| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 20 degrees, fair, 1 mph wind. |
| Denver 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-DEN25 (1Q: 15:00) PENALTY: ILB Greg Lloyd of Minnesota was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-DEN30 (1Q: 14:50) Kyle Orton scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Victor Barlow.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB V.Barlow | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN40 (1Q: 14:10) James Starks ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Victor Barlow, assisted by DE Lawrence Carpenter. Key block delivered by Eric Winston. Winston flattened Bryson Radecki to ensure the play's success.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | In Box | --- | | RB J.Starks | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | In Box | --- | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | MLB V.Barlow | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Out of Box | --- | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | --- | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-DEN46 (1Q: 13:40) James Starks ran around right end for 20 yards. Tackled by ILB Greg Lloyd. Key block delivered by Samson Satele.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | In Box | --- | | TE B.Patrick |
| +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones |
| +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN34 (1Q: 13:04) James Starks ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Hardy Newman, assisted by CB Jeff Greene.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Patrick |
| +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones |
| +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-MIN32 (1Q: 12:31) Kyle Orton pass completed to WR Wendell Gatski for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones, assisted by CB Ryan Clark. Gatski gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Patrick | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Starks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 11:44) Kyle Orton pass completed to WR Julio Jones for 20 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Jones gained 10 yards after the catch. Denver 6, Minnesota 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Protect | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 11:44) Extra point by Vince Joseph was good. Denver 7, Minnesota 0 |
| (1Q: 11:29) Vince Joseph kicked off 49 yards from the DEN35. Edmond Gates returned the ball 21 yards to the MIN37. Tackled by Justice Hairston. Ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Sedrick Ellis on the MIN37. |
1-10-MIN37 (1Q: 11:20) Justice Hairston ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones. Key block delivered by Eric Winston.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Jones |
| +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | --- | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | --- | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-MIN32 (1Q: 10:36) Play-Action. Kyle Orton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Marques Colston. DE Stephen Tulloch blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Protect | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| --- | NB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-MIN32 (1Q: 10:30) Kyle Orton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB James Starks.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Protect | +++ | MLB V.Barlow | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-5-MIN32 (1Q: 10:26) PENALTY: G Samson Satele of Denver was called for a False Start. |
| 4-10-MIN37 (1Q: 10:26) Isaac Cochrane punted 33 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN04. |
1-10-MIN04 (1Q: 10:17) Brandon Jackson ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Dan Bazuin. Key block delivered by Ramon Harewood.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates |
| +++ | WLB T.Kerber | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Skrine | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-MIN10 (1Q: 09:46) Brandon Jackson ran a trap outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Kevin Williams, assisted by DE Bruce Carter. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates |
| +++ | WLB T.Kerber | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Skrine | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 09:23) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Kerry Rhodes, assisted by ILB Brian Cushing.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| --- | RDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates |
| +++ | WLB T.Kerber | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Skrine | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-MIN19 (1Q: 08:42) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Buster Skrine, assisted by OLB Tevin Kerber.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates |
| +++ | WLB T.Kerber | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Skrine | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-MIN26 (1Q: 08:18) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Edmond Gates for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Rogers, assisted by ILB Robert Wendorff.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB R.Banks | Deep Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN37 (1Q: 07:38) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Bruce Carter.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Kerber | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Skrine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-MIN43 (1Q: 07:01) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 3 yards. Tackled by S Kerry Rhodes.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Bump and Run | --- | | SLOT E.Gates | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB T.Kerber | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Skrine | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Bump and Run | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-MIN46 (1Q: 06:32) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Darrent Williams, assisted by S Marcus Maxey. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Kerber | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB M.Carruth | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN49 (1Q: 06:04) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for 36 yards. Tackled by OLB Raonall Smith. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown. Minnesota's Ramon Harewood was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor foot injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Williams | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE M.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-DEN15 (1Q: 05:19) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE John Cooley. OLB Tevin Kerber defended the pass. Denver's Marcus Maxey was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Kerber | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| --- | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Skrine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| --- | NB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-DEN15 (1Q: 05:11) Andy Dalton scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Buster Skrine.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB T.Kerber | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Skrine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-DEN06 (1Q: 04:24) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Edmond Gates for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Gates gained 5 yards after the catch. Denver 7, Minnesota 6
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Kerber | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Carruth | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 04:24) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. Minnesota 7, Denver 7 |
| (1Q: 04:15) Pat McAfee kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (1Q: 04:15) Play-Action. Kyle Orton pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Ben Patrick. DT Todd Cunningham blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Protect | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN25 (1Q: 04:11) Kyle Orton pass completed to RB James Starks for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. Starks gained 16 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN49 (1Q: 03:34) Play-Action. Kyle Orton pass completed to WR Julio Jones for 47 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Arnold Parrish. Jones gained 10 yards after the catch. Minnesota's Quentin Groves was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Protect | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-4-MIN04 (1Q: 02:52) Kyle Orton scrambled for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Denver 13, Minnesota 7
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Protect | +++ | MLB V.Barlow | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| --- | LCB J.Greene | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 02:52) Extra point by Vince Joseph was good. Denver 14, Minnesota 7 |
| (1Q: 02:42) Vince Joseph kicked off 73 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 02:42) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing, assisted by CB Major Wright. Johnson gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT E.Gates | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Kerber | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Skrine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN28 (1Q: 02:04) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing, assisted by DT Kevin Williams.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| --- | RDE M.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| --- | WLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-MIN24 (1Q: 01:26) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Edmond Gates. DE Tyson Alualu hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB R.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-MIN24 (1Q: 01:17) Amir Cochrane punted 53 yards. Marques Colston returned the kick 27 yards to the MIN50. Tackled by John Sullivan. |
1-10-MIN50 (1Q: 01:06) Justice Hairston ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | MLB V.Barlow | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN48 (1Q: 00:29) James Starks ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Patrick |
| +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones |
| +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | RB J.Starks | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| --- | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
3-5-MIN45 (2Q: 15:00) Kyle Orton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wendell Gatski. CB Jeff Greene knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-MIN45 (2Q: 14:50) Isaac Cochrane punted 45 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 14:45) Andy Dalton kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Rogers.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE D.Bazuin | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE T.Alualu | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson |
| +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates |
| +++ | WLB T.Kerber | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Skrine | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| --- | NB M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN24 (2Q: 14:16) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for 20 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | --- | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates |
| +++ | WLB T.Kerber | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN44 (2Q: 13:42) Andy Dalton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DE Tyson Alualu blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Kerber | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Smith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | NB B.Carter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | DB R.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN44 (2Q: 13:35) Willie Dawkins ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Major Wright.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE M.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-MIN45 (2Q: 12:51) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus Gilchrist, assisted by CB Rico Banks. Johnson gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | --- | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT D.Labelle | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB R.Banks | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN39 (2Q: 12:26) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Bruce Carter. McCants gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Kerber | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Skrine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB M.Wright | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS C.Rogers | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-DEN27 (2Q: 11:50) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 7 yards. Tackled by S Kerry Rhodes.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT E.Gates | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Kerber | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB M.Wright | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-DEN20 (2Q: 11:05) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Tyson Alualu. Key block delivered by Jamal Edwards.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE T.Alualu | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | --- | | SLOT E.Gates |
| +++ | WLB T.Kerber | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| --- | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Skrine | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN17 (2Q: 10:21) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Raonall Smith. Johnson gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB M.Wright | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-DEN08 (2Q: 09:37) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Jared Veldheer. Denver 14, Minnesota 13
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE M.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB B.Carter | In Box | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 09:37) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. Minnesota 14, Denver 14 |
| (2Q: 09:28) Pat McAfee kicked off 66 yards from the MIN35. Marcus Maxwell returned the ball 27 yards to the DEN26. Tackled by Arnold Parrish. |
1-10-DEN26 (2Q: 08:56) James Starks ran around the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Victor Barlow. Key block delivered by Oniel Cousins.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | In Box | --- | | RB J.Starks | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | MLB V.Barlow | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN38 (2Q: 08:20) Kyle Orton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Justice Hairston. DT Hardy Newman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN38 (2Q: 08:14) Justice Hairston ran around left end for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch. Key block delivered by Oniel Cousins.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones |
| +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | RB J.Hairston | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Out of Box | --- | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN48 (2Q: 07:37) James Starks ran inside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston, assisted by DE Stephen Tulloch. Key block delivered by Eric Winston.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | In Box | --- | | TE B.Patrick |
| +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Jones |
| +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | --- | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | --- | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN37 (2Q: 07:12) James Starks ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Baker, assisted by DE Lawrence Carpenter. Key block delivered by Samson Satele.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) W.Gatski |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | In Box | --- | | RB J.Starks | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | MLB V.Barlow | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | --- | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN32 (2Q: 06:38) Kyle Orton pass completed to WR Marcus Maxwell for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Baker.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Maxwell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | --- | | TE D.Byrd | Protect | +++ | MLB V.Barlow | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Bump and Run | --- | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | --- | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-MIN29 (2Q: 06:14) Kyle Orton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB James Starks. ILB Victor Barlow hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB V.Barlow | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB R.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB J.Greene | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| --- | SS S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-MIN29 (2Q: 06:06) Vince Joseph attempted a 46 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. |
1-10-MIN36 (2Q: 06:00) Andy Dalton pass was intended for WR Stevie Johnson and was intercepted by OLB Tevin Kerber at the MIN43. Tackled by Stevie Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB T.Kerber | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| --- | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB M.Wright | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| --- | NB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS C.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN43 (2Q: 05:51) Kyle Orton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB James Starks. CB Jeff Greene knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| --- | RCB B.Radecki | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN43 (2Q: 05:44) James Starks ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. The defense looked a little sluggish on this cold day.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Patrick |
| +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones |
| +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | --- | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-MIN36 (2Q: 05:18) Kyle Orton pass was dropped by WR Marques Colston.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-3-MIN36 (2Q: 05:11) Kyle Orton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB James Starks. DT Todd Cunningham hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Protect | --- | 3tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Protect | +++ | MLB V.Barlow | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN36 (2Q: 05:05) Willie Dawkins ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Sedrick Ellis.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE M.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN36 (2Q: 04:38) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Bruce Carter.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Kerber | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Skrine | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN50 (2Q: 03:57) Willie Dawkins ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus Gilchrist.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| --- | RDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates |
| +++ | WLB T.Kerber | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| --- | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-DEN48 (2Q: 03:15) Andy Dalton scrambled for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Darrent Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB B.Carter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB R.Smith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB M.Wright | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-DEN49 (2Q: 02:44) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE John Cooley. CB Major Wright defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB R.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-DEN49 (2Q: 02:34) Amir Cochrane punted 49 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN20 (2Q: 02:28) James Starks ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones, assisted by DT Quentin Groves.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Patrick |
| --- | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones |
| +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| --- | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-14-DEN16 (2Q: 02:00) Kyle Orton pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Jones | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Protect | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB G.Blue | Short Zone | --- | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-DEN19 (2Q: 01:25) Kyle Orton pass completed to WR Julio Jones for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Baker. Jones gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN34 (2Q: 00:55) Play-Action. Kyle Orton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marques Colston. CB Kerry Baker defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Maxwell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| --- | RCB B.Radecki | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-DEN34 (2Q: 00:48) Kyle Orton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Marques Colston. DT Hardy Newman blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Protect | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| --- | RCB B.Radecki | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-DEN34 (2Q: 00:42) Kyle Orton pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Greg Lloyd.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Gatski | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | --- | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | --- | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| 4-6-DEN38 (2Q: 00:33) Isaac Cochrane punted 37 yards. Edmond Gates returned the kick 0 yards to the MIN25. Tackled by Raonall Smith. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 00:24) Andy Dalton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Kerber | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Skrine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN25 (2Q: 00:14) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass was dropped by WR Stevie Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB T.Kerber | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Skrine | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN25 (2Q: 00:08) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Edmond Gates for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | --- | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB R.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Vince Joseph kicked off 74 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 15:00) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Sedrick Ellis, assisted by DT Kevin Williams.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE M.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| --- | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| --- | WLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-MIN21 (3Q: 14:29) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Edmond Gates for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing. PENALTY: CB Darrent Williams of Denver was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Kerber | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Skrine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Short Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN44 (3Q: 14:23) Andy Dalton kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Dan Bazuin.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins |
| +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates |
| +++ | WLB T.Kerber | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN44 (3Q: 13:45) Brandon Jackson ran around right end for 10 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Major Wright. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE M.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Out of Box | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN46 (3Q: 13:09) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Edmond Gates. CB Buster Skrine defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Kerber | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| --- | LCB M.Gilchrist | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Skrine | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| --- | NB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN46 (3Q: 13:02) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Marcus Thomas for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Raonall Smith. Thomas gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Johnson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN29 (3Q: 12:41) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Michael Johnson, assisted by ILB Brian Cushing.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE M.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-DEN26 (3Q: 12:11) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Tyson Alualu, assisted by CB Major Wright. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. McCants gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Smith | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Skrine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-DEN16 (3Q: 11:34) PENALTY: WR Stevie Johnson of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-DEN21 (3Q: 11:26) Marcus Thomas ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | --- | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE M.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-DEN12 (3Q: 10:47) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Major Wright.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE T.Alualu | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle |
| +++ | WLB T.Kerber | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Skrine | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-DEN10 (3Q: 10:06) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Edmond Gates for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Gates gained 4 yards after the catch. Minnesota 20, Denver 14
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB R.Banks | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 10:06) Extra point by Pat McAfee missed. |
| (3Q: 10:00) Pat McAfee kicked off 66 yards from the MIN35. Rico Banks returned the ball 18 yards to the DEN17. Tackled by D.J. Labelle. Ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Malcolm Beyer for 6 yards to the DEN11. Tackled by Kevin Williams. |
1-10-DEN11 (3Q: 09:53) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! McCants gained 5 yards after the catch. Minnesota 26, Denver 14
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Kerber | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB M.Wright | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB C.Rogers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 09:53) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. Minnesota 27, Denver 14 |
| (3Q: 09:45) Pat McAfee kicked off 71 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (3Q: 09:45) James Starks ran around right end for 26 yards. Tackled by ILB Greg Lloyd. Key block delivered by Samson Satele.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | In Box | --- | | TE B.Patrick |
| +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones |
| +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | --- | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN49 (3Q: 09:14) James Starks ran around the left tackle for 8 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Victor Barlow. Key block delivered by Oniel Cousins.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | 3tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | MLB V.Barlow | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | --- | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-MIN41 (3Q: 08:31) Play-Action. Kyle Orton pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark, assisted by CB Arnold Parrish.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 08:08) Justice Hairston ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Victor Barlow.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | MLB V.Barlow | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-MIN39 (3Q: 07:31) James Starks ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Bryson Radecki, assisted by ILB Victor Barlow.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | In Box | --- | | RB J.Starks | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | MLB V.Barlow | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| --- | RCB B.Radecki | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-MIN35 (3Q: 06:56) Kyle Orton pass completed to WR Marcus Maxwell for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Maxwell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Protect | +++ | MLB V.Barlow | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | --- | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-MIN32 (3Q: 06:24) Vince Joseph attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 27, Denver 17 |
| (3Q: 06:17) Vince Joseph kicked off 72 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 06:17) Willie Dawkins ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Major Wright, assisted by CB Darrent Williams. Key block delivered by Jared Veldheer.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | --- | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE M.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-MIN32 (3Q: 05:41) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates |
| +++ | WLB T.Kerber | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| --- | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB B.Skrine | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| --- | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-MIN30 (3Q: 05:18) Andy Dalton kept the ball, running a draw inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by S Kerry Rhodes.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle |
| +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| --- | WLB R.Smith | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| --- | NB R.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-7-MIN28 (3Q: 04:57) Amir Cochrane punted 56 yards. Marques Colston returned the kick 10 yards to the DEN26. Tackled by Arnold Parrish. |
1-10-DEN26 (3Q: 04:49) Kyle Orton pass completed to RB Justice Hairston for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Victor Barlow, assisted by ILB Greg Lloyd.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Maxwell | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Protect | +++ | MLB V.Barlow | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-DEN29 (3Q: 04:16) Play-Action. Kyle Orton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marques Colston. DT Hardy Newman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Gatski | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Protect | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-DEN29 (3Q: 04:12) Kyle Orton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wendell Gatski. DE Stephen Tulloch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | DB L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-DEN29 (3Q: 04:05) Isaac Cochrane punted 44 yards. Edmond Gates returned the kick 7 yards to the MIN34. Tackled by Wendell Gatski. Minnesota's Edmond Gates was hurt on the play. |
1-10-MIN34 (3Q: 03:57) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. CB Major Wright knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Kerber | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Skrine | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Edwards |
| --- | NB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN34 (3Q: 03:49) Brandon Jackson ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Tevin Kerber.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle |
| +++ | WLB T.Kerber | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Skrine | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-MIN35 (3Q: 03:19) Andy Dalton scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff and assisted by CB Marcus Gilchrist.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB R.Banks | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-MIN39 (3Q: 02:48) Amir Cochrane punted 41 yards. Marques Colston returned the kick 11 yards to the DEN31. Tackled by Malcolm Beyer. |
1-10-DEN31 (3Q: 02:37) Justice Hairston ran a trap outside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Todd Cunningham.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Patrick |
| +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Jones |
| +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| --- | RCB B.Radecki | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| --- | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-DEN33 (3Q: 02:08) James Starks ran a trap outside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Greg Lloyd, assisted by DT Quentin Groves.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Patrick |
| +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones |
| +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| --- | RCB B.Radecki | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-DEN29 (3Q: 01:34) Kyle Orton pass completed to RB James Starks for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Greg Lloyd.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Jones | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-DEN25 (3Q: 00:51) Isaac Cochrane punted 42 yards. Darnerien McCants returned the kick 8 yards to the MIN41. Tackled by Raonall Smith. |
| 1-10-MIN41 (3Q: 00:40) PENALTY: WR Stevie Johnson of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN36 (3Q: 00:35) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR D.J. Labelle for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Darrent Williams. Labelle gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Kerber | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Wright | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Skrine | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS C.Rogers | Bump and Run | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-DEN48 (4Q: 15:00) Brandon Jackson ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Darrent Williams. Jackson made a great move on Carlos Rogers. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | --- | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE M.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | --- | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Rogers | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-5-DEN43 (4Q: 14:24) Brandon Jackson ran a trap outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| --- | RDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle |
| +++ | WLB T.Kerber | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| --- | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-DEN47 (4Q: 14:03) Andy Dalton pass was dropped by WR Darnerien McCants.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB R.Banks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-9-DEN47 (4Q: 13:55) Amir Cochrane punted 46 yards. The ball was downed at the DEN01. |
1-10-DEN01 (4Q: 13:48) Play-Action. Kyle Orton pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch, assisted by CB Kerry Baker.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-DEN04 (4Q: 13:14) James Starks ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Greg Lloyd, assisted by DT Quentin Groves.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Patrick |
| +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones |
| +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| --- | RCB B.Radecki | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-DEN05 (4Q: 12:49) Kyle Orton pass was intended for RB James Starks and was intercepted by CB Bryson Radecki at the DEN19. The interception was returned 2 yards. Tackled by James Starks.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | LCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| --- | RCB B.Radecki | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN17 (4Q: 12:41) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle |
| +++ | WLB T.Kerber | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Skrine | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-DEN10 (4Q: 12:05) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnerien McCants. DE Tyson Alualu hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB T.Kerber | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB B.Skrine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB M.Wright | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS C.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-DEN10 (4Q: 11:55) Andy Dalton scrambled for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 33, Denver 17
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB R.Banks | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (4Q: 11:55) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. Minnesota 34, Denver 17 |
| (4Q: 11:43) Pat McAfee kicked off 64 yards from the MIN35. Marcus Maxwell returned the ball 36 yards to the DEN37. Tackled by Willie Dawkins. |
1-10-DEN37 (4Q: 11:12) James Starks ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Patrick |
| +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones |
| +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-DEN37 (4Q: 10:44) Play-Action. Kyle Orton sacked by DT Todd Cunningham for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Samson Satele.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| --- | RCB B.Radecki | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| --- | NB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-15-DEN32 (4Q: 10:17) Kyle Orton pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Victor Barlow.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB V.Barlow | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Deep Zone | --- | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-13-DEN34 (4Q: 09:36) Isaac Cochrane punted 51 yards. Darnerien McCants returned the kick 13 yards to the MIN28. PENALTY: WR D.J. Labelle of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Low Block on the Punt Return. |
1-10-MIN13 (4Q: 09:27) Willie Dawkins ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | --- | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle |
| +++ | WLB T.Kerber | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Skrine | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-MIN13 (4Q: 09:06) Willie Dawkins ran inside the right tackle for 15 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Marcus Gilchrist. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE S.Ellis | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | --- | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle |
| +++ | WLB T.Kerber | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Skrine | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN28 (4Q: 08:32) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Raonall Smith.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE M.Johnson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-MIN27 (4Q: 07:55) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Tevin Kerber.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | --- | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle |
| +++ | WLB T.Kerber | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB B.Skrine | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-MIN29 (4Q: 07:10) Andy Dalton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Protect | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB R.Banks | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-9-MIN29 (4Q: 07:00) Amir Cochrane punted 35 yards. Marques Colston called for a fair catch at the DEN36. |
1-10-DEN36 (4Q: 06:49) Play-Action. Kyle Orton pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 30 yards. Tackled by CB Bryson Radecki. Colston gained 25 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Maxwell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB V.Barlow | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN34 (4Q: 06:25) Kyle Orton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wendell Gatski. CB Kerry Baker defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN34 (4Q: 06:19) Kyle Orton pass completed to WR Wendell Gatski for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Alexander | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | DB L.Landry | Short Zone | --- | | RG S.Lauvao |
| --- | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-MIN28 (4Q: 05:58) Kyle Orton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Julio Jones. DE Stephen Tulloch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Deep Zone | --- | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-4-MIN28 (4Q: 05:53) Kyle Orton pass completed to WR Wendell Gatski for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Arnold Parrish, assisted by OLB Ray Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Deep Zone | --- | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN14 (4Q: 05:36) Kyle Orton pass was dropped by RB Justice Hairston.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN14 (4Q: 05:28) Kyle Orton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marques Colston. DT Brenden Hall drove right through Shawn Lauvao to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| --- | DB L.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| --- | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN14 (4Q: 05:21) Play-Action. Kyle Orton sacked by DT Kedrick Golston for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by George Foster.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Maxwell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB V.Barlow | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-13-MIN17 (4Q: 05:03) Kyle Orton pass completed to WR Julio Jones for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Baker. Jones gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Patrick | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Deep Zone | --- | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | --- | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-3-MIN03 (4Q: 04:38) Kyle Orton pass completed to WR Marques Colston for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Bryson Radecki, assisted by ILB Greg Lloyd. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Double Z(FL) | --- | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB V.Barlow | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | --- | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-MIN04 (4Q: 04:18) Kyle Orton pass completed to FB Jake O'Connell for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 34, Denver 23
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Gatski | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | Double Z(FL) | --- | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB V.Barlow | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 04:18) Extra point by Vince Joseph was good. Minnesota 34, Denver 24 |
| (4Q: 04:12) Vince Joseph kicked off 63 yards from the DEN35. Arnold Parrish returned the ball 12 yards to the MIN14. Tackled by Chris Henry. |
1-10-MIN14 (4Q: 04:02) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Malcolm Beyer for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Kevin Williams, assisted by ILB Robert Wendorff. PENALTY: T King Dunlap of Minnesota was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-MIN13 (4Q: 03:56) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR D.J. Labelle for 42 yards. Tackled by CB Darrent Williams. Labelle gained 29 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB T.Kerber | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB M.Wright | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS C.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-DEN45 (4Q: 03:10) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE John Cooley. CB Carlos Rogers defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Kerber | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB M.Wright | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS C.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN45 (4Q: 03:03) Willie Dawkins ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Major Wright.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE M.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-DEN42 (4Q: 02:18) Willie Dawkins ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Raonall Smith.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Edwards |
| --- | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
| 4-5-DEN40 (4Q: 02:07) Amir Cochrane punted 40 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN20 (4Q: 02:01) Kyle Orton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wendell Gatski. CB Ryan Clark knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| --- | RCB B.Radecki | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| --- | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-10-DEN20 (4Q: 01:52) Kyle Orton pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Starks | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB J.Greene | Short Zone | --- | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | DB L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN38 (4Q: 01:44) Kyle Orton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marques Colston. DT Kedrick Golston hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Maxwell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| --- | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | DB L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN38 (4Q: 01:37) Play-Action. Kyle Orton pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Baker, assisted by S LaRon Landry. Colston gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Gatski | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.O'Connell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | DB L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-DEN49 (4Q: 01:19) Kyle Orton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Julio Jones. DE Stephen Tulloch simply tossed Samson Satele aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| --- | DB L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN49 (4Q: 01:12) Kyle Orton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Marques Colston.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | RCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | DB L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-10-DEN49 (4Q: 01:06) PENALTY: WR Wendell Gatski of Denver was called for a False Start. |
3-15-DEN44 (4Q: 01:06) Kyle Orton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wendell Gatski. ILB Rufus Alexander simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| --- | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | DB L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-15-DEN44 (4Q: 00:56) Kyle Orton pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 19 yards. Tackled by S Samuel Gaylor. Colston gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT J.Jones | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Starks | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | DB L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
1-10-MIN37 (4Q: 00:44) Kyle Orton pass completed to WR Julio Jones for 26 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Greg Blue. Jones gained 27 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Maxwell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| +++ | DB L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Denver called a time out. |
1-10-MIN11 (4Q: 00:36) Kyle Orton kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Quentin Groves.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB K.Orton | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Patrick |
| +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jones |
| +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Starks |
| +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Satele |
| --- | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 2-9-MIN10 (4Q: 00:17) Kyle Orton spiked the ball to stop the clock. |
| 3-9-MIN10 (4Q: 00:14) Vince Joseph attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 34, Denver 27 |
| (4Q: 00:06) Vince Joseph kicked off (onside) from the DEN35. MIN Caleb Fox recovered the kick. |
| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 34, Denver Broncos 27 |