| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 37 degrees, fair, 10 mph wind. |
| New Orleans won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Phil Dawson kicked off 63 yards from the MIN35. Marcus McCauley returned the ball 17 yards to the NOS19. Tackled by Stevie Johnson. PENALTY: WR Rashied Davis of New Orleans was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-NOS04 (1Q: 14:33) Law Firm Green-Ellis ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Branch |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Robinson |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-NOS08 (1Q: 13:51) BenJarvus Green-Ellis ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace, assisted by DE Stephen Tulloch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bajema |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| --- | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-NOS11 (1Q: 13:25) Lamont Williamson pass completed to TE Daniel Graham for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch. Graham gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT T.Troup | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Allison | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | RCB J.Stanford | Bump and Run | --- | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | DB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Double SLOT | +++ |
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1-10-NOS23 (1Q: 12:45) Lamont Williamson pass completed to TE Daniel Graham for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Branch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Bajema | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-NOS26 (1Q: 12:10) Lamont Williamson scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Daniel Graham on the NOS38.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Bajema | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS38 (1Q: 11:28) Lamont Williamson scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Arnold Parrish.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-NOS46 (1Q: 10:55) BenJarvus Green-Ellis ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff. Key block delivered by Dominic Raiola.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bajema |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN48 (1Q: 10:12) Lamont Williamson pass completed to WR Deion Branch for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor. Branch gained 21 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Branch | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN27 (1Q: 09:37) Law Firm Green-Ellis ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor, assisted by CB Ryan Clark. Key block delivered by Dominic Raiola.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | --- | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis |
| +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-MIN20 (1Q: 09:01) Demetrius Williams ran a reverse around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis |
| +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bajema |
| --- | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| --- | WLB T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-MIN18 (1Q: 08:26) Lamont Williamson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis. S LaRon Landry defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB C.Fox | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| --- | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-1-MIN18 (1Q: 08:19) Nick Novak attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 3, Minnesota 0 |
| (1Q: 08:11) Nick Novak kicked off 63 yards from the NOS35. Adrian Arrington returned the ball 30 yards to the MIN32. Tackled by Mike Iupati. |
1-10-MIN32 (1Q: 07:49) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Lowery. Johnson gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB A.Cromartie | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS48 (1Q: 07:17) Brian Griese sacked by DE Ronald Fields and OLB Jon Beason for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Beason | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB J.King | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB A.Cromartie | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-MIN47 (1Q: 06:50) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass was dropped by WR Darnerien McCants.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB A.Cromartie | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-15-MIN47 (1Q: 06:40) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Bryan Kehl. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jefferson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-8-NOS46 (1Q: 06:05) Amir Cochrane punted 43 yards. The ball was downed at the NOS03. |
1-10-NOS03 (1Q: 05:56) BenJarvus Green-Ellis ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace. Key block delivered by Mike Iupati.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Williams |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | --- | | FB M.Robinson |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-NOS12 (1Q: 05:33) BenJarvus Green-Ellis ran a draw inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace. Key block delivered by Matt Hill.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis |
| +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NOS17 (1Q: 05:01) Law Firm Green-Ellis ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by DE Stephen Tulloch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis |
| +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-NOS16 (1Q: 04:32) BenJarvus Green-Ellis ran around the left tackle for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Arnold Parrish. Key block delivered by Mike Iupati. PENALTY: WR Demetrius Williams of New Orleans was called for an Illegal Formation.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams |
| --- | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | --- | | SLOT R.Davis |
| +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-16-NOS11 (1Q: 04:19) Lamont Williamson pass completed to TE Daniel Graham for 3 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry, assisted by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-13-NOS14 (1Q: 03:46) PENALTY: G Jason Peters of New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
3-18-NOS09 (1Q: 03:41) Lamont Williamson pass completed to WR Rashied Davis for 3 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Choice | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-15-NOS12 (1Q: 02:54) Earnest Simmons punted 43 yards. Johnny Knox returned the kick 16 yards to the NOS39. Tackled by Mike Iupati. |
1-10-NOS39 (1Q: 02:43) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 35 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus McCauley. Johnson gained 27 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Short Zone | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB A.Cromartie | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-4-NOS04 (1Q: 02:04) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Dwight Smith. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Beason | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB B.Kehl | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | WLB J.Anderson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Bump and Run | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-5-NOS05 (1Q: 01:39) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! McCants gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 6, New Orleans 3
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Beason | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Anderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Bump and Run | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Bump and Run | --- |
|
| (1Q: 01:39) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. Minnesota 7, New Orleans 3 |
| (1Q: 01:29) Phil Dawson kicked off 57 yards from the MIN35. Reynaldo Hill returned the ball 20 yards to the NOS28. Tackled by Greg Blue. |
1-10-NOS28 (1Q: 01:06) BenJarvus Green-Ellis ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| --- | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis |
| +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-11-NOS27 (1Q: 00:29) PENALTY: G Jason Peters of New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
2-16-NOS22 (1Q: 00:20) Lamont Williamson pass completed to WR Deion Branch for 25 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch. Branch gained 25 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-NOS47 (2Q: 15:00) Quinton Ganther ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis |
| +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-NOS49 (2Q: 14:24) Lamont Williamson scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker. PENALTY: C Dominic Raiola of New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| --- | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| --- | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-18-NOS39 (2Q: 14:16) BenJarvus Green-Ellis ran a draw inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Quentin Groves, assisted by ILB Robert Wendorff.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | --- | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bajema |
| --- | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-18-NOS39 (2Q: 13:34) Lamont Williamson scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Choice | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-NOS43 (2Q: 12:56) Earnest Simmons punted 44 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN13. |
1-10-MIN13 (2Q: 12:46) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Bryan Kehl.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE K.Iwebema | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB B.Kehl | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN15 (2Q: 12:01) Brian Griese scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus McCauley. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Brandon Jackson for 6 yards to the MIN33.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB A.Cromartie | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN33 (2Q: 11:31) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Lowery, assisted by OLB James Anderson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB B.Kehl | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN35 (2Q: 10:46) Brian Griese scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus McCauley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Beason | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB J.King | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-MIN38 (2Q: 10:15) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DT Jason Jefferson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jefferson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB A.Cromartie | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-MIN38 (2Q: 10:08) Amir Cochrane punted 46 yards. Kevin Ogletree returned the kick -2 yards to the NOS14. PENALTY: S Tanard Jackson of New Orleans was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
1-10-NOS08 (2Q: 09:58) Lamont Williamson pass completed to WR Rashied Davis for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. Davis gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Graham | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT R.Davis | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | --- | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS21 (2Q: 09:22) Lamont Williamson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rashied Davis. DT Quentin Groves drove right through Levi Brown to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS21 (2Q: 09:17) BenJarvus Green-Ellis ran around left end for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. Key block delivered by Dominic Raiola.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis |
| +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS32 (2Q: 08:45) Law Firm Green-Ellis ran around right end for -6 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis |
| +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| --- | LCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| --- | SS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-16-NOS26 (2Q: 08:01) PENALTY: T Matt Hill of New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
2-21-NOS21 (2Q: 07:56) Lamont Williamson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Daniel Graham. ILB Jay Foreman simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| --- | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-21-NOS21 (2Q: 07:49) Lamont Williamson pass completed to WR Deion Branch for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor. Branch gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Choice | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-NOS31 (2Q: 07:08) Earnest Simmons punted 47 yards. Johnny Knox returned the kick 20 yards to the MIN42. Tackled by Mike Iupati. |
1-10-MIN42 (2Q: 06:59) Brian Griese scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jon Beason and assisted by ILB Bryan Kehl. PENALTY: G Wilford Brown of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB A.Cromartie | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-MIN32 (2Q: 06:50) Marcus Thomas ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Ronald Fields. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Mebane | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | --- | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | MLB B.Kehl | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-MIN40 (2Q: 06:05) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Jon Beason.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-2-MIN50 (2Q: 05:27) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Jon Beason, assisted by DT Anthony Mebane. Key block delivered by Robert Berry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB B.Kehl | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Z.Moreno | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS T.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-10-NOS42 (2Q: 04:54) PENALTY: TE Malcolm Beyer of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NOS47 (2Q: 04:44) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Bryan Kehl.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-NOS39 (2Q: 04:21) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Ronald Fields.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-NOS40 (2Q: 03:53) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnerien McCants. CB Marcus McCauley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jefferson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE J.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-NOS40 (2Q: 03:49) Amir Cochrane punted 40 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 03:44) BenJarvus Green-Ellis ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | --- | | SLOT R.Davis |
| +++ | WLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| --- | SS S.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-NOS22 (2Q: 03:11) Lamont Williamson pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Deion Branch. DT Todd Cunningham blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bajema | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-NOS22 (2Q: 03:06) Lamont Williamson pass was intended for TE Daniel Graham and was intercepted by CB Greg Blue at the NOS25. Tackled by Daniel Graham.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Choice | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Robinson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB N.Barnett | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS25 (2Q: 02:53) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Ronald Fields, assisted by S Dwight Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB A.Cromartie | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-NOS18 (2Q: 02:23) Brandon Jackson ran a trap outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Lowery. Key block delivered by Robert Berry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-NOS14 (2Q: 02:00) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 13, New Orleans 3
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Beason | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Bump and Run | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB A.Cromartie | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Bump and Run | --- |
|
| (2Q: 02:00) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. Minnesota 14, New Orleans 3 |
| (2Q: 01:52) Phil Dawson kicked off 63 yards from the MIN35. Reynaldo Hill returned the ball 26 yards to the NOS28. Tackled by Greg Blue. |
1-10-NOS28 (2Q: 01:42) BenJarvus Green-Ellis ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams |
| +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bajema |
| +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-NOS29 (2Q: 01:19) Lamont Williamson sacked by DT Quentin Groves and DE Mike Rucker for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Matt Hill.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Bajema | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB T.Cunningham | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| --- | LCB R.Clark | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-NOS24 (2Q: 00:59) Lamont Williamson pass completed to TE Billy Bajema for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Rufus Alexander. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Choice | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | --- | | TE B.Bajema | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| 4-1-NOS37 (2Q: 00:47) Earnest Simmons punted 48 yards. Johnny Knox returned the kick 16 yards to the MIN31. PENALTY: DE Lawrence Carpenter of Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-MIN15 (2Q: 00:36) Brandon Jackson ran around left end for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus McCauley, assisted by DT Sammie Lee Hill. Key block delivered by Robert Berry.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE K.Moorehead | In Box | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN30 (2Q: 00:03) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for -4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Marcus McCauley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB A.Cromartie | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Nick Novak kicked off 66 yards from the NOS35. Troy Williamson returned the ball 21 yards to the MIN20. Tackled by Michael Robinson. |
1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 14:33) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Arrington. CB Justin King defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB A.Cromartie | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN20 (3Q: 14:25) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 19 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dwight Lowery. Johnson gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Beason | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB A.Cromartie | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN39 (3Q: 13:45) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Justin King.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-NOS48 (3Q: 13:12) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jon Beason.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-NOS45 (3Q: 12:49) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnerien McCants. CB Antonio Cromartie defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB A.Cromartie | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-NOS45 (3Q: 12:40) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 13 yards. Tackled by S Dwight Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jefferson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB A.Cromartie | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS32 (3Q: 12:10) Brian Griese kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Ronald Fields. Key block delivered by Eric Steinbach.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson |
| +++ | MLB B.Kehl | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB J.Beason | In Box | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-NOS27 (3Q: 11:40) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for -1 yards. Tackled by S Dwight Smith. Minnesota's Brian Griese was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-NOS28 (3Q: 11:08) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Justin King, assisted by ILB Bryan Kehl. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Johnson gained 13 yards after the catch. New Orleans's Dwight Smith was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jefferson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-7-NOS07 (3Q: 10:27) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dwight Lowery. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Beason | Bump and Run | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Anderson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Bump and Run | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-4-NOS04 (3Q: 09:56) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Robert Berry. Minnesota 20, New Orleans 3
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB B.Kehl | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 09:56) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. Minnesota 21, New Orleans 3 |
| (3Q: 09:50) Phil Dawson kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (3Q: 09:50) Lamont Williamson scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB T.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| --- | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS35 (3Q: 09:10) Lamont Williamson pass completed to TE Daniel Graham for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Graham | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Bajema | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS46 (3Q: 08:26) Lamont Williamson pass completed to RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| --- | NB A.Parrish | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-NOS47 (3Q: 07:40) Lamont Williamson pass completed to WR Rashied Davis for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-NOS46 (3Q: 07:12) Lamont Williamson pass completed to WR Deion Branch for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Arnold Parrish. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Choice | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT R.Davis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-MIN48 (3Q: 06:35) Earnest Simmons punted 48 yards. Touchback. |
| 1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 06:29) PENALTY: DE Kindal Moorehead of New Orleans was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-MIN25 (3Q: 06:25) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Jon Beason, assisted by DE Ronald Fields.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN25 (3Q: 05:54) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Lowery.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB B.Kehl | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-MIN21 (3Q: 05:28) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Reynaldo Hill.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jefferson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-1-MIN29 (3Q: 04:49) Amir Cochrane punted 48 yards. Kevin Ogletree returned the kick 4 yards to the NOS27. Tackled by Greg Blue. |
1-10-NOS27 (3Q: 04:40) Lamont Williamson pass completed to TE Billy Bajema for 3 yards. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Graham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Bajema | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB L.Landry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | --- | | RT L.Brown |
| --- | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-NOS30 (3Q: 04:13) Lamont Williamson pass completed to FB Michael Robinson for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bajema | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.King | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB Q.Ganther | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Robinson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-NOS36 (3Q: 03:49) Lamont Williamson scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB C.Fox | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS43 (3Q: 03:13) Rashied Davis ran a reverse around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark, assisted by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch |
| +++ | NT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Davis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis |
| +++ | SILB J.Foreman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bajema |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-NOS45 (3Q: 02:38) Lamont Williamson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Daniel Graham.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bajema | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Branch | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE L.King | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-NOS45 (3Q: 02:32) Lamont Williamson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Deion Branch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT T.Troup | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Choice | Protect | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Allison | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | RCB J.Stanford | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | DB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-NOS45 (3Q: 02:20) Earnest Simmons punted 46 yards. Johnny Knox returned the kick 15 yards to the MIN24. Tackled by Dominic Raiola. |
1-10-MIN24 (3Q: 02:12) Brian Griese pass completed to FB Harris Stanton for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Antonio Cromartie.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Bump and Run | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB A.Cromartie | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN27 (3Q: 01:40) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Antonio Cromartie, assisted by CB Justin King. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Beason | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN41 (3Q: 01:11) Play-Action. Brian Griese scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Jon Beason.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB A.Cromartie | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-MIN48 (3Q: 00:29) Brandon Jackson ran a trap outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Sammie Lee Hill, assisted by OLB Jon Beason. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | --- | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-NOS45 (4Q: 15:00) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Bryan Kehl.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE K.Iwebema | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB B.Kehl | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-NOS42 (4Q: 14:15) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Jon Beason. Key block delivered by Robert Berry. Berry ran over Dwight Smith to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | MLB B.Kehl | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-NOS35 (4Q: 13:40) Brandon Jackson ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Mark Anderson. Key block delivered by Patrick Estes. PENALTY: G Wilford Brown of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB B.Kehl | In Box | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-NOS45 (4Q: 13:29) Marcus Thomas ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Ronald Fields, assisted by ILB Bryan Kehl. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | --- | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Mebane | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | MLB B.Kehl | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-NOS36 (4Q: 12:50) Brian Griese scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Sammie Lee Hill.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | WLB J.Anderson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | LCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-1-NOS26 (4Q: 12:05) PENALTY: G Wilford Brown of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
3-6-NOS31 (4Q: 11:58) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Marcus Thomas. ILB Bryan Kehl hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: DT Anthony Mebane of New Orleans was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jefferson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB J.King | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB A.Cromartie | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS16 (4Q: 11:51) Play-Action. Brian Griese scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by S Dwight Smith. PENALTY: RB Brandon Jackson of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Shift.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Estes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB J.Beason | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Anderson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-15-NOS21 (4Q: 11:38) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass was dropped by WR Adrian Arrington.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB J.King | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-NOS21 (4Q: 11:30) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Jon Beason. Key block delivered by Robert Berry.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | MLB B.Kehl | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-4-NOS04 (4Q: 10:45) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: ILB Bryan Kehl of New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined. Minnesota 27, New Orleans 3
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Beason | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Anderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Bump and Run | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 10:45) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. Minnesota 28, New Orleans 3 |
| (4Q: 10:34) Phil Dawson kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (4Q: 10:34) Lamont Williamson pass completed to WR Rashied Davis for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Arnold Parrish.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Graham | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| --- | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-12-NOS23 (4Q: 09:47) Lamont Williamson scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB M.Robinson | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 3-6-NOS29 (4Q: 09:13) PENALTY: WR Rashied Davis of New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
3-11-NOS24 (4Q: 09:07) Lamont Williamson pass completed to WR Rashied Davis for 17 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Davis gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Choice | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS41 (4Q: 08:38) Lamont Williamson pass completed to RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Quentin Groves.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Graham | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB T.Cunningham | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-NOS44 (4Q: 08:04) Lamont Williamson pass completed to WR Rashied Davis for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch, assisted by CB Axel Batchelor. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB T.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| --- | NB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-NOS49 (4Q: 07:40) Lamont Williamson pass completed to WR Deion Branch for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor, assisted by S LaRon Landry. Branch gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Branch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | TE B.Bajema | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB C.Fox | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN44 (4Q: 07:05) Lamont Williamson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Daniel Graham. DE Mike Rucker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: G Mike Iupati of New Orleans was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Robinson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN44 (4Q: 06:58) Lamont Williamson scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry and assisted by DE Stephen Tulloch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-MIN38 (4Q: 06:17) Lamont Williamson pass completed to WR Aundrae Allison for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Davis | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Choice | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Allison | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| --- | LCB R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-2-MIN36 (4Q: 05:53) Lamont Williamson scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman and assisted by CB Greg Blue.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Robinson | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| --- | WLB C.Fox | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN33 (4Q: 05:19) Lamont Williamson pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Deion Branch. DE Mike Rucker blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Graham | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| --- | NB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN33 (4Q: 05:12) Lamont Williamson scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT R.Davis | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB T.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-MIN26 (4Q: 04:34) Lamont Williamson pass completed to WR Deion Branch for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Nick Barnett, assisted by CB Greg Blue.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Protect | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Choice | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT R.Davis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Barnett | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Batchelor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN12 (4Q: 04:10) Brian Brohm pass completed to WR Rashied Davis for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Brohm |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Allison | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-MIN04 (4Q: 04:02) Brian Brohm pass completed to TE Daniel Graham for 3 yards. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Brohm |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Davis | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB N.Barnett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bajema | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS S.Gaylor | Bump and Run | --- |
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1-1-MIN01 (4Q: 03:40) Brian Brohm pass completed to TE Daniel Graham for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 28, New Orleans 9
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Brohm |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Graham | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Robinson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WILB T.Cunningham | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | WLB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 03:40) Extra point by Nick Novak was good. Minnesota 28, New Orleans 10 |
| (4Q: 03:30) Nick Novak kicked off (onside) from the NOS35. MIN Patrick Estes recovered the kick. |
1-10-NOS45 (4Q: 03:25) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Kenny Iwebema.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-NOS44 (4Q: 02:42) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Ronald Fields. Key block delivered by Terrance Pennington.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Mebane | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE K.Iwebema | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williamson |
| +++ | WLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | --- |
|
| New Orleans called a time out. |
1-10-NOS35 (4Q: 02:34) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Ronald Fields, assisted by OLB James Anderson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB B.Kehl | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| New Orleans called a time out. |
2-11-NOS36 (4Q: 02:24) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Anthony Mebane, assisted by DT Jason Jefferson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| New Orleans called a time out. |
3-10-NOS35 (4Q: 02:13) Marcus Thomas ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Bryan Kehl.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Estes |
| --- | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | MLB B.Kehl | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-4-NOS29 (4Q: 02:00) Phil Dawson attempted a 46 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 31, New Orleans 10 |
| (4Q: 01:55) Phil Dawson kicked off 54 yards from the MIN35. Reynaldo Hill returned the ball 29 yards to the NOS40. Tackled by Greg Blue. |
1-10-NOS40 (4Q: 01:49) Brian Brohm sacked by DE Calvin Pace for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Matt Hill.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Brohm |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| --- | RCB J.Stanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| --- | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | DB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-14-NOS36 (4Q: 01:28) Brian Brohm pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Rashied Davis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Brohm |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | NT T.Troup | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Protect | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | RCB J.Stanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | DB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-NOS36 (4Q: 01:23) Brian Brohm pass completed to TE Daniel Graham for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Brohm |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT T.Troup | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Graham | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Choice | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Robinson | Protect | +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Hill |
| --- | RCB J.Stanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | DB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-9-NOS41 (4Q: 01:02) Brian Brohm pass completed to WR Deion Branch for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue. Branch gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Brohm |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Troup | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Choice | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | RCB J.Stanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | DB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN46 (4Q: 00:39) Brian Brohm pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rashied Davis. DE Calvin Pace hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Brohm |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT T.Troup | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | RCB J.Stanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | DB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN46 (4Q: 00:30) Brian Brohm pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Demetrius Williams. DE Lawrence Carpenter blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Brohm |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT T.Troup | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Protect | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | RCB J.Stanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| --- | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| --- | DB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN46 (4Q: 00:24) Brian Brohm pass completed to WR Rashied Davis for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Arnold Parrish.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Brohm |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Branch | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Choice | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | RCB J.Stanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | DB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-7-MIN43 (4Q: 00:09) Brian Brohm pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Deion Branch. DE Mike Rucker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Brohm |
| *** | LDE M.Rucker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Branch | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT T.Troup | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Williams | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB J.Foreman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Davis | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB S.Tulloch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Allison | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB A.Batchelor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | RCB J.Stanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | DB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-MIN43 (4Q: 00:01) Brian Griese dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 31, New Orleans Saints 10 |