Front Office Championship, 2009

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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasOutlet, S Screen (S)+++MLB R.TorborBlitz Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WLB C.WatsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man---
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyDeep Zone---
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep Zone---
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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++MLB R.TorborShort Zone+++
SLOT H.BurnettSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB C.WatsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, F Flat (0-4)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer---
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 8 Post (19-26)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasOutlet, S Screen (S)+++MLB R.TorborShort Zone+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)+++WLB C.WatsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinBlitz Passer+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT P.SoliaiIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT K.WilliamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE R.McDonaldIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SLB R.TorborIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++MLB K.BiermannIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB C.WatsonIn Box---
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB G.QuinOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB T.McBrideOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsOut of Box+++
2-9-MIN49 (1Q: 12:16) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Pat Lee.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer---
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonPrimary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasProtect+++MLB R.TorborBlitz Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++WLB C.WatsonBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
---RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man---
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyMan-to-Man+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, W Wheel (9-18)+++1tcDT M.PittardRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB W.DawkinsOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++MLB R.TorborShort Zone---
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++WLB C.WatsonDouble X(SE)+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man---
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeShort Zone---
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesSecondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasProtect+++MLB R.TorborShort Zone+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++WLB C.WatsonDouble X(SE)+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyMan-to-Man+++
RT K.Dunlap
---FS J.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
2-10-NJY13 (1Q: 10:44) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 8 yards. Tackled by S Ryan Mundy.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer---
RB M.ThomasOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++MLB R.TorborBlitz Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettSecondary, W Wheel (9-18)+++WLB C.WatsonBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man---
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyMan-to-Man+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
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
OFFENSE113 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT P.SoliaiIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT K.WilliamsIn Box---
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE R.McDonaldIn Box+++
RB M.ThomasBall Carrier+++MLB R.TorborIn Box---
SLOT H.Burnett
+++WLB K.BiermannIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB C.WatsonOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB G.QuinOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB T.McBrideOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyIn Box---
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsOut of Box+++
(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.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.WhiteOutlet, S Screen (S)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE J.TammeProtect+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Primary, W Wheel (9-18)---SLB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
RB F.JonesProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT F.BrownSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)---WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LT M.Williams
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
LG W.Colon
+++RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++NB A.ParrishShort Zone+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT A.Barbre
---FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE131 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer---
TE M.MyersOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE J.TammePrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB A.AyodeleBlitz Passer+++
RB C.BoydProtect+++SILB J.ForemanMan-to-Man+++
TE Z.MillerOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++WILB R.WendorffBlitz Passer+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LG W.Colon
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkMan-to-Man+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) D.White
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE J.Tamme
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.
+++SLB A.AyodeleIn Box+++
RB C.BoydBall Carrier---SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
FB J.Gallier
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG W.Colon
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkIn Box+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
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.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer---
X(SE) D.WhitePrimary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE J.TammeProtect+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++SLB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
RB F.JonesProtect+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
SLOT F.BrownSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++WLB J.TatumShort Zone---
LT M.Williams
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
LG W.Colon
+++RCB J.VaughnBump and Run+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++NB A.ParrishDouble X(SE)+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone---
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
1-10-NJY39 (1Q: 07:20) Cory Boyd ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
OFFENSE131 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
TE M.Myers
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE J.Tamme
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.
+++SLB A.AyodeleIn Box+++
RB C.BoydBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
TE Z.Miller
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG W.Colon
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) D.White
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE J.Tamme
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box---
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.
+++SLB A.AyodeleIn Box+++
RB C.BoydBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
TE Z.Miller
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG W.Colon
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.WhitePrimary, S Screen (S)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE J.TammeProtect+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Outlet, 8 Post (19-26)+++SLB A.AyodeleShort Zone+++
RB C.BoydProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE Z.MillerSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++WILB R.WendorffBlitz Passer+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LG W.Colon
---LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishMan-to-Man+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) D.White
+++NT C.PaceIn Box+++
TE J.Tamme
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.
+++SLB R.AlexanderIn Box---
RB F.JonesBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT F.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LT M.Williams
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG W.Colon
+++RCB J.VaughnOut of Box+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++NB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkIn Box+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer---
X(SE) D.WhiteSecondary, W Wheel (9-18)---NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE J.TammeOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Primary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SLB A.AyodeleShort Zone+++
RB C.BoydProtect---SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE Z.MillerProtect+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LG W.Colon
---LCB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
C R.Pontbraind
---RCB A.ParrishDeep Zone+++
RG E.Pears
---SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) D.White
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE J.Tamme
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box---
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.
+++SLB A.AyodeleIn Box+++
RB C.BoydBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box---
TE Z.Miller
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG W.Colon
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C R.Pontbraind
---RCB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
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.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.WhiteOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE J.TammeProtect+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Primary, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
RB F.JonesProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT F.BrownSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)---WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LT M.Williams
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
LG W.Colon
+++RCB J.VaughnBump and Run+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++NB A.ParrishDouble X(SE)+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE131 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
TE M.MyersOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer---
TE J.TammePrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++SLB A.AyodeleShort Zone+++
RB C.BoydProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE Z.MillerSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++WILB R.WendorffBlitz Passer+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LG W.Colon
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishBump and Run+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN31 (1Q: 03:16) Cory Boyd ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Akin Ayodele.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) D.White
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE J.Tamme
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.
+++SLB A.AyodeleIn Box+++
RB C.BoydBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
TE Z.Miller
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG W.Colon
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorOut of Box---
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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.WhitePrimary, F Flat (0-4)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE J.TammeSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)---SLB A.AyodeleBlitz Passer---
RB C.BoydProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE Z.MillerProtect+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
LG W.Colon
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishMan-to-Man+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) D.White
+++NT C.PaceIn Box+++
TE J.Tamme
+++RDE K.HeilmanIn Box+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.
+++SLB A.AyodeleIn Box+++
RB C.BoydBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
FB J.Gallier
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG W.Colon
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB J.VaughnOut of Box+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkIn Box+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.WhitePrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE J.TammeSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++SLB A.AyodeleBlitz Passer+++
RB C.BoydProtect+++SILB J.ForemanBump and Run+++
TE Z.MillerProtect+++WILB R.WendorffBlitz Passer---
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LG W.Colon
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishBlitz Passer+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkBump and Run+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorBump 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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.WhiteSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE J.TammePrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Outlet, S Screen (S)+++SLB A.AyodeleBlitz Passer+++
RB C.BoydProtect+++SILB J.ForemanBump and Run+++
TE Z.MillerOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WILB R.WendorffBlitz Passer+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishBlitz Passer---
RG E.Pears
---SS R.ClarkBump and Run+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorBump and Run+++
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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.WhiteOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE J.TammeProtect+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SLB R.AlexanderBlitz Passer+++
RB C.BoydProtect+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
SLOT F.BrownSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LT M.Williams
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++RCB A.ParrishBump and Run+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++NB J.VaughnBump and Run+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkBump and Run+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorBlitz 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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, F Flat (0-4)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer---
RB M.ThomasOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++MLB R.TorborShort Zone+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++WLB C.WatsonBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep Zone---
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.
OFFENSE014 PersonnelDEFENSE43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE S.KeglerRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++1tcDT M.PittardRush Passer+++
TE B.PascoeOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++3tcDT R.Jean-FrancoisRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++RDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++MLB R.TorborShort Zone---
SLOT H.WardOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
LT T.Pennington
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++NB P.LeeShort Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++DB D.MacklinShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)---3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)---RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasOutlet, S Screen (S)+++MLB R.TorborShort Zone+++
SLOT H.BurnettSecondary, S Screen (S)---WLB C.WatsonBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
---RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
---SS R.MundyDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
---FS J.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
1-10-NJY48 (2Q: 14:47) Cory Boyd ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
OFFENSE221 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box---
TE Z.Miller
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE J.Tamme
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.
+++SLB A.AyodeleIn Box---
RB C.BoydBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
FB J.Gallier
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C R.Pontbraind
---RCB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) D.White
+++NT C.PaceIn Box+++
TE J.Tamme
---RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.
+++SLB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
RB F.JonesBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT F.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LT M.Williams
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++RCB J.VaughnOut of Box+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++NB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
3-14-NJY44 (2Q: 13:50) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass was dropped by TE Jacob Tamme.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.WhiteOutlet, S Screen (S)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE J.TammeSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)---RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++SLB A.AyodeleBlitz Passer+++
RB C.BoydProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE Z.MillerOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++LCB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishDeep Zone+++
RG E.Pears
---SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep 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.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT P.SoliaiIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT K.WilliamsIn Box---
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE R.McDonaldIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SLB R.TorborIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++MLB K.BiermannIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB C.WatsonIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB G.QuinOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
---RCB T.McBrideOut of Box---
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsOut 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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, PistolDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasProtect+++MLB R.TorborMan-to-Man+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++WLB C.WatsonBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideBlitz Passer+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyMan-to-Man+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep 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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, PistolDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasProtect+++MLB R.TorborBlitz Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++WLB C.WatsonBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyMan-to-Man+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep 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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT P.SoliaiIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT K.WilliamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE R.McDonaldIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++MLB R.TorborIn Box+++
SLOT H.Burnett
+++WLB C.WatsonIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
---NB P.LeeOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsOut 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.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT P.SoliaiIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT K.WilliamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE R.McDonaldIn Box+++
RB M.ThomasBall Carrier+++MLB R.TorborIn Box+++
SLOT H.Burnett
+++WLB C.WatsonIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
---LCB G.QuinOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsOut of Box+++
2-17-MIN49 (2Q: 12:22) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Trumaine McBride.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasProtect+++MLB R.TorborShort Zone+++
SLOT H.BurnettPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WLB C.WatsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man---
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeShort Zone---
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT M.PittardRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB W.DawkinsOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++MLB R.TorborShort Zone+++
SLOT H.WardSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)---WLB C.WatsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDouble X(SE)+++
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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) D.White
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE J.Tamme
---RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.
+++SLB A.AyodeleIn Box+++
RB C.BoydBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
TE Z.Miller
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) D.White
+++NT C.PaceIn Box---
TE J.Tamme
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.
+++SLB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
RB C.BoydBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT F.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box---
LT M.Williams
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++RCB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++NB J.VaughnOut of Box+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
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.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.WhiteOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE J.TammeProtect---RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Secondary, W Wheel (9-18)+++SLB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
RB F.JonesProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT F.BrownPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LT M.Williams
---LCB G.BlueBlitz Passer+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++RCB J.VaughnBump and Run+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++NB A.ParrishBump and Run+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkBump and Run+++
RT A.Barbre
---FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.WhitePrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer---
TE J.TammeProtect+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Secondary, W Wheel (9-18)+++SLB R.AlexanderShort Zone---
RB F.JonesProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT F.BrownOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LT M.Williams
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++RCB J.VaughnBump and Run+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++NB A.ParrishDouble X(SE)+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) D.White
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE J.Tamme
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.
+++SLB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
RB F.JonesBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT F.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LT M.Williams
---LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++RCB J.VaughnOut of Box+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++NB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkIn Box+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
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.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.WhitePrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE J.TammeOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SLB A.AyodeleBlitz Passer+++
RB C.BoydProtect---SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
FB J.GallierProtect---WILB R.WendorffMan-to-Man+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumMan-to-Man+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C R.Pontbraind
---RCB A.ParrishMan-to-Man+++
RG E.Pears
---SS R.ClarkBlitz Passer+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) D.White
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE J.Tamme
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.
+++SLB A.AyodeleIn Box+++
RB C.BoydBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
TE Z.Miller
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box---
LG D.Yovanovits
---LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.WhiteSecondary, 8 Post (19-26)---NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE J.TammeProtect+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Primary, 7 Corner (19-26)+++SLB A.AyodeleShort Zone+++
RB C.BoydProtect---SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE Z.MillerProtect+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT M.Williams
---WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++LCB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishDeep Zone---
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
1-10-NJY46 (2Q: 08:39) Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue.
OFFENSE131 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
TE M.MyersOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE J.TammeSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Outlet, S Screen (S)---SLB A.AyodeleBlitz Passer+++
RB C.BoydProtect+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
TE Z.MillerPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)---WILB R.WendorffMan-to-Man+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishMan-to-Man+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkMan-to-Man+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.WhiteSecondary, W Wheel (9-18)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE J.TammeProtect+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Primary, 8 Post (19-26)+++SLB A.AyodeleMan-to-Man+++
RB C.BoydProtect+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
FB J.GallierOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++WILB R.WendorffMan-to-Man+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumMan-to-Man+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++LCB G.BlueBlitz Passer+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishBlitz Passer+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkMan-to-Man+++
RT A.Barbre
---FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer---
X(SE) D.WhiteOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE J.TammeProtect+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SLB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
RB C.BoydProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone---
SLOT F.BrownSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
LT M.Williams
+++LCB G.BlueBlitz Passer+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++RCB A.ParrishDeep Zone+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++NB J.VaughnDeep Zone+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN38 (2Q: 07:22) Cory Boyd ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Quentin Groves.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
X(SE) D.White
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE J.Tamme
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.
+++SLB A.AyodeleIn Box---
RB C.BoydBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
TE Z.Miller
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG D.Yovanovits
---LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT A.Barbre
---FS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
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.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer---
X(SE) D.WhiteOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer---
TE J.TammePrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer---
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SLB A.AyodeleShort Zone+++
RB C.BoydProtect+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer---
FB J.GallierProtect+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run---
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishBump and Run+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkBump and Run+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN24 (2Q: 06:13) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Dez White for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.WhiteSecondary, S Screen (S)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE J.TammePrimary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB A.AyodeleShort Zone+++
RB C.BoydProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE Z.MillerOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishMan-to-Man+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone---
2-11-MIN25 (2Q: 05:39) Cory Boyd ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
OFFENSE131 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
TE M.Myers
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE J.Tamme
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box---
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.
+++SLB A.AyodeleIn Box+++
RB C.BoydBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
TE Z.Miller
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB C.PaceIn Box---
LG D.Yovanovits
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG E.Pears
---SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer---
X(SE) D.WhitePrimary, W Wheel (9-18)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer---
TE J.TammeProtect+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB R.AlexanderShort Zone---
RB C.BoydProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT F.BrownSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LT M.Williams
+++LCB G.BlueShort Zone+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++RCB A.ParrishDeep Zone+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++NB J.VaughnDeep Zone+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.ThomasPrimary, S Screen (S)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE J.TammeProtect+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer---
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Outlet, 8 Post (19-26)+++SLB A.AyodeleBlitz Passer+++
RB C.BoydProtect+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
TE Z.MillerSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++WILB R.WendorffBlitz Passer+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishBump and Run+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkBump and Run+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorBump and Run---
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
OFFENSE221 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box---
TE Z.Miller
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE J.Tamme
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box---
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.
+++SLB A.AyodeleIn Box+++
RB C.BoydBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box---
FB J.Gallier
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkIn Box---
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
(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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT P.SoliaiIn Box+++
TE B.Pascoe
---3tcDT K.WilliamsIn Box---
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE R.McDonaldIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SLB R.TorborIn Box+++
TE J.Klopfenstein
+++MLB K.BiermannIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB C.WatsonIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB G.QuinOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB T.McBrideOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsOut 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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasProtect---MLB R.TorborShort Zone+++
SLOT H.BurnettPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WLB C.WatsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
---SS R.MundyDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
---FS J.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
3-13-MIN32 (2Q: 03:00) Brian Griese pass was dropped by TE Patrick Estes.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesSecondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)---3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB W.DawkinsOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++MLB R.TorborShort Zone+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB C.WatsonBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep 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.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.ThomasPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE J.TammeProtect+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Secondary, W Wheel (9-18)+++SLB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
RB F.JonesProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT F.BrownOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LT M.Williams
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++RCB J.VaughnMan-to-Man+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++NB A.ParrishShort Zone+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep 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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer---
X(SE) D.WhitePrimary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE J.TammeProtect+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++SLB A.AyodeleShort Zone---
RB C.BoydProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE Z.MillerSecondary, W Wheel (9-18)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumMan-to-Man+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++LCB G.BlueBlitz Passer+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishMan-to-Man+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep 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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) D.White
+++NT C.PaceIn Box+++
TE J.Tamme
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.
+++SLB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
RB F.JonesBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT F.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box---
LT M.Williams
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++RCB J.VaughnOut of Box+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++NB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorOut 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.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.WhitePrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE J.TammeSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)---RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++SLB R.AlexanderBlitz Passer+++
RB C.BoydProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
FB J.GallierProtect+++WLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
LT M.Williams
+++LCB G.BlueShort Zone+++
LG D.Yovanovits
---RCB J.VaughnDeep Zone+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++NB A.ParrishDeep Zone+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep 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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.WhitePrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE J.TammeSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Outlet, S Screen (S)+++SLB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
RB C.BoydProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT F.BrownOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer---
LT M.Williams
+++LCB G.BlueShort Zone+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++RCB A.ParrishDeep Zone+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++NB J.VaughnDeep Zone+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep 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.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.WhitePrimary, F Flat (0-4)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE J.TammeProtect+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
RB F.JonesProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT F.BrownOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LT M.Williams
---LCB G.BlueShort Zone+++
LG D.Yovanovits
---RCB J.VaughnDeep Zone+++
C R.Pontbraind
---NB A.ParrishDeep Zone+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
2-16-NJY39 (2Q: 01:02) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Smith Sr.. S Samuel Gaylor defended the pass.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.WhiteOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
SLOT F.BrownOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)---RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++SLB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
RB F.JonesProtect+++WLB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
SLOT D.JacksonSecondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++LCB G.BlueShort Zone+++
LT M.Williams
+++RCB J.VaughnShort Zone+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++NB A.ParrishDeep Zone+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++DB N.ConleyDeep Zone+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkBlitz Passer+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep 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.
OFFENSE023 PersonnelDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.WhiteSecondary, F Flat (0-4)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE J.TammeProtect+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Primary, S Screen (S)+++SLB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
SLOT D.JacksonOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE Z.MillerProtect+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LT M.Williams
+++LCB G.BlueShort Zone---
LG D.Yovanovits
---RCB A.ParrishDeep Zone+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++NB J.VaughnDeep Zone+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone---
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep 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.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.WhitePrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE J.TammeOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SLB R.AlexanderBlitz Passer---
RB C.BoydProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
FB J.GallierProtect+++WLB J.TatumShort Zone---
LT M.Williams
+++LCB G.BlueShort Zone+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++RCB J.VaughnDeep Zone+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++NB A.ParrishDeep Zone+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep 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.
OFFENSE221 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerProtect+++NT C.PaceRush Passer---
TE J.TammeSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Primary, S Screen (S)---SLB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
RB C.BoydProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
FB J.GallierOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LT M.Williams
+++LCB G.BlueShort Zone+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++RCB J.VaughnDeep Zone+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++NB A.ParrishDeep Zone+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep 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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.ThomasPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)---NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE J.TammeProtect---RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SLB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
RB F.JonesProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT F.BrownSecondary, W Wheel (9-18)+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LT M.Williams
---LCB G.BlueShort Zone+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++RCB J.VaughnDeep Zone+++
C R.Pontbraind
---NB A.ParrishDeep Zone+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT A.Barbre
---FS S.GaylorDeep 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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) D.White
+++NT C.PaceIn Box+++
TE J.Tamme
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.
+++SLB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
RB F.JonesBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT F.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LT M.Williams
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++RCB J.VaughnOut of Box---
C R.Pontbraind
+++NB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
2-9-NJY23 (3Q: 13:51) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dez White. CB Arnold Parrish defended the pass.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.WhitePrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE J.TammeSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)---SLB A.AyodeleBlitz Passer+++
RB C.BoydProtect+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
FB J.GallierProtect---WILB R.WendorffMan-to-Man+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishMan-to-Man+++
RG E.Pears
---SS R.ClarkMan-to-Man+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep 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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.WhitePrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE J.TammeProtect+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SLB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
RB C.BoydProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT F.BrownSecondary, W Wheel (9-18)+++WLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
LT M.Williams
+++LCB G.BlueShort Zone---
LG D.Yovanovits
+++RCB A.ParrishDeep Zone+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++NB J.VaughnDeep Zone+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkBlitz Passer+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep 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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) D.White
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE J.Tamme
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.
+++SLB A.AyodeleIn Box+++
RB C.BoydBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
TE Z.Miller
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorOut 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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer---
X(SE) D.WhiteSecondary, S Screen (S)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE J.TammePrimary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB A.AyodeleShort Zone+++
RB C.BoydProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE Z.MillerOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WILB R.WendorffBlitz Passer+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishMan-to-Man+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep 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.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.WhiteOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE J.TammeProtect+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Primary, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB R.AlexanderBlitz Passer+++
RB C.BoydProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT F.BrownSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
LT M.Williams
+++LCB G.BlueShort Zone+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++RCB A.ParrishDeep Zone+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++NB J.VaughnDeep Zone+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep 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..
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.WhiteSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE J.TammeProtect+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)---SLB A.AyodeleShort Zone+++
RB C.BoydOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)---SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE Z.MillerOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C R.Pontbraind
---RCB A.ParrishMan-to-Man+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT A.Barbre
---FS S.GaylorDeep 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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++MLB R.TorborShort Zone+++
SLOT H.BurnettSecondary, S Screen (S)+++WLB C.WatsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinBlitz Passer+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeMan-to-Man---
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep 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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, F Flat (0-4)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB R.TorborShort Zone+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++MLB K.BiermannShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB C.WatsonMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyMan-to-Man+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDouble 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.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formation, PistolDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasProtect+++SLB R.TorborShort Zone+++
SLOT H.BurnettSecondary, S Screen (S)+++MLB K.BiermannMan-to-Man+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB C.WatsonBlitz Passer+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyMan-to-Man+++
RT K.Dunlap
---FS J.WilliamsDeep 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
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesProtect+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer---
RB W.DawkinsOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SLB R.TorborShort Zone+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, S Screen (S)+++MLB K.BiermannDouble X(SE)+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB C.WatsonShort Zone+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep 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.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT P.SoliaiIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT K.WilliamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE R.McDonaldIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SLB R.TorborIn Box---
FB H.Stanton
+++MLB K.BiermannIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB C.WatsonIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB G.QuinOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB T.McBrideOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsOut 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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT P.SoliaiIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
---3tcDT K.WilliamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE R.McDonaldIn Box+++
RB M.ThomasBall Carrier+++MLB R.TorborIn Box+++
SLOT H.Burnett
+++WLB C.WatsonIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
---LCB G.QuinOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsOut of Box+++
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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 7 Corner (19-26)+++1tcDT M.PittardRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 8 Post (19-26)+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, S Screen (S)---RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB W.DawkinsSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++MLB R.TorborShort Zone+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++WLB C.WatsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDouble 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.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.ThomasPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE J.TammeSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++SLB A.AyodeleBlitz Passer+++
RB C.BoydProtect+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer---
FB J.GallierProtect+++WILB R.WendorffMan-to-Man+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man---
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishMan-to-Man+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkMan-to-Man---
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box---
X(SE) D.White
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE J.Tamme
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.
+++SLB A.AyodeleIn Box+++
RB C.BoydBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
FB J.Gallier
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG D.Yovanovits
---LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorOut 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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.WhiteOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE J.TammePrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB A.AyodeleShort Zone---
RB C.BoydProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE Z.MillerOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)---WILB R.WendorffBlitz Passer+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++LCB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishDeep Zone+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep 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.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasProtect+++MLB R.TorborMan-to-Man+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++WLB C.WatsonBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
---NB P.LeeBlitz Passer+++
RG W.Brown
---SS R.MundyMan-to-Man+++
RT K.Dunlap
---FS J.WilliamsDeep 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.
OFFENSE221 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
TE J.KlopfensteinOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE B.PascoeOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.JohnsonPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonSecondary, F Flat (0-4)+++SLB R.TorborShort Zone---
FB H.StantonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++MLB K.BiermannDouble Z(FL)+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB C.WatsonShort Zone+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyMan-to-Man+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep 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.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.GrieseBall Carrier***LDE R.MeierIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT P.SoliaiIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT K.WilliamsIn Box---
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE R.McDonaldIn Box+++
RB M.Thomas
+++MLB R.TorborIn Box---
SLOT H.Burnett
+++WLB C.WatsonIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
---RCB T.McBrideOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsOut 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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, F Flat (0-4)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 8 Post (19-26)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++MLB R.TorborShort Zone+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)+++WLB C.WatsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep 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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasProtect+++MLB R.TorborShort Zone+++
SLOT H.BurnettPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WLB C.WatsonBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
---RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
---NB P.LeeShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
2-10-MIN29 (3Q: 04:19) Marcus Thomas ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Ray McDonald.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT P.SoliaiIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT K.WilliamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE R.McDonaldIn Box+++
RB M.ThomasBall Carrier+++MLB R.TorborIn Box+++
SLOT H.Ward
+++WLB C.WatsonIn Box---
LT T.Pennington
---LCB G.QuinOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
---RCB T.McBrideOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsOut 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.
OFFENSE023 Personnel, PistolDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.GrieseBall Carrier***LDE R.MeierIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT M.PittardIn Box---
TE B.Pascoe
+++3tcDT K.WilliamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE R.McDonaldIn Box+++
SLOT H.Ward
+++MLB R.TorborIn Box+++
TE J.Klopfenstein
+++WLB C.WatsonIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
---RCB T.McBrideOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsOut 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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.WhiteOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer+++
TE J.TammePrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB A.AyodeleShort Zone+++
RB C.BoydProtect+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
TE Z.MillerOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone---
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishMan-to-Man+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep 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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
X(SE) D.White
+++NT C.PaceIn Box+++
TE J.Tamme
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.
+++SLB R.AlexanderIn Box+++
RB F.JonesBall Carrier---SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT F.Brown
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LT M.Williams
---LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++RCB J.VaughnOut of Box+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++NB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkIn Box+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorOut 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.
OFFENSE221 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
TE Z.Miller
+++NT C.PaceIn Box+++
TE J.Tamme
+++RDE K.HeilmanIn Box---
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.
+++SLB A.AyodeleIn Box+++
RB C.BoydBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
FB J.Gallier
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB J.VaughnOut of Box+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkIn Box+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
1-10-NJY30 (3Q: 01:09) Cory Boyd ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Akin Ayodele.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) D.Thomas
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE J.Tamme
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.
+++SLB A.AyodeleIn Box+++
RB C.BoydBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
FB J.Gallier
---WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG D.Yovanovits
---LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT A.Barbre
---FS S.GaylorOut 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.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.WhiteOutlet, S Screen (S)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE J.TammeProtect+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Primary, W Wheel (9-18)+++SLB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
RB C.BoydProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT F.BrownSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WLB J.TatumBlitz Passer+++
LT M.Williams
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++RCB J.VaughnMan-to-Man+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++NB A.ParrishShort Zone+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep 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.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) D.WhiteOutlet, S Screen (S)+++NT K.GolstonRush Passer---
TE J.TammeProtect+++RDE G.AdamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++SLB A.AyodeleShort Zone+++
RB C.BoydProtect+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
TE Z.MillerPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone---
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumShort Zone+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++LCB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishDeep Zone+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorDeep 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.
OFFENSE131 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
TE M.Myers
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE J.Tamme
---RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.
+++SLB A.AyodeleIn Box+++
RB C.BoydBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
TE Z.Miller
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT M.Williams
---WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG E.Pears
---SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorOut 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
OFFENSE122 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) D.White
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box---
TE J.Tamme
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.
+++SLB A.AyodeleIn Box---
RB C.BoydBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
TE Z.Miller
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorOut 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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesProtect+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasOutlet, S Screen (S)+++MLB R.TorborShort Zone+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WLB C.WatsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
---RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep 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.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT P.SoliaiIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT K.WilliamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE R.McDonaldIn Box---
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SLB R.TorborIn Box---
FB H.Stanton
+++MLB K.BiermannIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB C.WatsonIn Box---
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB G.QuinOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB T.McBrideOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsOut 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.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT P.SoliaiIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT K.WilliamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE R.McDonaldIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SLB R.TorborIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++MLB K.BiermannIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB C.WatsonIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB G.QuinOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB T.McBrideOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsOut of Box+++
2-9-MIN34 (4Q: 12:02) Brian Griese scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Reggie Torbor.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)---RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++MLB R.TorborMan-to-Man+++
SLOT H.BurnettSecondary, W Wheel (9-18)+++WLB C.WatsonBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyBlitz Passer+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep 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.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++1tcDT M.PittardRush Passer---
TE P.EstesSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer---
Z(FL) A.ArringtonPrimary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer---
RB W.DawkinsProtect+++MLB R.TorborShort Zone+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++WLB C.WatsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man---
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeDouble X(SE)+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep 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.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT P.SoliaiIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT K.WilliamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE R.McDonaldIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SLB R.TorborIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++MLB K.BiermannIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB C.WatsonIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB G.QuinOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB T.McBrideOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsOut 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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 7 Corner (19-26)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 8 Post (19-26)+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer---
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++MLB R.TorborMan-to-Man+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++WLB C.WatsonBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man---
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeBlitz Passer+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyMan-to-Man+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep 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.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT P.SoliaiIn Box+++
TE T.Williams
+++3tcDT K.WilliamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE R.McDonaldIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SLB R.TorborIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++MLB K.BiermannIn Box---
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB C.WatsonIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB G.QuinOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB T.McBrideOut of Box---
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsOut 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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE T.WilliamsPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasProtect+++MLB R.TorborShort Zone+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB C.WatsonBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
---LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
2-10-NJY23 (4Q: 09:15) Brandon Jackson ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Paul Soliai.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT P.SoliaiIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT K.WilliamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE R.McDonaldIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SLB R.TorborIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++MLB K.BiermannIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB C.WatsonIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB G.QuinOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB T.McBrideOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsOut 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.
OFFENSE203 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++1tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++3tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB W.DawkinsProtect+++MLB R.TorborShort Zone+++
FB H.StantonSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++WLB C.WatsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeDouble X(SE)+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep 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.
OFFENSE131 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
TE M.Myers
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE J.Tamme
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.
+++SLB A.AyodeleIn Box+++
RB C.BoydBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
TE Z.Miller
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C R.Pontbraind
---RCB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
2-8-NJY33 (4Q: 06:25) Cory Boyd ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) D.White
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE J.Tamme
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.
+++SLB A.AyodeleIn Box+++
RB C.BoydBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
FB J.Gallier
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
3-5-NJY36 (4Q: 05:39) Cory Boyd ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB B.Roethlisberger
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) D.White
+++NT K.GolstonIn Box+++
TE J.Tamme
+++RDE G.AdamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) S.Smith Sr.
+++SLB A.AyodeleIn Box+++
RB C.BoydBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
TE Z.Miller
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT M.Williams
+++WLB J.TatumIn Box+++
LG D.Yovanovits
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C R.Pontbraind
+++RCB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG E.Pears
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT A.Barbre
+++FS S.GaylorOut 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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, W Wheel (9-18)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)---3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)---RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasSecondary, S Screen (S)+++MLB R.TorborBlitz Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WLB C.WatsonMan-to-Man+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyBlitz Passer+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
2-10-MIN15 (4Q: 04:38) Brian Griese scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by S Ryan Mundy.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 9 Fade (27-39)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesProtect+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasProtect---MLB R.TorborShort Zone+++
SLOT H.BurnettSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)---WLB C.WatsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
---RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
---NB P.LeeBlitz Passer+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE014 PersonnelDEFENSE43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE S.KeglerRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, W Wheel (9-18)+++1tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
TE B.PascoeOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++3tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE R.MeierRush Passer---
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++MLB R.TorborShort Zone+++
SLOT H.WardSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
LT T.Pennington
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++NB P.LeeShort Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++DB D.MacklinShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
---SS R.MundyDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE203 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, S Screen (S)---RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB W.DawkinsProtect+++MLB R.TorborShort Zone+++
FB H.StantonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++WLB C.WatsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeDouble X(SE)+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
4-5-MIN20 (4Q: 03:45) Brian Griese scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by S Ryan Mundy and assisted by CB Trumaine McBride.
OFFENSE203 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT M.PittardRush Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)---RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB W.DawkinsOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++MLB R.TorborShort Zone---
FB H.StantonProtect+++WLB C.WatsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
---LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeDouble X(SE)+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++MLB R.TorborShort Zone+++
SLOT H.BurnettPrimary, D Deep Fade (40+)+++WLB C.WatsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man---
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDouble Z(FL)---
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.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++MLB R.TorborShort Zone+++
SLOT H.BurnettSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)---WLB C.WatsonDouble Z(FL)+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man---
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
2-4-NJY48 (4Q: 02:34) Brian Griese scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Glover Quin.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, W Wheel (9-18)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)---RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasSecondary, S Screen (S)+++MLB R.TorborShort Zone+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WLB C.WatsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
---RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDouble Z(FL)+++
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.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 9 Fade (27-39)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesProtect---3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasProtect+++MLB R.TorborShort Zone+++
SLOT H.BurnettSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WLB C.WatsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
---NB P.LeeDouble X(SE)+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE203 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
SLOT H.WardSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)---3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++MLB R.TorborShort Zone+++
FB H.StantonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++WLB C.WatsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man---
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeDouble X(SE)+++
RG W.Brown
---SS R.MundyDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE203 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE S.KeglerRush Passer---
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT M.PittardRush Passer+++
SLOT H.BurnettSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++3tcDT R.Jean-FrancoisRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++RDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++MLB R.TorborShort Zone+++
FB H.StantonProtect+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man+++
LT T.Pennington
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++NB P.LeeDouble X(SE)+++
C R.Berry
+++DB D.MacklinShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDeep Zone+++
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.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT P.SoliaiRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++3tcDT K.WilliamsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE R.McDonaldRush Passer---
RB M.ThomasOutlet, S Screen (S)---MLB R.TorborShort Zone+++
SLOT H.BurnettOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)+++WLB C.WatsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinMan-to-Man---
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsDouble Z(FL)+++
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.
OFFENSE203 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT P.SoliaiIn Box+++
SLOT H.Burnett
+++3tcDT K.WilliamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE R.McDonaldIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++MLB R.TorborIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++WLB C.WatsonIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsOut 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.
OFFENSE230 Personnel, Pro formation, PistolDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierIn Box+++
TE J.Klopfenstein
+++1tcDT P.SoliaiIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++3tcDT K.WilliamsIn Box+++
TE T.Williams
+++RDE R.McDonaldIn Box+++
RB W.DawkinsBall Carrier+++SLB R.TorborIn Box+++
FB B.Jackson
+++MLB K.BiermannIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB C.WatsonIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB G.QuinOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB T.McBrideOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyIn Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsOut 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.
OFFENSE221 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierIn Box---
TE J.Klopfenstein
+++1tcDT P.SoliaiIn Box+++
TE B.Pascoe
+++3tcDT K.WilliamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson
+++RDE R.McDonaldIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SLB R.TorborIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
---MLB K.BiermannIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB C.WatsonIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB G.QuinOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB T.McBrideOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
---SS R.MundyIn Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsOut 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
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSE43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE R.MeierIn Box---
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++1tcDT M.PittardIn Box+++
TE B.Pascoe
+++3tcDT K.WilliamsIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE R.McDonaldIn Box+++
RB W.DawkinsBall Carrier+++MLB R.TorborIn Box---
TE J.Klopfenstein
+++WLB C.WatsonIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB G.QuinOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB T.McBrideOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.LeeOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS R.MundyOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.WilliamsOut of Box+++
(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

Informal Player Participation Grades

MinnesotaPlus (+++)Minus (---)Grade
TE T.J. Williams30100%
TE Joe Klopfenstein60100%
CB Axel Batchelor30100%
RB Willie Dawkins110100%
RB Brandon Jackson200100%
DE Gaines Adams110100%
WR Stevie Johnson620100%
S Nicholas Conley10100%
CB Arnold Parrish65297%
CB Jaylen Vaughn27196%
CB Ryan Clark67494%
CB Greg Blue67494%
S Samuel Gaylor67494%
FB Harris Stanton15194%
WR Harold Burnett43393%
ILB Robert Wendorff41393%
ILB Jay Foreman66593%
T Terrance Pennington58592%
T King Dunlap58592%
ILB Jalen Tatum63691%
DT Kedrick Golston39491%
DT Quentin Groves58691%
G Wilford Brown57690%
C Robert Berry57690%
RB Marcus Thomas27390%
TE Patrick Estes43590%
WR Adrian Arrington53788%
OLB Akin Ayodele38686%
G Eric Steinbach54986%
TE Bear Pascoe6186%
ILB Rufus Alexander23485%
DE Mike Rucker541183%
DE Calvin Pace24583%
WR Hines Ward4267%
DE Kristopher Heilman1150%
New JerseyPlus (+++)Minus (---)Grade
CB David Macklin30100%
TE Miles Myers70100%
DT Paul Soliai540100%
WR Dexter Jackson20100%
DE Ricky Jean-Francois20100%
S Ryan Mundy61297%
WR Dez White53296%
OLB Courtney Watson57395%
TE Zach Miller34294%
ILB Kroy Biermann15194%
ILB Rob Meier59494%
CB Pat Lee44394%
RB Felix Jones14193%
S Jimmy Williams58592%
CB Trumaine McBride58592%
WR Steve Smith Sr.65692%
RB Cory Boyd50591%
T Mike Williams64790%
G Erik Pears64790%
T Allen Barbre64790%
DE Ray McDonald54690%
TE Jacob Tamme63790%
C Ryan Pontbraind63889%
DT Kyle Williams54789%
G Willie Colon14288%
CB Glover Quin55887%
C Dave Yovanovits48787%
WR Freddie Brown20387%
OLB Reggie Torbor54986%
FB Jalen Gallier13381%
WR Devin Thomas4180%
DE Monty Pittard7278%
OLB Stanford Kegler2167%