Week 14, 2010

Played in Buffalo, NY, weather: 21 degrees, fair, 10 mph wind.
Buffalo won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Phil Dawson kicked off 61 yards from the MIN35. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the ball 24 yards to the BUF28. Tackled by Stevie Johnson.
1-10-BUF28 (1Q: 14:24) LeGarrette Blount ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker
+++NT C.PaceIn Box+++
TE Z.Miller
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Nelson
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB L.BlountBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box---
SLOT A.Lelie
+++WLB T.CunninghamIn Box+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB R.ClarkOut of Box+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
C S.Page
+++NB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
2-6-BUF32 (1Q: 13:50) Charlie Whitehurst pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Arnold Parrish, assisted by CB Ryan Clark. Lelie gained 2 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE014t PersonnelDEFENSETrue 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++NT T.TroupRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerProtect---RDE L.CarpenterRush Passer---
Z(FL) A.LelieSecondary, S Screen (S)+++SLB J.ForemanShort Zone---
SLOT S.SmithOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)+++WLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
SLOT T.HousmandzadehOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++LCB A.BatchelorBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Tait
+++RCB J.StanfordBump and Run+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++NB A.ParrishBump and Run+++
C S.Page
+++DB G.BlueShort Zone---
RG W.Sims
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
3-5-BUF33 (1Q: 13:09) Charlie Whitehurst sacked by DT Todd Cunningham for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Michael Roos.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerSecondary, S Screen (S)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.NelsonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB L.BlountOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)---SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE B.PascoeOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT J.Tait
+++WLB T.CunninghamBlitz Passer+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++LCB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
C S.Page
+++RCB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT M.Roos
---FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
4-11-BUF27 (1Q: 12:40) Ray Hollas punted 49 yards. Johnny Knox returned the kick 11 yards to the MIN35. Tackled by Rob Konrad. Ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Axel Batchelor at the MIN35.
1-10-MIN35 (1Q: 12:33) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Joey Thomas.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++3tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
TE M.BeyerOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)+++1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)+++RDE C.ClemonsRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, S Screen (S)---MLB D.HawthorneSpy on QB+++
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WLB G.WilkinsonShort Zone---
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB B.SappShort Zone---
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDeep Zone+++
2-1-MIN44 (1Q: 11:51) PENALTY: WR Stevie Johnson of Minnesota was called for a False Start.
2-6-MIN39 (1Q: 11:42) PENALTY: WR Darnerien McCants of Minnesota was called for a False Start.
2-11-MIN34 (1Q: 11:36) Brian Griese scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Chung.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++3tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
TE M.BeyerOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)---RDE C.ClemonsRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++MLB D.HawthorneShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, W Wheel (9-18)+++WLB G.WilkinsonBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonMan-to-Man---
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB B.SappShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
---SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDeep Zone+++
3-2-MIN43 (1Q: 10:56) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Malik Forbes, assisted by DE Corey Wooton. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.ClemonsIn Box---
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++3tcDT C.WootonIn Box+++
TE M.Beyer
+++1tcDT A.FluellenIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE K.DansbyIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++MLB L.PepparsIn Box+++
SLOT D.McCants
+++WLB M.ForbesIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB K.EllisonOut of Box---
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB F.WashingtonOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB B.SappOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS J.ThomasOut of Box---
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.FletcherOut of Box+++
1-10-BUF47 (1Q: 10:21) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington, assisted by ILB David Hawthorne. McCants gained 2 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++3tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
TE M.BeyerOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE C.ClemonsRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++MLB D.HawthorneShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB G.WilkinsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB B.SappBlitz Passer+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDeep Zone+++
2-2-BUF39 (1Q: 09:57) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Usama Young. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Terrance Pennington to the BUF35.
OFFENSE131 Personnel, Weak formation, PistolDEFENSE43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinIn Box---
TE M.Beyer
+++3tcDT C.WootonIn Box---
TE P.Estes
+++1tcDT C.ClemonsIn Box---
Z(FL) S.Johnson
+++RDE L.RamseyIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier---SLB G.WilkinsonIn Box+++
TE J.Klopfenstein
+++MLB D.HawthorneIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB K.EllisonIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB F.WashingtonOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB P.ChungOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasOut of Box+++
1-10-BUF35 (1Q: 09:15) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Kevin Ellison, assisted by DT LaJuan Ramsey. Key block delivered by Eric Steinbach. PENALTY: WR Adrian Arrington of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Formation.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++3tcDT C.WootonIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++1tcDT C.ClemonsIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
---RDE L.RamseyIn Box---
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SLB G.WilkinsonIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++MLB D.HawthorneIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB K.EllisonIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB F.WashingtonOut of Box---
C R.Berry
+++RCB P.ChungOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasOut of Box+++
1-15-BUF40 (1Q: 09:07) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Usama Young.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++3tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
TE M.BeyerOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE C.ClemonsRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonProtect---MLB D.HawthorneShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WLB G.WilkinsonShort Zone---
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonBlitz Passer+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB B.SappMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDeep Zone+++
2-3-BUF28 (1Q: 08:26) Brandon Jackson ran a trap outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Usama Young.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++3tcDT A.FluellenIn Box+++
TE M.Beyer
+++1tcDT L.RamseyIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE C.ClemonsIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier---MLB D.HawthorneIn Box+++
SLOT D.McCants
+++WLB G.WilkinsonIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
---LCB F.WashingtonOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB B.SappOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasOut of Box+++
3-7-BUF32 (1Q: 07:58) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Arrington. S Usama Young defended the pass.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, W Wheel (9-18)+++3tcDT C.WootonRush Passer+++
TE M.BeyerOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)---1tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE K.EllisonRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++MLB D.HawthorneDeep Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)---WLB K.DansbyShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB B.SappMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
---NB P.ChungBlitz Passer+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.FletcherDeep Zone+++
4-7-BUF32 (1Q: 07:52) Phil Dawson attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 3, Buffalo 0
(1Q: 07:47) Phil Dawson kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback.
1-10-BUF25 (1Q: 07:47) Charlie Whitehurst pass completed to FB Rob Konrad for -3 yards. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor, assisted by ILB Robert Wendorff.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerPrimary, S Screen (S)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.NelsonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB E.SheltonOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
FB R.KonradSecondary, S Screen (S)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone---
LT J.Tait
+++WLB T.CunninghamBlitz Passer+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
C S.Page
+++RCB A.BatchelorBump and Run+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS R.ClarkBump and Run+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
2-13-BUF22 (1Q: 07:17) Charlie Whitehurst pass completed to WR Jordy Nelson for 28 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Greg Blue. Nelson gained 19 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerOutlet, S Screen (S)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.NelsonPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer---
RB L.BlountProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone---
TE B.PascoeSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT J.Tait
+++WLB T.CunninghamBlitz Passer---
LG A.Van Anden
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man---
C S.Page
+++RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
1-10-BUF50 (1Q: 06:33) LeGarrette Blount ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace, assisted by DT Quentin Groves.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker
+++NT C.PaceIn Box+++
TE Z.Miller
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Nelson
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB L.BlountBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT A.Lelie
+++WLB T.CunninghamIn Box+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB R.ClarkOut of Box+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
C S.Page
+++NB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT M.Roos
---FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
2-8-MIN48 (1Q: 06:02) Charlie Whitehurst pass completed to RB Eric Shelton for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerSecondary, 7 Corner (19-26)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.NelsonOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SLB S.TullochMan-to-Man+++
RB E.SheltonPrimary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
FB R.KonradOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)---WILB R.WendorffMan-to-Man+++
LT J.Tait
+++WLB T.CunninghamBlitz Passer+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++LCB G.BlueBlitz Passer+++
C S.Page
+++RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS R.ClarkMan-to-Man+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
3-9-MIN49 (1Q: 05:36) Charlie Whitehurst pass completed to WR Jordy Nelson for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer---
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerSecondary, 8 Post (19-26)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.NelsonPrimary, W Wheel (9-18)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB L.BlountProtect+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
SLOT A.LelieOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WLB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB R.ClarkShort Zone+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++RCB G.BlueDeep Zone---
C S.Page
+++NB A.ParrishDeep Zone---
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorShort Zone+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN39 (1Q: 04:58) Ashley Lelie ran a reverse around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch, assisted by DE Calvin Pace. Key block delivered by Wes Sims.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box---
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker
+++NT C.PaceIn Box---
TE Z.Miller
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Nelson
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB L.Blount
+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT A.LelieBall Carrier+++WLB T.CunninghamIn Box+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB R.ClarkOut of Box---
LG A.Van Anden
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
C S.Page
+++NB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
1-10-MIN29 (1Q: 04:18) Bernard Scott ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor. Key block delivered by John Tait.
OFFENSE221 Personnel, Pro formation, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box---
TE B.Pascoe
+++NT C.PaceIn Box+++
TE Z.Miller
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box---
Z(FL) A.Lelie
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB B.ScottBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
FB R.Konrad
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT J.Tait
+++WLB T.CunninghamIn Box+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C S.Page
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box---
RT M.Roos
+++FS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
2-4-MIN23 (1Q: 03:35) LeGarrette Blount ran around right end for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker
+++NT C.PaceIn Box+++
TE Z.Miller
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Nelson
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB L.BlountBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT A.Lelie
+++WLB T.CunninghamIn Box+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB R.ClarkOut of Box+++
LG A.Van Anden
---RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
C S.Page
+++NB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG W.Sims
---SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
3-7-MIN26 (1Q: 03:09) Charlie Whitehurst pass completed to WR Mike Sims-Walker for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer---
Z(FL) J.NelsonOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB L.BlountOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE B.PascoeOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone---
LT J.Tait
+++WLB T.CunninghamShort Zone---
LG A.Van Anden
+++LCB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
C S.Page
+++RCB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN12 (1Q: 02:45) LeGarrette Blount ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker
+++NT C.PaceIn Box+++
TE Z.Miller
---RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Nelson
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB L.BlountBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT A.Lelie
+++WLB T.CunninghamIn Box+++
LT J.Tait
---LCB R.ClarkOut of Box+++
LG A.Van Anden
---RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
C S.Page
+++NB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorIn Box+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
2-14-MIN16 (1Q: 02:02) Charlie Whitehurst pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordy Nelson. CB Greg Blue defended the pass.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerSecondary, S Screen (S)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.NelsonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB L.BlountOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
TE B.PascoeOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++WILB R.WendorffBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Tait
---WLB T.CunninghamBlitz Passer+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
C S.Page
+++RCB A.BatchelorBump and Run+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS R.ClarkBump and Run+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS S.GaylorBump and Run+++
3-14-MIN16 (1Q: 01:55) Charlie Whitehurst scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue and assisted by CB Ryan Clark.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerSecondary, S Screen (S)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerPrimary, W Wheel (9-18)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.NelsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB L.BlountOutlet, S Screen (S)---SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
TE B.PascoeOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++WILB R.WendorffBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Tait
+++WLB T.CunninghamBlitz Passer+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
C S.Page
---RCB A.BatchelorBump and Run+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS R.ClarkBump and Run+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS S.GaylorBump and Run+++
4-6-MIN08 (1Q: 01:16) Adam Vinatieri attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 3, Minnesota 3
(1Q: 01:09) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 74 yards from the BUF35. Touchback.
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 01:09) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DE Chris Clemons hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, F Flat (0-4)+++3tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
TE M.BeyerSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)---1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE C.ClemonsRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++MLB D.HawthorneShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++WLB G.WilkinsonBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB B.SappBump and Run+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungBump and Run+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDeep Zone+++
2-10-MIN25 (1Q: 01:03) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DT Connor Barwin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, PistolDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++3tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
TE M.BeyerOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE C.ClemonsRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++MLB D.HawthorneBlitz Passer+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)---WLB G.WilkinsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB B.SappBump and Run+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungBump and Run+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDeep Zone+++
3-10-MIN25 (1Q: 00:54) Brian Griese sacked by OLB Karlos Dansby for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by King Dunlap.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++3tcDT C.WootonRush Passer+++
TE M.BeyerOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++1tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE K.EllisonRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)---MLB D.HawthorneDeep Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++WLB K.DansbyBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB B.SappMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.ChungShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
---FS B.FletcherDeep Zone+++
4-18-MIN17 (1Q: 00:08) Amir Cochrane punted 54 yards. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the kick 6 yards to the BUF35. Tackled by Jared Veldheer.
Start of second quarter.
1-10-BUF35 (2Q: 15:00) Charlie Whitehurst pass was intended for RB LeGarrette Blount and was intercepted by ILB Jay Foreman at the BUF45. The interception was returned 11 yards. Tackled by LeGarrette Blount.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)---NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerProtect---RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.SmithOutlet, S Screen (S)---SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB L.BlountPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)---SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT A.LelieOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)---WLB T.CunninghamBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Tait
---LCB R.ClarkBump and Run+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++RCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
C S.Page
+++NB A.ParrishBump and Run+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorShort Zone+++
RT M.Roos
---FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-10-BUF34 (2Q: 14:47) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB David Hawthorne. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown. Brown ran over Usama Young to set up the play.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++3tcDT C.WootonIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++1tcDT C.ClemonsIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE L.PepparsIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SLB G.WilkinsonIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++MLB D.HawthorneIn Box---
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB K.EllisonIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB F.WashingtonOut of Box---
C R.Berry
+++RCB P.ChungOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungOut of Box---
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasOut of Box+++
1-10-BUF22 (2Q: 14:10) Brian Griese pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DT Connor Barwin blocked the pass.
OFFENSE014 PersonnelDEFENSE43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.WootonRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)---3tcDT C.BarwinRush Passer+++
TE M.BeyerOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++RDE C.ClemonsRush Passer+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++MLB D.HawthorneShort Zone+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++LCB F.WashingtonMan-to-Man+++
LT T.Pennington
+++RCB B.SappMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
---NB P.ChungShort Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++DB D.BullocksShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.FletcherDeep Zone+++
2-10-BUF22 (2Q: 14:04) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 22 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Johnson gained 17 yards after the catch. Minnesota 9, Buffalo 3
OFFENSE221 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer---
TE J.KlopfensteinOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++3tcDT C.WootonRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++1tcDT C.ClemonsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.JohnsonPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE L.PepparsRush Passer---
RB M.ThomasSecondary, F Flat (0-4)+++SLB G.WilkinsonShort Zone+++
FB H.StantonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++MLB D.HawthorneShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB K.EllisonBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB F.WashingtonBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB P.ChungBump and Run+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungBump and Run+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDeep Zone+++
(2Q: 14:04) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. Minnesota 10, Buffalo 3
(2Q: 13:49) Phil Dawson kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback.
1-10-BUF25 (2Q: 13:49) LeGarrette Blount ran a draw inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark, assisted by S Samuel Gaylor.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker
+++NT C.PaceIn Box+++
TE Z.Miller
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Nelson
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB L.BlountBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT S.Smith
+++WLB T.CunninghamIn Box+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB R.ClarkOut of Box+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
C S.Page
---NB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG W.Sims
---SS S.GaylorIn Box+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
2-14-BUF21 (2Q: 13:11) LeGarrette Blount ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Arnold Parrish, assisted by DE Stephen Tulloch.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box---
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker
+++NT C.PaceIn Box+++
TE Z.Miller
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box---
Z(FL) J.Nelson
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB L.BlountBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT A.Lelie
+++WLB T.CunninghamIn Box+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB R.ClarkOut of Box+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++RCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C S.Page
+++NB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorIn Box+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box---
3-4-BUF31 (2Q: 12:29) Charlie Whitehurst pass completed to WR Mike Sims-Walker for 24 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch. Sims-Walker gained 19 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerPrimary, S Screen (S)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer---
Z(FL) J.NelsonSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB L.BlountOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone---
FB R.KonradProtect+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT J.Tait
+++WLB N.BarnettShort Zone+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++LCB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
C S.Page
+++RCB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS R.ClarkBlitz Passer+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN45 (2Q: 11:55) Eric Shelton ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch. PENALTY: DE Calvin Pace of Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker
+++NT C.PaceIn Box---
TE Z.Miller
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Nelson
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB E.SheltonBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
FB R.Konrad
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT J.Tait
+++WLB N.BarnettIn Box+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C S.Page
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
1-10-MIN40 (2Q: 11:46) LeGarrette Blount ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by S Samuel Gaylor. PENALTY: T John Tait of Buffalo was called for Tripping. The penalty was declined.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker
+++NT C.PaceIn Box+++
TE Z.Miller
---RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Nelson
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB L.BlountBall Carrier---SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT A.Lelie
+++WLB T.CunninghamIn Box+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB R.ClarkOut of Box+++
LG A.Van Anden
---RCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C S.Page
---NB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
2-14-MIN44 (2Q: 11:36) Charlie Whitehurst pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Ashley Lelie.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.SmithOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.NelsonSecondary, D Deep Fade (40+)---SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB L.BlountProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT A.LeliePrimary, 7 Corner (19-26)+++WLB T.CunninghamBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB R.ClarkMan-to-Man---
LG A.Van Anden
---RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
C S.Page
+++NB A.ParrishShort Zone+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
3-14-MIN44 (2Q: 11:27) Charlie Whitehurst pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Sims-Walker. CB Axel Batchelor defended the pass.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.NelsonSecondary, 9 Fade (27-39)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB L.BlountOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
FB R.KonradProtect+++WILB R.WendorffBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Tait
---WLB T.CunninghamShort Zone+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++LCB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
C S.Page
+++RCB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
4-14-MIN44 (2Q: 11:18) Ray Hollas punted 44 yards. Touchback.
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 11:11) Brian Griese pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, W Wheel (9-18)---3tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
TE M.BeyerOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)---1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE K.EllisonRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++MLB D.HawthorneShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++WLB G.WilkinsonBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB B.SappBump and Run+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungBump and Run+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDeep Zone+++
2-10-MIN20 (2Q: 11:05) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++3tcDT A.FluellenIn Box+++
TE M.Beyer
+++1tcDT L.RamseyIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE C.ClemonsIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++MLB D.HawthorneIn Box+++
SLOT D.McCants
+++WLB G.WilkinsonIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
---LCB F.WashingtonOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB B.SappOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasOut of Box+++
3-4-MIN26 (2Q: 10:31) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB David Hawthorne. McCants gained 5 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++3tcDT C.WootonRush Passer+++
TE M.BeyerOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE K.EllisonRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++MLB D.HawthorneDeep Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB K.DansbyBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB B.SappMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.ChungShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.FletcherDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN42 (2Q: 09:49) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Adrian Arrington. DT LaJuan Ramsey blocked the pass.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)+++3tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
TE M.BeyerOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE C.ClemonsRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, S Screen (S)---MLB D.HawthorneShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, S Screen (S)+++WLB G.WilkinsonBump and Run+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB B.SappBlitz Passer+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungBump and Run+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDeep Zone+++
2-10-MIN42 (2Q: 09:42) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Corey Wooton.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++3tcDT C.WootonIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++1tcDT C.ClemonsIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE L.RamseyIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SLB G.WilkinsonIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++MLB D.HawthorneIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB K.EllisonIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB F.WashingtonOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB P.ChungOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasOut of Box+++
3-7-MIN45 (2Q: 09:03) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. CB Patrick Chung knocked the ball out of his grasp.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formation, PistolDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++3tcDT C.WootonRush Passer+++
TE M.BeyerOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)+++1tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE K.EllisonRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasProtect+++MLB D.HawthorneDeep Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, S Screen (S)+++WLB K.DansbyBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB B.SappMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.ChungShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
---SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.FletcherDeep Zone+++
4-7-MIN45 (2Q: 08:56) Amir Cochrane punted 51 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the BUF04.
1-10-BUF04 (2Q: 08:48) LeGarrette Blount ran inside the left tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Calvin Pace, assisted by CB Ryan Clark. Key block delivered by Solomon Page. PENALTY: T Michael Roos of Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker
+++NT C.PaceIn Box+++
TE Z.Miller
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Nelson
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB L.BlountBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT A.Lelie
+++WLB N.BarnettIn Box+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB R.ClarkOut of Box+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
C S.Page
+++NB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT M.Roos
---FS L.LandryOut of Box---
1-12-BUF02 (2Q: 08:40) LeGarrette Blount ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor, assisted by ILB Jay Foreman.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker
+++NT C.PaceIn Box+++
TE Z.Miller
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box---
Z(FL) J.Nelson
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB L.BlountBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT A.Lelie
+++WLB T.CunninghamIn Box+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB R.ClarkOut of Box+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
C S.Page
---NB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorIn Box+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
2-8-BUF06 (2Q: 08:15) LeGarrette Blount ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch, assisted by DE Mike Rucker.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker
+++NT C.PaceIn Box+++
TE Z.Miller
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Nelson
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB L.BlountBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT A.Lelie
+++WLB T.CunninghamIn Box+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB R.ClarkOut of Box+++
LG A.Van Anden
---RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
C S.Page
+++NB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
3-2-BUF12 (2Q: 07:33) LeGarrette Blount ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker
+++NT C.PaceIn Box+++
TE Z.Miller
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Nelson
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB L.BlountBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT A.Lelie
+++WLB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB C.FoxOut of Box+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++RCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C S.Page
+++NB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS R.ClarkIn Box+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
4-1-BUF13 (2Q: 07:05) Ray Hollas punted 43 yards. Johnny Knox returned the kick 13 yards to the BUF43. Tackled by Michael Roos.
1-10-BUF43 (2Q: 06:56) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Arrington. S Benny Sapp defended the pass.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)+++3tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
TE M.BeyerOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE C.ClemonsRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++MLB D.HawthorneShort Zone+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonSecondary, S Screen (S)+++WLB G.WilkinsonBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
---NB B.SappShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDeep Zone+++
2-10-BUF43 (2Q: 06:49) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to RB Brandon Jackson for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB David Hawthorne, assisted by S Joey Thomas. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 7 Corner (19-26)+++3tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
TE M.BeyerOutlet, 8 Post (19-26)+++1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++RDE C.ClemonsRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++MLB D.HawthorneSpy on QB+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++WLB G.WilkinsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB D.BullocksShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDeep Zone+++
3-7-BUF40 (2Q: 06:20) Brian Griese pass completed to RB Marcus Thomas for 31 yards. Tackled by S Benny Sapp. Thomas gained 25 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++3tcDT C.WootonRush Passer+++
TE M.BeyerOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE K.EllisonRush Passer---
RB M.ThomasPrimary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++MLB D.HawthorneDeep Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++WLB K.DansbyBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB B.SappMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.ChungShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.FletcherDeep Zone+++
1-9-BUF09 (2Q: 05:41) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Malcolm Beyer. DT LaJuan Ramsey hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, S Screen (S)---3tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
TE M.BeyerSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonPrimary, 0 Dig (0-4)---RDE C.ClemonsRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++MLB D.HawthorneShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++WLB G.WilkinsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonBlitz Passer+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB B.SappMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDeep Zone+++
2-9-BUF09 (2Q: 05:35) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Gerris Wilkinson.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++3tcDT A.FluellenIn Box+++
TE M.Beyer
---1tcDT L.RamseyIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE C.ClemonsIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++MLB D.HawthorneIn Box+++
SLOT D.McCants
+++WLB G.WilkinsonIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB D.BullocksOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasOut of Box+++
3-2-BUF02 (2Q: 05:03) PENALTY: TE Malcolm Beyer of Minnesota was called for a False Start.
3-7-BUF07 (2Q: 04:54) Brian Griese pass completed to TE Patrick Estes for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Connor Barwin, assisted by CB Patrick Chung. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++3tcDT C.WootonRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++1tcDT C.ClemonsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE L.RamseyRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasProtect+++SLB G.WilkinsonShort Zone+++
FB H.StantonPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++MLB D.HawthorneBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
---WLB K.EllisonShort Zone+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB F.WashingtonMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB P.ChungMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDeep Zone+++
4-6-BUF06 (2Q: 04:24) Phil Dawson attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 13, Buffalo 3
(2Q: 04:19) Phil Dawson kicked off 60 yards from the MIN35. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the ball 20 yards to the BUF25. Tackled by Joe Klopfenstein.
1-10-BUF25 (2Q: 03:43) Charlie Whitehurst pass completed to FB Rob Konrad for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue.
OFFENSE221 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
TE B.PascoeSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.LelieOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone---
RB B.ScottOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
FB R.KonradPrimary, S Screen (S)+++WILB R.WendorffBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Tait
+++WLB T.CunninghamBlitz Passer+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++LCB G.BlueBump and Run+++
C S.Page
+++RCB A.BatchelorBump and Run+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
2-4-BUF31 (2Q: 03:23) Eric Shelton ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark, assisted by DE Mike Rucker.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker
+++NT C.PaceIn Box+++
TE Z.Miller
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Nelson
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB E.SheltonBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT A.Lelie
+++WLB T.CunninghamIn Box+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB R.ClarkOut of Box+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
C S.Page
+++NB G.BlueOut of Box+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorIn Box+++
RT M.Roos
---FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
3-8-BUF27 (2Q: 02:59) Play-Action. Charlie Whitehurst pass completed to WR Jordy Nelson for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. Nelson gained 2 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.NelsonPrimary, S Screen (S)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB L.BlountOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)---SILB J.ForemanShort Zone---
FB R.KonradSecondary, F Flat (0-4)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT J.Tait
+++WLB T.CunninghamShort Zone+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++LCB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
C S.Page
+++RCB A.BatchelorDeep Zone---
RG W.Sims
+++SS R.ClarkShort Zone---
RT M.Roos
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
4-6-BUF29 (2Q: 02:23) Ray Hollas punted 52 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN19.
1-10-MIN19 (2Q: 02:16) Brandon Jackson ran around left end for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Kevin Ellison, assisted by S Usama Young. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++3tcDT L.RamseyIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++1tcDT C.ClemonsIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE K.EllisonIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SLB G.WilkinsonIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++MLB D.HawthorneIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB L.PepparsIn Box---
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB F.WashingtonOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB P.ChungOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungOut of Box---
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasOut of Box+++
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
1-10-MIN31 (2Q: 02:00) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Chris Clemons.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, PistolDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++3tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer---
TE M.BeyerOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE C.ClemonsRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++MLB D.HawthorneBlitz Passer+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++WLB G.WilkinsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonMan-to-Man---
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB B.SappShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDeep Zone+++
2-7-MIN34 (2Q: 01:26) Brian Griese scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by S Benny Sapp and assisted by S Usama Young.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++3tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
TE M.BeyerOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)---RDE C.ClemonsRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)---MLB D.HawthorneShort Zone+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonSecondary, W Wheel (9-18)+++WLB G.WilkinsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungShort Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++NB B.SappDeep Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN46 (2Q: 00:47) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brandon Jackson. S Benny Sapp defended the pass.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++3tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesProtect+++1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE C.ClemonsRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)---MLB D.HawthorneShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, D Deep Fade (40+)+++WLB G.WilkinsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB B.SappShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDeep Zone+++
2-10-MIN46 (2Q: 00:43) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brandon Jackson. DT Andre Fluellen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++3tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
TE M.BeyerProtect+++1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE C.ClemonsRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, S Screen (S)---MLB D.HawthorneShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WLB G.WilkinsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
---NB B.SappShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDeep Zone+++
3-10-MIN46 (2Q: 00:36) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Patrick Chung.
OFFENSE203 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++3tcDT C.WootonRush Passer+++
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer---
Z(FL) A.ArringtonPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++RDE K.EllisonRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++MLB D.HawthorneShort Zone+++
FB H.StantonProtect+++WLB K.DansbyShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB B.SappShort Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.ChungDeep Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.FletcherDeep Zone+++
1-10-BUF40 (2Q: 00:30) Brian Griese kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Gerris Wilkinson. Key block delivered by Eric Steinbach.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.GrieseBall Carrier***LDE C.BarwinIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++3tcDT A.FluellenIn Box+++
TE M.Beyer
+++1tcDT L.RamseyIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE C.ClemonsIn Box---
RB B.Jackson
+++MLB D.HawthorneIn Box+++
SLOT D.McCants
+++WLB G.WilkinsonIn Box---
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB B.SappOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasOut of Box+++
Minnesota called a time out.
1-10-BUF29 (2Q: 00:20) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Daniel Bullocks. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Malcolm Beyer on the BUF33.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++3tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
TE M.BeyerOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer---
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE C.ClemonsRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++MLB D.HawthorneShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)---WLB G.WilkinsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.BullocksShort Zone---
C R.Berry
+++NB B.SappDeep Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.FletcherDeep Zone---
Minnesota called a time out.
2-14-BUF33 (2Q: 00:03) Phil Dawson attempted a 50 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 16, Buffalo 3
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 73 yards from the BUF35. Touchback.
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 15:00) PENALTY: G Wilford Brown of Minnesota was called for a False Start.
1-15-MIN20 (3Q: 14:50) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Andre Fluellen, assisted by S Usama Young.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++3tcDT A.FluellenIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++1tcDT C.ClemonsIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE L.RamseyIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SLB G.WilkinsonIn Box+++
TE M.Beyer
+++MLB D.HawthorneIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB K.EllisonIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB F.WashingtonOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB P.ChungOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
---FS J.ThomasOut of Box+++
2-13-MIN22 (3Q: 14:05) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Darnerien McCants.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++3tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
TE M.BeyerOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)---1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE C.ClemonsRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++MLB D.HawthorneShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)---WLB G.WilkinsonBump and Run+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB D.BullocksBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
---RCB P.ChungBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB K.PaymahBlitz Passer+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungBump and Run+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDeep Zone---
3-13-MIN22 (3Q: 13:57) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Usama Young. Johnson gained 4 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer---
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++3tcDT C.WootonRush Passer+++
TE M.BeyerSecondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++1tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++RDE K.EllisonRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++MLB D.HawthorneDeep Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB K.DansbyBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonMan-to-Man---
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB B.SappMan-to-Man---
C R.Berry
+++NB P.ChungShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.FletcherDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN36 (3Q: 13:21) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Levon Peppars, assisted by ILB David Hawthorne.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++3tcDT A.FluellenIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++1tcDT C.ClemonsIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE L.RamseyIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier---SLB L.PepparsIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
---MLB D.HawthorneIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB K.EllisonIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB F.WashingtonOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB P.ChungOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasOut of Box+++
2-11-MIN35 (3Q: 12:42) Brandon Jackson ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Connor Barwin, assisted by OLB Gerris Wilkinson.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++3tcDT A.FluellenIn Box+++
TE M.Beyer
+++1tcDT L.RamseyIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE C.ClemonsIn Box---
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier---MLB D.HawthorneIn Box+++
SLOT D.McCants
+++WLB G.WilkinsonIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB B.SappOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasOut of Box+++
3-7-MIN39 (3Q: 12:15) Marcus Thomas ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Usama Young, assisted by OLB Levon Peppars.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++3tcDT A.FluellenIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++1tcDT C.ClemonsIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE L.RamseyIn Box+++
RB M.ThomasBall Carrier---SLB G.WilkinsonIn Box---
FB H.Stanton
+++MLB D.HawthorneIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
---WLB L.PepparsIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB F.WashingtonOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB P.ChungOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasOut of Box+++
4-3-MIN43 (3Q: 11:30) Amir Cochrane punted 57 yards. Touchback.
1-10-BUF20 (3Q: 11:24) LeGarrette Blount ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker
+++NT C.PaceIn Box+++
TE Z.Miller
---RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) S.Smith
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB L.BlountBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT A.Lelie
+++WLB T.CunninghamIn Box+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB R.ClarkOut of Box+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
C S.Page
+++NB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
2-14-BUF16 (3Q: 10:42) Charlie Whitehurst pass completed to TE Bear Pascoe for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Pascoe gained 4 yards after the catch. PENALTY: T John Tait of Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.SmithOutlet, S Screen (S)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerOutlet, 9 Fade (27-39)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer---
Z(FL) J.NelsonPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer---
RB L.BlountProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE B.PascoeSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT J.Tait
---WLB T.CunninghamShort Zone+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C S.Page
+++RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
2-22-BUF08 (3Q: 10:32) Charlie Whitehurst pass completed to TE Zach Miller for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerSecondary, S Screen (S)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.NelsonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB L.BlountOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
TE B.PascoeOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT J.Tait
+++WLB T.CunninghamBlitz Passer+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C S.Page
+++RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
3-19-BUF11 (3Q: 10:03) Charlie Whitehurst pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordy Nelson. DT Quentin Groves hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.NelsonSecondary, 8 Post (19-26)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB L.BlountPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
FB R.KonradOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone---
LT J.Tait
+++WLB T.CunninghamBlitz Passer+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++LCB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
C S.Page
+++RCB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT M.Roos
---FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
4-19-BUF11 (3Q: 09:57) Ray Hollas punted 39 yards. Johnny Knox called for a fair catch at the BUF50.
1-10-BUF50 (3Q: 09:47) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. OLB Gerris Wilkinson defended the pass.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++3tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
TE M.BeyerProtect+++1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE K.EllisonRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++MLB D.HawthorneShort Zone+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WLB G.WilkinsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
---LCB F.WashingtonBlitz Passer+++
LG E.Steinbach
---RCB P.ChungMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB B.SappMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDeep Zone+++
2-10-BUF50 (3Q: 09:41) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 34 yards. Tackled by S Usama Young. Key block delivered by Robert Berry.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++3tcDT A.FluellenIn Box+++
TE M.Beyer
+++1tcDT L.RamseyIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE C.ClemonsIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++MLB D.HawthorneSpy+++
SLOT T.Williamson
+++WLB G.WilkinsonIn Box---
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB B.SappOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasOut of Box+++
1-10-BUF16 (3Q: 09:05) Brian Griese pass was dropped by TE Malcolm Beyer.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++3tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
TE M.BeyerSecondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)---1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++RDE C.ClemonsRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++MLB D.HawthorneShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++WLB G.WilkinsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB B.SappShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDeep Zone+++
2-10-BUF16 (3Q: 08:57) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Arrington. S Benny Sapp defended the pass.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)---3tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
TE M.BeyerOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE C.ClemonsRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++MLB D.HawthorneShort Zone+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonSecondary, W Wheel (9-18)+++WLB G.WilkinsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
---LCB F.WashingtonMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.BullocksMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB B.SappShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDeep Zone+++
3-10-BUF16 (3Q: 08:51) Brian Griese pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Marcus Thomas.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, W Wheel (9-18)+++3tcDT C.WootonRush Passer+++
TE M.BeyerOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++1tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE K.EllisonRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasSecondary, S Screen (S)+++MLB D.HawthorneShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, S Screen (S)---WLB K.DansbyShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonMan-to-Man---
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.BullocksShort Zone+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.ChungDeep Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
---FS B.FletcherDeep Zone+++
4-10-BUF16 (3Q: 08:47) Phil Dawson attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 19, Buffalo 3
(3Q: 08:39) Phil Dawson kicked off 56 yards from the MIN35. Patrick Chung returned the ball 13 yards to the BUF22. Tackled by Stephen Tulloch.
1-10-BUF22 (3Q: 08:04) Charlie Whitehurst pass completed to WR Mike Sims-Walker for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue, assisted by ILB Robert Wendorff. Sims-Walker gained 6 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerPrimary, 0 Dig (0-4)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer---
TE Z.MillerOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer---
Z(FL) J.NelsonOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB E.SheltonSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer---
FB R.KonradOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WILB R.WendorffMan-to-Man---
LT J.Tait
+++WLB T.CunninghamBlitz Passer+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C S.Page
+++RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS R.ClarkMan-to-Man+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
1-10-BUF32 (3Q: 07:30) Charlie Whitehurst pass completed to RB Eric Shelton for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.NelsonSecondary, 8 Post (19-26)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB E.SheltonPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++SILB J.ForemanMan-to-Man---
FB R.KonradOutlet, S Screen (S)---WILB R.WendorffMan-to-Man+++
LT J.Tait
+++WLB N.BarnettBlitz Passer+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C S.Page
+++RCB A.BatchelorBlitz Passer+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS R.ClarkMan-to-Man---
RT M.Roos
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
2-4-BUF38 (3Q: 06:55) Eric Shelton ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Smith
+++NT C.PaceIn Box+++
TE Z.Miller
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) M.Sims-Walker
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB E.SheltonBall Carrier---SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT A.Lelie
+++WLB N.BarnettIn Box+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB R.ClarkOut of Box+++
LG A.Van Anden
---RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
C S.Page
+++NB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
3-8-BUF34 (3Q: 06:29) Charlie Whitehurst pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordy Nelson. DT Quentin Groves hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: T Michael Roos of Buffalo was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield. The penalty was declined.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerPrimary, S Screen (S)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)---RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.NelsonSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB L.BlountOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
FB R.KonradProtect+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone---
LT J.Tait
+++WLB T.CunninghamShort Zone+++
LG A.Van Anden
---LCB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
C S.Page
+++RCB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
RG W.Sims
---SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT M.Roos
---FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
4-8-BUF34 (3Q: 06:21) Ray Hollas punted 56 yards. Johnny Knox returned the kick 17 yards to the MIN27. Tackled by Wes Sims.
1-10-MIN27 (3Q: 06:13) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington, assisted by S Benny Sapp. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: DT Connor Barwin of Buffalo was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
OFFENSE203 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer---
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++3tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++RDE C.ClemonsRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++MLB D.HawthorneSpy on QB+++
FB H.StantonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++WLB G.WilkinsonShort Zone---
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB B.SappShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN32 (3Q: 06:03) PENALTY: WR Stevie Johnson of Minnesota was called for a False Start.
1-15-MIN27 (3Q: 05:56) Marcus Thomas ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Connor Barwin, assisted by S Usama Young. PENALTY: T Terrance Pennington of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++3tcDT C.WootonIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++1tcDT C.ClemonsIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE L.RamseyIn Box+++
RB M.ThomasBall Carrier+++SLB G.WilkinsonIn Box---
TE M.Beyer
+++MLB D.HawthorneIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
---WLB K.EllisonIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB F.WashingtonOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB P.ChungOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasOut of Box+++
1-25-MIN17 (3Q: 05:47) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnerien McCants. OLB Malik Forbes defended the pass.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++3tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++1tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE K.EllisonRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++MLB D.HawthorneBlitz Passer+++
SLOT D.McCantsPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WLB M.ForbesShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB B.SappShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDeep Zone+++
2-25-MIN17 (3Q: 05:37) Marcus Thomas ran outside the right tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Gerris Wilkinson. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++3tcDT A.FluellenIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++1tcDT C.ClemonsIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE L.RamseyIn Box+++
RB M.ThomasBall Carrier+++SLB G.WilkinsonIn Box+++
TE M.Beyer
+++MLB D.HawthorneIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB K.EllisonIn Box---
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB F.WashingtonOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB P.ChungOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.FletcherOut of Box+++
3-11-MIN31 (3Q: 05:10) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 18 yards. Tackled by S Usama Young. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Johnson gained 7 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++3tcDT C.WootonRush Passer---
TE M.BeyerSecondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++1tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer---
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++RDE K.EllisonRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++MLB D.HawthorneDeep Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB K.DansbyBlitz Passer---
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB B.SappMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB P.ChungShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.FletcherDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN49 (3Q: 04:34) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT LaJuan Ramsey, assisted by S Usama Young. Key block delivered by Eric Steinbach. Steinbach ran over David Hawthorne to set up the play. PENALTY: G Wilford Brown of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinIn Box---
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++3tcDT C.WootonIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++1tcDT C.ClemonsIn Box---
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE L.RamseyIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++SLB G.WilkinsonIn Box---
FB H.Stanton
+++MLB D.HawthorneIn Box---
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB K.EllisonIn Box---
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB F.WashingtonOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB P.ChungOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
---SS U.YoungOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasOut of Box+++
1-20-MIN39 (3Q: 04:23) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnerien McCants. DT LaJuan Ramsey hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)---3tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
TE M.BeyerOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++RDE K.EllisonRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++MLB D.HawthorneShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++WLB G.WilkinsonBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++NB B.SappBump and Run+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungBump and Run+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDeep Zone+++
2-20-MIN39 (3Q: 04:16) Marcus Thomas ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Gerris Wilkinson.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++3tcDT C.WootonIn Box---
TE P.Estes
+++1tcDT L.RamseyIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE L.PepparsIn Box+++
RB M.ThomasBall Carrier+++SLB G.WilkinsonIn Box+++
TE M.Beyer
+++MLB D.HawthorneIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB K.EllisonIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB F.WashingtonOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB P.ChungOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasOut of Box+++
3-17-MIN42 (3Q: 03:33) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Chung.
OFFENSE014 PersonnelDEFENSE43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.WootonRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++3tcDT C.BarwinRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer---
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++RDE C.ClemonsRush Passer+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++MLB D.HawthorneShort Zone+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++LCB F.WashingtonBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++RCB B.SappMan-to-Man---
LG E.Steinbach
+++NB P.ChungMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++DB D.BullocksShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.FletcherDeep Zone+++
4-9-BUF50 (3Q: 02:57) Amir Cochrane punted 50 yards. Touchback.
1-10-BUF20 (3Q: 02:51) LeGarrette Blount ran outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Nick Barnett, assisted by DE Stephen Tulloch. Key block delivered by Wes Sims.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker
+++NT C.PaceIn Box+++
TE Z.Miller
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) S.Smith
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB L.BlountBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box---
SLOT A.Lelie
+++WLB N.BarnettIn Box+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB R.ClarkOut of Box+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
C S.Page
+++NB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
1-10-BUF31 (3Q: 02:07) LeGarrette Blount ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker.
OFFENSE203 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker
+++NT C.PaceIn Box+++
SLOT S.Smith
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box---
Z(FL) A.Lelie
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB L.BlountBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
FB R.Konrad
---WLB T.CunninghamIn Box+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB R.ClarkOut of Box+++
LG A.Van Anden
---RCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C S.Page
+++NB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
2-10-BUF31 (3Q: 01:23) Bernard Scott ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman, assisted by DE Stephen Tulloch.
OFFENSE221 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
TE B.Pascoe
+++NT C.PaceIn Box+++
TE Z.Miller
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Lelie
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB B.ScottBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
FB R.Konrad
+++WILB R.WendorffIn Box+++
LT J.Tait
+++WLB T.CunninghamIn Box+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++LCB G.BlueOut of Box+++
C S.Page
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS R.ClarkOut of Box+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
3-5-BUF36 (3Q: 00:38) Charlie Whitehurst pass fell incomplete, intended for RB LeGarrette Blount. DT Quentin Groves hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerProtect+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.NelsonOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)---SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB L.BlountPrimary, F Flat (0-4)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE B.PascoeOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT J.Tait
+++WLB T.CunninghamShort Zone+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++LCB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
C S.Page
+++RCB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
RG W.Sims
---SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
4-5-BUF36 (3Q: 00:34) Ray Hollas punted 38 yards. Johnny Knox called for a fair catch at the MIN26.
1-10-MIN26 (3Q: 00:25) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Connor Barwin, assisted by OLB Gerris Wilkinson.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++3tcDT A.FluellenIn Box+++
TE M.Beyer
+++1tcDT L.RamseyIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE C.ClemonsIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier---MLB D.HawthorneIn Box+++
SLOT T.Williamson
+++WLB G.WilkinsonIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB B.SappOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.FletcherOut of Box+++
2-8-MIN28 (3Q: 00:02) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Daniel Bullocks, assisted by DT LaJuan Ramsey. Johnson gained 8 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE221 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
TE J.KlopfensteinOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++3tcDT C.WootonRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++1tcDT C.ClemonsRush Passer---
Z(FL) S.JohnsonPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE L.RamseyRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonSecondary, F Flat (0-4)+++SLB G.WilkinsonShort Zone+++
FB H.StantonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++MLB D.HawthorneShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB K.EllisonBump and Run+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB F.WashingtonBump and Run---
C R.Berry
+++RCB D.BullocksBump and Run---
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungBump and Run---
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDeep Zone+++
Start of fourth quarter.
1-10-MIN41 (4Q: 15:00) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Malcolm Beyer. ILB David Hawthorne hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++3tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
TE M.BeyerPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)+++RDE C.ClemonsRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++MLB D.HawthorneBlitz Passer+++
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB G.WilkinsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
---LCB F.WashingtonMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
---NB B.SappShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDeep Zone+++
2-10-MIN41 (4Q: 14:54) Brian Griese scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by S Joey Thomas.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, PistolDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)---3tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
TE M.BeyerOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE C.ClemonsRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++MLB D.HawthorneSpy on QB+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++WLB G.WilkinsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
---NB D.BullocksShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDeep Zone+++
3-8-MIN43 (4Q: 14:24) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. S Usama Young defended the pass. PENALTY: T Terrance Pennington of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++3tcDT C.WootonRush Passer+++
TE M.BeyerOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)---1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, D Deep Fade (40+)+++RDE K.EllisonRush Passer---
RB M.ThomasOutlet, S Screen (S)+++MLB D.HawthorneDeep Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WLB K.DansbyBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
---LCB F.WashingtonMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB B.SappMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
---NB P.ChungShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.FletcherDeep Zone+++
4-8-MIN43 (4Q: 14:16) Amir Cochrane punted 57 yards. Touchback.
1-10-BUF20 (4Q: 14:10) LeGarrette Blount ran inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Rucker.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker
+++NT C.PaceIn Box+++
TE Z.Miller
---RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Nelson
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB L.BlountBall Carrier+++SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT A.Lelie
+++WLB T.CunninghamIn Box+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB R.ClarkOut of Box+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
C S.Page
+++NB A.ParrishOut of Box+++
RG W.Sims
---SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
2-13-BUF17 (4Q: 13:25) LeGarrette Blount ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor, assisted by DE Stephen Tulloch.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerIn Box+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker
+++NT C.PaceIn Box---
TE Z.Miller
+++RDE Q.GrovesIn Box+++
Z(FL) J.Nelson
+++SLB S.TullochIn Box+++
RB L.BlountBall Carrier---SILB J.ForemanIn Box+++
SLOT A.Lelie
+++WLB T.CunninghamIn Box+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB R.ClarkOut of Box+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++RCB A.BatchelorOut of Box+++
C S.Page
---NB G.BlueOut of Box+++
RG W.Sims
---SS S.GaylorOut of Box+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryOut of Box+++
3-11-BUF19 (4Q: 12:57) Charlie Whitehurst pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Sims-Walker. DE Mike Rucker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerPrimary, S Screen (S)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.NelsonSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB L.BlountOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
FB R.KonradProtect---WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT J.Tait
---WLB T.CunninghamBlitz Passer+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++LCB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
C S.Page
+++RCB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
4-11-BUF19 (4Q: 12:51) Ray Hollas punted 37 yards. Johnny Knox called for a fair catch at the MIN44.
1-10-MIN44 (4Q: 12:43) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by S Joey Thomas. Key block delivered by Robert Berry.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++3tcDT A.FluellenIn Box+++
TE M.Beyer
+++1tcDT L.RamseyIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE C.ClemonsIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++MLB D.HawthorneSpy+++
SLOT D.McCants
+++WLB G.WilkinsonIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungOut of Box---
C R.Berry
+++NB B.SappOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasOut of Box+++
2-1-BUF47 (4Q: 12:00) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Chris Clemons. Key block delivered by Harris Stanton.
OFFENSE230 Personnel, Pro formation, PistolDEFENSE43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinIn Box+++
TE M.Beyer
+++3tcDT C.WootonIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++1tcDT C.ClemonsIn Box+++
TE J.Klopfenstein
+++1tcDT L.RamseyIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++RDE G.WilkinsonIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++SLB D.HawthorneIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
---MLB K.EllisonIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++WLB F.WashingtonIn Box+++
C R.Berry
+++LCB P.ChungOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++RCB U.YoungOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++SS J.ThomasIn Box+++
1-10-BUF46 (4Q: 11:27) Marcus Thomas ran a trap outside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT LaJuan Ramsey, assisted by S Benny Sapp. PENALTY: T Terrance Pennington of Minnesota was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
OFFENSE104 Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSE43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-1
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.WootonIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++3tcDT C.BarwinIn Box+++
SLOT D.McCants
+++1tcDT L.RamseyIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE K.EllisonIn Box+++
RB M.ThomasBall Carrier+++MLB D.HawthorneIn Box+++
SLOT T.Williamson
+++LCB F.WashingtonOut of Box+++
LT T.Pennington
---RCB B.SappOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++NB P.ChungOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++DB D.BullocksOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.FletcherOut of Box+++
2-23-MIN41 (4Q: 11:17) Play-Action. Brian Griese scrambled for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB David Hawthorne.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++3tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)---RDE C.ClemonsRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++MLB D.HawthorneShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsPrimary, 3 Comeback (9-12)---WLB G.WilkinsonShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB B.SappBlitz Passer+++
RG W.Brown
---SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDeep Zone+++
3-7-BUF43 (4Q: 10:33) Marcus Thomas ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Connor Barwin.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Pro formation, ShotgunDEFENSE43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++3tcDT A.FluellenIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++1tcDT C.ClemonsIn Box---
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE L.RamseyIn Box+++
RB M.ThomasBall Carrier+++SLB G.WilkinsonIn Box+++
FB H.Stanton
+++MLB D.HawthorneIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB L.PepparsIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
---LCB F.WashingtonOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB P.ChungOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.FletcherOut of Box+++
4-1-BUF37 (4Q: 10:02) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Connor Barwin.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSE43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++3tcDT C.WootonRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesOutlet, 0 Dig (0-4)+++1tcDT C.ClemonsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 8 Post (19-26)+++1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE G.WilkinsonRush Passer---
FB H.StantonProtect+++SLB D.HawthorneShort Zone---
LT T.Pennington
+++MLB L.PepparsShort Zone+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++WLB F.WashingtonBump and Run---
C R.Berry
+++LCB P.ChungBump and Run+++
RG W.Brown
+++RCB U.YoungBump and Run+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++SS J.ThomasBump and Run+++
1-10-BUF27 (4Q: 09:38) Brian Griese pass completed to RB Brandon Jackson for 3 yards. Tackled by DT LaJuan Ramsey.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++3tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer---
TE M.BeyerProtect+++1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE C.ClemonsRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++MLB D.HawthorneShort Zone+++
SLOT D.McCantsSecondary, D Deep Fade (40+)+++WLB G.WilkinsonSpy on QB+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB B.SappShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDeep Zone+++
2-7-BUF24 (4Q: 08:57) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Chung.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, Weak formation, ShotgunDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++3tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer---
TE M.BeyerOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++1tcDT L.RamseyRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonSecondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++RDE C.ClemonsRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonProtect+++MLB D.HawthorneShort Zone---
SLOT D.McCantsOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++WLB G.WilkinsonBlitz Passer+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonMan-to-Man+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungMan-to-Man+++
C R.Berry
+++NB B.SappShort Zone+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungDeep Zone+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDeep Zone---
1-10-BUF14 (4Q: 08:28) PENALTY: DE Corey Wooton of Buffalo was called for Encroachment.
1-5-BUF09 (4Q: 08:22) PENALTY: WR Stevie Johnson of Minnesota was called for a False Start.
1-10-BUF14 (4Q: 08:14) Brian Griese pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Patrick Estes. DT LaJuan Ramsey blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSE43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++3tcDT C.WootonRush Passer+++
TE P.EstesPrimary, 4 Curl (9-12)---1tcDT A.FluellenRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++RDE L.RamseyRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)---SLB G.WilkinsonShort Zone+++
TE M.BeyerOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++MLB D.HawthorneShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB K.EllisonShort Zone+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB F.WashingtonBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB P.ChungBump and Run+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungBump and Run+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDouble Z(FL)+++
2-10-BUF14 (4Q: 08:07) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Gerris Wilkinson. Johnson gained 3 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE221 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSE43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
TE J.KlopfensteinOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++3tcDT C.WootonRush Passer---
TE P.EstesOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++1tcDT C.ClemonsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.JohnsonPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE L.RamseyRush Passer+++
RB M.ThomasSecondary, F Flat (0-4)+++SLB G.WilkinsonShort Zone+++
FB H.StantonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++MLB D.HawthorneShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB K.EllisonShort Zone---
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB F.WashingtonBump and Run---
C R.Berry
+++RCB P.ChungBump and Run+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungBump and Run+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasDeep Zone+++
1-1-BUF01 (4Q: 07:25) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY: S Joey Thomas of Buffalo was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined. Minnesota 25, Buffalo 3
OFFENSE113 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB B.Griese
***LDE C.BarwinRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.JohnsonPrimary, F Flat (0-4)+++3tcDT C.WootonRush Passer+++
TE M.BeyerSecondary, 4 Curl (9-12)+++1tcDT C.ClemonsRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.ArringtonOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++1tcDT L.PepparsRush Passer+++
RB B.JacksonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++RDE G.WilkinsonRush Passer+++
SLOT T.WilliamsonOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++SLB D.HawthorneShort Zone+++
LT T.Pennington
+++MLB K.EllisonShort Zone---
LG E.Steinbach
+++WLB F.WashingtonBump and Run+++
C R.Berry
+++LCB P.ChungBump and Run---
RG W.Brown
+++RCB U.YoungBump and Run+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++SS J.ThomasBump and Run+++
(4Q: 07:25) Extra point by Phil Dawson was good. Minnesota 26, Buffalo 3
(4Q: 07:18) Phil Dawson kicked off 59 yards from the MIN35. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the ball 18 yards to the BUF24. Tackled by Lawrence Vickers.
1-10-BUF24 (4Q: 06:46) Charlie Whitehurst pass completed to WR Mike Sims-Walker for 32 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman. Sims-Walker gained 24 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer---
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.NelsonOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB L.BlountOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE B.PascoePrimary, 9 Fade (27-39)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT J.Tait
+++WLB T.CunninghamShort Zone+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C S.Page
+++RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN44 (4Q: 06:21) Charlie Whitehurst pass completed to RB LeGarrette Blount for 6 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry. Blount gained 1 yard after the catch.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)---NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.SmithOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)---SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB L.BlountPrimary, S Screen (S)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT J.NelsonOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WLB T.CunninghamBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB R.ClarkMan-to-Man+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
C S.Page
+++NB A.ParrishShort Zone+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
2-4-MIN38 (4Q: 06:03) Charlie Whitehurst pass completed to WR Jordy Nelson for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.NelsonSecondary, S Screen (S)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB L.BlountOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE B.PascoeOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++WILB R.WendorffBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Tait
+++WLB T.CunninghamBlitz Passer+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C S.Page
+++RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
3-6-MIN40 (4Q: 05:41) Charlie Whitehurst pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Zach Miller. CB Arnold Parrish defended the pass.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.NelsonSecondary, 9 Fade (27-39)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB L.BlountProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT A.LelieOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++WLB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB R.ClarkShort Zone+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++RCB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
C S.Page
+++NB A.ParrishDeep Zone+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorShort Zone+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
4-6-MIN40 (4Q: 05:32) Charlie Whitehurst pass completed to RB LeGarrette Blount for 7 yards. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor, assisted by CB Greg Blue. Blount gained 3 yards after the catch. PENALTY: WR Jordy Nelson of Buffalo was called for an Illegal Substitution.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.SmithPrimary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerProtect+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.NelsonOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)---SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB L.BlountSecondary, F Flat (0-4)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
FB R.KonradOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT J.Tait
+++WLB T.CunninghamBlitz Passer+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++LCB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
C S.Page
+++RCB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS R.ClarkShort Zone---
RT M.Roos
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
4-11-MIN45 (4Q: 05:26) Charlie Whitehurst pass completed to WR Mike Sims-Walker for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue. Sims-Walker gained 6 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer---
TE Z.MillerProtect+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.NelsonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB L.BlountPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT A.LelieOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++WLB R.AlexanderBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB R.ClarkShort Zone+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++RCB G.BlueDeep Zone---
C S.Page
+++NB A.ParrishDeep Zone+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorShort Zone+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone---
1-10-MIN26 (4Q: 05:04) Charlie Whitehurst sacked by DE Mike Rucker for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Wes Sims.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Whitehurst
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerPrimary, 7 Corner (19-26)---RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.NelsonSecondary, S Screen (S)---SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB L.BlountOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE B.PascoeOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++WILB R.WendorffBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Tait
+++WLB T.CunninghamShort Zone+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C S.Page
+++RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Sims
---SS R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
2-18-MIN34 (4Q: 04:36) Rusty Smith sacked by DE Mike Rucker for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Wes Sims.
OFFENSE131 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB R.Smith
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
TE B.PascoeOutlet, F Flat (0-4)---NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerProtect---RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) A.LeliePrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++SLB S.TullochMan-to-Man+++
RB B.ScottSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
TE D.YoungProtect+++WILB R.WendorffBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Tait
---WLB N.BarnettMan-to-Man+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++LCB G.BlueMan-to-Man+++
C S.Page
+++RCB A.BatchelorMan-to-Man+++
RG W.Sims
---SS R.ClarkBlitz Passer+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
3-21-MIN37 (4Q: 04:18) Rusty Smith scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Axel Batchelor and assisted by CB Greg Blue.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB R.Smith
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.SmithSecondary, S Screen (S)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)---RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.NelsonOutlet, S Screen (S)---SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB L.BlountOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)---SILB J.ForemanShort Zone---
TE B.PascoeOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)---WILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
LT J.Tait
+++WLB N.BarnettShort Zone+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++LCB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
C S.Page
+++RCB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS R.ClarkShort Zone+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
4-16-MIN32 (4Q: 03:54) Rusty Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bear Pascoe. S Samuel Gaylor defended the pass. The ball goes over on downs.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB R.Smith
***LDE S.TullochRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerSecondary, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.NelsonOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++SLB N.BarnettBlitz Passer+++
RB L.BlountOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++SILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
TE B.PascoePrimary, 9 Fade (27-39)---WLB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB R.ClarkShort Zone+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++RCB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
C S.Page
+++NB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorShort Zone+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN32 (4Q: 03:44) Marcus Thomas ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Chris Clemons. Key block delivered by Robert Berry.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB S.Bradford
***LDE C.BarwinIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++3tcDT C.WootonIn Box+++
TE P.Estes
+++1tcDT C.ClemonsIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE L.RamseyIn Box+++
RB M.ThomasBall Carrier+++SLB G.WilkinsonIn Box+++
TE J.Klopfenstein
+++MLB D.HawthorneIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++WLB L.PepparsIn Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++LCB F.WashingtonOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++RCB P.ChungOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasOut of Box---
2-3-MIN39 (4Q: 02:57) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Connor Barwin.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB S.Bradford
***LDE C.BarwinIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++3tcDT L.RamseyIn Box+++
TE M.Beyer
+++1tcDT A.FluellenIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE K.EllisonIn Box+++
RB B.JacksonBall Carrier+++MLB D.HawthorneIn Box---
SLOT T.Williamson
+++WLB G.WilkinsonIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB P.ChungOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
+++NB B.SappOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
---SS B.FletcherOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS J.ThomasOut of Box+++
Buffalo called a time out.
3-3-MIN39 (4Q: 02:48) Marcus Thomas ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Malik Forbes, assisted by CB Fabian Washington. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF S Usama Young to the MIN47.
OFFENSE113t Personnel, I formationDEFENSE43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2
QB S.Bradford
***LDE C.BarwinIn Box+++
X(SE) S.Johnson
+++3tcDT L.RamseyIn Box+++
TE M.Beyer
+++1tcDT A.FluellenIn Box+++
Z(FL) A.Arrington
+++RDE K.EllisonIn Box---
RB M.ThomasBall Carrier---MLB M.ForbesIn Box+++
SLOT D.McCants
+++WLB K.DansbyIn Box+++
LT T.Pennington
+++LCB F.WashingtonOut of Box+++
LG E.Steinbach
+++RCB D.BullocksOut of Box+++
C R.Berry
---NB P.ChungOut of Box+++
RG W.Brown
+++SS U.YoungOut of Box+++
RT K.Dunlap
+++FS B.FletcherOut of Box+++
1-10-MIN47 (4Q: 02:37) Rusty Smith pass completed to RB LeGarrette Blount for 17 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Todd Cunningham. Blount gained 17 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB R.Smith
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer---
X(SE) S.SmithOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.NelsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB L.BlountPrimary, S Screen (S)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT A.LelieOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WLB T.CunninghamShort Zone+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB R.ClarkShort Zone+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++RCB A.BatchelorDeep Zone---
C S.Page
+++NB A.ParrishDeep Zone+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorShort Zone+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN30 (4Q: 02:29) Rusty Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Sims-Walker. CB Ryan Clark defended the pass. PENALTY: T John Tait of Buffalo was called for Tripping.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB R.Smith
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.SmithSecondary, S Screen (S)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone---
RB E.SheltonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB R.WendorffBlitz Passer+++
TE D.YoungOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++WLB T.CunninghamShort Zone+++
LT J.Tait
---LCB R.ClarkShort Zone+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++RCB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
C S.Page
+++NB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-20-MIN40 (4Q: 02:24) Rusty Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Zach Miller. CB Ryan Clark defended the pass.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB R.Smith
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)---NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer---
Z(FL) S.SmithSecondary, 9 Fade (27-39)---SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB L.BlountProtect+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
SLOT A.LelieOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++WLB T.CunninghamShort Zone+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB G.BlueShort Zone+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++RCB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
C S.Page
+++NB R.ClarkDeep Zone+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
2-20-MIN40 (4Q: 02:17) Rusty Smith pass completed to RB Eric Shelton for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Nick Barnett.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB R.Smith
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerPrimary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerProtect+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.SmithOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB E.SheltonSecondary, F Flat (0-4)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
FB R.KonradOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WLB N.BarnettShort Zone+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB R.ClarkShort Zone+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++RCB A.BatchelorDeep Zone---
C S.Page
+++NB A.ParrishDeep Zone+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
3-15-MIN35 (4Q: 02:10) Rusty Smith scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Greg Blue.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB R.Smith
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerSecondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerProtect---RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.NelsonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB L.BlountPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)---SILB R.WendorffShort Zone+++
SLOT A.LelieOutlet, W Wheel (9-18)+++WLB R.AlexanderBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB R.ClarkShort Zone+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++RCB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
C S.Page
+++NB A.ParrishDeep Zone+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorShort Zone+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
4-14-MIN34 (4Q: 02:00) Rusty Smith pass completed to WR Jordy Nelson for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark, assisted by S Samuel Gaylor. The ball goes over on downs. PENALTY: S Samuel Gaylor of Minnesota was called for Illegal Contact.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formation, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB R.Smith
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer---
TE Z.MillerPrimary, 7 Corner (19-26)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.NelsonSecondary, S Screen (S)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB L.BlountOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE B.PascoeOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB R.ClarkShort Zone+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++RCB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
C S.Page
+++NB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorShort Zone---
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN29 (4Q: 01:49) Rusty Smith pass completed to WR Steve Smith for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Foreman.
OFFENSE131 Personnel, Strong formation, ShotgunDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB R.Smith
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
TE B.PascoeOutlet, F Flat (0-4)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerProtect+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.SmithPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB E.SheltonSecondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE D.YoungProtect+++WLB T.CunninghamShort Zone+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB R.ClarkShort Zone+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++RCB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
C S.Page
+++NB A.ParrishDeep Zone---
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN18 (4Q: 01:26) Rusty Smith pass completed to TE Zach Miller for 18 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Miller gained 13 yards after the catch. PENALTY: C Solomon Page of Buffalo was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Strong formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man
QB R.Smith
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerSecondary, S Screen (S)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.NelsonOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB L.BlountOutlet, 4 Curl (9-12)+++SILB R.WendorffBlitz Passer+++
TE B.PascoeOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++WLB T.CunninghamBump and Run+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB R.ClarkBlitz Passer+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++RCB G.BlueBlitz Passer+++
C S.Page
---NB A.BatchelorBump and Run+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorBump and Run+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryBump and Run---
1-20-MIN28 (4Q: 01:20) Rusty Smith pass completed to WR Steve Smith for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
OFFENSE014t PersonnelDEFENSETrue 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4
QB R.Smith
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.SmithPrimary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerProtect+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer---
Z(FL) A.LelieSecondary, S Screen (S)+++SLB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT M.Sims-WalkerOutlet, 7 Corner (19-26)+++WLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
SLOT J.NelsonOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++LCB A.BatchelorShort Zone+++
LT J.Tait
+++RCB J.StanfordShort Zone+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++NB A.ParrishDeep Zone+++
C S.Page
+++DB G.BlueDeep Zone---
RG W.Sims
+++SS R.ClarkDeep Zone---
RT M.Roos
+++FS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
2-17-MIN25 (4Q: 01:00) Rusty Smith pass completed to RB LeGarrette Blount for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Nick Barnett. Blount gained 6 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Weak formation, PistolDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB R.Smith
***LDE C.PaceRush Passer---
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT M.RuckerRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerSecondary, 2 Slant (5-8)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.NelsonOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)---SLB S.TullochBlitz Passer+++
RB L.BlountPrimary, S Screen (S)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT A.LelieOutlet, 2 Slant (5-8)+++WLB N.BarnettShort Zone---
LT J.Tait
+++LCB R.ClarkShort Zone+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++RCB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
C S.Page
+++NB A.ParrishDeep Zone+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorDeep Zone+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
3-10-MIN18 (4Q: 00:40) Rusty Smith pass was dropped by WR Steve Smith. PENALTY: T John Tait of Buffalo was called for Tripping.
OFFENSE122 Personnel, Weak formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB R.Smith
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.SmithPrimary, 1 Out (5-8)---NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerOutlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.NelsonSecondary, S Screen (S)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB L.BlountOutlet, S Screen (S)+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
TE D.YoungOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++WLB R.AlexanderBlitz Passer+++
LT J.Tait
---LCB R.ClarkShort Zone+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++RCB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
C S.Page
+++NB A.ParrishDeep Zone+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorShort Zone+++
RT M.Roos
---FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
3-20-MIN28 (4Q: 00:33) Rusty Smith pass was dropped by TE Zach Miller.
OFFENSE113 Personnel, Pro formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB R.Smith
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) M.Sims-WalkerOutlet, 1 Out (5-8)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerPrimary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)---RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) S.SmithSecondary, 9 Fade (27-39)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB L.BlountProtect+++SILB J.ForemanShort Zone+++
SLOT A.LelieOutlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++WLB R.AlexanderShort Zone+++
LT J.Tait
+++LCB R.ClarkBlitz Passer+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++RCB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
C S.Page
+++NB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorShort Zone+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
4-20-MIN28 (4Q: 00:24) Rusty Smith pass completed to FB Rob Konrad for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch, assisted by CB Axel Batchelor. Konrad gained 6 yards after the catch. The ball goes over on downs.
OFFENSE212 Personnel, I formationDEFENSETrue 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB R.Smith
***LDE M.RuckerRush Passer+++
X(SE) S.SmithPrimary, 6 Deep In (13-18)+++NT C.PaceRush Passer+++
TE Z.MillerProtect+++RDE Q.GrovesRush Passer+++
Z(FL) J.NelsonOutlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)+++SLB S.TullochShort Zone+++
RB L.BlountSecondary, F Flat (0-4)+++SILB J.ForemanBlitz Passer+++
FB R.KonradOutlet, S Screen (S)+++WLB N.BarnettShort Zone+++
LT J.Tait
---LCB R.ClarkShort Zone+++
LG A.Van Anden
+++RCB G.BlueDeep Zone+++
C S.Page
+++NB A.BatchelorDeep Zone+++
RG W.Sims
+++SS S.GaylorShort Zone+++
RT M.Roos
+++FS L.LandryDeep Zone+++
1-10-MIN22 (4Q: 00:18) Sam Bradford dropped to one knee for -2 yards.
Buffalo called a time out.
2-12-MIN20 (4Q: 00:11) Sam Bradford dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 26, Buffalo Bills 3

Informal Player Participation Grades

MinnesotaPlus (+++)Minus (---)Grade
WR Troy Williamson120100%
TE Joe Klopfenstein60100%
ILB Rufus Alexander70100%
ILB Caleb Fox10100%
DT Torell Troup10100%
CB J.R. Stanford20100%
S Samuel Gaylor65198%
TE Patrick Estes24196%
T King Dunlap71396%
DT Todd Cunningham44296%
CB Axel Batchelor56395%
G Eric Steinbach70495%
DE Stephen Tulloch64494%
FB Harris Stanton15194%
CB Arnold Parrish28293%
G Wilford Brown69593%
WR Adrian Arrington64593%
WR Stevie Johnson67692%
ILB Nick Barnett11192%
DE Mike Rucker61691%
C Robert Berry67791%
CB Ryan Clark61790%
CB Greg Blue44590%
S LaRon Landry35490%
DE Calvin Pace60790%
TE Malcolm Beyer46787%
WR Darnerien McCants38686%
ILB Jay Foreman56986%
T Terrance Pennington631185%
DT Quentin Groves571085%
ILB Robert Wendorff28585%
RB Marcus Thomas18482%
RB Brandon Jackson391178%
DE Lawrence Carpenter010%
BuffaloPlus (+++)Minus (---)Grade
WR T.J. Housmandzadeh10100%
CB Karl Paymah10100%
OLB Malik Forbes30100%
RB Bernard Scott40100%
TE Darrel Young40100%
CB Patrick Chung68297%
WR Ashley Lelie33197%
S Usama Young69396%
S Bradley Fletcher19195%
WR Mike Sims-Walker53395%
DT LaJuan Ramsey59494%
S Benny Sapp43393%
DT Connor Barwin68593%
ILB David Hawthorne67593%
S Joey Thomas52493%
DT Andre Fluellen48492%
OLB Karlos Dansby11192%
C Solomon Page62691%
RB Eric Shelton9190%
WR Jordy Nelson47689%
G Arturo Van Anden60888%
G Wes Sims60888%
T Michael Roos60888%
CB Fabian Washington64988%
DE Chris Clemons48787%
DE Corey Wooton26487%
T John Tait581085%
TE Bear Pascoe17385%
RB LeGarrette Blount44885%
OLB Gerris Wilkinson48984%
CB Daniel Bullocks10283%
TE Zach Miller551282%
OLB Levon Peppars9282%
WR Steve Smith17481%
FB Rob Konrad14478%
OLB Kevin Ellison28878%