | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU43 (4Q: 03:31) Kurt Warner pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Billy Miller. CB Travis Daniels defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-HOU43 (4Q: 03:19) Kurt Warner pass completed to TE Billy Miller for 11 yards. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Hill | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN13 (4Q: 02:11) Kurt Warner pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Robert Meachem. CB Travis Daniels defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN13 (4Q: 02:05) Kurt Warner pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jason Hill. CB Ryan Clark defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ |
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4-10-MIN13 (4Q: 01:48) Kurt Warner pass was dropped by TE Billy Miller. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB K.Warner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Protect | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Rabach |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| --- | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Spy | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Out of Box | +++ |
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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.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 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.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | --- | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Out 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.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out 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 |