| Played in Tucson, AZ, weather: 39 degrees, fair, 8 mph wind. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 65 yards from the NJY35. Troy Williamson returned the ball 24 yards to the MIN24. Tackled by Walter Jones. |
1-10-MIN24 (1Q: 14:25) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 24 yards. Tackled by OLB Courtney Watson. McCants gained 19 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN48 (1Q: 13:38) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Renaldo Hill. Johnson gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-NJY38 (1Q: 13:06) PENALTY: OLB Courtney Watson of New Jersey was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-NJY33 (1Q: 12:57) Brandon Jackson ran a trap outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Reggie Torbor, assisted by S Stanford Routt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| --- | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-NJY34 (1Q: 12:14) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 29 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Ryan Mundy. Arrington gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-5-NJY05 (1Q: 11:48) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Rian Wallace.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Cohen | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB R.Wallace | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-NJY03 (1Q: 11:11) Brandon Jackson ran around right end for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Robert Berry. Minnesota 6, New Jersey 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Cohen | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | MLB R.Wallace | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | In Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | --- | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 11:11) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. Minnesota 7, New Jersey 0 |
| (1Q: 11:04) Phil Dawson kicked off 64 yards from the MIN35. Dexter Jackson returned the ball 19 yards to the NJY20. Tackled by Troy Williamson. |
1-10-NJY20 (1Q: 10:43) Felix Jones ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-NJY21 (1Q: 10:11) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Jacob Tamme for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by ILB Robert Wendorff.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Myers | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Perry | Protect | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | --- | | FB J.Gallier | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-NJY28 (1Q: 09:35) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Jacob Tamme for 33 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch. Tamme gained 27 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Myers | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Tamme | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Lee | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Perry | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NB J.Foreman | Short Zone | --- | | FB J.Gallier | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | WILB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | WLB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | LCB T.Daniels | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN39 (1Q: 08:48) Felix Jones ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker, assisted by CB Ryan Clark. Key block delivered by Erik Pears.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Myers |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | --- | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-MIN34 (1Q: 08:13) Felix Jones ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace, assisted by ILB Robert Wendorff.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | --- | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Gallier |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| --- | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-MIN34 (1Q: 07:51) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Brandon Jones for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB O.Scandrick | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-1-MIN30 (1Q: 07:05) Taylor Melhaff attempted a 47 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 7, New Jersey 3 |
| (1Q: 07:00) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 51 yards from the NJY35. Troy Williamson returned the ball 23 yards to the MIN37. Tackled by Donald Lee. |
1-10-MIN37 (1Q: 06:41) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 7 yards. Tackled by S Ryan Mundy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-MIN44 (1Q: 06:21) Brian Griese scrambled for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Reggie Torbor.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NJY42 (1Q: 05:44) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Arrington. DT Landon Cohen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE M.Pittard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Cohen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Davis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NJY42 (1Q: 05:35) Brian Griese pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Adrian Arrington. ILB Rob Meier blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-NJY42 (1Q: 05:27) Brian Griese pass was intended for WR Stevie Johnson and was intercepted by S Jimmy Williams at the NJY31. The interception was returned 69 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New Jersey 9, Minnesota 7
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT L.Cohen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 05:27) Extra point by Taylor Melhaff was good. New Jersey 10, Minnesota 7 |
| (1Q: 05:19) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 64 yards from the NJY35. Nicholas Conley returned the ball 21 yards to the MIN22. Tackled by Stanford Routt. |
1-10-MIN22 (1Q: 04:56) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Rob Meier, assisted by S Jimmy Williams. PENALTY: T King Dunlap of Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Cohen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB R.Wallace | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-MIN18 (1Q: 04:48) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Trumaine McBride. McCants gained 9 yards after the catch. PENALTY: S Ryan Mundy of New Jersey was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN38 (1Q: 04:35) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnerien McCants. OLB Reggie Torbor defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN38 (1Q: 04:28) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Reggie Torbor.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-MIN46 (1Q: 03:50) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Rob Meier, assisted by S Ryan Mundy. Key block delivered by Eric Steinbach.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB R.Wallace | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB C.Watson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB S.Routt | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Butler | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NJY48 (1Q: 03:12) Brian Griese scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Trumaine McBride.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| --- | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-NJY40 (1Q: 02:37) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Landon Cohen. DT Paul Soliai crushed Harris Stanton to wreck the play. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Adam Snyder to the NJY41.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Cohen | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | --- | RDE R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| --- | SLB R.Wallace | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | MLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | WLB S.Routt | In Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | LCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | RCB R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Williams | In Box | +++ |
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3-3-NJY41 (1Q: 02:06) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DT Kyle Williams hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Cohen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-3-NJY41 (1Q: 02:02) Amir Cochrane punted 37 yards. The ball was downed at the NJY04. |
1-10-NJY04 (1Q: 01:52) Chris Perry ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Myers |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Lee |
| --- | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Perry | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Gallier |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | --- | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | LG W.Colon |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-NJY07 (1Q: 01:11) Felix Jones ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Gallier |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-NJY08 (1Q: 00:26) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass was dropped by WR Steve Smith Sr..
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Protect | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| --- | LCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB O.Scandrick | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-NJY08 (1Q: 00:18) Chris Kluwe punted 47 yards. Orlando Scandrick returned the kick 13 yards to the NJY42. Tackled by Gabriel Rose. |
1-10-NJY42 (1Q: 00:08) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. OLB Reggie Torbor hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Start of second quarter. |
2-10-NJY42 (2Q: 15:00) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. OLB Reggie Torbor defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Williams | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Cohen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Wallace | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| --- | SS R.Mundy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-NJY42 (2Q: 14:55) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 10 yards. Tackled by S Stanford Routt. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NJY32 (2Q: 14:28) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Paul Soliai, assisted by OLB Reggie Torbor.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB S.Routt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-NJY32 (2Q: 14:00) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Reggie Torbor. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Stevie Johnson to the NJY33.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB C.Watson | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-11-NJY33 (2Q: 13:22) Brian Griese pass completed to RB Frank Gore for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Reggie Torbor. Gore gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-NJY29 (2Q: 12:42) Phil Dawson attempted a 46 yard field goal and succeeded. New Jersey 10, Minnesota 10 |
| (2Q: 12:34) Phil Dawson kicked off 55 yards from the MIN35. Dexter Jackson returned the ball 90 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! New Jersey 16, Minnesota 10 |
| (2Q: 12:34) Extra point by Taylor Melhaff was good. New Jersey 17, Minnesota 10 |
| (2Q: 12:17) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 74 yards from the NJY35. Touchback. New Jersey's Devin Thomas was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hamstring injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 12:17) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Arrington. DT Paul Soliai hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| --- | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Double SLOT | +++ |
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2-10-MIN25 (2Q: 12:11) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by S Jimmy Williams, assisted by ILB Rian Wallace.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| --- | 3tcDT L.Cohen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB R.Wallace | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | WLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | LCB S.Routt | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-14-MIN21 (2Q: 11:41) Brian Griese pass completed to TE Patrick Estes for 12 yards. Tackled by S Jimmy Williams. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| --- | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-2-MIN33 (2Q: 10:56) Amir Cochrane punted 43 yards. Ryan Mundy returned the kick 7 yards to the NJY31. PENALTY: CB Renaldo Hill of New Jersey was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-NJY20 (2Q: 10:48) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Dez White for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. White gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Perry | Protect | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Urrutia | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| --- | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | NB O.Scandrick | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | DB S.Gaylor | Short Zone | --- | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-NJY26 (2Q: 10:11) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dez White. S Samuel Gaylor defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Urrutia | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | LCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| --- | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | NB O.Scandrick | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | DB S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-NJY26 (2Q: 10:07) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Steve Smith Sr. for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Smith Sr. gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB O.Scandrick | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-NJY38 (2Q: 09:40) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brandon Jones. ILB Jay Foreman defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NJY38 (2Q: 09:36) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Steve Smith Sr. for 17 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor. Smith Sr. gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Double X(SE) | --- |
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1-10-MIN45 (2Q: 08:56) Felix Jones ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum. Key block delivered by Ryan Pontbraind.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-MIN39 (2Q: 08:23) Big Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker and assisted by ILB Jalen Tatum.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Myers | Protect | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Perry | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Gallier | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN31 (2Q: 07:48) Felix Jones ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum, assisted by S LaRon Landry. Key block delivered by Ryan Pontbraind.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Gallier |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | --- | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-MIN25 (2Q: 07:18) Play-Action. Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dez White. S LaRon Landry defended the pass. PENALTY: ILB Jay Foreman of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Perry | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Man-to-Man | --- | | FB J.Gallier | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB J.Tatum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 07:12) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Smith Sr.. CB Ryan Clark defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| --- | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN20 (2Q: 07:02) Felix Jones ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Travis Daniels, assisted by DE Mike Rucker. PENALTY: T Walter Jones of New Jersey was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Gallier |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-20-MIN30 (2Q: 06:51) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Dez White for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor, assisted by S LaRon Landry. White gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Urrutia | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT B.Jones | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Jackson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | NB O.Scandrick | Deep Zone | --- | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | DB S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-MIN20 (2Q: 06:05) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Steve Smith Sr. for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Urrutia | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | NB O.Scandrick | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | DB S.Gaylor | Short Zone | --- | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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1-7-MIN07 (2Q: 05:41) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dez White. ILB Jay Foreman defended the pass. PENALTY: CB Greg Blue of Minnesota was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | --- | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| --- | NB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-4-MIN04 (2Q: 05:37) Felix Jones ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Gallier |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | --- | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-MIN02 (2Q: 05:07) Play-Action. Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Steve Smith Sr. for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Jersey 23, Minnesota 10
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB G.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Perry | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT B.Jones | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | WLB R.Wendorff | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB R.Alexander | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | --- |
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| (2Q: 05:07) Extra point by Taylor Melhaff was good. New Jersey 24, Minnesota 10 |
| (2Q: 04:58) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 70 yards from the NJY35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 04:58) Brandon Jackson ran around left end for 36 yards. Tackled by CB Trumaine McBride. Key block delivered by Eric Steinbach.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Cohen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | In Box | --- | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB R.Wallace | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Out of Box | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NJY39 (2Q: 04:29) Brian Griese scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Courtney Watson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | --- | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-NJY38 (2Q: 04:04) Brian Griese pass was dropped by WR Adrian Arrington. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Double SLOT | +++ |
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3-9-NJY38 (2Q: 04:00) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Landon Cohen, assisted by DE Ray McDonald. McCants gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Cohen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | --- | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-1-NJY30 (2Q: 03:39) Phil Dawson attempted a 47 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. |
1-10-NJY37 (2Q: 03:33) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Smith Sr.. DE Gaines Adams hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Perry | Protect | --- | WLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Urrutia | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| --- | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | NB O.Scandrick | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | DB S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NJY37 (2Q: 03:24) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Smith Sr.. S Samuel Gaylor knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Perry | Protect | --- | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Urrutia | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | NB O.Scandrick | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| --- | DB S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-NJY37 (2Q: 03:20) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brandon Jones. DE Mike Rucker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB O.Scandrick | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-NJY37 (2Q: 03:10) Chris Kluwe punted 62 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN01. |
1-10-MIN01 (2Q: 03:02) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 0 yards. Tackled by S Stanford Routt. McCants gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN01 (2Q: 02:25) Brian Griese pass completed to RB Frank Gore for 3 yards. Tackled by S Ryan Mundy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB C.Watson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-7-MIN04 (2Q: 02:00) Brian Griese scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Reggie Torbor and assisted by DE Ray McDonald.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Cohen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| --- | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN14 (2Q: 01:26) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jimmy Williams. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | --- | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| --- | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN18 (2Q: 00:40) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Courtney Watson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| New Jersey called a time out. |
| 3-6-MIN18 (2Q: 00:31) PENALTY: WR Stevie Johnson of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
3-11-MIN13 (2Q: 00:31) Brian Griese pass was dropped by WR Stevie Johnson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-MIN13 (2Q: 00:22) Amir Cochrane punted 62 yards. Ryan Mundy returned the kick 8 yards to the NJY33. Tackled by Stephen Tulloch. |
1-10-NJY33 (2Q: 00:14) Felix Jones ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue, assisted by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Gallier |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| New Jersey called a time out. |
2-7-NJY36 (2Q: 00:05) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Jacob Tamme for 11 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry. Tamme gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | --- | | RB F.Jones | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | --- | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Phil Dawson kicked off 54 yards from the MIN35. Dexter Jackson returned the ball 18 yards to the NJY29. Tackled by Stephen Tulloch. |
1-10-NJY29 (3Q: 14:28) Play-Action. Big Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | --- | | RB F.Jones | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Myers | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-NJY37 (3Q: 13:49) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Steve Smith Sr.. ILB Jalen Tatum blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Myers | Protect | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Perry | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Gallier | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-2-NJY37 (3Q: 13:41) PENALTY: G Erik Pears of New Jersey was called for a False Start. |
3-7-NJY32 (3Q: 13:30) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brandon Jones. DE Mike Rucker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB O.Scandrick | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-NJY32 (3Q: 13:22) Chris Kluwe punted 60 yards. Orlando Scandrick returned the kick 12 yards to the MIN20. Tackled by Donald Lee. Ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Quentin Groves at the MIN20. |
1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 13:12) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Courtney Watson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-MIN27 (3Q: 12:35) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Rob Meier, assisted by DT Kyle Williams. Jackson looked a little sluggish on this cold day.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB S.Routt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB R.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-MIN24 (3Q: 12:01) Brian Griese pass completed to RB Frank Gore for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Reggie Torbor. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Cohen | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
| 4-7-MIN23 (3Q: 11:24) Amir Cochrane punted 56 yards. Ryan Mundy returned the kick 2 yards to the NJY23. Tackled by Troy Williamson. |
1-10-NJY23 (3Q: 11:15) Felix Jones ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Gallier |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| --- | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-NJY19 (3Q: 10:45) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Steve Smith Sr. for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff. Smith Sr. gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Wendorff | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | --- | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NJY33 (3Q: 09:58) Play-Action. Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Dez White for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. White gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Perry | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB J.Gallier | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-NJY45 (3Q: 09:25) Ben Roethlisberger pass was dropped by WR Steve Smith Sr..
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Urrutia | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | NB O.Scandrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | DB S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NJY45 (3Q: 09:20) Chris Perry ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston, assisted by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Perry | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | --- | | TE M.Myers |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-MIN48 (3Q: 08:41) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Steve Smith Sr. for 11 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Gallier | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | --- | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | --- | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Blitz Passer | --- | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN37 (3Q: 08:14) Chris Perry ran inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Perry | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Gallier |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-MIN40 (3Q: 07:33) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Steve Smith Sr. for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker, assisted by S LaRon Landry. PENALTY: CB Axel Batchelor of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.White | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Perry | Protect | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Urrutia | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | NB O.Scandrick | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | DB S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN35 (3Q: 07:22) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Steve Smith Sr. for 22 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry, assisted by DE Stephen Tulloch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Lee | Protect | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | --- | | TE M.Myers | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN13 (3Q: 06:57) Play-Action. Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Steve Smith Sr. for 13 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Smith Sr. gained 3 yards after the catch. New Jersey 30, Minnesota 10
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Tamme | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Gallier | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 06:57) Extra point by Taylor Melhaff was good. New Jersey 31, Minnesota 10 |
| (3Q: 06:47) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 58 yards from the NJY35. Nicholas Conley returned the ball 19 yards to the MIN26. Tackled by Renaldo Hill. |
1-10-MIN26 (3Q: 06:26) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Paul Soliai, assisted by OLB Reggie Torbor. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Pittard | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Double SLOT | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-MIN35 (3Q: 05:53) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Paul Soliai. Key block delivered by Eric Steinbach.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Cohen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB R.Wallace | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | In Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN46 (3Q: 05:12) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Reggie Torbor, assisted by ILB Rian Wallace. Key block delivered by Terrance Pennington.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| --- | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB R.Wallace | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-NJY47 (3Q: 04:39) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Kyle Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| --- | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-NJY45 (3Q: 04:00) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. OLB Courtney Watson knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New Jersey's James Butler was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Wallace | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Butler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-1-NJY45 (3Q: 03:56) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Rian Wallace. McCants gained 6 yards after the catch. PENALTY: T Terrance Pennington of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT L.Cohen | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Torbor | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Wallace | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | WLB S.Routt | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | LCB T.McBride | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | RCB R.Mundy | Bump and Run | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 4-11-MIN45 (3Q: 03:47) Amir Cochrane punted 50 yards. The ball was downed at the NJY05. |
1-10-NJY05 (3Q: 03:40) Chris Perry ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch, assisted by CB Ryan Clark. Key block delivered by Willie Colon.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Lee |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | RB C.Perry | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Myers |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | --- | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-NJY11 (3Q: 02:58) Chris Perry ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch. PENALTY: ILB Robert Wendorff of Minnesota was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Perry | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Myers |
| --- | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | --- | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NJY16 (3Q: 02:50) Chris Perry ran inside the left guard for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum. Key block delivered by Allen Barbre.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | --- | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Perry | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NJY33 (3Q: 02:06) Felix Jones ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston, assisted by DE Calvin Pace. Key block delivered by Ryan Pontbraind.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Lee |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Myers |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-NJY41 (3Q: 01:44) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Smith Sr.. DE Mike Rucker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Perry | Protect | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Urrutia | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | NB O.Scandrick | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | DB S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-NJY41 (3Q: 01:37) Felix Jones ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston, assisted by DE Mike Rucker.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Gallier |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-2-NJY41 (3Q: 01:05) Chris Kluwe punted 46 yards. Orlando Scandrick called for a fair catch at the MIN13. PENALTY: DE Calvin Pace of Minnesota was called for Offsides. |
1-10-NJY46 (3Q: 00:58) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Jacob Tamme for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker. Tamme gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Tamme | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | --- | | RB F.Jones | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Myers | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN43 (3Q: 00:29) Felix Jones ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark, assisted by DT Kedrick Golston.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Gallier |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | WLB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-11-MIN44 (4Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Brandon Jones for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | --- | | RB F.Jones | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | --- | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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3-6-MIN39 (4Q: 14:18) Play-Action. Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jacob Tamme. DE Mike Rucker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| --- | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB O.Scandrick | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-MIN39 (4Q: 14:11) Chris Kluwe punted 39 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 14:06) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Trumaine McBride. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN30 (4Q: 13:33) Brandon Jackson ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Rian Wallace, assisted by DT Landon Cohen. Key block delivered by Eric Steinbach.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Cohen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB R.Wallace | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Out of Box | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN40 (4Q: 13:08) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Jimmy Williams, assisted by OLB Reggie Torbor.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB R.Wallace | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | LCB S.Routt | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| --- | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-MIN40 (4Q: 12:40) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to RB Brandon Jackson for 60 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Jackson gained 54 yards after the catch. New Jersey 31, Minnesota 16
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | --- |
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| (4Q: 12:40) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. New Jersey 31, Minnesota 17 |
| (4Q: 12:21) Phil Dawson kicked off 60 yards from the MIN35. Dexter Jackson returned the ball 25 yards to the NJY30. Tackled by Craig Davis. |
1-10-NJY30 (4Q: 11:58) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Jacob Tamme for 6 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Urrutia | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT B.Jones | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | NB O.Scandrick | Short Zone | --- | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | DB S.Gaylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-NJY36 (4Q: 11:30) Play-Action. Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dez White. S LaRon Landry defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Myers | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-NJY36 (4Q: 11:24) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Dez White. DE Calvin Pace blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Gallier | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-4-NJY36 (4Q: 11:19) Chris Kluwe punted 57 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN07. |
1-10-MIN07 (4Q: 11:09) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Jimmy Williams, assisted by ILB Rob Meier. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Watson | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-MIN16 (4Q: 10:42) Frank Gore ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Rian Wallace. Key block delivered by Adam Snyder.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | In Box | --- | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | MLB R.Wallace | In Box | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | LCB S.Routt | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN18 (4Q: 10:22) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnerien McCants. CB Renaldo Hill defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. New Jersey's Paul Soliai was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE M.Pittard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN18 (4Q: 10:17) Frank Gore ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Rian Wallace. PENALTY: DT Paul Soliai of New Jersey was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Cohen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | --- | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB R.Wallace | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN23 (4Q: 10:08) Brandon Jackson ran a trap outside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Pat Lee, assisted by S Jimmy Williams. Key block delivered by Terrance Pennington.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE M.Pittard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Watson | In Box | --- | | SLOT H.Burnett |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Out of Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB P.Lee | Out of Box | --- | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN33 (4Q: 09:29) Brian Griese pass completed to RB Frank Gore for 4 yards. Tackled by S Stanford Routt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-MIN37 (4Q: 08:56) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Reggie Torbor. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-MIN48 (4Q: 08:14) PENALTY: DT Paul Soliai of New Jersey was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-NJY47 (4Q: 08:04) Frank Gore ran a trap outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Renaldo Hill.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | --- | | RB F.Gore | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-NJY48 (4Q: 07:36) Brian Griese scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Rian Wallace and assisted by CB Trumaine McBride.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Cohen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Wallace | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | Double TE | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NJY42 (4Q: 06:50) Brian Griese scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Paul Soliai. PENALTY: OLB Reggie Torbor of New Jersey was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB C.Watson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NJY37 (4Q: 06:39) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Ryan Mundy.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Cohen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| --- | MLB R.Wallace | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-NJY38 (4Q: 05:56) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DE Ray McDonald simply tossed King Dunlap aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. PENALTY: WR Darnerien McCants of Minnesota was called for Illegal Motion. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-NJY38 (4Q: 05:48) Brian Griese sacked by DE Ray McDonald for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Eric Steinbach.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Protect | --- | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | --- | MLB C.Watson | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-19-NJY46 (4Q: 05:23) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Craig Davis. DT Kyle Williams drove right through King Dunlap to hurry the quarterback. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE M.Pittard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Cohen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Davis | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NJY46 (4Q: 05:17) Felix Jones ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff, assisted by S LaRon Landry.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Gallier |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| --- | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-NJY48 (4Q: 04:33) Chris Perry ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch, assisted by ILB Jalen Tatum.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Myers |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Perry | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Gallier |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-NJY49 (4Q: 03:47) Felix Jones ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker, assisted by DE Calvin Pace.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones |
| +++ | WLB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Jones |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB T.Daniels | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB O.Scandrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-8-NJY48 (4Q: 03:04) Chris Kluwe punted 45 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN07. |
1-10-MIN07 (4Q: 02:56) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Courtney Watson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN10 (4Q: 02:39) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 18 yards. Tackled by S Ryan Mundy, assisted by CB Trumaine McBride. Arrington gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN28 (4Q: 02:19) Brian Griese scrambled for 13 yards. Tackled by S Stanford Routt.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | WLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS J.Williams | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-MIN41 (4Q: 02:00) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 9 yards. Tackled by S Stanford Routt. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-NJY50 (4Q: 01:37) Brian Griese sacked by ILB Rob Meier for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Adam Snyder.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE M.Pittard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Cohen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB C.Watson | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | DB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| --- | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-MIN44 (4Q: 01:08) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 48 yards. Tackled by CB Pat Lee. Johnson gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE M.Pittard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Cohen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | --- | | RB F.Gore | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Double SLOT | --- | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
1-8-NJY08 (4Q: 01:01) Brian Griese scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jimmy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Davis | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
2-5-NJY05 (4Q: 00:51) Brian Griese pass completed to FB Harris Stanton for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Stanton gained 2 yards after the catch. New Jersey 31, Minnesota 23
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Cohen | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Wallace | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 00:51) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. New Jersey 31, Minnesota 24 |
| (4Q: 00:40) Phil Dawson kicked off (onside) from the MIN35. MIN Greg Blue recovered the kick. |
1-10-MIN45 (4Q: 00:32) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnerien McCants. CB Pat Lee defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE M.Pittard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Double SLOT | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN45 (4Q: 00:22) Brian Griese scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Jimmy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE M.Pittard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Cohen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
3-5-NJY50 (4Q: 00:13) Brian Griese scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Stanford Routt.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE M.Pittard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT L.Cohen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Gore | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Watson | Double SLOT | --- | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB S.Routt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Snyder |
| --- | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Final Score: New Jersey Jets 31, Minnesota Vikings 24 |