| Played in Baton Rouge, LA, weather: 73 degrees, rain, 4 mph wind. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 73 yards from the NJY35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 15:00) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Trumaine McBride.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN36 (1Q: 14:26) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Jimmy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-MIN39 (1Q: 13:48) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Courtney Watson, assisted by OLB Reggie Torbor. Johnson gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN48 (1Q: 13:01) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Ray McDonald, assisted by ILB Rob Meier.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB K.Biermann | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | In Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-MIN49 (1Q: 12:16) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Pat Lee.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-NJY48 (1Q: 11:37) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 35 yards. Tackled by OLB Courtney Watson. Johnson gained 23 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Pittard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Short Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NJY13 (1Q: 10:53) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DT Paul Soliai hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NJY13 (1Q: 10:44) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 8 yards. Tackled by S Ryan Mundy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-NJY05 (1Q: 09:57) Marcus Thomas ran inside the left guard for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Terrance Pennington. Minnesota 6, New Jersey 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | In Box | --- | | SLOT H.Burnett |
| +++ | WLB K.Biermann | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB C.Watson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | In Box | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 09:57) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. Minnesota 7, New Jersey 0 |
| (1Q: 09:51) Pat McAfee kicked off 58 yards from the MIN35. Dexter Jackson returned the ball 24 yards to the NJY31. Tackled by Greg Blue. PENALTY: FB Jalen Gallier of New Jersey was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
| 1-10-NJY09 (1Q: 09:23) PENALTY: G Erik Pears of New Jersey was called for a False Start. |
1-14-NJY05 (1Q: 09:18) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT F.Brown | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-NJY12 (1Q: 08:36) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Jacob Tamme for 14 yards. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Tamme gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Myers | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NJY26 (1Q: 08:14) Cory Boyd ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker. Minnesota's Axel Batchelor was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Gallier |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-NJY29 (1Q: 07:46) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Dez White for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Jaylen Vaughn. White gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.White | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT F.Brown | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB J.Vaughn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | --- | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NJY39 (1Q: 07:20) Cory Boyd ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Myers |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-NJY43 (1Q: 06:46) Cory Boyd ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. Key block delivered by Allen Barbre. Barbre ran over Quentin Groves to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NJY50 (1Q: 06:03) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dez White. ILB Jalen Tatum hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NJY50 (1Q: 05:57) Felix Jones ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace, assisted by CB Jaylen Vaughn.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB R.Alexander | In Box | --- | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT F.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB J.Vaughn | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 3-4-MIN44 (1Q: 05:17) PENALTY: TE Zach Miller of New Jersey was called for a False Start. |
3-9-MIN49 (1Q: 05:12) Ben Roethlisberger sacked by ILB Jalen Tatum for a loss of 3 yards. Tatum ran right past Willie Colon and knocked down the quarterback. PENALTY: DE Mike Rucker of Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.White | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| --- | RCB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN44 (1Q: 05:00) Cory Boyd ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Akin Ayodele, assisted by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | --- | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| --- | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-MIN45 (1Q: 04:33) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Freddie Brown for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT F.Brown | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB J.Vaughn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-MIN37 (1Q: 03:48) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Jacob Tamme for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark, assisted by CB Greg Blue. Tamme gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Myers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Tamme | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN31 (1Q: 03:16) Cory Boyd ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Akin Ayodele.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | --- |
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2-7-MIN28 (1Q: 02:47) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Jacob Tamme for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB A.Ayodele | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-MIN23 (1Q: 02:06) Cory Boyd ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff, assisted by S Samuel Gaylor. Key block delivered by Erik Pears.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Gallier |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB J.Vaughn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN14 (1Q: 01:25) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dez White. CB Greg Blue defended the pass. New Jersey's Willie Colon was hurt on the play. This appears to be a serious foot injury.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN14 (1Q: 01:19) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jacob Tamme. ILB Jalen Tatum hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG E.Pears |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-10-MIN14 (1Q: 01:15) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Steve Smith Sr.. S Samuel Gaylor blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT F.Brown | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Vaughn | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Blitz Passer | +++ |
|
| 4-10-MIN14 (1Q: 01:06) Taylor Melhaff attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 7, New Jersey 3 |
| (1Q: 01:01) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 73 yards from the NJY35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 01:01) Brian Griese pass completed to TE Patrick Estes for 15 yards. Tackled by S Ryan Mundy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN40 (1Q: 00:23) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 31 yards. Tackled by CB Pat Lee. Arrington gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE S.Kegler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Pittard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Jean-Francois | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT H.Ward | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB D.Macklin | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-NJY29 (2Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass was intended for WR Harold Burnett and was intercepted by S Ryan Mundy at the NJY23. The interception was returned 25 yards. Tackled by Harold Burnett. New Jersey's Trumaine McBride was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor elbow injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB C.Watson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NJY48 (2Q: 14:47) Cory Boyd ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | --- | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Gallier |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| --- | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-NJY47 (2Q: 14:24) Felix Jones ran around right end for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by DE Mike Rucker.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| --- | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT F.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | RCB J.Vaughn | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-14-NJY44 (2Q: 13:50) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass was dropped by TE Jacob Tamme.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-NJY44 (2Q: 13:43) Thomas Morstead punted 56 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 13:38) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Reggie Torbor, assisted by ILB Kroy Biermann. Key block delivered by Eric Steinbach. PENALTY: CB Trumaine McBride of New Jersey was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB K.Biermann | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-MIN42 (2Q: 13:28) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Arrington. DE Ray McDonald hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN42 (2Q: 13:18) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 14 yards. Tackled by S Ryan Mundy, assisted by CB Trumaine McBride.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NJY44 (2Q: 12:55) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Paul Soliai, assisted by DT Kyle Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-NJY41 (2Q: 12:29) Marcus Thomas ran inside the right guard for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Rob Meier, assisted by OLB Courtney Watson. Key block delivered by Eric Steinbach. PENALTY: T Terrance Pennington of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-17-MIN49 (2Q: 12:22) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Trumaine McBride.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Short Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-NJY38 (2Q: 11:56) Brian Griese pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DE Monty Pittard blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Pittard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Ward | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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| 4-4-NJY38 (2Q: 11:49) Amir Cochrane punted 38 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-NJY20 (2Q: 11:42) Cory Boyd ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| --- | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-NJY24 (2Q: 11:13) Cory Boyd ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Quentin Groves, assisted by ILB Jalen Tatum. Key block delivered by Erik Pears.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | --- | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT F.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Vaughn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NJY32 (2Q: 10:34) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Freddie Brown. DE Mike Rucker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Protect | --- | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT F.Brown | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | RCB J.Vaughn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NJY32 (2Q: 10:28) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Dez White for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB Rufus Alexander. White gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Tamme | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | --- | | RB F.Jones | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT F.Brown | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | RCB J.Vaughn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NJY49 (2Q: 09:50) Felix Jones ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum, assisted by CB Jaylen Vaughn. PENALTY: T Mike Williams of New Jersey was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT F.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | RCB J.Vaughn | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-20-NJY39 (2Q: 09:42) Ben Roethlisberger sacked by DT Quentin Groves and OLB Akin Ayodele for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Erik Pears. PENALTY: T Allen Barbre of New Jersey was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.Gallier | Protect | --- | WILB R.Wendorff | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| --- | RCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-26-NJY33 (2Q: 09:30) Cory Boyd ran a draw inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by CB Ryan Clark. New Jersey's Zach Miller was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-18-NJY41 (2Q: 08:48) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass was dropped by WR Dez White. PENALTY: CB Arnold Parrish of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| --- | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | --- | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NJY46 (2Q: 08:39) Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Myers | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB A.Ayodele | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WILB R.Wendorff | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-MIN46 (2Q: 08:01) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Smith Sr.. DT Kedrick Golston hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.Gallier | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 3-2-MIN46 (2Q: 07:52) PENALTY: TE Miles Myers of New Jersey was called for a False Start. |
3-7-NJY49 (2Q: 07:48) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Freddie Brown for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Arnold Parrish, assisted by CB Jaylen Vaughn. Brown gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT F.Brown | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Vaughn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN38 (2Q: 07:22) Cory Boyd ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Quentin Groves.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | --- | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-MIN36 (2Q: 06:53) Play-Action. Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Steve Smith Sr. for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Akin Ayodele.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Tamme | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | --- | | FB J.Gallier | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | --- | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN24 (2Q: 06:13) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Dez White for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-11-MIN25 (2Q: 05:39) Cory Boyd ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Myers |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB C.Pace | In Box | --- | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-MIN22 (2Q: 05:14) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Freddie Brown for 9 yards. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor, assisted by CB Jaylen Vaughn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.White | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Tamme | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | --- | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT F.Brown | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Vaughn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN13 (2Q: 04:48) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Zach Miller for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue, assisted by S Samuel Gaylor. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Miller gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Thomas | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Bump and Run | --- |
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2-4-MIN07 (2Q: 04:13) Cory Boyd ran around left end for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Ryan Pontbraind. New Jersey 9, Minnesota 7
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | --- | | FB J.Gallier |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | --- | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (2Q: 04:13) Extra point by Taylor Melhaff was good. New Jersey 10, Minnesota 7 |
| (2Q: 04:07) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 56 yards from the NJY35. Nicholas Conley returned the ball 26 yards to the MIN35. Tackled by Pat Lee. |
| 1-10-MIN35 (2Q: 03:34) PENALTY: C Robert Berry of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN30 (2Q: 03:29) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Kroy Biermann, assisted by CB Glover Quin.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe |
| --- | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | MLB K.Biermann | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-MIN32 (2Q: 03:06) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Harold Burnett. S Ryan Mundy defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | --- | MLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-MIN32 (2Q: 03:00) Brian Griese pass was dropped by TE Patrick Estes.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-MIN32 (2Q: 02:52) Amir Cochrane punted 52 yards. Ryan Mundy returned the kick 8 yards to the NJY24. PENALTY: TE Zach Miller of New Jersey was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
1-10-NJY10 (2Q: 02:44) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Steve Smith Sr. for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Jaylen Vaughn.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Thomas | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT F.Brown | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | RCB J.Vaughn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-NJY19 (2Q: 02:10) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Zach Miller for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Akin Ayodele.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.White | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Short Zone | --- | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-NJY32 (2Q: 02:00) Felix Jones ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker, assisted by CB Ryan Clark. Key block delivered by Erik Pears.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT F.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | RCB J.Vaughn | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-NJY38 (2Q: 01:37) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jacob Tamme. DE Calvin Pace hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Gallier | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| --- | RCB J.Vaughn | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-NJY38 (2Q: 01:31) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Dez White for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark, assisted by DE Calvin Pace. White gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT F.Brown | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Vaughn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NJY45 (2Q: 01:15) Big Ben Roethlisberger sacked by DT Quentin Groves for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Dave Yovanovits. PENALTY: G Erik Pears of New Jersey was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT F.Brown | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| --- | RCB J.Vaughn | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| --- | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-16-NJY39 (2Q: 01:02) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Smith Sr.. S Samuel Gaylor defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT F.Brown | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Jackson | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | RCB J.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | DB N.Conley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-16-NJY39 (2Q: 00:52) Ben Roethlisberger pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Steve Smith Sr.. PENALTY: CB Ryan Clark of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Jackson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| --- | RCB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Vaughn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | --- | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NJY44 (2Q: 00:45) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Dez White for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. White gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Gallier | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | RCB J.Vaughn | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| New Jersey called a time out. |
1-10-MIN36 (2Q: 00:34) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Steve Smith Sr. for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Protect | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Tamme | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Gallier | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | RCB J.Vaughn | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| New Jersey called a time out. |
2-8-MIN34 (2Q: 00:26) Ben Roethlisberger sacked by DE Mike Rucker for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Mike Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Thomas | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Protect | --- | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT F.Brown | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | RCB J.Vaughn | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| --- | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| New Jersey called a time out. |
| 3-10-MIN36 (2Q: 00:03) Taylor Melhaff attempted a 53 yard field goal and succeeded. New Jersey 13, Minnesota 7 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Pat McAfee kicked off 58 yards from the MIN35. Dexter Jackson returned the ball 15 yards to the NJY22. Tackled by Rufus Alexander. |
1-10-NJY22 (3Q: 14:17) Felix Jones ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Arnold Parrish.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT F.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | RCB J.Vaughn | Out of Box | --- | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-NJY23 (3Q: 13:51) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dez White. CB Arnold Parrish defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB A.Ayodele | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.Gallier | Protect | --- | WILB R.Wendorff | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-NJY23 (3Q: 13:44) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Dez White for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Arnold Parrish.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT F.Brown | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Vaughn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NJY33 (3Q: 12:58) Cory Boyd ran around the left tackle for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-NJY33 (3Q: 12:25) Play-Action. Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Jacob Tamme for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.White | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-NJY38 (3Q: 11:51) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Steve Smith Sr. for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Protect | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT F.Brown | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Vaughn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-NJY45 (3Q: 11:11) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass was intended for WR Steve Smith Sr. and was intercepted by CB Ryan Clark at the NJY48. The interception was returned 28 yards. Tackled by Steve Smith Sr..
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB A.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| --- | RCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NJY20 (3Q: 11:00) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Reggie Torbor. Burnett gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-3-NJY03 (3Q: 10:36) Brian Griese pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DT Paul Soliai blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-3-NJY03 (3Q: 10:29) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. OLB Courtney Watson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-NJY03 (3Q: 10:24) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. New Jersey 13, Minnesota 13
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | --- | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 10:24) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. Minnesota 14, New Jersey 13 |
| (3Q: 10:16) Pat McAfee kicked off 59 yards from the MIN35. Dexter Jackson returned the ball 94 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! New Jersey 19, Minnesota 14 |
| (3Q: 10:16) Extra point by Taylor Melhaff was good. New Jersey 20, Minnesota 14 |
| (3Q: 10:02) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 64 yards from the NJY35. Nicholas Conley returned the ball 17 yards to the MIN18. Tackled by Pat Lee. PENALTY: ILB Rufus Alexander of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Block on the Kick Return. |
1-10-MIN06 (3Q: 09:39) Brandon Jackson ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Courtney Watson, assisted by ILB Kroy Biermann. Key block delivered by Terrance Pennington.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | In Box | --- | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB K.Biermann | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-3-MIN13 (3Q: 08:55) Marcus Thomas ran a trap outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Paul Soliai.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| --- | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-MIN11 (3Q: 08:13) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DE Ray McDonald hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Pittard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| 4-5-MIN11 (3Q: 08:04) Amir Cochrane punted 39 yards. Ryan Mundy called for a fair catch at the NJY50. |
1-10-NJY50 (3Q: 07:56) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Devin Thomas for 5 yards. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor, assisted by ILB Robert Wendorff.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Thomas | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | --- | | FB J.Gallier | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-MIN45 (3Q: 07:16) Cory Boyd ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston, assisted by S Samuel Gaylor.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Gallier |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-MIN45 (3Q: 06:44) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Jacob Tamme. DT Quentin Groves blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Short Zone | --- | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-MIN45 (3Q: 06:40) Thomas Morstead punted 43 yards. Johnny Knox returned the kick 7 yards to the MIN09. Tackled by Pat Lee. |
1-10-MIN09 (3Q: 06:33) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Arrington. ILB Rob Meier hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB P.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS R.Mundy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN09 (3Q: 06:26) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Paul Soliai. Johnson gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | --- | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN19 (3Q: 05:50) Brian Griese kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Rob Meier. Key block delivered by Terrance Pennington.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas |
| +++ | MLB R.Torbor | In Box | --- | | SLOT H.Burnett |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-MIN26 (3Q: 05:06) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Glover Quin.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN29 (3Q: 04:26) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Harold Burnett. CB Trumaine McBride defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN29 (3Q: 04:19) Marcus Thomas ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Ray McDonald.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Ward |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | In Box | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-MIN35 (3Q: 03:43) Brian Griese kept the ball, running a draw inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Glover Quin.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Pittard | In Box | --- | | TE B.Pascoe |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Ward |
| +++ | MLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-5-MIN34 (3Q: 03:07) Amir Cochrane punted 66 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-NJY20 (3Q: 03:02) Play-Action. Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Jacob Tamme for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-NJY28 (3Q: 02:25) Felix Jones ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace, assisted by ILB Rufus Alexander.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT F.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | RCB J.Vaughn | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-NJY28 (3Q: 01:45) Cory Boyd ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker. Key block delivered by Ryan Pontbraind.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE K.Heilman | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Gallier |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB J.Vaughn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NJY30 (3Q: 01:09) Cory Boyd ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Akin Ayodele.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Thomas |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Gallier |
| --- | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-NJY26 (3Q: 00:34) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Smith Sr.. ILB Jay Foreman defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT F.Brown | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | RCB J.Vaughn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-NJY26 (3Q: 00:24) Play-Action. Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Zach Miller for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Arnold Parrish, assisted by CB Greg Blue. Miller gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Tamme | Protect | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-NJY47 (4Q: 15:00) Cory Boyd ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Myers |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| --- | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| --- | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN49 (4Q: 14:17) Cory Boyd ran inside the right tackle for 49 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Erik Pears. New Jersey 26, Minnesota 14
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | --- | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | --- | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 14:17) Extra point by Taylor Melhaff was good. New Jersey 27, Minnesota 14 |
| (4Q: 14:00) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 58 yards from the NJY35. Nicholas Conley returned the ball 16 yards to the MIN23. Tackled by Pat Lee. |
1-10-MIN23 (4Q: 13:25) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Arrington. OLB Courtney Watson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN23 (4Q: 13:19) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Paul Soliai. Key block delivered by Harris Stanton.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | In Box | --- | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB K.Biermann | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | In Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN33 (4Q: 12:46) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Courtney Watson, assisted by S Ryan Mundy.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB K.Biermann | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN34 (4Q: 12:02) Brian Griese scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Reggie Torbor.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-MIN40 (4Q: 11:31) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Courtney Watson, assisted by CB Trumaine McBride. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Pittard | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | --- | | RB W.Dawkins | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN49 (4Q: 10:51) Brandon Jackson ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Ray McDonald, assisted by DT Kyle Williams.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB K.Biermann | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN49 (4Q: 10:17) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Trumaine McBride, assisted by S Ryan Mundy. PENALTY: OLB Courtney Watson of New Jersey was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NJY37 (4Q: 10:09) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 14 yards. Tackled by DT Kyle Williams, assisted by OLB Reggie Torbor. Key block delivered by Robert Berry.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB K.Biermann | In Box | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NJY23 (4Q: 09:24) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for TE T.J. Williams. OLB Reggie Torbor defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Williams | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NJY23 (4Q: 09:15) Brandon Jackson ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Paul Soliai.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB K.Biermann | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-NJY17 (4Q: 08:30) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Courtney Watson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-NJY14 (4Q: 07:47) Pat McAfee attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. New Jersey 27, Minnesota 17 |
| (4Q: 07:42) Pat McAfee kicked off 59 yards from the MIN35. Dexter Jackson returned the ball 25 yards to the NJY31. Tackled by Joe Klopfenstein. |
1-10-NJY31 (4Q: 07:11) Cory Boyd ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Akin Ayodele.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Myers |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| --- | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-NJY33 (4Q: 06:25) Cory Boyd ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Gallier |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-NJY36 (4Q: 05:39) Cory Boyd ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | RDE G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | SLB A.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Yovanovits |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-7-NJY34 (4Q: 04:53) Thomas Morstead punted 41 yards. Johnny Knox returned the kick 1 yard to the MIN26. PENALTY: DE Gaines Adams of Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-MIN15 (4Q: 04:44) Brian Griese pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Marcus Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN15 (4Q: 04:38) Brian Griese scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by S Ryan Mundy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | --- | MLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB P.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-MIN16 (4Q: 04:10) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 17 yards. Tackled by S Jimmy Williams. Johnson gained 8 yards after the catch. PENALTY: G Wilford Brown of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE S.Kegler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Ward | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB D.Macklin | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-17-MIN08 (4Q: 04:02) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Reggie Torbor. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Johnson gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-5-MIN20 (4Q: 03:45) Brian Griese scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by S Ryan Mundy and assisted by CB Trumaine McBride.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Pittard | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | --- | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN30 (4Q: 03:15) Brian Griese pass completed to TE Patrick Estes for 16 yards. Tackled by S Jimmy Williams. Estes gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New Jersey's Courtney Watson was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Double Z(FL) | --- |
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1-10-MIN46 (4Q: 02:52) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Paul Soliai. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB C.Watson | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-NJY48 (4Q: 02:34) Brian Griese scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Glover Quin.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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1-10-NJY39 (4Q: 02:12) Brian Griese sacked by DE Ray McDonald and ILB Rob Meier for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Patrick Estes.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Protect | --- | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB P.Lee | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 2-13-NJY42 (4Q: 02:00) PENALTY: WR Stevie Johnson of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-18-NJY47 (4Q: 02:00) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DE Ray McDonald hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: CB Trumaine McBride of New Jersey was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Ward | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NJY42 (4Q: 01:54) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Pat Lee, assisted by CB Glover Quin. Burnett gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE S.Kegler | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Pittard | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Jean-Francois | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB D.Macklin | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NJY22 (4Q: 01:25) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Courtney Watson, assisted by OLB Reggie Torbor. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB C.Watson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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2-2-NJY14 (4Q: 01:08) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Rob Meier. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
1-10-NJY11 (4Q: 01:01) Willie Dawkins ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Rob Meier.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Williams |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Jackson |
| +++ | MLB K.Biermann | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
2-8-NJY09 (4Q: 00:53) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Ray McDonald.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | --- | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Soliai | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| --- | MLB K.Biermann | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS R.Mundy | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
3-6-NJY07 (4Q: 00:42) Willie Dawkins ran around right end for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Eric Steinbach. New Jersey 27, Minnesota 23
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE R.Meier | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Pittard | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | In Box | --- | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | WLB C.Watson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (4Q: 00:42) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. New Jersey 27, Minnesota 24 |
| (4Q: 00:34) Pat McAfee kicked off (onside) from the MIN35. NJY Dexter Jackson recovered the kick. |
| 1-10-NJY50 (4Q: 00:28) Ben Roethlisberger dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: New Jersey Jets 27, Minnesota Vikings 24 |