| Played in Buffalo, NY, weather: 81 degrees, rain, 17 mph wind. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 55 yards from the BUF35. Nicholas Conley returned the ball 19 yards to the MIN29. Tackled by Dewayne Robertson. |
1-10-MIN29 (1Q: 14:12) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 12 yards. Tackled by S Darien Stewart. Johnson gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Robertson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Washington | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Dansby | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN41 (1Q: 13:34) Brian Griese scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Delbert Cowsette.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Robertson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Washington | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB K.Dansby | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-BUF49 (1Q: 12:53) PENALTY: T King Dunlap of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN46 (1Q: 12:44) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Darryl Washington. PENALTY: WR Adrian Arrington of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Shift.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Robertson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Dansby | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-20-MIN41 (1Q: 12:36) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Darien Stewart, assisted by S Joey Thomas. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Robertson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Baker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Dansby | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | MLB M.Forbes | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB L.Peppars | In Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-BUF50 (1Q: 12:08) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnerien McCants. DE Dewayne Robertson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: G Eric Steinbach of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Robertson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB K.Dansby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB P.Chung | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS J.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-21-MIN40 (1Q: 12:01) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Dewayne Robertson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Robertson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Washington | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Dansby | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | --- |
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3-11-BUF50 (1Q: 11:15) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Daniel Bullocks, assisted by S Bradley Fletcher. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Robertson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Baker | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Wooton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Forbes | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | --- |
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| 4-2-BUF41 (1Q: 10:52) Amir Cochrane punted 41 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF20 (1Q: 10:45) Bernard Scott ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum. Key block delivered by Dan Koppen.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Scott | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Baker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Asamoah |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-BUF26 (1Q: 10:08) Bernard Scott ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by DE Stephen Tulloch. Key block delivered by Michael Roos.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Scott | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Baker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Asamoah |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-BUF36 (1Q: 09:30) Bernard Scott ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Scott | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Baker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Asamoah |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-BUF36 (1Q: 08:52) Damien Nash ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Nash | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Konrad |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Baker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | LG J.Asamoah |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-BUF39 (1Q: 08:18) Rusty Smith pass completed to RB Damien Nash for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Greg Blue. Nash gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nash | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Baker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Asamoah |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | --- | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN46 (1Q: 07:48) Steve Smith ran a reverse around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. Key block delivered by Wes Sims.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | RB B.Scott |
| +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Baker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Asamoah |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| --- | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-MIN37 (1Q: 07:09) Rusty Smith sacked by DE Calvin Pace for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Bear Pascoe. PENALTY: ILB Jay Foreman of Minnesota was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Scott | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | --- | | TE B.Pascoe | Protect | --- | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Baker |
| --- | WLB J.Tatum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Asamoah |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN29 (1Q: 06:59) Damien Nash ran around left end for -6 yards. Tackled by DT Quentin Groves.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Nash | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Konrad |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Baker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Asamoah |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-16-MIN35 (1Q: 06:37) Rusty Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ashley Lelie. ILB Robert Wendorff defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Scott | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Baker |
| --- | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Asamoah |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-16-MIN35 (1Q: 06:32) Rusty Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Darrel Young. ILB Jay Foreman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nash | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Baker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Asamoah |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| --- | RCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-16-MIN35 (1Q: 06:26) Ray Hollas punted 35 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 06:19) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Chung. McCants gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Robertson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Beyer | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | --- | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Washington | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB K.Dansby | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN31 (1Q: 05:43) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Les Cole. Johnson gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE C.Wooton | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Baker | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Forbes | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB L.Peppars | Short Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF40 (1Q: 05:02) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 7 yards. Tackled by S Joey Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Robertson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Dansby | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-BUF33 (1Q: 04:23) Willie Dawkins ran a trap outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Karlos Dansby. Key block delivered by Robert Berry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Robertson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE C.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Washington | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB K.Dansby | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF29 (1Q: 03:51) Brian Griese pass completed to TE Malcolm Beyer for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Karl Paymah, assisted by CB Patrick Chung.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Robertson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Washington | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB K.Dansby | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-BUF22 (1Q: 03:24) Brian Griese scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Darryl Washington.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Robertson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB K.Dansby | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF16 (1Q: 02:42) Brian Griese pass was dropped by TE Malcolm Beyer.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Robertson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB K.Dansby | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF16 (1Q: 02:33) Brian Griese pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DE Courtney Brown blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Robertson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB K.Dansby | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-BUF16 (1Q: 02:26) Brian Griese pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Harold Burnett. DE Corey Wooton blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Robertson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Wooton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | MLB M.Forbes | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Bullocks | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS B.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-BUF16 (1Q: 02:18) Pat McAfee attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 3, Buffalo 0 |
| (1Q: 02:10) Pat McAfee kicked off 59 yards from the MIN35. Les Cole returned the ball 23 yards to the BUF29. Tackled by Greg Blue. |
1-10-BUF29 (1Q: 01:49) Rusty Smith pass completed to WR Mike Sims-Walker for 29 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff. Sims-Walker gained 27 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Young | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Baker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Asamoah |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | --- | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN42 (1Q: 01:07) Eric Shelton ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston, assisted by S Samuel Gaylor. Key block delivered by Michael Roos.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Konrad |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Baker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Asamoah |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-MIN35 (1Q: 00:22) Bernard Scott ran inside the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum, assisted by DT Quentin Groves. Key block delivered by Sam Baker.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | --- | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Scott | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Baker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Asamoah |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-MIN22 (2Q: 15:00) Bernard Scott ran inside the left tackle for 22 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Jon Asamoah. Buffalo 6, Minnesota 3
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | --- | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Scott | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith |
| +++ | WLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Baker |
| +++ | LCB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Asamoah |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | --- | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 15:00) Extra point by Adam Vinatieri was good. Buffalo 7, Minnesota 3 |
| (2Q: 14:46) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 64 yards from the BUF35. Adrian Arrington returned the ball 19 yards to the MIN20. Tackled by Dewayne Robertson. |
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 14:16) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 17 yards. Tackled by S Joey Thomas. Key block delivered by Harris Stanton.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Robertson | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Brown | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Baker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | --- | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB M.Forbes | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB L.Peppars | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN37 (2Q: 13:35) Willie Dawkins ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Andre Fluellen, assisted by OLB Karlos Dansby. Key block delivered by Robert Berry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | --- | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Peppars | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB K.Dansby | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Bullocks | Spy | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN47 (2Q: 13:09) Brian Griese kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Levon Peppars, assisted by DT Andre Fluellen.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE K.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| --- | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE C.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson |
| +++ | MLB L.Peppars | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB M.Forbes | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-MIN43 (2Q: 12:32) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Andre Fluellen.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Baker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Dansby | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | MLB M.Forbes | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB L.Peppars | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-BUF50 (2Q: 12:08) Brian Griese sacked by CB Karl Paymah and DE Corey Wooton for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Eric Steinbach.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Robertson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT C.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE C.Wooton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Forbes | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB K.Paymah | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB L.Cole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-MIN44 (2Q: 11:30) Amir Cochrane punted 47 yards. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the kick 9 yards to the BUF18. Tackled by Joe Klopfenstein. |
1-10-BUF18 (2Q: 11:20) Tyler Thigpen pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Bernard Scott. DE Calvin Pace drove right through Sam Baker to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Scott | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Baker |
| --- | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Asamoah |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF18 (2Q: 11:14) Bernard Scott ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Scott | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith |
| +++ | WLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Baker |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Asamoah |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-BUF18 (2Q: 10:51) Tyler Thigpen pass completed to WR Mike Sims-Walker for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff. Sims-Walker gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nash | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Baker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Asamoah |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-BUF23 (2Q: 10:25) Ray Hollas punted 54 yards. Johnny Knox returned the kick 3 yards to the MIN26. Tackled by Dewayne Robertson. |
1-10-MIN26 (2Q: 10:18) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Arrington. DE Courtney Brown hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: WR Stevie Johnson of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Robertson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Peppars | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Forbes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN26 (2Q: 10:11) Brian Griese pass completed to FB Harris Stanton for 3 yards. Tackled by S Benny Sapp.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB L.Peppars | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Forbes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Bullocks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-MIN29 (2Q: 09:31) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 29 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson. McCants gained 29 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Robertson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Wooton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Forbes | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Bullocks | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB L.Cole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF42 (2Q: 08:52) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass was dropped by WR Darnerien McCants.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Robertson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Peppars | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB K.Dansby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-10-BUF42 (2Q: 08:42) PENALTY: TE Patrick Estes of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-15-BUF47 (2Q: 08:35) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Harold Burnett. ILB Darryl Washington hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Robertson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Washington | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Dansby | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-15-BUF47 (2Q: 08:29) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 8 yards. Tackled by S Bradley Fletcher, assisted by CB Daniel Bullocks.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE D.Robertson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Wooton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB M.Forbes | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB L.Peppars | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB P.Chung | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-BUF39 (2Q: 07:58) Amir Cochrane punted 39 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF20 (2Q: 07:53) Eric Shelton ran a draw inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace, assisted by DE Stephen Tulloch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith |
| +++ | WLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Baker |
| --- | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Asamoah |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-BUF17 (2Q: 07:14) Tyler Thigpen sacked by DT Quentin Groves and DE Calvin Pace for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Dan Koppen. PENALTY: CB Greg Blue of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Baker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Asamoah |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Koppen |
| --- | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF22 (2Q: 07:02) Tyler Thigpen pass completed to RB Eric Shelton for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB R.Wendorff | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT S.Baker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Asamoah |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-7-BUF25 (2Q: 06:33) Tyler Thigpen pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Greg Blue.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Peelle | Protect | +++ | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT E.Shelton | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT M.Sims-Walker | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT S.Baker |
| +++ | RCB J.Stanford | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Asamoah |
| +++ | NB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | DB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-BUF26 (2Q: 06:05) Tyler Thigpen sacked by DE Calvin Pace for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Michael Roos.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nash | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Baker |
| +++ | LCB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Asamoah |
| --- | RCB J.Stanford | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-BUF21 (2Q: 05:18) Ray Hollas punted 59 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN20. |
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 05:08) Play-Action. Sam Bradford scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by S Benny Sapp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Robertson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Peppars | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Dansby | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB D.Bullocks | Short Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-MIN28 (2Q: 04:21) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Dewayne Robertson. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Robertson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Forbes | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB L.Peppars | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN33 (2Q: 03:55) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Malik Forbes.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Peppars | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB M.Forbes | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-MIN29 (2Q: 03:29) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Malik Forbes, assisted by DT Andre Fluellen.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Robertson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| --- | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB K.Dansby | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | MLB M.Forbes | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB L.Peppars | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | LCB D.Bullocks | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-16-MIN27 (2Q: 02:58) Sam Bradford pass was dropped by RB Willie Dawkins.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Robertson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB L.Peppars | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Forbes | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-MIN27 (2Q: 02:51) Amir Cochrane punted 63 yards. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the kick 9 yards to the BUF19. Tackled by Greg Blue. |
1-10-BUF19 (2Q: 02:41) Tyler Thigpen sacked by DE Stephen Tulloch for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Jon Asamoah.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Peelle | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Baker |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Asamoah |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-14-BUF15 (2Q: 02:00) Bernard Scott ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace, assisted by DE Stephen Tulloch. PENALTY: T Sam Baker of Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Scott | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | --- | | SLOT S.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Baker |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Asamoah |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-21-BUF08 (2Q: 01:49) Tyler Thigpen pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Sims-Walker. S LaRon Landry defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Scott | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Sims-Walker | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Baker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Asamoah |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB S.Gaylor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-21-BUF08 (2Q: 01:43) Tyler Thigpen sacked by ILB Jalen Tatum for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Sam Baker.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nash | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Baker |
| --- | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Asamoah |
| --- | LCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-28-BUF01 (2Q: 01:01) Ray Hollas punted 60 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN39. |
1-10-MIN39 (2Q: 00:50) Sam Bradford pass was dropped by WR Stevie Johnson. PENALTY: DE Courtney Brown of Buffalo was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | --- | | RB W.Dawkins | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB M.Forbes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-5-MIN44 (2Q: 00:50) Sam Bradford scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Chung.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Robertson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB K.Dansby | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
1-10-BUF49 (2Q: 00:39) Sam Bradford pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Karl Paymah. Burnett gained 2 yards after the catch. PENALTY: RB Brandon Jackson of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Formation.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | --- | MLB L.Peppars | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB K.Dansby | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Deep Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-15-MIN46 (2Q: 00:39) Play-Action. Sam Bradford pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Karl Paymah. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: CB Patrick Chung of Buffalo was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Robertson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Peppars | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Dansby | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Deep Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Bullocks | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF49 (2Q: 00:31) Sam Bradford pass was dropped by WR Adrian Arrington.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Robertson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB M.Forbes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB D.Bullocks | Short Zone | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB L.Cole | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF49 (2Q: 00:23) Sam Bradford pass was intended for WR Adrian Arrington and was intercepted by S Darien Stewart at the BUF35. Tackled by Adrian Arrington.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Robertson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB L.Peppars | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | WLB M.Forbes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB K.Paymah | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF35 (2Q: 00:14) Eric Shelton ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | NT G.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Young |
| --- | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | SLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Baker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Asamoah |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
2-10-BUF35 (2Q: 00:05) Tyler Thigpen pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 3 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Scott | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Pascoe | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Baker |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG J.Asamoah |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Pat McAfee kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (3Q: 15:00) Tyler Thigpen pass completed to FB Rob Konrad for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor, assisted by ILB Nick Barnett. Konrad gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Peelle | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB N.Barnett | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Roos |
| +++ | WLB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-BUF34 (3Q: 14:30) Eric Shelton ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry, assisted by ILB Robert Wendorff.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Peelle |
| --- | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Jackson |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Roos |
| --- | WLB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| --- | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| --- | RCB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-BUF30 (3Q: 14:06) Tyler Thigpen scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman and assisted by S LaRon Landry.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Peelle | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB N.Barnett | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Roos |
| +++ | WLB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-BUF34 (3Q: 13:36) Ray Hollas punted 44 yards. Johnny Knox called for a fair catch at the MIN22. |
| 1-10-MIN22 (3Q: 13:28) PENALTY: TE Patrick Estes of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN17 (3Q: 13:20) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Joey Thomas. PENALTY: WR Harold Burnett of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Peppars | In Box | --- | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | MLB M.Forbes | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-MIN18 (3Q: 13:11) Play-Action. Sam Bradford pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Daniel Bullocks.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Peppars | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Forbes | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN32 (3Q: 12:45) Sam Bradford pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Patrick Estes.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Peppars | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB M.Forbes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN32 (3Q: 12:39) Play-Action. Sam Bradford pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Peppars | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB M.Forbes | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| --- | NB B.Sapp | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| --- | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN32 (3Q: 12:30) Sam Bradford pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. OLB Kevin Ellison blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB M.Forbes | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB L.Peppars | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-MIN32 (3Q: 12:22) Amir Cochrane punted 39 yards. T.J. Housmandzadeh called for a fair catch at the BUF29. |
1-10-BUF29 (3Q: 12:14) Eric Shelton ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by ILB Nick Barnett.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Peelle |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | WLB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Roos |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| +++ | NB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF29 (3Q: 11:48) Tyler Thigpen pass completed to WR T.J. Housmandzadeh for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor. Housmandzadeh gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Peelle | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Barnett | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Roos |
| +++ | WLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | --- | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF39 (3Q: 11:16) Eric Shelton ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor, assisted by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Lelie |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | SLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Konrad |
| +++ | WLB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Roos |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| +++ | NB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF39 (3Q: 10:43) Eric Shelton ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Peelle |
| --- | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | WLB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Roos |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| --- | RCB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| --- | NB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| --- | FS G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-BUF37 (3Q: 09:59) Tyler Thigpen pass fell incomplete, intended for WR T.J. Housmandzadeh. DE Stephen Tulloch defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Peelle | Protect | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB N.Barnett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE R.Konrad | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Roos |
| +++ | WLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| --- | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-BUF37 (3Q: 09:52) Ray Hollas punted 43 yards. Johnny Knox returned the kick 10 yards to the MIN30. PENALTY: CB J.R. Stanford of Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-MIN11 (3Q: 09:43) Sam Bradford pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Andre Fluellen, assisted by CB Les Cole. Johnson gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Estes | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Peppars | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Forbes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN22 (3Q: 08:59) Brandon Jackson ran a trap outside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Les Cole.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Forbes | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Out of Box | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| --- | DB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-11-MIN21 (3Q: 08:37) Brandon Jackson ran around right end for 17 yards. Tackled by S Bradley Fletcher. Key block delivered by Terrance Pennington.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Peppars | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB M.Forbes | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | --- | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 08:05) Sam Bradford pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Brandon Jackson. DT Andre Fluellen blocked the pass. PENALTY: OLB Kevin Ellison of Buffalo was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Peppars | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB M.Forbes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-5-MIN43 (3Q: 07:59) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Joey Thomas, assisted by OLB Malik Forbes. Key block delivered by Terrance Pennington.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Peppars | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WLB M.Forbes | Spy | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Out of Box | --- | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-MIN49 (3Q: 07:23) Brandon Jackson ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Malik Forbes, assisted by DE Chris Clemons. PENALTY: WR Harold Burnett of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| --- | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| --- | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Peppars | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WLB M.Forbes | Spy | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| --- | NB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-MIN39 (3Q: 07:16) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Kevin Ellison, assisted by S Joey Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Peppars | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | MLB M.Forbes | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-17-MIN42 (3Q: 06:40) Play-Action. Sam Bradford pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Levon Peppars.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Peppars | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Forbes | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN49 (3Q: 06:11) Sam Bradford pass was intended for RB Brandon Jackson and was intercepted by S Benny Sapp at the BUF46. The interception was returned 54 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Buffalo 13, Minnesota 3
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | MLB M.Forbes | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB L.Peppars | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| --- | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| --- | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 06:11) Extra point by Adam Vinatieri was good. Buffalo 14, Minnesota 3 |
| (3Q: 06:03) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 51 yards from the BUF35. Nicholas Conley returned the ball 27 yards to the MIN41. Tackled by Ashley Lelie. |
1-10-MIN41 (3Q: 05:30) Sam Bradford pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. CB Daniel Bullocks defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | --- | MLB L.Peppars | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB M.Forbes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN41 (3Q: 05:21) Brandon Jackson ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 19 yards. Tackled by S Benny Sapp. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Peppars | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WLB M.Forbes | In Box | --- | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | --- | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-BUF40 (3Q: 04:42) Sam Bradford pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Levon Peppars.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Peppars | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Arrington | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Forbes | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-BUF36 (3Q: 04:19) Sam Bradford pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. OLB Kevin Ellison hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB L.Peppars | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB M.Forbes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| --- | NB B.Sapp | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-BUF36 (3Q: 04:14) Sam Bradford pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brandon Jackson. S Bradley Fletcher knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Forbes | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB L.Peppars | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-BUF36 (3Q: 04:10) Amir Cochrane punted 36 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF20 (3Q: 04:04) Eric Shelton ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff, assisted by S LaRon Landry. Key block delivered by Michael Roos.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Peelle |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | WLB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Roos |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| +++ | NB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-BUF29 (3Q: 03:40) Eric Shelton ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Peelle |
| --- | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | WLB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Roos |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| --- | RCB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| --- | NB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-BUF26 (3Q: 02:55) Tyler Thigpen pass completed to WR T.J. Housmandzadeh for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Nick Barnett. Housmandzadeh gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Peelle | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB N.Barnett | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Roos |
| +++ | WLB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF30 (3Q: 02:16) Tyler Thigpen scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Peelle | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Barnett | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Roos |
| +++ | WLB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-BUF34 (3Q: 01:50) Tyler Thigpen pass completed to RB Eric Shelton for 8 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Peelle | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB N.Barnett | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT M.Roos |
| +++ | WLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF42 (3Q: 01:14) Tyler Thigpen pass fell incomplete, intended for WR T.J. Housmandzadeh. DE Stephen Tulloch drove right through Jamon Meredith to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Peelle | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB N.Barnett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Sims-Walker | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Roos |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | NB R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| +++ | DB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| --- | FS R.Wendorff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF42 (3Q: 01:10) Tyler Thigpen pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Justin Peelle. S LaRon Landry defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Peelle | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB N.Barnett | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Sims-Walker | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Roos |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| +++ | NB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| --- | FS G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-BUF42 (3Q: 01:01) Tyler Thigpen pass completed to FB Rob Konrad for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Peelle | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB N.Barnett | Short Zone | --- | | RB E.Shelton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Roos |
| +++ | WLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-10-BUF42 (3Q: 00:33) Ray Hollas punted 58 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 00:27) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Malik Forbes.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Peppars | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WLB M.Forbes | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-8-MIN22 (4Q: 15:00) Sam Bradford pass completed to WR Harold Burnett for 2 yards. Tackled by S Joey Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | --- | MLB L.Peppars | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Forbes | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | --- | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-MIN24 (4Q: 14:27) Sam Bradford pass completed to FB Harris Stanton for 31 yards. Tackled by OLB Levon Peppars. Stanton gained 20 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SLB L.Peppars | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB M.Forbes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | --- | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF45 (4Q: 13:42) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Delbert Cowsette, assisted by OLB Malik Forbes. Key block delivered by John Sullivan.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Peppars | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB M.Forbes | In Box | --- | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-BUF39 (4Q: 13:20) Brandon Jackson ran a trap outside the right tackle for 25 yards. Tackled by OLB Malik Forbes. Key block delivered by Eric Steinbach. PENALTY: T Terrance Pennington of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Peppars | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WLB M.Forbes | Spy | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| --- | FS B.Fletcher | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-BUF49 (4Q: 13:02) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Joey Thomas, assisted by OLB Julian Peterson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB L.Peppars | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | MLB M.Forbes | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-14-BUF49 (4Q: 12:40) Sam Bradford pass was dropped by WR Stevie Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB M.Forbes | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB L.Peppars | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| --- | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-BUF49 (4Q: 12:32) Amir Cochrane punted 49 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF20 (4Q: 12:25) Tyler Thigpen pass completed to WR T.J. Housmandzadeh for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor, assisted by ILB Robert Wendorff.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Peelle | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB N.Barnett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Roos |
| +++ | WLB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF31 (4Q: 11:48) Eric Shelton ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace. Key block delivered by Jamon Meredith.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Peelle |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | WLB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Roos |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| +++ | NB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-BUF36 (4Q: 11:16) Eric Shelton ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue. Key block delivered by Jamon Meredith.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Peelle |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | WLB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Roos |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| +++ | NB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF45 (4Q: 10:36) Tyler Thigpen pass completed to TE Teyo Jackson for 10 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Peelle | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB N.Barnett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Roos |
| +++ | WLB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN45 (4Q: 10:11) Eric Shelton ran a draw inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Peelle |
| --- | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | WLB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Roos |
| --- | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| --- | RCB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| --- | NB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-MIN49 (4Q: 09:44) Tyler Thigpen pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 19 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Lelie gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Peelle | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Barnett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Roos |
| +++ | WLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG N.Minton |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN30 (4Q: 09:12) Eric Shelton ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Peelle |
| --- | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | WLB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Roos |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| +++ | NB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN29 (4Q: 08:41) Eric Shelton ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff, assisted by ILB Jay Foreman. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Michael Roos to the MIN24.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | --- | | TE J.Peelle |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | WLB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Roos |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| +++ | NB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-MIN24 (4Q: 08:00) Tyler Thigpen pass completed to RB Eric Shelton for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Nick Barnett. Shelton gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Peelle | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB N.Barnett | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | --- | | TE T.Jackson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Roos |
| +++ | WLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Short Zone | --- | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN16 (4Q: 07:27) Eric Shelton ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston, assisted by ILB Jay Foreman. Key block delivered by Arturo Van Anden.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Peelle |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | WLB R.Wendorff | In Box | --- | | LT M.Roos |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| +++ | NB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN11 (4Q: 06:44) Eric Shelton ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Rufus Alexander, assisted by DE Stephen Tulloch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Peelle |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Jackson |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | SLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Konrad |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Roos |
| +++ | WLB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-MIN10 (4Q: 05:59) Eric Shelton ran around left end for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Neal Minton. Buffalo 20, Minnesota 3
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Peelle |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | WLB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Roos |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| +++ | NB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 05:59) Extra point by Adam Vinatieri was good. Buffalo 21, Minnesota 3 |
| (4Q: 05:52) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 72 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (4Q: 05:52) Sam Bradford pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Peppars | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Forbes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN25 (4Q: 05:45) Sam Bradford pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Peppars | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB M.Forbes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| --- | RCB L.Cole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN25 (4Q: 05:35) Sam Bradford pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Darnerien McCants.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Forbes | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | DB K.Paymah | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-10-MIN25 (4Q: 05:27) Sam Bradford pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Harold Burnett. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Forbes | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB L.Peppars | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| --- | RCB L.Cole | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN25 (4Q: 05:21) Eric Shelton ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch, assisted by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Peelle |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Jackson |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Roos |
| +++ | WLB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| --- | SS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN21 (4Q: 04:37) Eric Shelton ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S LaRon Landry.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Peelle |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Jackson |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | SLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Konrad |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | --- | | LT M.Roos |
| +++ | WLB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| --- | SS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-MIN20 (4Q: 03:51) Eric Shelton ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by DT Kedrick Golston.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Peelle |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | WLB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Roos |
| --- | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| +++ | NB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-5-MIN20 (4Q: 03:40) Adam Vinatieri attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 24, Minnesota 3 |
| (4Q: 03:33) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 74 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (4Q: 03:33) Sam Bradford pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Arrington.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB L.Peppars | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | WLB M.Forbes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN25 (4Q: 03:26) Sam Bradford pass was dropped by WR Adrian Arrington.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | --- | MLB L.Peppars | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | WLB M.Forbes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| --- | NB B.Sapp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN25 (4Q: 03:15) Sam Bradford scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Bradley Fletcher.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Forbes | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB L.Peppars | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-5-MIN30 (4Q: 02:49) Sam Bradford pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DT Delbert Cowsette hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Forbes | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB L.Peppars | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| --- | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN30 (4Q: 02:41) Eric Shelton ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace, assisted by DT Kedrick Golston.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Peelle |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Konrad |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Roos |
| --- | WLB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| --- | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| --- | RCB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| --- | SS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
2-13-MIN33 (4Q: 02:34) Eric Shelton ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston, assisted by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Peelle |
| --- | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Jackson |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Roos |
| +++ | WLB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
3-13-MIN33 (4Q: 02:22) Eric Shelton ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Peelle |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Jackson |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Roos |
| +++ | WLB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| 4-12-MIN32 (4Q: 02:15) Ray Hollas punted 32 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 02:08) Sam Bradford pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Arrington. S Joey Thomas defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Peppars | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Forbes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN20 (4Q: 02:01) Sam Bradford pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Darnerien McCants.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burnett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Forbes | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | DB K.Paymah | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| --- | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-10-MIN20 (4Q: 01:55) Sam Bradford pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DE Chris Clemons hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Forbes | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | DB K.Paymah | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-10-MIN20 (4Q: 01:46) Sam Bradford scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Karl Paymah and assisted by CB Daniel Bullocks. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE K.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burnett | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB M.Forbes | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB L.Cole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | DB K.Paymah | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pennington |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN27 (4Q: 01:37) Eric Shelton ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by DE Calvin Pace. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Thigpen |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | NT K.Golston | In Box | --- | | TE J.Peelle |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Jackson |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Roos |
| +++ | WLB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| --- | LCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Sims |
| +++ | RCB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Minton |
| --- | SS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Meredith |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 2-11-MIN28 (4Q: 00:50) Tyler Thigpen dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| 3-13-MIN30 (4Q: 00:06) Tyler Thigpen dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Final Score: Buffalo Bills 24, Minnesota Vikings 3 |