| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 81 degrees, fair, 2 mph wind. |
| Houston won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Pat McAfee kicked off 72 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 15:00) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Miles Austin for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Hardy Newman, assisted by ILB Rufus Alexander. Austin gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Clayborn | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.DeWalt | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Akers | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | MLB R.Alexander | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT Unknown | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | NB Unknown | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB D.Floyd | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-HOU32 (1Q: 14:32) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to TE Zach Miller for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Arnold Parrish.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Austin | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | --- | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU47 (1Q: 14:01) Brian Leonard ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Baker.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | TE I.Barreras |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Joyner |
| +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| --- | SS K.Baker | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-HOU47 (1Q: 13:32) Brian Leonard ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | TE I.Barreras |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | In Box | --- | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Gronkowski |
| +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| --- | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-MIN46 (1Q: 12:55) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB MJD Jones-Drew for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Quentin Groves. Jones-Drew gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Akers | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.Radecki | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS Unknown | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN39 (1Q: 12:29) Maurice Jones-Drew ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Brenden Hall, assisted by DT Quentin Groves.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-MIN38 (1Q: 12:02) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB Brian Leonard for 22 yards. Tackled by ILB Caleb Fox. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Leonard gained 21 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Bump and Run | --- | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN16 (1Q: 11:28) Brian Leonard ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Arnold Parrish, assisted by CB Kerry Baker. Key block delivered by Gabriel Rose.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Akers |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.Radecki | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-MIN11 (1Q: 10:43) MJD Jones-Drew ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Kerry Baker.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Akers |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.Radecki | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-MIN10 (1Q: 10:13) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed. ILB Rufus Alexander defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Akers | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.Radecki | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS Unknown | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-4-MIN10 (1Q: 10:08) Scott Mesa attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 3, Minnesota 0 |
| (1Q: 10:03) Scott Mesa kicked off 50 yards from the HOU35. Drew Floyd returned the ball 20 yards to the MIN35. Tackled by Malcolm Kelly. |
1-10-MIN35 (1Q: 09:26) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR D.J. Labelle. CB Reggie Corner hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Stanton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Boley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB S.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN35 (1Q: 09:22) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Bloom, assisted by OLB Michael Boley. Arrington gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB H.Stanton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB M.Boley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB S.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN49 (1Q: 08:38) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR D.J. Labelle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Stanton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Boley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB S.Wilson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-HOU48 (1Q: 07:52) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by ILB Chase Blackburn. McCants gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB H.Stanton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB M.Boley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB S.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-HOU44 (1Q: 07:13) Andy Dalton scrambled for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Everett Soliday.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Protect | +++ | RDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB E.Soliday | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB M.Boley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| +++ | FS J.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU26 (1Q: 06:32) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | NT S.Fua | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB R.Hausermann | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB M.Boley | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-HOU23 (1Q: 05:57) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Reggie Corner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Arrington gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Boley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB S.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-HOU20 (1Q: 05:29) Andy Dalton sacked by OLB Tim Dobbins for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Rickey Coffey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB E.Soliday | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB M.Boley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| --- | FS J.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-HOU26 (1Q: 04:59) Pat McAfee attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 3, Houston 3 |
| (1Q: 04:51) Pat McAfee kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. PENALTY: RB Willie Dawkins of Minnesota was called for Offsides on the Kickoff. |
| (1Q: 04:51) Pat McAfee kicked off 60 yards from the MIN30. Miles Austin returned the ball 24 yards to the HOU34. Tackled by Willie Dawkins. |
1-10-HOU34 (1Q: 04:29) Brian Leonard ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Todd Cunningham.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Anderson |
| +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-HOU35 (1Q: 03:59) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB Maurice Jones-Drew for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Caleb Fox.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | --- | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-HOU41 (1Q: 03:12) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB Maurice Jones-Drew for 26 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum. Jones-Drew gained 22 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE I.Barreras | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Gronkowski | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | --- | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN33 (1Q: 02:26) Tavaris Jackson scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Jeff Greene.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Akers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | NB B.Radecki | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-MIN26 (1Q: 01:43) Brian Leonard ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Caleb Fox, assisted by ILB Jalen Tatum. Key block delivered by Leonard Davis.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Anderson |
| +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN21 (1Q: 00:58) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB MJD Jones-Drew. DT Todd Cunningham drove right through Donald Penn to hurry the quarterback. PENALTY: DT Brenden Hall of Minnesota was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | TE Z.Miller | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Akers | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.Radecki | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-5-MIN16 (1Q: 00:51) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Miles Austin. DT Kedrick Golston hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN16 (1Q: 00:41) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for Unknown. S LaRon Landry defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Clayborn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Akers | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT Unknown | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | NB Unknown | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB D.Floyd | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-MIN16 (1Q: 00:33) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Miles Austin for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Adrian Clayborn, assisted by CB Jeff Greene.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Clayborn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Akers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT Unknown | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB J.Greene | Bump and Run | --- | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | NB Unknown | Bump and Run | --- | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB D.Floyd | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Blitz Passer | --- |
|
| 4-6-MIN17 (1Q: 00:03) Scott Mesa attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 6, Minnesota 3 |
| Start of second quarter. |
| (2Q: 15:00) Scott Mesa kicked off 61 yards from the HOU35. Drew Floyd returned the ball 16 yards to the MIN20. Tackled by Sawyer Joyner. |
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 14:29) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. Arrington gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Dobbins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Stanton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Labelle | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Barnett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN24 (2Q: 13:52) Harris Stanton ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Jason McCourty, assisted by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| --- | RDE T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Stanton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates |
| +++ | WLB M.Boley | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-MIN23 (2Q: 13:13) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnerien McCants. OLB D'Qwell Jackson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Dobbins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB N.Barnett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB E.Soliday | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| +++ | FS S.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-MIN23 (2Q: 13:05) Amir Cochrane punted 55 yards. Malcolm Kelly returned the kick 6 yards to the HOU28. Tackled by Wilford Brown. |
1-10-HOU28 (2Q: 12:55) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Baker. Key block delivered by Marvin Philip.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Akers |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.Radecki | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-HOU33 (2Q: 12:19) Tavaris Jackson scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | TE I.Barreras | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Seward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| --- | SS K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-HOU36 (2Q: 11:33) Tavaris Jackson pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Maurice Jones-Drew. ILB Jalen Tatum blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE I.Barreras | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Gronkowski | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| --- | LCB Unknown | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS J.Greene | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-HOU36 (2Q: 11:26) Dustin Colquitt punted 55 yards. Drew Floyd returned the kick 2 yards to the MIN11. PENALTY: WR Edmond Gates of Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-MIN05 (2Q: 11:16) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Albert Haynesworth, assisted by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE E.Griffen | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB R.Hausermann | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN06 (2Q: 10:49) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Arrington. ILB Reggie Hausermann defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Stanton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB M.Boley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| --- | NB J.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-MIN06 (2Q: 10:39) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE N.Barnett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB E.Soliday | Short Zone | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB M.Boley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN18 (2Q: 09:54) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR D.J. Labelle. OLB Michael Boley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Boley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | NB S.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | DB E.Soliday | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN18 (2Q: 09:49) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnerien McCants. CB Jason McCourty defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB M.Boley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| --- | NB S.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN18 (2Q: 09:43) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR D.J. Labelle for 23 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by ILB Nick Barnett. Labelle gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | --- | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT D.Labelle | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB N.Barnett | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB J.Bloom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| +++ | FS J.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN41 (2Q: 09:15) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR D.J. Labelle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB H.Stanton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Boley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB S.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN41 (2Q: 08:45) Andy Dalton pass was dropped by WR Adrian Arrington.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT S.Fua | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB R.Hausermann | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB M.Boley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN41 (2Q: 08:41) Andy Dalton scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Jason McCourty.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | WLB N.Barnett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB M.Boley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| +++ | FS J.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-MIN47 (2Q: 08:05) Amir Cochrane punted 38 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU15. |
1-10-HOU15 (2Q: 07:54) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Miles Austin. DT Brenden Hall hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT M.Kelly | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| --- | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.Radecki | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-10-HOU15 (2Q: 07:50) PENALTY: FB Deon Anderson of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-15-HOU10 (2Q: 07:43) Tavaris Jackson scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Akers | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.Radecki | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU15 (2Q: 07:14) Tavaris Jackson pass was intended for Unknown and was intercepted by CB Kerry Baker at the HOU32. Tackled by Unknown.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT A.Clayborn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Protect | --- | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT Unknown | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| --- | RCB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.Radecki | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | DB Unknown | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| --- | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU32 (2Q: 07:05) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 3 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Dobbins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Boley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB S.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU29 (2Q: 06:18) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Dobbins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB W.Dawkins | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB A.Randle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Hausermann | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB M.Boley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT R.Coffey |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU26 (2Q: 05:31) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Vincent Fuller, assisted by OLB Michael Boley. McCants gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB S.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB M.Boley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| +++ | FS J.McCourty | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-2-HOU02 (2Q: 04:47) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY: FB Harris Stanton of Minnesota was called for Offensive Pass Interference.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Beyer | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Fua | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB E.Griffen | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB H.Stanton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB N.Barnett | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Labelle | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB R.Hausermann | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB T.Dobbins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS E.Soliday | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| +++ | FS J.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-12-HOU12 (2Q: 04:39) PENALTY: C Ramon Harewood of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-17-HOU17 (2Q: 04:28) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR D.J. Labelle.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Dobbins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB N.Barnett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB S.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-17-HOU17 (2Q: 04:18) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 17 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Wilford Brown. Minnesota 9, Houston 6
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | NT S.Fua | In Box | --- | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Spy | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB M.Boley | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 04:18) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. Minnesota 10, Houston 6 |
| (2Q: 04:02) Pat McAfee kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 04:02) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB MJD Jones-Drew. CB Jeff Greene defended the pass. PENALTY: CB Arnold Parrish of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Kelly | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | --- | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.Radecki | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU30 (2Q: 03:57) Maurice Jones-Drew ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU30 (2Q: 03:17) Brian Leonard ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| --- | 1tcDT T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE A.Ayodele | In Box | --- | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Anderson |
| +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU36 (2Q: 02:50) MJD Jones-Drew ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones, assisted by CB Kerry Baker.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | TE I.Barreras |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-1-HOU39 (2Q: 02:19) Dustin Colquitt punted 60 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN01. |
1-10-MIN01 (2Q: 02:12) Brandon Jackson ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Nick Barnett.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates |
| +++ | WLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| --- | NB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-7-MIN04 (2Q: 02:00) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Jason McCourty, assisted by DE Albert Haynesworth.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| --- | WILB R.Hausermann | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | In Box | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-MIN06 (2Q: 01:17) Andy Dalton kept the ball, running a draw inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Albert Haynesworth, assisted by ILB Chase Blackburn.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | RDE E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle |
| +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB E.Soliday | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB M.Boley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| +++ | FS J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
| 4-5-MIN06 (2Q: 01:06) Amir Cochrane punted 45 yards. Malcolm Kelly returned the kick 6 yards to the MIN45. Tackled by John Cooley. |
1-10-MIN45 (2Q: 00:58) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB Maurice Jones-Drew for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Akers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.Radecki | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
2-12-MIN47 (2Q: 00:48) Tavaris Jackson pass was dropped by WR Malcolm Kelly. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Akers | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | LCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | NB Unknown | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB D.Floyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-12-MIN47 (2Q: 00:42) Tavaris Jackson pass was intended for WR Josh Reed and was intercepted by CB Kerry Baker at the MIN45. The interception was returned 11 yards. Tackled by Maurice Jones-Drew.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE A.Ayodele | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| --- | RCB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.Radecki | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS Unknown | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU44 (2Q: 00:31) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR D.J. Labelle. ILB Chase Blackburn defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Stanton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB M.Boley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB S.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU44 (2Q: 00:26) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Vincent Fuller. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. McCants gained 2 yards after the catch. PENALTY: CB Reggie Corner of Houston was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Protect | +++ | RDE T.Dobbins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Stanton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Boley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Deep Zone | --- | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB S.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU39 (2Q: 00:18) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnerien McCants. DE Albert Haynesworth drove right through Rickey Coffey to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Boley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU39 (2Q: 00:12) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Darnerien McCants. PENALTY: OLB Tim Dobbins of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Dobbins | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB H.Stanton | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB M.Boley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| --- | NB S.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-HOU34 (2Q: 00:12) Harris Stanton ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.McCants |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| --- | RDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Stanton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates |
| +++ | WLB M.Boley | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Coffey |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| 3-3-HOU32 (2Q: 00:03) Pat McAfee attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 13, Houston 6 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Scott Mesa kicked off 50 yards from the HOU35. Drew Floyd returned the ball 14 yards to the MIN29. Tackled by Brian Leonard. |
1-10-MIN29 (3Q: 14:26) Brandon Jackson ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by ILB Chase Blackburn.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN32 (3Q: 13:57) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Arrington. OLB D'Qwell Jackson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB N.Barnett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| --- | RCB S.Wilson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| --- | NB R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| --- | FS R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-MIN32 (3Q: 13:47) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Reggie Corner.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Barnett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN40 (3Q: 13:25) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Nick Barnett, assisted by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates |
| +++ | WLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU46 (3Q: 13:00) Andy Dalton kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Stanley Wilson. Key block delivered by Jared Veldheer. PENALTY: WR Edmond Gates of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Substitution.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Dalton | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson |
| +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates |
| --- | WLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS R.Corner | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-15-MIN49 (3Q: 12:53) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass was intended for WR Edmond Gates and was intercepted by CB Jason McCourty at the HOU43. Tackled by Edmond Gates.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | --- | SILB R.Hausermann | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB N.Barnett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| --- | RCB S.Wilson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| --- | NB R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| --- | SS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| --- | FS R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU43 (3Q: 12:40) Maurice Jones-Drew ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Akin Ayodele.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | RDE J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly |
| +++ | WLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| --- | LCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Fry |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Penn |
| +++ | SS A.Ayodele | Out of Box | +++ | | RT E.Mathis |
| --- | FS R.Alexander | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-HOU40 (3Q: 12:16) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Malcolm Kelly for 22 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Arnold Parrish.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | --- | | TE Z.Miller | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | MLB A.Seward | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | RCB L.Landry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Philip |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Fry |
| +++ | DB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Penn |
| +++ | SS C.Fox | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT E.Mathis |
| +++ | FS A.Ayodele | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 11:46) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Todd Cunningham.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | In Box | --- | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | RDE J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly |
| +++ | WLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Fry |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Penn |
| +++ | SS A.Ayodele | Out of Box | +++ | | RT E.Mathis |
| +++ | FS R.Alexander | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-MIN39 (3Q: 11:15) Tavaris Jackson scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Jeff Greene. PENALTY: T Leonard Davis of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| --- | LCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB L.Landry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Fry |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Penn |
| +++ | SS A.Ayodele | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT E.Mathis |
| +++ | FS R.Alexander | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-21-MIN49 (3Q: 11:03) Tavaris Jackson scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | TE I.Barreras | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB C.Fox | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB A.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Philip |
| +++ | LCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Fry |
| +++ | RCB L.Landry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Penn |
| +++ | SS J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT E.Mathis |
| --- | FS R.Alexander | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-MIN42 (3Q: 10:23) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson pass was intended for WR Malcolm Kelly and was intercepted by S LaRon Landry at the MIN10. Tackled by Malcolm Kelly.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| --- | LCB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Fry |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Penn |
| +++ | SS A.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | RT E.Mathis |
| +++ | FS R.Alexander | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN10 (3Q: 10:13) Play-Action. Andy Dalton scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Reggie Corner.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB N.Barnett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-MIN22 (3Q: 09:30) PENALTY: WR Adrian Arrington of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN17 (3Q: 09:23) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Albert Haynesworth.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| --- | RCB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-MIN19 (3Q: 08:38) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Barnett | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-MIN28 (3Q: 08:11) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Edmond Gates. OLB D'Qwell Jackson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: QB Andy Dalton of Minnesota was called for Intentional Grounding.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Barnett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| --- | NB R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| --- | SS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-14-MIN18 (3Q: 08:04) Amir Cochrane punted 48 yards. Malcolm Kelly returned the kick 4 yards to the HOU38. Tackled by John Cooley. |
1-10-HOU38 (3Q: 07:54) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Adam Seward.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | RDE J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly |
| +++ | WLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| --- | LCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Philip |
| --- | RCB L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Fry |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Penn |
| --- | SS A.Ayodele | Out of Box | +++ | | RT E.Mathis |
| +++ | FS R.Alexander | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-HOU35 (3Q: 07:26) Tavaris Jackson pass was dropped by RB Maurice Jones-Drew. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Seward | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Jones-Drew | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | LCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | RCB L.Landry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Philip |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Fry |
| +++ | DB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Penn |
| +++ | SS C.Fox | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT E.Mathis |
| +++ | FS A.Ayodele | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-13-HOU35 (3Q: 07:19) Tavaris Jackson sacked by DT Quentin Groves for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Leonard Davis.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | TE I.Barreras | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| --- | WLB A.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Philip |
| --- | LCB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Fry |
| --- | RCB L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Penn |
| +++ | SS J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | RT E.Mathis |
| --- | FS R.Alexander | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-22-HOU26 (3Q: 06:36) Dustin Colquitt punted 43 yards. Drew Floyd called for a fair catch at the MIN31. |
1-10-MIN31 (3Q: 06:25) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Tim Dobbins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Barnett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-MIN38 (3Q: 05:41) Andy Dalton sacked by OLB D'Qwell Jackson for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by R.J. Born.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB R.Hausermann | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB N.Barnett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| --- | RCB S.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| --- | SS V.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| --- | FS R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-MIN33 (3Q: 05:01) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Vincent Fuller. Arrington gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Arrington | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB N.Barnett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU48 (3Q: 04:29) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Tim Dobbins, assisted by ILB Chase Blackburn. Minnesota's Malcolm Beyer was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor quadriceps injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-MIN49 (3Q: 03:57) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch, assisted by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| --- | RDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB N.Barnett | In Box | --- | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-HOU45 (3Q: 03:20) Sam Bradford scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Tim Dobbins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB R.Hausermann | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Barnett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU38 (3Q: 02:43) Brandon Jackson ran around left end for 11 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by DT Alan Branch. Key block delivered by Terrance Pennington. PENALTY: C John Sullivan of Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB N.Barnett | In Box | --- | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| --- | RCB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-20-HOU48 (3Q: 02:37) Play-Action. Sam Bradford pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Edmond Gates. OLB D'Qwell Jackson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Barnett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-20-HOU48 (3Q: 02:28) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Hausermann, assisted by CB Vincent Fuller.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-15-HOU43 (3Q: 01:49) Sam Bradford pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Malcolm Beyer. DE Albert Haynesworth hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Barnett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-15-HOU43 (3Q: 01:43) Amir Cochrane punted 43 yards. Touchback. |
| 1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 01:36) PENALTY: CB Jeff Greene of Minnesota was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-HOU25 (3Q: 01:30) MJD Jones-Drew ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston, assisted by S LaRon Landry. Key block delivered by Donald Penn.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | RDE J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly |
| +++ | WLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Fry |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Penn |
| +++ | SS A.Ayodele | Out of Box | +++ | | RT E.Mathis |
| +++ | FS R.Alexander | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-HOU32 (3Q: 01:01) MJD Jones-Drew ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Adam Seward. Key block delivered by Donald Penn. PENALTY: T Dustin Fry of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE Q.Groves | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | In Box | --- | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | RDE J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly |
| +++ | WLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Fry |
| --- | NB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Penn |
| +++ | SS A.Ayodele | Out of Box | +++ | | RT E.Mathis |
| +++ | FS R.Alexander | Out of Box | --- |
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1-20-HOU22 (3Q: 00:51) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Malcolm Kelly. CB Jeff Greene defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Seward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB L.Landry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Fry |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Penn |
| +++ | SS A.Ayodele | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT E.Mathis |
| +++ | FS R.Alexander | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-20-HOU22 (3Q: 00:47) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Miles Austin for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston, assisted by ILB Adam Seward.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | MLB A.Seward | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | RCB L.Landry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Philip |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Fry |
| +++ | DB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Penn |
| +++ | SS C.Fox | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT E.Mathis |
| +++ | FS A.Ayodele | Deep Zone | --- |
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| 3-18-HOU24 (3Q: 00:05) PENALTY: TE Zach Miller of Houston was called for a False Start. |
3-23-HOU19 (3Q: 00:01) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Miles Austin. OLB Akin Ayodele defended the pass. PENALTY: T Dustin Fry of Houston was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB A.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Philip |
| +++ | LCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Fry |
| +++ | RCB L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Penn |
| +++ | SS J.Greene | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT E.Mathis |
| +++ | FS R.Alexander | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| 4-23-HOU19 (4Q: 15:00) Dustin Colquitt punted 51 yards. Drew Floyd returned the kick -1 yards to the MIN29. Tackled by Nick Barnett. |
1-10-MIN29 (4Q: 14:49) Sam Bradford pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Reggie Corner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Arrington gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Barnett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN43 (4Q: 14:23) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Jason McCourty. Key block delivered by John Sullivan.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | --- | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | In Box | --- | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB N.Barnett | In Box | --- | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Spy | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU37 (4Q: 13:51) Sam Bradford pass completed to TE Malcolm Beyer for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Tim Dobbins. Beyer gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT E.Gates | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Barnett | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB R.Williams | Deep Zone | --- | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU22 (4Q: 13:11) Brandon Jackson ran a trap outside the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Albert Haynesworth. Key block delivered by Terrance Pennington.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Spy | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Knox |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | NB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | DB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-9-HOU09 (4Q: 12:39) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | Spy | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | WLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU10 (4Q: 12:02) Brandon Jackson ran around right end for -6 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| --- | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-16-HOU16 (4Q: 11:35) Sam Bradford scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SILB R.Hausermann | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB N.Barnett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-HOU08 (4Q: 11:03) Pat McAfee attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 16, Houston 6 |
| (4Q: 10:55) Pat McAfee kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 10:55) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB Maurice Jones-Drew for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Rufus Alexander. Jones-Drew gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB L.Landry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Fry |
| --- | NB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Penn |
| +++ | SS A.Ayodele | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT E.Mathis |
| +++ | FS R.Alexander | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-HOU33 (4Q: 10:30) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | RDE J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly |
| +++ | WLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Fry |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Penn |
| +++ | SS A.Ayodele | Out of Box | --- | | RT E.Mathis |
| +++ | FS R.Alexander | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-HOU32 (4Q: 09:56) Tavaris Jackson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Kelly | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Leonard | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | RCB L.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Philip |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Fry |
| +++ | DB K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Penn |
| +++ | SS C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | RT E.Mathis |
| +++ | FS A.Ayodele | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-HOU32 (4Q: 09:43) Dustin Colquitt punted 54 yards. Drew Floyd returned the kick 3 yards to the MIN17. Tackled by Ike Barreras. |
1-10-MIN17 (4Q: 09:34) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Hausermann | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates |
| +++ | WLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| --- | RCB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| --- | FS R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-MIN16 (4Q: 09:03) Brandon Jackson ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 23 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams. Key block delivered by John Sullivan.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | --- | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates |
| +++ | WLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB R.Williams | Out of Box | --- | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN39 (4Q: 08:18) Sam Bradford pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Brandon Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB N.Barnett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN39 (4Q: 08:14) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| --- | RDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates |
| +++ | WLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| --- | SS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-MIN37 (4Q: 07:37) Sam Bradford pass completed to RB Brandon Jackson for 1 yard. Tackled by S Roy Williams. Jackson gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT E.Gates | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Barnett | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-MIN38 (4Q: 06:54) Amir Cochrane punted 50 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU12. |
1-10-HOU12 (4Q: 06:46) Maurice Jones-Drew ran around left end for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Arnold Parrish. Key block delivered by Dustin Fry. PENALTY: ILB Caleb Fox of Minnesota was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Mallett |
| *** | LDE Q.Groves | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | RDE J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Seward | In Box | +++ | | TE I.Barreras |
| +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB A.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Philip |
| +++ | LCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Fry |
| +++ | RCB L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Penn |
| +++ | SS J.Greene | In Box | +++ | | RT E.Mathis |
| +++ | FS R.Alexander | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-10-HOU30 (4Q: 06:29) PENALTY: T Dustin Fry of Houston was called for a False Start. |
| 1-15-HOU25 (4Q: 06:24) PENALTY: QB Ryan Mallett of Houston was called for Delay of Game. |
1-20-HOU20 (4Q: 06:20) Ryan Mallett pass completed to TE Gronk Gronkowski for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Arnold Parrish.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Mallett |
| *** | LDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE I.Barreras | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Gronkowski | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB A.Ayodele | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Philip |
| +++ | LCB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | --- | | C D.Fry |
| +++ | RCB L.Landry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG D.Penn |
| +++ | SS J.Greene | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT E.Mathis |
| +++ | FS R.Alexander | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-6-HOU34 (4Q: 05:59) Ryan Mallett pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Maurice Jones-Drew. DT Quentin Groves defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Mallett |
| *** | LDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB A.Ayodele | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Philip |
| --- | LCB A.Parrish | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Fry |
| +++ | RCB L.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Penn |
| +++ | SS J.Greene | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT E.Mathis |
| +++ | FS R.Alexander | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU34 (4Q: 05:55) Ryan Mallett pass completed to TE Zach Miller for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Caleb Fox.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.Mallett |
| *** | LDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB A.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Philip |
| +++ | LCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Fry |
| +++ | RCB L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Penn |
| +++ | SS J.Greene | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT E.Mathis |
| +++ | FS R.Alexander | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-4-HOU36 (4Q: 05:34) Ryan Mallett pass fell incomplete, intended for RB MJD Jones-Drew. ILB Jalen Tatum defended the pass. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Mallett |
| *** | LDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Kelly | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Seward | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Protect | +++ | WLB C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Fry |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Penn |
| +++ | SS A.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | RT E.Mathis |
| --- | FS R.Alexander | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU36 (4Q: 05:27) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Hausermann.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates |
| +++ | WLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| --- | RCB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| --- | FS R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-HOU40 (4Q: 04:42) Play-Action. Sam Bradford pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Vincent Fuller, assisted by DE Albert Haynesworth. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT E.Gates | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Barnett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | --- | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS R.Corner | Deep Zone | --- |
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3-2-HOU28 (4Q: 03:58) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Albert Haynesworth. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Arrington |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | In Box | --- | | SLOT E.Gates |
| +++ | WLB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB N.Barnett | Spy | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU26 (4Q: 03:11) Brandon Jackson ran around the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Hausermann. Key block delivered by Terrance Pennington. Pennington ran over Nick Barnett to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates |
| +++ | WLB N.Barnett | In Box | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU14 (4Q: 02:28) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| --- | RCB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
2-11-HOU15 (4Q: 02:16) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Hausermann | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
3-10-HOU14 (4Q: 02:06) Brandon Jackson ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by OLB Tim Dobbins. PENALTY: C John Sullivan of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates |
| +++ | WLB N.Barnett | In Box | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | --- | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| --- | NB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-20-HOU24 (4Q: 01:58) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by CB Jason McCourty. PENALTY: OLB D'Qwell Jackson of Houston was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Arrington |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | --- | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates |
| +++ | WLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | NB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| --- | SS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU10 (4Q: 01:51) Brandon Jackson ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Vincent Fuller. Key block delivered by R.J. Born.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | --- | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | --- |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
2-3-HOU03 (4Q: 01:40) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Tim Dobbins. PENALTY: WR Darnerien McCants of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | --- | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| --- | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Hausermann | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB N.Barnett | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-HOU13 (4Q: 01:30) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Hausermann, assisted by CB Vincent Fuller.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Arrington |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Hausermann | Spy | +++ | | TE J.Klopfenstein |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB N.Barnett | In Box | --- | | LG W.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Sullivan |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Veldheer |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Born |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 3-11-HOU11 (4Q: 00:44) Sam Bradford dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| 4-12-HOU12 (4Q: 00:01) Sam Bradford dropped to one knee for -1 yards. The ball goes over on downs. |
| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 16, Houston Texans 6 |