| Played in St. Louis, MO, weather: 56 degrees, fair, 7 mph wind. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) David Buehler kicked off 71 yards from the STL35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 15:00) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Dominique Foxworth.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Howard | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Bump and Run | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Short Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN38 (1Q: 14:27) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Ashton Youboty.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Deep Zone | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-MIN42 (1Q: 13:52) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. CB Ashton Youboty knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB B.Flowers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-MIN42 (1Q: 13:47) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 9 yards. Tackled by S Leigh Bodden. Arrington gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Maybin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Mularkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Hillenmeyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Howard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Poole | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Blackmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Foxworth | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-STL49 (1Q: 13:03) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Osi Umenyiora.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-STL48 (1Q: 12:28) Brian Griese sacked by DT Osi Umenyiora and DE Keith Jackson for a loss of 13 yards. Sack allowed by Eric Steinbach.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | --- | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB A.Youboty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB B.Flowers | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB D.Poole | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-22-MIN39 (1Q: 11:48) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Ashton Youboty, assisted by ILB Corey Hall.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Maybin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Mularkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Howard | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Knox | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | RCB D.Poole | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB B.Flowers | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB W.Blackmon | Deep Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Foxworth | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-11-STL50 (1Q: 11:05) Amir Cochrane punted 49 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the STL01. |
1-10-STL01 (1Q: 10:56) Alex Smith kept the ball, running inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff. Key block delivered by Steve Vallos.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Beason |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | --- | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Harvin |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Peerman |
| +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Felton |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-STL06 (1Q: 10:31) Alex Smith scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue and assisted by CB Arnold Parrish.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.Felton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-STL17 (1Q: 09:55) Alex Smith kept the ball, running inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Avery |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Peerman |
| +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Beason |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| --- | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-STL21 (1Q: 09:24) Alex Smith kept the ball, running inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Quentin Groves.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Peerman |
| +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Beason |
| --- | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-STL20 (1Q: 08:51) Alex Smith pass completed to RB Artose Pinner for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. Pinner gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Beason | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Harvin | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Witten | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-8-STL19 (1Q: 08:19) Cooper Hobgood punted 46 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN35. |
1-10-MIN35 (1Q: 08:11) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Corey Hall. Johnson gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-MIN45 (1Q: 07:45) PENALTY: T Terrance Pennington of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN40 (1Q: 07:38) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Arrington.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | --- | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-MIN40 (1Q: 07:30) Willie Dawkins ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Leigh Bodden, assisted by DT Mike Patterson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe |
| --- | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | MLB C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-11-MIN44 (1Q: 06:57) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. CB Don Poole defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Maybin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT M.Mularkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE H.Hillenmeyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Howard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Poole | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB W.Blackmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS D.Foxworth | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-11-MIN44 (1Q: 06:50) Amir Cochrane punted 50 yards. The ball was downed at the STL06. |
1-10-STL06 (1Q: 06:42) Artose Pinner ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Gaines Adams. Key block delivered by Steve Vallos.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-STL13 (1Q: 06:07) Artose Pinner ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch, assisted by ILB Robert Wendorff.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Felton |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| --- | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-STL15 (1Q: 05:36) Alex Smith kept the ball, running inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston, assisted by DE Stephen Tulloch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Smith | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Peerman |
| +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Beason |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB J.Vaughn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-3-STL13 (1Q: 04:56) Cooper Hobgood punted 30 yards. Johnny Knox returned the kick 14 yards to the STL29. Tackled by Jonathan Orr. |
1-10-STL29 (1Q: 04:46) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Mike Patterson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB C.Hall | In Box | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-STL26 (1Q: 04:14) Marcus Thomas ran inside the right guard for 26 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Wilford Brown. Minnesota 6, St. Louis 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 04:14) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. Minnesota 7, St. Louis 0 |
| (1Q: 03:56) Pat McAfee kicked off 59 yards from the MIN35. Don Poole returned the ball 27 yards to the STL33. Tackled by Stevie Johnson. |
1-10-STL33 (1Q: 03:34) Alex Smith kept the ball, running around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by ILB Robert Wendorff.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Avery |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Peerman |
| +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Beason |
| --- | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-STL33 (1Q: 02:57) Alex Smith pass completed to TE Jeremy Shockey for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Felton | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | --- | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-STL36 (1Q: 02:12) Alex Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Donnie Avery. DE Mike Rucker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| --- | RCB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB N.Conley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-STL36 (1Q: 02:06) Cooper Hobgood punted 29 yards. Johnny Knox called for a fair catch at the MIN35. |
1-10-MIN35 (1Q: 01:59) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Ashton Youboty, assisted by ILB Corey Hall.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN39 (1Q: 01:23) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 15 yards. Tackled by S Leigh Bodden. Arrington gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Bump and Run | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Short Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-STL46 (1Q: 00:38) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 13 yards. Tackled by S Leigh Bodden. Arrington gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-STL33 (1Q: 00:10) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Don Poole.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-STL18 (2Q: 15:00) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Patrick Estes. CB Dominique Foxworth defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-STL18 (2Q: 14:54) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Arrington. CB Don Poole hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-STL18 (2Q: 14:46) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 13 yards. Tackled by S Leigh Bodden.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Maybin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT H.Ward | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Mularkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE H.Hillenmeyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | --- | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | WLB T.Howard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Poole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Blackmon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-5-STL05 (2Q: 14:12) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Harris Stanton. Minnesota 13, St. Louis 0
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | --- |
|
| (2Q: 14:12) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. Minnesota 14, St. Louis 0 |
| (2Q: 14:05) Pat McAfee kicked off 58 yards from the MIN35. Don Poole returned the ball 16 yards to the STL23. Tackled by Harris Stanton. |
1-10-STL23 (2Q: 13:33) Alex Smith pass completed to FB Jerome Felton for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark, assisted by DE Stephen Tulloch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Beason | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Harvin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | --- | | FB J.Felton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-14-STL19 (2Q: 12:49) Play-Action. Alex Smith scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch and assisted by CB Axel Batchelor.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.Felton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB G.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-STL30 (2Q: 12:13) Artose Pinner ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by DE Stephen Tulloch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Avery |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB N.Conley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-2-STL31 (2Q: 11:39) Cooper Hobgood punted 43 yards. Johnny Knox called for a fair catch at the MIN26. |
1-10-MIN26 (2Q: 11:30) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Thomas Howard, assisted by DT Marco Mularkey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Mularkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Howard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB E.Reed | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN29 (2Q: 10:48) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 35 yards. Tackled by CB Ashton Youboty. Johnson gained 28 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Pascoe | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Howard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB E.Reed | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-STL36 (2Q: 10:12) Marcus Thomas ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Mike Patterson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-STL34 (2Q: 09:40) Play-Action. Brian Griese scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Don Poole and assisted by CB Ashton Youboty.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE T.Howard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Mularkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB A.Youboty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS L.Bodden | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-STL22 (2Q: 08:53) Brian Griese kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Keith Jackson, assisted by S Leigh Bodden.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas |
| +++ | MLB C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-STL19 (2Q: 08:15) Willie Dawkins ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Mike Patterson, assisted by DE Keith Jackson. Key block delivered by Eric Steinbach.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | MLB C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-STL12 (2Q: 07:48) Play-Action. Brian Griese scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Brandon Flowers.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Howard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-STL05 (2Q: 07:18) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Hunter Hillenmeyer.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE M.Mularkey | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB C.Hall | In Box | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | LCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-STL04 (2Q: 06:41) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Robert Berry. Minnesota 20, St. Louis 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Maybin | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB G.Starks | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB H.Hillenmeyer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 06:41) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. Minnesota 21, St. Louis 0 |
| (2Q: 06:35) Pat McAfee kicked off 64 yards from the MIN35. Don Poole returned the ball 26 yards to the STL27. Tackled by Axel Batchelor. |
1-10-STL27 (2Q: 06:13) Alex Smith pass completed to RB Artose Pinner for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Arnold Parrish. Pinner gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-STL40 (2Q: 05:51) Alex Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Donnie Avery. DE Stephen Tulloch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Beason | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-STL40 (2Q: 05:45) Play-Action. Alex Smith pass was intended for WR Michael Clayton and was intercepted by ILB Jay Foreman at the MIN47. The interception was returned 5 yards. Tackled by Michael Clayton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Orr | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Harvin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Protect | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT M.Thomas | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | LCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | RCB J.Vaughn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | DB N.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-STL48 (2Q: 05:34) PENALTY: T King Dunlap of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN47 (2Q: 05:23) Play-Action. Brian Griese scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Dominique Foxworth.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-STL46 (2Q: 04:48) Marcus Thomas ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Osi Umenyiora. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-STL37 (2Q: 04:11) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass was dropped by WR Darnerien McCants.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB D.Poole | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-STL37 (2Q: 04:03) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. CB Ashton Youboty knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Howard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-STL37 (2Q: 03:55) Brian Griese pass completed to RB Willie Dawkins for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Ashton Youboty, assisted by DT Mike Patterson. Dawkins gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Mularkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Hillenmeyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Howard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Poole | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Blackmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Foxworth | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-5-STL32 (2Q: 03:30) Pat McAfee attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 24, St. Louis 0 |
| (2Q: 03:25) Pat McAfee kicked off 67 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-STL25 (2Q: 03:25) Artose Pinner ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch, assisted by S Samuel Gaylor.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Felton |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | LG V.Manuwai |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-STL26 (2Q: 03:02) Alex Smith kept the ball, running around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner |
| +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Felton |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| --- | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-STL26 (2Q: 02:44) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Donnie Avery for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue. Avery gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Felton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | --- | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | --- | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | --- | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-STL42 (2Q: 02:21) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Percy Harvin for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Beason | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Harvin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Felton | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | --- | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | --- | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN48 (2Q: 02:02) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Percy Harvin for 15 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch. PENALTY: T Langston Walker of St. Louis was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT L.Walker |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | --- | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | --- | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-MIN48 (2Q: 01:53) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Michael Clayton for 19 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor. Clayton gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | --- | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT P.Harvin | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN29 (2Q: 01:42) Alex Smith pass completed to RB Artose Pinner for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Quentin Groves, assisted by CB Axel Batchelor. Pinner gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Beason | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) P.Harvin | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB A.Pinner | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | TE J.Witten | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN17 (2Q: 01:17) Alex Smith sacked by DE Stephen Tulloch for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Shaun O'Hara.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Beason | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| --- | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-13-MIN20 (2Q: 00:57) Alex Smith sacked by DE Mike Rucker for a loss of 5 yards. Rucker ran right past Artose Pinner and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| St. Louis called a time out. |
3-18-MIN25 (2Q: 00:45) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Donnie Avery for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch, assisted by S Samuel Gaylor.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Shockey | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | --- | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB N.Conley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-MIN10 (2Q: 00:38) David Buehler attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 24, St. Louis 3 |
| (2Q: 00:32) David Buehler kicked off 70 yards from the STL35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 00:32) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Ed Reed. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Johnson gained 1 yard after the catch. St. Louis's Osi Umenyiora was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB E.Reed | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
1-10-MIN41 (2Q: 00:20) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Mike Patterson. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Mularkey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| 1-10-STL49 (2Q: 00:10) PENALTY: QB Brian Griese of Minnesota was called for Delay of Game. |
1-15-MIN46 (2Q: 00:10) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 44 yards. Tackled by ILB Corey Hall. PENALTY: T King Dunlap of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Maybin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Mularkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Williams | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE T.Howard | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Knox | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | RCB D.Poole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB B.Flowers | Short Zone | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB E.Reed | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Pat McAfee kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-STL25 (3Q: 15:00) Artose Pinner ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff, assisted by DT Quentin Groves.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Beason |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Harvin |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Witten |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-STL26 (3Q: 14:26) Artose Pinner ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by DE Mike Rucker.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-STL30 (3Q: 13:51) Alex Smith kept the ball, running around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Quentin Groves. Key block delivered by Steve Vallos. PENALTY: T Steve Vallos of St. Louis was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner |
| +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Beason |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-STL20 (3Q: 13:45) Alex Smith pass completed to RB Artose Pinner for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. Pinner gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-STL37 (3Q: 13:17) Artose Pinner ran a draw inside the left guard for 22 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum. Key block delivered by Vince Manuwai.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | --- | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN41 (3Q: 12:43) Alex Smith pass completed to RB Cedric Peerman for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Beason | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| --- | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-5-MIN36 (3Q: 12:17) Cedric Peerman ran inside the left guard for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum, assisted by DT Kedrick Golston. Key block delivered by Vince Manuwai.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Beason |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Harvin |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | --- | | FB J.Felton |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN23 (3Q: 11:39) Alex Smith pass completed to RB Artose Pinner for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum. Pinner gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | --- | | RB A.Pinner | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | --- | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN19 (3Q: 11:06) Play-Action. Alex Smith pass completed to TE Jeremy Shockey for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. Shockey gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: T Steve Vallos of St. Louis was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE T.Beason | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN27 (3Q: 10:55) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Percy Harvin for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by CB Arnold Parrish. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| 1-10-MIN14 (3Q: 10:08) PENALTY: G Tyler Polumbus of St. Louis was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN19 (3Q: 10:02) Alex Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Cedric Peerman. DT Kedrick Golston hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Beason | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-15-MIN19 (3Q: 09:58) Percy Harvin ran a reverse around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by DE Stephen Tulloch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner |
| +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin | Ball Carrier | --- | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| --- | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-17-MIN21 (3Q: 09:13) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Donnie Avery for 21 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Avery gained 13 yards after the catch. Minnesota 24, St. Louis 9
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB N.Conley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 09:13) Extra point by David Buehler was good. Minnesota 24, St. Louis 10 |
| (3Q: 08:58) David Buehler kicked off 71 yards from the STL35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 08:58) Brian Griese scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by S Leigh Bodden.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE T.Howard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT M.Mularkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB D.Poole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-MIN33 (3Q: 08:27) Harris Stanton ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Mike Patterson, assisted by S Leigh Bodden. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | --- | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Mularkey | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Stanton | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Jackson |
| +++ | SLB C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | MLB T.Howard | In Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | WLB A.Youboty | In Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | LCB B.Flowers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS D.Foxworth | In Box | --- |
|
1-10-MIN35 (3Q: 08:00) Brandon Jackson ran around left end for -6 yards. Tackled by DE Keith Jackson, assisted by ILB Corey Hall.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Mularkey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-16-MIN29 (3Q: 07:34) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 59 yards. Tackled by CB Ashton Youboty. Key block delivered by Terrance Pennington.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Mularkey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | MLB C.Hall | In Box | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB D.Farley | In Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-STL12 (3Q: 06:54) Brian Griese pass completed to TE Bear Pascoe for 10 yards. Tackled by S Leigh Bodden, assisted by ILB Glen Starks.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Mularkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB G.Starks | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Howard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-2-STL02 (3Q: 06:25) Brandon Jackson ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Thomas Howard.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Maybin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Mularkey | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | MLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB G.Starks | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Farley | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB W.Blackmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-STL02 (3Q: 05:59) Harris Stanton ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Hunter Hillenmeyer.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Mularkey | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe |
| --- | 3tcDT K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Stanton | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Jackson |
| +++ | SLB C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | MLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | WLB A.Youboty | In Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | LCB B.Flowers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS D.Foxworth | In Box | +++ |
|
3-1-STL01 (3Q: 05:25) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to RB Brandon Jackson for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 30, St. Louis 10
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Mularkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Hillenmeyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | SLB G.Starks | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | MLB T.Howard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | WLB A.Youboty | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | LCB B.Flowers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Bodden | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS D.Foxworth | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 05:25) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. Minnesota 31, St. Louis 10 |
| (3Q: 05:14) Pat McAfee kicked off 68 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-STL25 (3Q: 05:14) Play-Action. Alex Smith scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-STL30 (3Q: 04:46) Alex Smith scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-STL40 (3Q: 04:02) Artose Pinner ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | --- | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-STL44 (3Q: 03:24) Artose Pinner ran a trap outside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Jaylen Vaughn, assisted by CB Ryan Clark. Key block delivered by Vince Manuwai.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB J.Vaughn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-STL50 (3Q: 02:44) Alex Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Michael Clayton. CB Arnold Parrish defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| --- | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-STL50 (3Q: 02:40) Artose Pinner ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Daniels |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| --- | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-MIN49 (3Q: 02:16) Alex Smith pass completed to RB Artose Pinner for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch. Pinner gained 3 yards after the catch. PENALTY: DE Mike Rucker of Minnesota was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB N.Conley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN28 (3Q: 02:07) Artose Pinner ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston. Minnesota's Samuel Gaylor was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor neck injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Felton |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN26 (3Q: 01:41) Alex Smith scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor and assisted by CB Arnold Parrish.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN17 (3Q: 00:55) Play-Action. Alex Smith pass completed to WR Donnie Avery for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor. Avery gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT P.Harvin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-4-MIN04 (3Q: 00:15) Alex Smith kept the ball, running inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff, assisted by DE Gaines Adams.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Beason |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | --- | | TE J.Shockey |
| --- | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) P.Harvin |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Peerman |
| +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Felton |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-4-MIN04 (4Q: 15:00) Artose Pinner ran inside the left guard for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Vince Manuwai. Minnesota 31, St. Louis 16
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 15:00) Extra point by David Buehler was good. Minnesota 31, St. Louis 17 |
| (4Q: 14:53) David Buehler kicked off 48 yards from the STL35. Nicholas Conley returned the ball 21 yards to the MIN38. Tackled by Donnie Avery. PENALTY: WR Darnerien McCants of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Block on the Kick Return. |
1-10-MIN21 (4Q: 14:19) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnerien McCants. CB Ashton Youboty defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Mularkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB A.Youboty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN21 (4Q: 14:11) Brian Griese pass completed to RB Brandon Jackson for 5 yards. Tackled by S Leigh Bodden. Jackson gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Klopfenstein | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Mularkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Howard | Bump and Run | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-MIN26 (4Q: 13:36) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Thomas Howard.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Maybin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Mularkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Hillenmeyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Howard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Poole | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Blackmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Foxworth | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN34 (4Q: 12:55) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Glen Starks, assisted by OLB Thomas Howard.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Mularkey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB G.Starks | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-MIN34 (4Q: 12:33) Marcus Thomas ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Marco Mularkey.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Mularkey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-MIN37 (4Q: 12:05) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 27 yards. Tackled by ILB Corey Hall. McCants gained 25 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Maybin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Mularkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Hillenmeyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Howard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Poole | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Blackmon | Deep Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Foxworth | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-STL36 (4Q: 11:31) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Patrick Estes. ILB Corey Hall hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Mularkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE T.Howard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-STL36 (4Q: 11:25) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Mike Patterson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Mularkey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB G.Starks | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-11-STL37 (4Q: 10:48) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Corey Hall.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Maybin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Mularkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Hillenmeyer | Rush Passer | --- | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Howard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Short Zone | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Poole | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Blackmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Foxworth | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-STL22 (4Q: 10:12) Willie Dawkins ran a trap outside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Don Poole.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Maybin | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Mularkey | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Ward |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | RCB D.Poole | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | NB B.Flowers | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB W.Blackmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-STL18 (4Q: 09:37) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bear Pascoe. DT Marco Mularkey hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Mularkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Howard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-STL18 (4Q: 09:30) Brian Griese pass completed to RB Willie Dawkins for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Corey Hall. Dawkins gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Maybin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Mularkey | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Hillenmeyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Howard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Poole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Blackmon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-8-STL08 (4Q: 09:06) Marcus Thomas ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by King Dunlap. Minnesota 37, St. Louis 17
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Mularkey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Hall | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (4Q: 09:06) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. Minnesota 38, St. Louis 17 |
| (4Q: 08:58) Pat McAfee kicked off 59 yards from the MIN35. Don Poole returned the ball 20 yards to the STL26. Tackled by Joe Klopfenstein. |
| 1-10-STL26 (4Q: 08:24) PENALTY: DE Mike Rucker of Minnesota was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-STL31 (4Q: 08:17) Alex Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Michael Clayton. DE Gaines Adams hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB J.Tatum | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-STL31 (4Q: 08:12) Alex Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Percy Harvin. DT Quentin Groves hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Orr | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| --- | RCB J.Vaughn | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | NB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | DB N.Conley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-STL31 (4Q: 08:02) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Donnie Avery for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker. Avery gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | --- | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB N.Conley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-STL43 (4Q: 07:43) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Donnie Avery for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor. Avery gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | --- | | TE T.Beason | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN46 (4Q: 07:25) Play-Action. Alex Smith scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| --- | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN36 (4Q: 06:55) Play-Action. Alex Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Michael Clayton. DE Stephen Tulloch defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB J.Vaughn | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN36 (4Q: 06:48) Alex Smith scrambled for 13 yards. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor and assisted by CB Arnold Parrish.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.Felton | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG S.Vallos |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN23 (4Q: 06:18) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Michael Clayton for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark, assisted by CB Arnold Parrish. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Shockey | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT P.Harvin | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | --- | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | --- | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Double X(SE) | --- | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-8-MIN08 (4Q: 05:58) Alex Smith pass completed to TE Jeremy Shockey for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 38, St. Louis 23
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Shockey | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 05:58) Extra point by David Buehler was good. Minnesota 38, St. Louis 24 |
| (4Q: 05:50) David Buehler kicked off 59 yards from the STL35. Nicholas Conley returned the ball 21 yards to the MIN27. Tackled by Jonathan Orr. |
1-10-MIN27 (4Q: 05:10) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Hunter Hillenmeyer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Mularkey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN31 (4Q: 04:23) Brian Griese pass completed to TE Patrick Estes for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Corey Hall.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Mularkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Short Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN43 (4Q: 03:38) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brandon Jackson. CB Brandon Flowers defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE T.Howard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT M.Mularkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN43 (4Q: 03:33) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass was intended for WR Darnerien McCants and was intercepted by S Leigh Bodden at the STL46. The interception was returned 1 yard. Tackled by Adrian Arrington.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Mularkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB B.Flowers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB E.Reed | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-STL47 (4Q: 03:25) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Michael Clayton for 3 yards. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | --- | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-STL50 (4Q: 03:06) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Percy Harvin for 17 yards. Tackled by S Nicholas Conley. Harvin gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Orr | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | RCB J.Vaughn | Short Zone | --- | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | --- | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | DB N.Conley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN33 (4Q: 02:43) Alex Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Donnie Avery. DE Stephen Tulloch defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN33 (4Q: 02:36) Alex Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Cedric Peerman. CB Jaylen Vaughn knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Beason | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB J.Vaughn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN33 (4Q: 02:27) Play-Action. Alex Smith scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue and assisted by S Samuel Gaylor.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | --- | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB N.Conley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-6-MIN29 (4Q: 02:01) Play-Action. Alex Smith pass completed to TE Jeremy Shockey for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Orr | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB N.Conley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-MIN26 (4Q: 01:55) Marcus Thomas ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Leigh Bodden.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Mularkey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Ward |
| +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| St. Louis called a time out. |
2-8-MIN28 (4Q: 01:44) Marcus Thomas ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Keith Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Mularkey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| St. Louis called a time out. |
3-7-MIN29 (4Q: 01:34) Willie Dawkins ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Corey Hall. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Mularkey | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe |
| --- | RDE C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Jackson |
| +++ | MLB G.Starks | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB B.Flowers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| St. Louis called a time out. |
| 4-7-MIN29 (4Q: 01:22) Amir Cochrane punted 49 yards. Michael Clayton returned the kick 3 yards to the STL25. Tackled by Hines Ward. |
1-10-STL25 (4Q: 01:14) Alex Smith pass completed to RB Artose Pinner for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark, assisted by CB Arnold Parrish.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.Felton | Protect | +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | --- | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | DB N.Conley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-STL30 (4Q: 00:53) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Percy Harvin for 9 yards. Tackled by S Nicholas Conley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | RCB J.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | --- | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | DB N.Conley | Deep Zone | --- | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-STL39 (4Q: 00:35) Alex Smith spiked the ball to stop the clock. |
2-10-STL39 (4Q: 00:32) Alex Smith scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | RCB J.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | NB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | DB N.Conley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-STL50 (4Q: 00:03) Alex Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Donnie Avery. DT Quentin Groves hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Harvin | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Orr | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | RCB J.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | DB N.Conley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Vallos |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Polumbus |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 38, St. Louis Cardinals 24 |