| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 4 degrees, fair, 2 mph wind. |
| Houston won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Pat McAfee kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 15:00) Maurice Jones-Drew ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Brenden Hall.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | X(SE) K.Britt |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | --- | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Boyd |
| +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-HOU28 (1Q: 14:28) Tom Brandstater pass completed to WR Josh Reed for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Britt | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | NB L.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-HOU27 (1Q: 14:01) Tom Brandstater pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Jeff Greene, assisted by CB Bryson Radecki.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Britt | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Floyd | Short Zone | --- | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-HOU40 (1Q: 13:22) Maurice Jones-Drew ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Jeff Greene. Key block delivered by Gabriel Rose.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Britt |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | --- | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-HOU47 (1Q: 12:50) Maurice Jones-Drew ran a draw inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston. Key block delivered by Donald Penn.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Britt |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | --- | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB L.Landry | Out of Box | --- | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN50 (1Q: 12:17) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Greg Lloyd, assisted by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Britt |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Boyd |
| +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | --- | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-MIN49 (1Q: 11:48) Maurice Jones-Drew ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston, assisted by CB Kerry Baker. Key block delivered by Gabriel Rose.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | X(SE) K.Britt |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | --- | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | --- | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB L.Landry | Out of Box | --- | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | --- |
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3-1-MIN41 (1Q: 11:04) Jose Quartucci ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Baker.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Schreiner |
| --- | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Boyd |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Russett | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Quartucci | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Hume | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Leonard |
| +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-4-MIN44 (1Q: 10:26) Dustin Colquitt punted 44 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 10:19) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| --- | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE E.Griffen | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Boyd |
| +++ | WILB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-MIN23 (1Q: 09:39) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Gomez |
| +++ | RDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | FB J.McKie |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-11-MIN19 (1Q: 09:15) Sam Bradford pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 19 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams. Johnson gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Dodge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Witten | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN38 (1Q: 08:28) Sam Bradford sacked by OLB Sedric Dodge and DT Tank Johnson for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Jared Veldheer.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB S.Dodge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.McKie | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Tatum | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| --- | WLB D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-MIN33 (1Q: 07:54) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB H.B. Blades, assisted by OLB Sedric Dodge.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| --- | RDE E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | FB J.McKie |
| +++ | WILB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-MIN39 (1Q: 07:18) Play-Action. Sam Bradford pass completed to WR Santonio Holmes for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Sedric Dodge.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Dodge | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | SILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.McKie | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-MIN42 (1Q: 06:40) Bryan Anger punted 43 yards. Ruben Randle returned the kick 6 yards to the HOU21. Tackled by Jason McKie. |
1-10-HOU21 (1Q: 06:32) Jose Quartucci ran a draw inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Greg Lloyd, assisted by DT Hardy Newman. Key block delivered by Roberto Snyder.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Britt |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Quartucci | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Reece |
| +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-HOU30 (1Q: 05:53) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark, assisted by CB Jeff Greene. Key block delivered by Donald Penn.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | X(SE) K.Britt |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Reed |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU32 (1Q: 05:09) Maurice Jones-Drew ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Baker, assisted by DT Kedrick Golston. Key block delivered by Roberto Snyder.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Britt |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | --- | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-HOU37 (1Q: 04:32) Maurice Jones-Drew ran a draw inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Brenden Hall, assisted by ILB Greg Lloyd.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Britt |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | --- | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-HOU40 (1Q: 03:58) Tom Brandstater pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Alan Montgomery, assisted by CB Jeff Greene.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Britt | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Russett | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Hume | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Reed | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB A.Montgomery | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | RCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN42 (1Q: 03:28) Tom Brandstater pass completed to WR Kenny Britt for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Jeff Greene. Britt gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) K.Britt | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Boyd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-MIN33 (1Q: 02:50) Jose Quartucci ran a draw inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Alan Montgomery.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Britt |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Quartucci | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Reece |
| +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| --- | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-MIN36 (1Q: 02:19) Tom Brandstater pass fell incomplete, intended for TE J.T. DeWalt. OLB Alan Montgomery defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Britt | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Boyd | Protect | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| --- | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-4-MIN36 (1Q: 02:13) Tom Brandstater pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alejandro Akers. DT Todd Cunningham hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Britt | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | --- | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Boyd | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN36 (1Q: 02:07) Sam Bradford pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Sedric Dodge, assisted by S Roy Williams. Johnson gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Dodge | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Gomez | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU46 (1Q: 01:29) Play-Action. Sam Bradford pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Reggie Corner, assisted by OLB Sedric Dodge. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Johnson gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Dodge | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.McKie | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU36 (1Q: 00:57) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Sedric Dodge. Key block delivered by Jared Veldheer.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Dodge | In Box | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | FB J.McKie |
| +++ | WILB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-HOU29 (1Q: 00:33) Play-Action. Sam Bradford pass completed to RB Cory Boyd for 29 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Boyd gained 24 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 6, Houston 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Dodge | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB H.Blades | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT S.Gomez | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 00:33) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. Minnesota 7, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 00:19) Pat McAfee kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 00:19) Tom Brandstater pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jose Quartucci. OLB Alan Montgomery hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Britt | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Quartucci | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Reece | Protect | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU25 (1Q: 00:11) Tom Brandstater pass completed to WR Kenny Britt for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones, assisted by CB Greg Blue. Britt gained 15 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Britt | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Quartucci | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Reece | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Deep Zone | --- | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-HOU40 (2Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Tom Brandstater pass completed to WR Kenny Britt for 60 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Britt gained 56 yards after the catch. Minnesota 7, Houston 6
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) K.Britt | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB L.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 15:00) Extra point by Scott Mesa was good. Minnesota 7, Houston 7 |
| (2Q: 14:46) Scott Mesa kicked off 73 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 14:46) Cory Boyd ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Matt Roth, assisted by ILB H.B. Blades. Key block delivered by Ramon Harewood.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Gomez |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN30 (2Q: 14:22) Marcus Thomas ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Everson Griffen, assisted by OLB Sedric Dodge. Key block delivered by Adam Snyder.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | --- | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB H.Blades | In Box | --- | | FB C.Boyd |
| +++ | WILB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN38 (2Q: 13:40) Play-Action. Sam Bradford pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 36 yards. Tackled by S Richie Clark. Johnson gained 15 yards after the catch. Minnesota's Jason McKie was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor facial injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Gomez | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Dodge | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB H.Blades | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.McKie | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU26 (2Q: 13:05) Sam Bradford pass completed to WR Samuel Gomez for 20 yards. Tackled by ILB H.B. Blades, assisted by CB Terence Newman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Gomez gained 10 yards after the catch. Minnesota's Oniel Cousins was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT S.Gomez | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Dodge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.McKie | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-6-HOU06 (2Q: 12:19) Sam Bradford pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 13, Houston 7
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Dodge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Gomez | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Tatum | Spy on QB | --- | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Bump and Run | --- |
|
| (2Q: 12:19) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. Minnesota 14, Houston 7 |
| (2Q: 12:10) Pat McAfee kicked off 72 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
| 1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 12:10) PENALTY: WR Josh Reed of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU20 (2Q: 12:06) Jose Quartucci ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Britt |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Quartucci | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Reece |
| +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-16-HOU19 (2Q: 11:36) Tom Brandstater scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Greg Lloyd.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Britt | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Quartucci | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Boyd | Protect | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB L.Landry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-HOU22 (2Q: 11:03) Tom Brandstater pass completed to RB Maurice Jones-Drew for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Britt | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Schreiner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-5-HOU30 (2Q: 10:43) Dustin Colquitt punted 53 yards. Drew Floyd returned the kick 17 yards to the MIN34. Tackled by Maurice Jones-Drew. Ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Marcus Thomas at the MIN34. |
1-10-MIN34 (2Q: 10:33) Play-Action. Sam Bradford scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Sedric Dodge.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB S.Dodge | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB H.Blades | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT S.Gomez | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN44 (2Q: 09:58) Cory Boyd ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB H.B. Blades. Key block delivered by Adam Snyder.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Holmes |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | --- | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB H.Blades | In Box | --- | | SLOT S.Gomez |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-HOU47 (2Q: 09:13) Cory Boyd ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Sedric Dodge. Key block delivered by Robert Berry. Boyd looked a little sluggish on this cold day.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | --- | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB H.Blades | In Box | --- | | SLOT S.Gomez |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | --- | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU45 (2Q: 08:36) Play-Action. Sam Bradford pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. S Richie Clark defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB S.Dodge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB H.Blades | Bump and Run | +++ | | SLOT S.Gomez | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU45 (2Q: 08:27) Sam Bradford pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Reggie Corner, assisted by DT Everson Griffen. Johnson gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Protect | +++ | RDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Dodge | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | SILB H.Blades | Double X(SE) | --- | | TE J.McKie | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Tatum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-5-HOU40 (2Q: 07:48) Play-Action. Sam Bradford pass completed to WR Santonio Holmes for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Reggie Corner.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Dodge | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Witten | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Deep Zone | --- | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU31 (2Q: 07:22) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams. Key block delivered by Adam Snyder.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Gomez |
| +++ | RDE M.Roth | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Thomas |
| --- | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | --- | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-HOU22 (2Q: 06:51) Sam Bradford scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Matt Roth and assisted by ILB Jalen Tatum.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Witten | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Dodge | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NB H.Blades | Double TE | +++ | | FB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Tatum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WILB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | WLB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | LCB R.Corner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU18 (2Q: 06:12) Sam Bradford pass completed to TE John Cooley for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Dodge | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB H.Blades | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Gomez | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Bump and Run | --- |
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2-3-HOU11 (2Q: 05:28) Cory Boyd ran a trap outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Witten |
| --- | WILB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU15 (2Q: 05:00) Sam Bradford scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Bloom and assisted by S Roy Williams. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Everson Griffen on the HOU08.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB S.Dodge | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB H.Blades | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE J.Witten | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Tatum | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU08 (2Q: 04:50) Tom Brandstater sacked by OLB Ray Jones and DE Stephen Tulloch for a loss of 8 yards and a safety. Jones ran right past Gabriel Rose and knocked down the quarterback. Minnesota 16, Houston 7
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Quartucci | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB M.Reece | Protect | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| --- | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| --- | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 04:39) Scott Mesa kicked off 71 yards from the HOU20. Drew Floyd returned the ball 25 yards to the MIN34. Tackled by Ruben Randle. PENALTY: CB Greg Blue of Minnesota was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-MIN18 (2Q: 04:13) Sam Bradford scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum and assisted by S Roy Williams. PENALTY: C Ramon Harewood of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. Minnesota's Jared Veldheer was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Protect | +++ | RDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Dodge | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | SILB H.Blades | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Tatum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-19-MIN09 (2Q: 04:05) Play-Action. Sam Bradford pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. ILB H.B. Blades hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Dodge | Bump and Run | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB H.Blades | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Gomez | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-19-MIN09 (2Q: 03:58) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Tank Johnson, assisted by DE Matt Roth.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | FB J.McKie |
| +++ | WILB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-17-MIN11 (2Q: 03:36) Sam Bradford sacked by DE Robert Quinn and DT Everson Griffen for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Joe Looney.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SILB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Gomez | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | NB S.Dodge | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| --- | SS A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-22-MIN06 (2Q: 03:11) Bryan Anger punted 53 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU41. Minnesota's Kaleb Highcove was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
1-10-HOU41 (2Q: 03:04) Play-Action. Tom Brandstater pass was intended for WR Kenny Britt and was intercepted by CB Jeff Greene at the HOU47. The interception was returned 47 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 22, Houston 7
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Britt | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| --- | LCB J.Greene | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| --- | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB L.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| --- | SS K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 03:04) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. Minnesota 23, Houston 7 |
| (2Q: 02:56) Pat McAfee kicked off 71 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 02:56) Tom Brandstater pass completed to RB Maurice Jones-Drew for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones. Minnesota's Jeff Greene was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Britt | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | --- | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | --- | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB L.Landry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| --- | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU28 (2Q: 02:40) Marcel Reece ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Greg Lloyd, assisted by S LaRon Landry.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Boyd |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Schreiner |
| --- | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Quartucci |
| +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Reece | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-HOU30 (2Q: 02:21) MJD Jones-Drew ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Greg Lloyd, assisted by DT Brenden Hall. ILB Greg Lloyd knocked down Donald Penn to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Britt |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Boyd |
| +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | In Box | --- | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-5-HOU30 (2Q: 02:00) Dustin Colquitt punted 64 yards. Drew Floyd returned the kick 19 yards to the MIN25. Tackled by Ashley Lelie. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 01:50) Sam Bradford pass completed to WR Santonio Holmes for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Reggie Corner.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB S.Dodge | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Gomez | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-MIN24 (2Q: 01:06) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Quinn. Key block delivered by Kyle Neal.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | --- | | SLOT S.Gomez |
| +++ | RDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | FB J.McKie |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Out of Box | --- | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-1-MIN34 (2Q: 00:22) PENALTY: T Kyle Neal of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
3-6-MIN29 (2Q: 00:22) Sam Bradford sacked by OLB Teddy Lehman for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Kyle Neal. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Alan Branch for 20 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 23, Houston 13
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Witten | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Holmes | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| --- | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB S.Dodge | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 00:22) Extra point by Scott Mesa was good. Minnesota 23, Houston 14 |
| (2Q: 00:09) Scott Mesa kicked off 64 yards from the HOU35. Drew Floyd returned the ball 19 yards to the MIN20. Tackled by Maurice Jones-Drew. |
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 00:01) Play-Action. Sam Bradford pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB H.B. Blades, assisted by CB Jeremy Bloom.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB S.Dodge | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT K.Neal |
| +++ | LCB R.Williams | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Scott Mesa kicked off 52 yards from the HOU35. Drew Floyd returned the ball 26 yards to the MIN39. Tackled by Ruben Randle. |
1-10-MIN39 (3Q: 14:40) Brandon Jackson ran a draw inside the right guard for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB H.B. Blades. Key block delivered by Ramon Harewood.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Holmes |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | FB J.McKie |
| +++ | WILB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU47 (3Q: 14:04) Sam Bradford pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. OLB Sedric Dodge defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Dodge | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB H.Blades | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT S.Gomez | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU47 (3Q: 13:54) Play-Action. Sam Bradford pass completed to TE John Cooley for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB H.B. Blades.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Dodge | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB H.Blades | Short Zone | --- | | FB M.Thomas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-HOU38 (3Q: 13:33) Play-Action. Sam Bradford pass completed to RB Cory Boyd for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB H.B. Blades. Boyd gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Tatum | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT S.Gomez | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB H.Blades | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| +++ | LCB D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU26 (3Q: 12:57) Sam Bradford pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Marcus Thomas. OLB Sedric Dodge hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: OLB D'Qwell Jackson of Houston was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Witten | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Dodge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Double TE | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU21 (3Q: 12:52) Sam Bradford pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for -1 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by CB Reggie Corner.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB H.Blades | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Gomez | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-HOU22 (3Q: 12:16) Brandon Jackson ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Matt Roth.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| --- | RDE E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Thomas |
| +++ | WILB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-HOU16 (3Q: 11:49) Play-Action. Sam Bradford scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Vincent Fuller.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Protect | +++ | RDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB S.Dodge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | SILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Witten | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Tatum | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-5-HOU05 (3Q: 11:15) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum, assisted by DT Everson Griffen.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Thomas |
| +++ | WILB J.Tatum | Spy | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-HOU01 (3Q: 10:53) Cory Boyd ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Kyle Neal. Minnesota 29, Houston 14
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | --- | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE S.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB H.Blades | In Box | --- | | SLOT S.Gomez |
| +++ | SILB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| +++ | WILB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | WLB J.Bloom | In Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | In Box | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 10:53) Extra point by Pat McAfee missed. |
| (3Q: 10:44) Pat McAfee kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 10:44) MJD Jones-Drew ran a trap outside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Baker.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Britt |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Schreiner |
| +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | --- | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU28 (3Q: 10:01) Tom Brandstater sacked by DT Todd Cunningham for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Donald Penn.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Britt | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Boyd | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-HOU24 (3Q: 09:27) Tom Brandstater pass completed to TE J.T. DeWalt for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Bryson Radecki.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Britt | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | RCB B.Radecki | Man-to-Man | --- | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Floyd | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-HOU32 (3Q: 08:54) Dustin Colquitt punted 51 yards. Drew Floyd returned the kick 17 yards to the MIN34. Tackled by Andrew Carnahan. |
1-10-MIN34 (3Q: 08:44) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB H.B. Blades.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | FB J.McKie |
| +++ | WILB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN37 (3Q: 08:20) Cory Boyd ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by DE Robert Quinn.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Gomez |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| --- | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN34 (3Q: 07:57) Play-Action. Sam Bradford pass completed to RB Marcus Thomas for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Bloom. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Protect | +++ | RDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.McKie | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Berry |
| --- | RCB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-MIN33 (3Q: 07:20) Bryan Anger punted 44 yards. Ruben Randle returned the kick 13 yards to the HOU36. Tackled by Ray Jones. |
1-10-HOU36 (3Q: 07:10) Tom Brandstater pass was intended for WR Kenny Britt and was intercepted by ILB Greg Lloyd at the HOU40. The interception was returned 31 yards. Tackled by Kenny Britt.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Britt | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Schreiner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| --- | WLB A.Montgomery | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | RCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-9-HOU09 (3Q: 06:59) Sam Bradford pass completed to RB Cory Boyd for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 35, Houston 14
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Dodge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB H.Blades | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT S.Gomez | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 06:59) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. Minnesota 36, Houston 14 |
| (3Q: 06:50) Pat McAfee kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 06:50) Jose Quartucci ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Britt |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Quartucci | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Reece |
| +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| --- | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-HOU29 (3Q: 06:13) Tom Brandstater pass completed to WR Kenny Britt for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Britt | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Quartucci | Protect | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB L.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU39 (3Q: 05:39) MJD Jones-Drew ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston, assisted by DT Brenden Hall. Key block delivered by Marvin Philip. PENALTY: C Roberto Snyder of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Britt |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | --- | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| --- | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-HOU29 (3Q: 05:30) Tom Brandstater pass completed to RB MJD Jones-Drew for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones, assisted by ILB Greg Lloyd. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lelie | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Britt | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Reed | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB L.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU39 (3Q: 04:45) Jose Quartucci ran a trap outside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Greg Lloyd. Key block delivered by Leonard Davis.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | X(SE) K.Britt |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Quartucci | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Reece |
| +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | --- | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-HOU48 (3Q: 04:19) Jose Quartucci ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch. ILB Greg Lloyd crushed Marvin Philip to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Schreiner |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Boyd |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Britt |
| +++ | RDE B.Russett | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Quartucci | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Hume | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Reece |
| +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | RCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-1-HOU48 (3Q: 03:49) Dustin Colquitt punted 44 yards. Drew Floyd called for a fair catch at the MIN08. |
1-10-MIN08 (3Q: 03:41) Play-Action. Sam Bradford pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum, assisted by OLB Sedric Dodge.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Dodge | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB H.Blades | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.McKie | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| --- | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-7-MIN11 (3Q: 02:54) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. Key block delivered by Adam Snyder.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Gomez |
| +++ | RDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 02:14) Play-Action. Sam Bradford pass completed to RB Cory Boyd for 4 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams. Boyd gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Dodge | Bump and Run | --- | | RB C.Boyd | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB H.Blades | Bump and Run | --- | | SLOT S.Gomez | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Smith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN24 (3Q: 01:32) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Richie Clark.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Gomez |
| +++ | RDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | FB J.McKie |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| --- | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-MIN21 (3Q: 00:56) Play-Action. Sam Bradford pass completed to TE Jason McKie for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Terence Newman. McKie gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Gomez | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.McKie | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Blitz Passer | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB S.Dodge | Bump and Run | --- | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Bump and Run | --- | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-MIN23 (3Q: 00:25) Bryan Anger punted 45 yards. Ruben Randle returned the kick 4 yards to the HOU36. Tackled by Jason McKie. |
1-10-HOU36 (3Q: 00:14) Tom Brandstater pass was intended for WR Josh Reed and was intercepted by ILB Greg Lloyd at the MIN48. Tackled by Josh Reed.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lelie | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB L.Landry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| --- | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN48 (3Q: 00:05) Cory Boyd ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Bloom, assisted by DE Robert Quinn.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Gomez |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| --- | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-7-HOU49 (4Q: 15:00) Sam Bradford pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 8 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Dodge | Bump and Run | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB H.Blades | Bump and Run | +++ | | SLOT S.Gomez | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU41 (4Q: 14:36) Sam Bradford scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Vincent Fuller and assisted by ILB Jalen Tatum.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB S.Dodge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.McKie | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | RCB R.Corner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-HOU32 (4Q: 13:53) Cory Boyd ran inside the left guard for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. Key block delivered by Robert Berry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Dodge | In Box | --- | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB H.Blades | In Box | --- | | SLOT S.Gomez |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-10-HOU19 (4Q: 13:09) PENALTY: T Kyle Neal of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU24 (4Q: 13:02) Play-Action. Sam Bradford scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Sedric Dodge.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Dodge | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Gomez | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Double X(SE) | --- |
|
2-8-HOU17 (4Q: 12:18) Cory Boyd ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| --- | RDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Dodge | Spy | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Gomez |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU15 (4Q: 11:50) Play-Action. Sam Bradford pass completed to TE Jason McKie for 3 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Dodge | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.McKie | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-HOU12 (4Q: 11:15) Pat McAfee attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 39, Houston 14 |
| (4Q: 11:08) Pat McAfee kicked off 59 yards from the MIN35. Ashley Lelie returned the ball 13 yards to the HOU19. Tackled by Jason Witten. |
1-10-HOU19 (4Q: 10:41) Tom Brandstater pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Drew Floyd, assisted by OLB Brody Russett. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Drew Floyd on the HOU24.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) K.Britt | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Lelie | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Randle | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | RCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Rose |
| +++ | NB B.Radecki | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB D.Floyd | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Snyder |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU24 (4Q: 10:33) Brandon Jackson ran a draw inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB H.B. Blades.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | FB J.McKie |
| +++ | WILB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-HOU26 (4Q: 10:05) Play-Action. Sam Bradford pass completed to WR Santonio Holmes for 11 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Protect | +++ | RDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Dodge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Tatum | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| --- | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-HOU15 (4Q: 09:27) Play-Action. Sam Bradford pass completed to TE John Cooley for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum, assisted by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Tatum | Spy on QB | --- | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | --- | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Bump and Run | --- |
|
1-10-HOU12 (4Q: 08:43) Marcus Thomas ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by DT Everson Griffen. Key block delivered by Kyle Neal.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Witten |
| +++ | WILB J.Tatum | Spy | +++ | | LT K.Neal |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | --- | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-HOU05 (4Q: 08:17) Brandon Jackson ran around the left tackle for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Kyle Neal. Minnesota 45, Houston 14
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Dodge | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Boyd |
| +++ | WILB J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | LT K.Neal |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Snyder |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 08:17) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. Minnesota 46, Houston 14 |
| (4Q: 08:06) Pat McAfee kicked off 72 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 08:06) Jose Quartucci ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Schreiner |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Quartucci | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Britt |
| +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Carnahan |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Rose |
| +++ | NB L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Davis |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-6-HOU29 (4Q: 07:40) PENALTY: WR Kenny Britt of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-11-HOU24 (4Q: 07:32) Tom Brandstater pass was intended for WR Ashley Lelie and was intercepted by CB Ryan Clark at the HOU48. The interception was returned 4 yards. Tackled by Ashley Lelie.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schreiner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Quartucci | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Britt | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Carnahan |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Rose |
| +++ | NB L.Landry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Davis |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU44 (4Q: 07:20) Sam Bradford pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman. Johnson gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB R.Compton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Roth | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT K.Neal |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 06:35) Play-Action. Sam Bradford pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Santonio Holmes. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB T.Lehman | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Compton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Witten | Protect | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB M.Roth | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| --- | RCB R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT K.Neal |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU25 (4Q: 06:29) Marcus Thomas ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Vincent Fuller, assisted by DE Matt Roth.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | --- | | SLOT S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates |
| +++ | SLB T.Lehman | In Box | --- | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB M.Roth | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Posey |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | DB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Neal |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU25 (4Q: 05:43) Sam Bradford pass completed to TE John Cooley for 13 yards. Tackled by S Richie Clark, assisted by DE Robert Quinn. Cooley gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Bradford |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Compton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB M.Roth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Neal |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU12 (4Q: 04:55) Marcus Thomas ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Teddy Lehman. DE Robert Quinn knocked down Kyle Neal to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Compton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates |
| +++ | WLB M.Roth | In Box | --- | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Neal |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU12 (4Q: 04:10) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Santonio Holmes for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Holmes gained 12 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 52, Houston 14
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Compton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Witten | Protect | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB M.Roth | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Neal |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 04:10) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. Minnesota 53, Houston 14 |
| (4Q: 04:03) Pat McAfee kicked off 54 yards from the MIN35. Ruben Randle returned the ball 15 yards to the HOU26. Tackled by Marcus Thomas. |
1-10-HOU26 (4Q: 03:57) Tom Brandstater sacked by DE Lawrence Carpenter for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Andrew Carnahan.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schreiner | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Quartucci | Protect | --- | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Britt | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Carnahan |
| --- | LCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Rose |
| +++ | NB L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Davis |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-12-HOU24 (4Q: 03:13) Tom Brandstater pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Jose Quartucci.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schreiner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Quartucci | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Reece | Protect | +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Carnahan |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Rose |
| --- | NB L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Davis |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-HOU24 (4Q: 03:07) Play-Action. Tom Brandstater pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed. DE Stephen Tulloch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Brandstater |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schreiner | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Quartucci | Protect | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Reece | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Carnahan |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Rose |
| +++ | NB L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Davis |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-HOU24 (4Q: 03:01) Dustin Colquitt punted 56 yards. Drew Floyd returned the kick 18 yards to the MIN38. Tackled by Teddy Lehman. |
1-10-MIN38 (4Q: 02:53) Marcus Thomas ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Teddy Lehman.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Witten |
| +++ | RDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holmes |
| +++ | SLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Compton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Neal |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-7-MIN41 (4Q: 02:09) Marcus Thomas ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch, assisted by S Alphonso Smith. DE Robert Quinn knocked down Kyle Neal to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Witten |
| +++ | RDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holmes |
| +++ | SLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Compton | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Gates |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB M.Roth | In Box | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | LCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| --- | SS A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Neal |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-7-MIN41 (4Q: 02:00) Marcus Thomas ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Alan Branch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Holmes |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Compton | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Witten |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | LCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Berry |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Looney |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Neal |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-6-MIN42 (4Q: 01:14) Bryan Anger punted 58 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 01:08) Play-Action. Ryan Tannehill pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kenny Britt. DT Brenden Hall hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Tannehill |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schreiner | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Quartucci | Protect | --- | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Britt | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Carnahan |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Philip |
| +++ | NB L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Rose |
| +++ | DB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Davis |
| --- | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU20 (4Q: 00:59) Ryan Tannehill pass completed to WR Josh Reed for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Tannehill |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Schreiner | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Quartucci | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Britt | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Carnahan |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Philip |
| +++ | NB L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Rose |
| +++ | DB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Davis |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-14-HOU16 (4Q: 00:21) Ryan Tannehill scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Tannehill |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Lelie | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Britt | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Akers | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Randle | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | LCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Carnahan |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Philip |
| +++ | NB L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Rose |
| +++ | DB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Davis |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 53, Houston Texans 14 |