| Played in Pittsburgh, PA, weather: 30 degrees, fair, 6 mph wind. |
| Pittsburgh won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Pat McAfee kicked off 56 yards from the MIN35. Jacques Reeves returned the ball 18 yards to the PIT27. Tackled by Joe Klopfenstein. |
1-10-PIT27 (1Q: 14:33) Brian Westbrook ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch. Key block delivered by Rob Sims.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Dux |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | --- | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-PIT33 (1Q: 13:52) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Jake O'Connell. ILB Jay Foreman knocked the ball out of his grasp. PENALTY: TE Grady Dux of Pittsburgh was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Dux | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| --- | LCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-19-PIT18 (1Q: 13:48) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue, assisted by ILB Jalen Tatum.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Dux | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | --- | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-21-PIT16 (1Q: 13:24) Britton Colquitt punted 44 yards. Johnny Knox returned the kick 12 yards to the PIT48. Tackled by Roderick Coleman. |
1-10-PIT48 (1Q: 13:17) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 9 yards. Tackled by S Michael Hawkins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. McCants gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Harvey | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Short Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-PIT39 (1Q: 12:47) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Tony George. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Harvey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT32 (1Q: 12:02) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Jonah Conger. McCants gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Harvey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT19 (1Q: 11:31) Brian Griese scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by S Joey Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Harvey | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB W.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-PIT10 (1Q: 10:52) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Roderick Coleman, assisted by CB Jacques Reeves. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Harvey | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe |
| +++ | WILB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Out of Box | --- |
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1-3-PIT03 (1Q: 10:25) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Patrick Estes. OLB Clay Matthews drove right through Robert Berry to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Harvey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB W.Woodyard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-PIT03 (1Q: 10:15) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 6, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Harvey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB W.Woodyard | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 10:15) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. Minnesota 7, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (1Q: 10:05) Pat McAfee kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 10:05) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 30 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch. Cribbs gained 32 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Dux | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | --- | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN45 (1Q: 09:18) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Dux | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Evans | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | --- | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN34 (1Q: 08:39) Brian Westbrook ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor. Key block delivered by Cary Bronson.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Dux |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Bronson |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-MIN29 (1Q: 08:02) Brian Westbrook ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace, assisted by ILB Jalen Tatum. Key block delivered by Junius Coston.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Dux |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN23 (1Q: 07:36) Cadillac Williams ran a trap outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch, assisted by ILB Jalen Tatum. Key block delivered by Leonard Davis.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Dux |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | --- | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN13 (1Q: 06:54) Cadillac Williams ran a draw inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Dux |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| --- | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| --- | LCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-MIN17 (1Q: 06:13) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Arnold Parrish.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Dux | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-MIN08 (1Q: 05:39) Cadillac Williams ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum, assisted by S Samuel Gaylor.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Dux |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Jones |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Evans |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-5-MIN08 (1Q: 05:05) David Akers attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 7, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (1Q: 04:58) David Akers kicked off 63 yards from the PIT35. Nicholas Conley returned the ball 23 yards to the MIN25. Tackled by Heath Evans. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 04:21) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Jacques Reeves. PENALTY: T Terrance Pennington of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Harvey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-20-MIN15 (1Q: 04:10) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 41 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Harvey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Short Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT44 (1Q: 03:28) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews, assisted by DT Johnny Jolly. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Harvey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-PIT38 (1Q: 02:51) Marcus Thomas ran a trap outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Jonah Conger, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Patrick Estes for 2 yards to the PIT26. Tackled by Johnny Jolly.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Harvey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Out of Box | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT26 (1Q: 02:13) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 13 yards. Tackled by S Chris Horton.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Hayward | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT J.Knox | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | RCB W.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB C.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Butler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT13 (1Q: 01:33) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to RB Brandon Jackson for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Wesley Woodyard. Jackson gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Harvey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | WILB W.Woodyard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-PIT04 (1Q: 01:00) Willie Dawkins ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Tony George. Key block delivered by Robert Berry.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | --- | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Harvey | In Box | --- | | TE B.Pascoe |
| +++ | RDE C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Jackson |
| +++ | SILB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WILB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | WLB J.Reeves | In Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB T.George | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | In Box | +++ |
|
1-1-PIT01 (1Q: 00:31) Brian Griese scrambled for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 13, Pittsburgh 3
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Harvey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB W.Woodyard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WILB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | WLB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | LCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB T.George | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 00:31) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. Minnesota 14, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (1Q: 00:20) Pat McAfee kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 00:20) Brian Westbrook ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum, assisted by ILB Jay Foreman. Key block delivered by Leonard Davis. Davis ran over Arnold Parrish to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Dux |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | --- | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | --- |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-5-PIT30 (2Q: 15:00) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Brandon Jones for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Jones gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Dux | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT36 (2Q: 14:34) Brian Westbrook ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by S LaRon Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Dux |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | LT R.Clady |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT36 (2Q: 13:49) Brandon Jones ran a reverse around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by S LaRon Landry, assisted by DE Stephen Tulloch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | --- | | TE G.Dux |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook |
| +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Evans |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-PIT37 (2Q: 13:15) Jay Cutler pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Cary Bronson. ILB Jalen Tatum blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Dux | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Bronson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-PIT37 (2Q: 13:08) Britton Colquitt punted 43 yards. Johnny Knox called for a fair catch at the MIN20. |
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 12:59) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Tony George. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Harvey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN25 (2Q: 12:26) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 5 yards. Tackled by CB William Gay, assisted by S Joey Thomas. Johnson gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Hayward | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN30 (2Q: 11:55) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 5 yards. Tackled by S Joey Thomas. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Harvey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Short Zone | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-5-MIN35 (2Q: 11:13) Marcus Thomas ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| --- | RDE D.Harvey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-MIN39 (2Q: 10:42) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to RB Brandon Jackson for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Woodyard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN47 (2Q: 10:09) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 21 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews, assisted by S Michael Hawkins. Johnson gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Williams | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Harvey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Deep Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT32 (2Q: 09:23) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava. Key block delivered by Robert Berry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT22 (2Q: 08:48) Brian Griese kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 22 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by King Dunlap. Minnesota 20, Pittsburgh 3
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB M.Thomas |
| +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | --- | | SLOT H.Ward |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 08:48) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. Minnesota 21, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (2Q: 08:34) Pat McAfee kicked off 58 yards from the MIN35. Jacques Reeves returned the ball 21 yards to the PIT28. Tackled by Darnerien McCants. |
| 1-10-PIT28 (2Q: 08:14) PENALTY: DE Mike Rucker of Minnesota was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-PIT33 (2Q: 08:05) Cadillac Williams ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Dux |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-6-PIT32 (2Q: 07:44) PENALTY: T Leonard Davis of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
| 2-11-PIT27 (2Q: 07:38) PENALTY: WR Josh Cribbs of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
2-16-PIT22 (2Q: 07:34) Brian Westbrook ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Dux |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT28 (2Q: 07:04) Jay Cutler scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Dux | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Robiskie | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | LCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | RCB J.Vaughn | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| 4-5-PIT33 (2Q: 06:41) Britton Colquitt punted 38 yards. Johnny Knox returned the kick 5 yards to the MIN34. PENALTY: DE Calvin Pace of Minnesota was called for Offsides. |
1-10-PIT38 (2Q: 06:32) Jay Cutler pass completed to RB Brian Westbrook for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Gaines Adams, assisted by S LaRon Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Dux | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Westbrook | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT B.Jones | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | --- | | RG R.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-PIT47 (2Q: 06:09) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Cadillac Williams. ILB Jalen Tatum hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Dux | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-PIT47 (2Q: 06:05) Cadillac Williams ran around left end for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark, assisted by CB Axel Batchelor. Key block delivered by A.Q. Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | --- | | SLOT B.Jones |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | SLOT B.Robiskie |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | RCB J.Vaughn | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | NB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN38 (2Q: 05:43) Jay Cutler pass completed to RB Cadillac Williams for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Dux | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | --- | | FB H.Evans | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN35 (2Q: 05:26) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Cribbs. CB Axel Batchelor defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Dux | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-MIN35 (2Q: 05:19) Jay Cutler sacked by DE Stephen Tulloch for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Rob Sims.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Dux | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Bronson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| --- | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| --- | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-MIN42 (2Q: 04:57) Britton Colquitt punted 41 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN01. |
1-10-MIN01 (2Q: 04:49) Brandon Jackson ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly, assisted by CB Jacques Reeves.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | RDE D.Harvey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN01 (2Q: 04:07) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by S Joey Thomas. Key block delivered by Eric Steinbach.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | RDE A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | In Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN16 (2Q: 03:34) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnerien McCants. OLB Jonah Conger defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Harvey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | --- | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN16 (2Q: 03:25) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 13 yards. Tackled by S Michael Hawkins.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Hayward | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Harvey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN29 (2Q: 02:50) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Wesley Woodyard.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| --- | RDE D.Harvey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-MIN25 (2Q: 02:17) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Jonah Conger, assisted by ILB Kaluka Maiava.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe |
| +++ | RDE D.Harvey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | --- | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| --- | WILB W.Woodyard | In Box | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-10-MIN29 (2Q: 02:00) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DE Kenny Peterson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Woodyard | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.George | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-MIN29 (2Q: 01:54) Deon Nieto punted 46 yards. Calvin Johnson called for a fair catch at the PIT25. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 01:44) Jay Cutler pass completed to RB Brian Westbrook for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum. Westbrook gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Dux | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Jones | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Evans | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | --- | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT40 (2Q: 01:27) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Dux | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | --- | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN49 (2Q: 01:04) Jay Cutler scrambled for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Dux | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN35 (2Q: 00:34) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Cribbs. ILB Jalen Tatum defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Dux | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Evans | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN35 (2Q: 00:29) Jay Cutler pass was dropped by WR Brandon Jones.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Evans | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-MIN35 (2Q: 00:22) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Calvin Johnson for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Arnold Parrish.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Evans | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | --- | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 1-10-MIN19 (2Q: 00:03) David Akers attempted a 36 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 21, Pittsburgh 6 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) David Akers kicked off 72 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 15:00) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava, assisted by S Michael Hawkins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Hayward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN28 (3Q: 14:30) Brian Griese scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by S Tony George.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE D.Harvey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB J.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 13:59) Brandon Jackson ran around left end for 11 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly, assisted by OLB Adam Hayward. Key block delivered by Robert Berry.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN49 (3Q: 13:37) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | RDE D.Harvey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-PIT49 (3Q: 12:53) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Arrington. OLB Clay Matthews defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Harvey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-PIT49 (3Q: 12:47) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 11 yards. Tackled by S Tony George. McCants gained 4 yards after the catch. Pittsburgh's Michael Hawkins was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Matthews | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB W.Woodyard | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.George | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT38 (3Q: 12:09) Brian Griese pass completed to TE Patrick Estes for 30 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava. Estes gained 17 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Estes | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Harvey | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Short Zone | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-8-PIT08 (3Q: 11:37) Marcus Thomas ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Kenny Peterson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT K.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-PIT06 (3Q: 11:04) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnerien McCants. OLB Clay Matthews hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Harvey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB W.Woodyard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS T.George | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-PIT06 (3Q: 10:56) Brian Griese pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Arrington.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE C.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB W.Woodyard | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.George | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-PIT06 (3Q: 10:51) Pat McAfee attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 24, Pittsburgh 6 |
| (3Q: 10:46) Pat McAfee kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 10:46) Brian Westbrook ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Dux |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| --- | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-PIT24 (3Q: 10:16) Cadillac Williams ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor, assisted by ILB Jalen Tatum.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Dux |
| --- | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-13-PIT22 (3Q: 09:39) Jay Cutler pass was intended for WR Josh Cribbs and was intercepted by ILB Jalen Tatum at the MIN38. The interception was returned 41 yards. Tackled by Josh Cribbs. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB H.Evans | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| --- | RCB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB S.Gaylor | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT21 (3Q: 09:27) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 3 yards. Tackled by S Chris Horton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Hayward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB C.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-PIT18 (3Q: 08:40) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Wesley Woodyard. Johnson gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Hayward | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Harvey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB W.Woodyard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-4-PIT04 (3Q: 07:56) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. OLB Jonah Conger hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Harvey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB W.Woodyard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-PIT04 (3Q: 07:52) Willie Dawkins ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Joey Thomas, assisted by ILB Kaluka Maiava.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | NT K.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Harvey | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Jackson |
| +++ | WILB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-PIT05 (3Q: 07:22) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 30, Pittsburgh 6
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | --- | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Woodyard | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.George | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (3Q: 07:22) Extra point by Pat McAfee missed. |
| (3Q: 07:11) Pat McAfee kicked off 59 yards from the MIN35. Jacques Reeves returned the ball 21 yards to the PIT27. Tackled by Axel Batchelor. |
1-10-PIT27 (3Q: 06:34) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Cribbs. DE Mike Rucker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Dux | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT27 (3Q: 06:29) Brian Westbrook ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| --- | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Dux |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Bronson |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Evans |
| --- | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT27 (3Q: 05:57) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Cadillac Williams. S LaRon Landry defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Dux | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| --- | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-PIT27 (3Q: 05:51) Britton Colquitt punted 62 yards. Johnny Knox returned the kick 22 yards to the MIN33. Tackled by Heath Evans. |
1-10-MIN33 (3Q: 05:40) Brandon Jackson ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews, assisted by OLB Jonah Conger. Key block delivered by Robert Berry. Berry ran over Tony George to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT K.Peterson | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Harvey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Out of Box | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-MIN41 (3Q: 05:20) Willie Dawkins ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Harvey | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe |
| +++ | RDE C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Jackson |
| +++ | SILB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WILB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | WLB J.Reeves | In Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB T.George | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | In Box | +++ |
|
3-1-MIN42 (3Q: 04:52) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 5 yards. Tackled by S Michael Hawkins. McCants gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Woodyard | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB C.Matthews | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN47 (3Q: 04:18) Willie Dawkins ran a trap outside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Kenny Peterson, assisted by CB William Gay. Key block delivered by Eric Steinbach.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT K.Peterson | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | RDE C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | --- | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Knox |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | RCB W.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB C.Briggs | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB J.Conger | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.George | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT43 (3Q: 03:46) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 43 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 36, Pittsburgh 6
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Hayward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 03:46) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. Minnesota 37, Pittsburgh 6 |
| (3Q: 03:31) Pat McAfee kicked off 58 yards from the MIN35. Jacques Reeves returned the ball 18 yards to the PIT25. Tackled by Joe Klopfenstein. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 02:57) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Heath Evans. DE Mike Rucker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Dux | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE H.Evans | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT25 (3Q: 02:52) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 32 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cribbs gained 17 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Evans | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN43 (3Q: 02:13) Jay Cutler pass completed to TE Grady Dux for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Dux gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.O'Connell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Dux | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB H.Evans | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN24 (3Q: 01:46) Cadillac Williams ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry. Key block delivered by Rob Sims.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Dux |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones |
| +++ | WLB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | --- | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-MIN18 (3Q: 01:17) Brian Westbrook ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. Key block delivered by Leonard Davis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Dux |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones |
| +++ | WLB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN13 (3Q: 00:53) Brian Westbrook ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB K.Kittner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Dux |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-MIN11 (3Q: 00:14) Cadillac Williams ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB K.Kittner |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | --- | | TE G.Dux |
| --- | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
3-9-MIN12 (4Q: 15:00) Kurt Kittner pass completed to RB Cadillac Williams for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. Williams gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB K.Kittner |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Evans | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB S.Gaylor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 4-2-MIN05 (4Q: 14:16) David Akers attempted a 22 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 37, Pittsburgh 9 |
| (4Q: 14:10) David Akers kicked off 70 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (4Q: 14:10) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 16 yards. Tackled by S Joey Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Hayward | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Harvey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Short Zone | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.George | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS W.Woodyard | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN41 (4Q: 13:28) Marcus Thomas ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Tony George, assisted by DE Kenny Peterson. PENALTY: DE Derrick Harvey of Pittsburgh was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT K.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Harvey | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Ward |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT40 (4Q: 13:19) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 10 yards. Tackled by S Tony George. McCants gained 4 yards after the catch. PENALTY: S Chris Horton of Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Harvey | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT30 (4Q: 13:11) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Jonah Conger, assisted by OLB Adam Hayward.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-PIT31 (4Q: 12:38) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 13 yards. Tackled by S Tony George.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Williams | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Harvey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT H.Ward | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Deep Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT18 (4Q: 11:56) Brian Griese pass completed to TE Bear Pascoe for 18 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pascoe gained 7 yards after the catch. PENALTY: G Wilford Brown of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Hayward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Dobbins | Bump and Run | --- | | TE J.Klopfenstein | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB W.Woodyard | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB C.Horton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS T.George | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 1-20-PIT28 (4Q: 11:49) PENALTY: G Wilford Brown of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-25-PIT33 (4Q: 11:42) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Tony George, assisted by DT Johnny Jolly.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe |
| +++ | RDE A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | WILB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-23-PIT31 (4Q: 10:58) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 9 yards. Tackled by S Chris Horton, assisted by S Joey Thomas. PENALTY: S Tony George of Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Hayward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB C.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT26 (4Q: 10:47) Chad Pennington pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Jacques Reeves. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Pittsburgh's Clay Matthews was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Pennington |
| *** | LDE A.Hayward | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB W.Woodyard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Ward | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | RCB T.George | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB C.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-PIT19 (4Q: 10:27) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Wesley Woodyard.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Pennington |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT K.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Harvey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | In Box | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-PIT17 (4Q: 09:55) Chad Pennington pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Arrington. DE Robert Ayers hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Pennington |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Ward | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Woodyard | Bump and Run | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB K.Maiava | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Spy on QB | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 4-1-PIT17 (4Q: 09:48) Pat McAfee attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 40, Pittsburgh 9 |
| (4Q: 09:42) Pat McAfee kicked off 62 yards from the MIN35. Jacques Reeves returned the ball 97 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 40, Pittsburgh 15 |
| (4Q: 09:42) Kurt Kittner passed to Cary Bronson for the successful two-point conversion. Minnesota 40, Pittsburgh 17 |
| (4Q: 09:27) David Akers kicked off (onside) from the PIT35. MIN T.J. Williams recovered the kick. |
1-10-PIT49 (4Q: 09:22) Chad Pennington pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 19 yards. Tackled by S Michael Hawkins. Johnson gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Pennington |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Harvey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT30 (4Q: 08:48) Play-Action. Chad Pennington pass was dropped by WR Darnerien McCants.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Pennington |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Harvey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Short Zone | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB M.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT30 (4Q: 08:43) Chad Pennington pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. S Tony George hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Pennington |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Harvey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB W.Woodyard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT30 (4Q: 08:39) Chad Pennington pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Wesley Woodyard.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Pennington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB W.Woodyard | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | WLB A.Hayward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS C.Horton | Short Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.George | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT16 (4Q: 07:56) Willie Dawkins ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Adam Hayward. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Pennington |
| *** | LDE A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe |
| +++ | RDE D.Harvey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | --- | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | WILB W.Woodyard | Spy | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-6-PIT06 (4Q: 07:10) PENALTY: WR Stevie Johnson of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-11-PIT11 (4Q: 07:04) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Adam Hayward. Key block delivered by Eric Steinbach.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Pennington |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | RDE D.Harvey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB W.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT05 (4Q: 06:17) Chad Pennington pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Johnson gained 4 yards after the catch. Minnesota 46, Pittsburgh 17
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Pennington |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Harvey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB W.Woodyard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.George | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 06:17) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. Minnesota 47, Pittsburgh 17 |
| (4Q: 06:07) Pat McAfee kicked off 59 yards from the MIN35. Jacques Reeves returned the ball 17 yards to the PIT23. Tackled by Greg Blue. |
1-10-PIT23 (4Q: 05:40) Kurt Kittner pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 42 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. Cribbs gained 11 yards after the catch. PENALTY: S LaRon Landry of Minnesota was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Kittner |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Evans | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Dux | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB C.Pace | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG D.Dockery |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT V.Rogers |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN35 (4Q: 05:26) Kurt Kittner scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Kittner |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Evans | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE G.Dux | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB C.Pace | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dockery |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT V.Rogers |
| --- | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-MIN28 (4Q: 04:49) Kurt Kittner pass completed to RB Musa Smith for 5 yards. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Smith gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: S Samuel Gaylor of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB K.Kittner |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Evans | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Alexander | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB C.Pace | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Bump and Run | --- | | RG D.Dockery |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT V.Rogers |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN23 (4Q: 04:41) Kurt Kittner pass was dropped by WR Josh Cribbs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Kittner |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Evans | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB C.Pace | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| --- | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Sims |
| +++ | NB R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dockery |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT V.Rogers |
| +++ | FS G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN23 (4Q: 04:31) Kurt Kittner pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Cadillac Williams. DE Stephen Tulloch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Kittner |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Evans | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Pace | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Sims |
| --- | NB R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dockery |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT V.Rogers |
| +++ | FS G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN23 (4Q: 04:26) Kurt Kittner pass completed to WR Calvin Johnson for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. Johnson gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Kittner |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Evans | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Pace | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Sims |
| +++ | NB R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dockery |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT V.Rogers |
| +++ | FS G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-3-MIN16 (4Q: 03:58) David Akers attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 47, Pittsburgh 20 |
| (4Q: 03:51) David Akers kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (4Q: 03:51) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Joey Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Pennington |
| *** | LDE A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT K.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | RDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Ward |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB T.George | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Sullivan |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS W.Gay | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-MIN27 (4Q: 03:06) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Kenny Peterson, assisted by S Tony George.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Pennington |
| *** | LDE A.Hayward | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT K.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | RDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Woodyard | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | WILB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Sullivan |
| +++ | SS T.George | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-MIN29 (4Q: 02:19) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Jacques Reeves.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Pennington |
| *** | LDE A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT K.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | RDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Woodyard | In Box | --- | | SLOT H.Ward |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB T.George | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Sullivan |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS W.Gay | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-3-MIN32 (4Q: 02:00) Deon Nieto punted 45 yards. Calvin Johnson returned the kick 5 yards to the PIT28. Tackled by Stephen Tulloch. Ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Greg Blue at the PIT28. |
1-10-PIT28 (4Q: 01:51) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Adam Hayward.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Pennington |
| *** | LDE A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT K.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| --- | RDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Ward |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB T.George | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Sullivan |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS W.Gay | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-PIT28 (4Q: 01:07) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava. PENALTY: OLB Adam Hayward of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Pennington |
| *** | LDE A.Hayward | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT K.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | RDE R.Coleman | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| --- | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Sullivan |
| +++ | SS T.George | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-PIT23 (4Q: 01:07) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Adam Hayward.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Pennington |
| *** | LDE A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT K.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | RDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Ward |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB T.George | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Sullivan |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS W.Gay | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-PIT19 (4Q: 00:24) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Roderick Coleman, assisted by S Tony George. Key block delivered by Eric Steinbach.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Pennington |
| *** | LDE A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | NT K.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | RDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Woodyard | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB J.Conger | In Box | --- | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Sullivan |
| +++ | SS T.George | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 47, Pittsburgh Steelers 20 |