| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 6 degrees, fair, 9 mph wind. |
| Dallas won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Pat McAfee kicked off 49 yards from the MIN35. Eric Weddle returned the ball 73 yards to the MIN11. Tackled by Willie Dawkins. |
1-10-MIN11 (1Q: 14:36) Jesse Palmer pass completed to TE Tony Jackson for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Jackson gained 7 yards after the catch. Dallas 6, Minnesota 0
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB D.McAllister | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE D.Keller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Blitz Passer | --- | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| (1Q: 14:36) Extra point by Derek Whaley was good. Dallas 7, Minnesota 0 |
| (1Q: 14:28) Derek Whaley kicked off 72 yards from the DAL35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 14:28) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Nick Schommer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB Z.Diles | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Merriman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Short Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-MIN32 (1Q: 13:52) Marcus Thomas ran a trap outside the right tackle for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Nnamdi Asomugha. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB S.Merriman | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-DAL48 (1Q: 13:12) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 40 yards. Tackled by OLB Lights Out Merriman. Johnson gained 31 yards after the catch. PENALTY: DE Atiyyah Ellison of Dallas was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Merriman | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Short Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-8-DAL08 (1Q: 12:57) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Akeem Jordan. Johnson gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB S.Merriman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Bump and Run | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-1-DAL01 (1Q: 12:27) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Johnson gained 1 yard after the catch. Dallas 7, Minnesota 6
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Laws | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Merriman | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | MLB Z.Diles | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | WLB N.Asomugha | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | LCB D.Hall | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB E.Weddle | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS B.Pollard | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| (1Q: 12:27) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. Minnesota 7, Dallas 7 |
| (1Q: 12:20) Pat McAfee kicked off 53 yards from the MIN35. Eric Weddle returned the ball 32 yards to the DAL44. Tackled by Greg Blue. |
1-10-DAL44 (1Q: 12:01) Jesse Palmer kept the ball, running a trap outside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum, assisted by S Samuel Gaylor. Key block delivered by Uche Nwaneri.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Palmer | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Jackson |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings |
| +++ | SLB R.Alexander | In Box | --- | | RB D.McAllister |
| +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Wallace |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | --- | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | --- | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-MIN50 (1Q: 11:26) Jesse Palmer scrambled for 17 yards. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | SLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.McAllister | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Wallace | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | --- | | RG K.Kosier |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN33 (1Q: 10:39) Jesse Palmer pass completed to WR Braden Stallings for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Rufus Alexander, assisted by S Samuel Gaylor. Stallings gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Wallace | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RB D.McAllister | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Johnson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN21 (1Q: 10:08) Jesse Palmer sacked by ILB Jalen Tatum and ILB Rufus Alexander for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Kyle Kosier.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.McAllister | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Wallace | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| --- | NB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-16-MIN27 (1Q: 09:29) Jesse Palmer pass completed to RB Rudi Johnson for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. Johnson gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB A.Ayodele | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RB D.McAllister | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB R.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-MIN19 (1Q: 08:58) Jesse Palmer sacked by CB Ryan Clark for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Wade Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.McAllister | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Bump and Run | +++ | | SLOT M.Wallace | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| +++ | NB J.Vaughn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| 4-15-MIN26 (1Q: 08:30) Derek Whaley attempted a 43 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. |
1-10-MIN33 (1Q: 08:25) Brian Griese scrambled for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Akeem Jordan.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT T.Laws | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Merriman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB D.Hall | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS B.Pollard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN46 (1Q: 07:39) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Shawne Merriman. Key block delivered by Robert Berry. Berry ran over Nnamdi Asomugha to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Merriman | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB Z.Diles | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Out of Box | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Out of Box | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 1-10-DAL44 (1Q: 06:56) PENALTY: DT Red Bryant of Dallas was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-DAL39 (1Q: 06:50) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for -1 yards. Tackled by S Eric Weddle.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Jordan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB S.Merriman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS E.Weddle | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-DAL40 (1Q: 06:14) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Nick Schommer. Johnson gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Merriman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DAL29 (1Q: 05:40) Play-Action. Brian Griese scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Lights Out Merriman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Merriman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB N.Asomugha | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-DAL21 (1Q: 05:08) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Red Bryant, assisted by S Eric Weddle. Key block delivered by Harris Stanton.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Merriman | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB Z.Diles | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-DAL17 (1Q: 04:26) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 17 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Johnson gained 5 yards after the catch. Minnesota 13, Dallas 7
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Jordan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Merriman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Bump and Run | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| (1Q: 04:26) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. Minnesota 14, Dallas 7 |
| (1Q: 04:15) Pat McAfee kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-DAL25 (1Q: 04:15) Jesse Palmer pass completed to TE Tony Jackson for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.McAllister | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE D.Keller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-11-DAL24 (1Q: 03:47) Jesse Palmer pass completed to WR Mike Wallace for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Quentin Groves. PENALTY: ILB Jay Foreman of Minnesota was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT M.Wallace | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB D.McAllister | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | --- | | FB R.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DAL38 (1Q: 03:37) Duece McAllister ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Lee |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | --- | | TE T.Jackson |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings |
| +++ | SLB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | RB D.McAllister | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Wallace |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-DAL41 (1Q: 03:01) Duece McAllister ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Jackson |
| --- | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings |
| +++ | SLB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | RB D.McAllister | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Wallace |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-DAL45 (1Q: 02:26) Jesse Palmer pass completed to TE Tony Jackson for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by ILB Jalen Tatum. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Samuel Gaylor on the DAL44.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.McAllister | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Wallace | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| +++ | NB J.Vaughn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DAL44 (1Q: 02:18) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by S Eric Weddle. Key block delivered by Terrance Pennington.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Merriman | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB Z.Diles | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-DAL31 (1Q: 01:42) Brian Griese scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Akeem Jordan.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT T.Laws | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Merriman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB N.Schommer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-DAL24 (1Q: 01:10) Marcus Thomas ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Trevor Laws, assisted by S Eric Weddle. Key block delivered by Robert Berry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB S.Merriman | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Out of Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS B.Pollard | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-DAL18 (1Q: 00:27) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 6 yards. Tackled by S Eric Weddle.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Merriman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB Z.Diles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-4-DAL12 (2Q: 15:00) Marcus Thomas ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by S Eric Weddle, assisted by DE Eric Moore. DT Red Bryant knocked down Patrick Estes to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| --- | 3tcDT T.Laws | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB S.Merriman | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB N.Asomugha | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB N.Schommer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS B.Pollard | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-DAL16 (2Q: 14:15) Brian Griese pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DE Atiyyah Ellison blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Pierce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE P.Merling | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB Z.Diles | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS B.Pollard | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS E.Weddle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-DAL16 (2Q: 14:07) Pat McAfee attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 17, Dallas 7 |
| (2Q: 14:01) Pat McAfee kicked off 55 yards from the MIN35. Eric Weddle returned the ball 23 yards to the DAL33. Tackled by Stevie Johnson. Ball was fumbled and recovered by DAL Javarris Williams on the DAL33. |
1-10-DAL33 (2Q: 13:31) Jesse Palmer pass completed to WR Chris Davis for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.McAllister | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT C.Davis | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-DAL32 (2Q: 12:50) Jesse Palmer pass completed to RB Duece McAllister for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. McAllister gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Lee | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.McAllister | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Man-to-Man | --- | | FB R.Johnson | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN48 (2Q: 12:14) Play-Action. Jesse Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Rudi Johnson. DE Mike Rucker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Wallace | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN48 (2Q: 12:09) Duece McAllister ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by ILB Jalen Tatum. ILB Jay Foreman crushed Wade Smith to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Jackson |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings |
| +++ | SLB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | RB D.McAllister | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Wallace |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-8-MIN46 (2Q: 11:39) PENALTY: WR Mike Wallace of Dallas was called for a False Start. |
3-13-DAL49 (2Q: 11:30) Play-Action. Jesse Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Braden Stallings. DE Calvin Pace hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Lee | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.McAllister | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Wallace | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| +++ | NB J.Vaughn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-DAL49 (2Q: 11:20) Horace Mason punted 51 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 11:15) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 25 yards. Tackled by OLB Akeem Jordan. Arrington gained 17 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Merriman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN45 (2Q: 10:37) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for 46 yards. Tackled by CB Nick Schommer. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB S.Merriman | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-9-DAL09 (2Q: 10:00) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Shawne Merriman. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB S.Merriman | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-DAL01 (2Q: 09:31) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. S Eric Weddle knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Laws | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Merriman | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | MLB Z.Diles | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | WLB N.Asomugha | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | LCB D.Hall | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB E.Weddle | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS B.Pollard | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-1-DAL01 (2Q: 09:25) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 23, Dallas 7
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Laws | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Merriman | Rush Passer | --- | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | MLB Z.Diles | Short Zone | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | WLB N.Asomugha | Bump and Run | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | LCB D.Hall | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB E.Weddle | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS B.Pollard | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 09:25) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. Minnesota 24, Dallas 7 |
| (2Q: 09:15) Pat McAfee kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-DAL25 (2Q: 09:15) Jesse Palmer sacked by DT Quentin Groves for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Duece McAllister.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.McAllister | Protect | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Wallace | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| 2-16-DAL19 (2Q: 08:51) PENALTY: T Wade Smith of Dallas was called for a False Start. |
2-21-DAL14 (2Q: 08:46) Jesse Palmer pass completed to RB Duece McAllister for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB A.Ayodele | Short Zone | --- | | RB D.McAllister | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE D.Keller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | WLB C.Pace | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-DAL23 (2Q: 08:07) Jesse Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Braden Stallings. DT Quentin Groves hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: G Kyle Kosier of Dallas was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.McAllister | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Wallace | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| --- | NB J.Vaughn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-DAL23 (2Q: 08:02) Horace Mason punted 45 yards. Johnny Knox returned the kick 14 yards to the MIN46. Tackled by Nnamdi Asomugha. |
1-10-MIN46 (2Q: 07:52) Play-Action. Brian Griese scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Nnamdi Asomugha.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Merriman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS E.Weddle | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-DAL49 (2Q: 07:23) Marcus Thomas ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Shawne Merriman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB S.Merriman | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-DAL47 (2Q: 06:46) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DE Atiyyah Ellison defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT D.Pierce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE P.Merling | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB Z.Diles | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS B.Pollard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS E.Weddle | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
| 4-3-DAL47 (2Q: 06:39) Amir Cochrane punted 47 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-DAL20 (2Q: 06:33) Duece McAllister ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston, assisted by ILB Jay Foreman. Key block delivered by Bryant McKinnie.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Lee |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Jackson |
| --- | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | --- | | RB D.McAllister | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Keller |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-DAL25 (2Q: 06:02) Jesse Palmer pass was intended for WR Braden Stallings and was intercepted by CB Axel Batchelor at the DAL28. Tackled by Braden Stallings. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Protect | --- | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.McAllister | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Davis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB J.Tatum | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| --- | NB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DAL28 (2Q: 05:52) Brandon Jackson ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB DeAngelo Hall.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB S.Merriman | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB Z.Diles | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS E.Weddle | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-DAL25 (2Q: 05:22) Brian Griese scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Nnamdi Asomugha.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB S.Merriman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-DAL20 (2Q: 04:50) Marcus Thomas ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Tim McGarigle. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE P.Merling | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Greenwood | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB T.McGarigle | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Diles | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Echols | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Asomugha | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS B.Pollard | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Bell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DAL15 (2Q: 04:06) Brian Griese scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB DeAngelo Hall. PENALTY: DT Trevor Laws of Dallas was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT T.Laws | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Merriman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB Z.Diles | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-5-DAL10 (2Q: 03:55) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY: CB Nick Schommer of Dallas was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined. Minnesota 30, Dallas 7
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB S.Merriman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 03:55) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. Minnesota 31, Dallas 7 |
| (2Q: 03:47) Pat McAfee kicked off 72 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. Minnesota's Darnerien McCants was hurt on the play. |
1-10-DAL25 (2Q: 03:47) Jesse Palmer sacked by DT Quentin Groves for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Bryant McKinnie.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Wallace | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RB D.McAllister | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB R.Johnson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| --- | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| --- | NB A.Parrish | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-18-DAL17 (2Q: 03:27) Duece McAllister ran a trap outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Jackson |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings |
| +++ | SLB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | RB D.McAllister | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Wallace |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-DAL23 (2Q: 03:01) Jesse Palmer pass completed to WR Mike Wallace for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. Wallace gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.McAllister | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Wallace | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| +++ | NB J.Vaughn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-DAL29 (2Q: 02:36) Horace Mason punted 49 yards. Johnny Knox returned the kick 78 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 37, Dallas 7 |
| (2Q: 02:36) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. Minnesota 38, Dallas 7 |
| (2Q: 02:28) Pat McAfee kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-DAL25 (2Q: 02:28) Duece McAllister ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by DE Calvin Pace. PENALTY: C Tyson Walter of Dallas was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Jackson |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings |
| +++ | SLB R.Alexander | In Box | --- | | RB D.McAllister | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Davis |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| --- | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| --- | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-DAL15 (2Q: 02:17) Jesse Palmer pass completed to RB Rudi Johnson for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Akin Ayodele.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Short Zone | --- | | RB D.McAllister | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-20-DAL15 (2Q: 02:00) Jesse Palmer pass completed to RB Rudi Johnson for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Quentin Groves.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Keller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Lee | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Pace | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.McAllister | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | --- | | C T.Walter |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | --- |
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3-21-DAL14 (2Q: 01:34) Jesse Palmer pass completed to WR Charles Lee for 24 yards. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.McAllister | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT M.Wallace | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| +++ | NB J.Vaughn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DAL38 (2Q: 00:49) Jesse Palmer pass was intended for WR Charles Lee and was intercepted by CB Ryan Clark at the MIN44. Tackled by Charles Lee.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.McAllister | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Wallace | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| --- | RCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| --- | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN44 (2Q: 00:36) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Nick Schommer.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Merriman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Short Zone | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
1-10-DAL41 (2Q: 00:25) Brian Griese kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Lights Out Merriman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson |
| +++ | MLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett |
| +++ | WLB S.Merriman | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
2-6-DAL37 (2Q: 00:13) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Eric Weddle.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Williams | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Merriman | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-DAL28 (2Q: 00:07) Pat McAfee attempted a 45 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 41, Dallas 7 |
| (2Q: 00:01) Pat McAfee kicked off 60 yards from the MIN35. Eric Weddle returned the ball 32 yards to the DAL37. Tackled by Greg Blue. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Derek Whaley kicked off 63 yards from the DAL35. Adrian Arrington returned the ball 25 yards to the MIN27. Tackled by Duece McAllister. |
1-10-MIN27 (3Q: 14:21) Brian Griese scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Bernard Pollard.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Greenwood | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB S.Merriman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB M.Echols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-MIN34 (3Q: 13:55) Marcus Thomas ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Bernard Pollard.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB M.Greenwood | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett |
| +++ | WLB S.Merriman | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-MIN35 (3Q: 13:19) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Morlon Greenwood, assisted by OLB Tim McGarigle. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE P.Merling | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Greenwood | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett |
| +++ | WLB T.McGarigle | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Diles | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Asomugha | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS B.Pollard | In Box | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Bell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 12:53) Play-Action. Brian Griese scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Morlon Greenwood.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Greenwood | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB S.Merriman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN42 (3Q: 12:24) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Morlon Greenwood. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Greenwood | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Merriman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DAL49 (3Q: 11:53) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Red Bryant. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Wilford Brown to the DAL47.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB S.Merriman | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB T.McGarigle | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB Z.Diles | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-DAL47 (3Q: 11:10) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB DeAngelo Hall, assisted by OLB Tim McGarigle.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB S.Merriman | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | MLB T.McGarigle | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB Z.Diles | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-DAL41 (3Q: 10:27) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Zach Diles, assisted by CB Nnamdi Asomugha. Burnett gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Greenwood | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT H.Burnett | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.McGarigle | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Diles | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.Echols | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Asomugha | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS B.Pollard | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS E.Weddle | Bump and Run | --- |
|
1-10-DAL33 (3Q: 10:01) Brandon Jackson ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Trevor Laws, assisted by DE Atiyyah Ellison.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB S.Merriman | In Box | --- | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB T.McGarigle | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB Z.Diles | In Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-DAL31 (3Q: 09:20) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Morlon Greenwood.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Greenwood | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett |
| +++ | WLB S.Merriman | In Box | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-8-DAL31 (3Q: 08:38) PENALTY: G Wilford Brown of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
3-13-DAL36 (3Q: 08:29) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. CB Mike Echols defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Williams | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB T.McGarigle | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB Z.Diles | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB D.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB M.Echols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS B.Pollard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS E.Weddle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-DAL36 (3Q: 08:22) Amir Cochrane punted 36 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-DAL20 (3Q: 08:16) Duece McAllister ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum, assisted by CB Arnold Parrish. Key block delivered by Bryant McKinnie.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Davis |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Stewart |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings |
| +++ | SLB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | RB D.McAllister | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Aromashodu |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DAL30 (3Q: 07:37) Duece McAllister ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor, assisted by OLB Akin Ayodele. Key block delivered by Kyle Kosier.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | --- | | TE T.Jackson |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Aromashodu |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | RB D.McAllister | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Keller |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-DAL37 (3Q: 06:56) Jesse Palmer pass completed to RB Duece McAllister for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Akin Ayodele.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Lee | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Protect | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Short Zone | --- | | RB D.McAllister | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Keller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DAL42 (3Q: 06:24) Jesse Palmer sacked by DE Mike Rucker and ILB Rufus Alexander for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Wade Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Davis | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.McAllister | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Aromashodu | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| --- | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-DAL37 (3Q: 05:49) Jesse Palmer pass completed to TE Tony Jackson for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Kristopher Heilman. Dallas's Duece McAllister was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB G.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.McAllister | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | --- | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-16-DAL36 (3Q: 05:21) Play-Action. Jesse Palmer pass was intended for WR Charles Lee and was intercepted by CB Ryan Clark at the MIN47. The interception was returned 23 yards. Tackled by Charles Lee. Dallas's Tyson Walter was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Johnson | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Davis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB G.Adams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| --- | RCB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Walter |
| --- | NB J.Vaughn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DAL30 (3Q: 05:11) Brian Griese scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB DeAngelo Hall and assisted by CB Bernard Pollard. PENALTY: T Terrance Pennington of Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB S.Merriman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.McGarigle | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB N.Asomugha | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB M.Echols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-20-DAL40 (3Q: 04:59) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 40 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Arrington gained 25 yards after the catch. Minnesota 47, Dallas 7
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Greenwood | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Merriman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB M.Echols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 04:59) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. Minnesota 48, Dallas 7 |
| (3Q: 04:44) Pat McAfee kicked off 56 yards from the MIN35. Charles Lee returned the ball 22 yards to the DAL31. Tackled by Greg Blue. PENALTY: CB Nnamdi Asomugha of Dallas was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-DAL13 (3Q: 04:09) Rudi Johnson ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Gaines Adams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Jackson |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings |
| +++ | SLB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Johnson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Wallace |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Dole |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | --- | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-DAL16 (3Q: 03:32) Jesse Palmer pass completed to WR Braden Stallings for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Lee | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Protect | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | --- | | RB R.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Keller | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT W.Smith |
| --- | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Dole |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-DAL19 (3Q: 03:03) Jesse Palmer pass completed to WR Mike Wallace for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Arnold Parrish. Wallace gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Johnson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Wallace | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Dole |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-DAL46 (3Q: 02:36) PENALTY: WR Chris Davis of Dallas was called for a False Start. |
1-15-DAL41 (3Q: 02:25) Rudi Johnson ran a trap outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Jackson |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings |
| +++ | SLB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Johnson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Davis |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Dole |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-DAL44 (3Q: 01:47) Rudi Johnson ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Davis |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Stewart |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings |
| +++ | SLB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Johnson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Wallace |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | --- | | C D.Dole |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-DAL48 (3Q: 01:04) Jesse Palmer scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Rufus Alexander and assisted by S Samuel Gaylor.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Aromashodu | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Dole |
| --- | NB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-MIN47 (3Q: 00:26) Horace Mason punted 47 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 00:19) Marcus Thomas ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Nick Schommer. Key block delivered by Robert Berry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Greenwood | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett |
| +++ | WLB S.Merriman | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-5-MIN25 (4Q: 15:00) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Morlon Greenwood. Key block delivered by Eric Steinbach.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Greenwood | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett |
| +++ | WLB S.Merriman | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Out of Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN37 (4Q: 14:30) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Carlton Powell, assisted by OLB Shawne Merriman. PENALTY: OLB Morlon Greenwood of Dallas was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Merriman | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB T.McGarigle | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB M.Greenwood | In Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-5-MIN42 (4Q: 14:20) Marcus Thomas ran a trap outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Nnamdi Asomugha, assisted by OLB Morlon Greenwood. Key block delivered by King Dunlap. The defense looked a little sluggish on this cold day.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | --- | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Greenwood | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WLB S.Merriman | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB M.Echols | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN47 (4Q: 13:53) Brian Griese scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Nnamdi Asomugha.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Williams | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT T.Laws | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Greenwood | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Merriman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS E.Weddle | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-DAL45 (4Q: 13:24) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Eric Moore. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Merriman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe |
| +++ | MLB T.McGarigle | In Box | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB Z.Diles | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DAL43 (4Q: 12:51) Brandon Jackson ran a trap outside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Eric Weddle, assisted by OLB Tim McGarigle. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Knox |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.McGarigle | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Out of Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB M.Echols | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB J.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS B.Pollard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS E.Weddle | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-DAL37 (4Q: 12:16) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Arrington. CB DeAngelo Hall defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Greenwood | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB S.Merriman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB D.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-DAL37 (4Q: 12:07) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Nnamdi Asomugha. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Merling | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.McGarigle | Double Z(FL) | --- | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB Z.Diles | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB M.Echols | Short Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS B.Pollard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS E.Weddle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DAL33 (4Q: 11:27) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Arrington. DT Trevor Laws hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Protect | --- | 3tcDT T.Laws | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Greenwood | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB S.Merriman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DAL33 (4Q: 11:16) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Lights Out Merriman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | MLB M.Greenwood | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB S.Merriman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB M.Echols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-DAL29 (4Q: 10:40) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Tim McGarigle, assisted by CB DeAngelo Hall. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.McGarigle | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Greenwood | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB N.Schommer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS B.Pollard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS E.Weddle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DAL21 (4Q: 10:14) Marcus Thomas ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Red Bryant.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Greenwood | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett |
| +++ | WLB S.Merriman | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB N.Asomugha | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB M.Echols | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-DAL20 (4Q: 09:35) Brian Griese pass completed to TE Bear Pascoe for 20 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pascoe gained 6 yards after the catch. Minnesota 54, Dallas 7
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Laws | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Merriman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.McGarigle | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB Z.Diles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 09:35) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. Minnesota 55, Dallas 7 |
| (4Q: 09:20) Pat McAfee kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-DAL25 (4Q: 09:20) Jesse Palmer pass was dropped by WR Charles Lee. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: T Bryant McKinnie of Dallas was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Davis | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Aromashodu | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Dole |
| --- | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-20-DAL15 (4Q: 09:12) PENALTY: DT Quentin Groves of Minnesota was called for Encroachment. |
1-15-DAL20 (4Q: 09:06) Jesse Palmer pass completed to WR Braden Stallings for 21 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum. Stallings gained 18 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Lee | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Johnson | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Keller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Dole |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG K.Kosier |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DAL41 (4Q: 08:34) Play-Action. Jesse Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Aromashodu. S Samuel Gaylor defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | NT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Aromashodu | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Johnson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lee | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McKinnie |
| --- | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Kosier |
| +++ | NB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dole |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Smith |
| +++ | FS A.Ayodele | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DAL41 (4Q: 08:26) Jesse Palmer pass completed to WR Charles Lee for 1 yard. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor, assisted by ILB Rufus Alexander. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Aromashodu | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Johnson | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lee | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Kosier |
| +++ | NB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dole |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Smith |
| +++ | FS A.Ayodele | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-DAL42 (4Q: 07:39) Jesse Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Smoke Stewart. DE Gaines Adams hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Aromashodu | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Johnson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lee | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Kosier |
| +++ | NB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dole |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT W.Smith |
| +++ | FS A.Ayodele | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-DAL42 (4Q: 07:30) Horace Mason punted 55 yards. Johnny Knox returned the kick 15 yards to the MIN18. Tackled by Nnamdi Asomugha. |
1-10-MIN18 (4Q: 07:19) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Tim McGarigle, assisted by CB Bernard Pollard.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| --- | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.Merriman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WLB T.McGarigle | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Brown |
| --- | NB E.Weddle | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS B.Pollard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Bell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN19 (4Q: 06:34) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB DeAngelo Hall. PENALTY: G Quinn Ojinnaka of Minnesota was called for Tripping.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.Merriman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WLB T.McGarigle | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| --- | RCB D.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Weddle | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS B.Pollard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Bell | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-18-MIN10 (4Q: 06:28) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Red Bryant.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Merriman | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | MLB T.McGarigle | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB M.Greenwood | In Box | --- | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Brown |
| --- | RCB D.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-18-MIN10 (4Q: 05:45) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 7 yards. Tackled by S Eric Weddle.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.McGarigle | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Knox | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | NB E.Weddle | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Brown |
| +++ | DB M.Echols | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS B.Pollard | Short Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-MIN17 (4Q: 05:00) Amir Cochrane punted 49 yards. Devin Aromashodu returned the kick 11 yards to the DAL45. Tackled by Harold Burnett. |
1-10-DAL45 (4Q: 04:50) Jesse Palmer pass completed to TE Tony Jackson for 20 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor. Jackson gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Protect | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Aromashodu | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB R.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Kosier |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dole |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Smith |
| +++ | FS G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN35 (4Q: 04:34) Jesse Palmer pass completed to RB Javarris Williams for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue. Williams gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Aromashodu | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RB R.Johnson | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB J.Williams | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Kosier |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG D.Dole |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT W.Smith |
| +++ | FS G.Blue | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN22 (4Q: 04:03) Play-Action. Jesse Palmer pass completed to WR Devin Aromashodu for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. Aromashodu gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Aromashodu | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Johnson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lee | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Kosier |
| +++ | NB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dole |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Smith |
| +++ | FS A.Ayodele | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-7-MIN07 (4Q: 03:24) Jesse Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tony Jackson. CB Axel Batchelor defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Protect | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Aromashodu | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB J.Foreman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RB R.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Kosier |
| --- | RCB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dole |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT W.Smith |
| +++ | FS G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 2-7-MIN07 (4Q: 03:14) PENALTY: T Bryant McKinnie of Dallas was called for a False Start. |
2-12-MIN12 (4Q: 03:07) Jesse Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Aromashodu. DE Kristopher Heilman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | NT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Protect | --- | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Aromashodu | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Johnson | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| --- | LCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Kosier |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dole |
| --- | SS S.Gaylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT W.Smith |
| +++ | FS G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-12-MIN12 (4Q: 03:03) Jesse Palmer pass completed to RB Rudi Johnson for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. PENALTY: T Bryant McKinnie of Dallas was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | NT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Aromashodu | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB R.Alexander | Bump and Run | +++ | | SLOT C.Lee | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Kosier |
| +++ | NB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dole |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Bump and Run | --- | | RT W.Smith |
| +++ | FS A.Ayodele | Blitz Passer | +++ |
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| 4-5-MIN05 (4Q: 02:57) Derek Whaley attempted a 22 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 55, Dallas 10 |
| (4Q: 02:49) Derek Whaley kicked off 71 yards from the DAL35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (4Q: 02:49) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Carlton Powell, assisted by CB Bernard Pollard.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.Merriman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WLB T.McGarigle | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Weddle | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| --- | SS B.Pollard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Bell | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-MIN28 (4Q: 02:05) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Red Bryant.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.Merriman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WLB T.McGarigle | In Box | --- | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Weddle | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS B.Pollard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS J.Bell | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-7-MIN28 (4Q: 01:59) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Red Bryant, assisted by S Eric Weddle.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Merriman | In Box | --- | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB T.McGarigle | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB M.Greenwood | In Box | +++ | | LG Q.Ojinnaka |
| +++ | LCB N.Asomugha | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB D.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS E.Weddle | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Pollard | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-5-MIN30 (4Q: 01:16) Amir Cochrane punted 51 yards. Devin Aromashodu returned the kick 20 yards to the DAL39. Tackled by Harold Burnett. |
1-10-DAL39 (4Q: 01:07) Jesse Palmer pass completed to WR Charles Lee for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by CB Greg Blue. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Davis | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Aromashodu | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | --- | | RB R.Johnson | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lee | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | NB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Kosier |
| +++ | DB S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dole |
| +++ | SS A.Ayodele | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Smith |
| --- | FS J.Tatum | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-8-DAL41 (4Q: 00:41) Jesse Palmer pass completed to TE Tony Stewart for 33 yards. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor. Stewart gained 24 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Palmer |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Davis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Aromashodu | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Johnson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lee | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.McKinnie |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | LG U.Nwaneri |
| +++ | NB G.Blue | Deep Zone | --- | | C K.Kosier |
| +++ | DB S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dole |
| +++ | SS A.Ayodele | Short Zone | --- | | RT W.Smith |
| +++ | FS J.Tatum | Deep Zone | --- |
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| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 55, Dallas Cowboys 10 |