| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 44 degrees, fair, 6 mph wind. |
| Pittsburgh won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Dustin Hopkins kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 15:00) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Michael Clayton for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Drew Floyd, assisted by CB Jeff Greene.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Clayton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Willams | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | --- | MLB A.Montgomery | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.White | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | NB D.Floyd | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB E.Wells | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT25 (1Q: 14:20) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch, assisted by CB Jeff Greene.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | --- | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-PIT32 (1Q: 13:56) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrone Crawford, assisted by ILB Greg Lloyd.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Schouman |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Willams |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Fassnacht |
| +++ | MLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Floyd | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-4-PIT31 (1Q: 13:16) Britton Colquitt punted 39 yards. Drew Floyd called for a fair catch at the MIN30. |
1-10-MIN30 (1Q: 13:05) Andre Brown ran around right end for -6 yards. Tackled by CB Al Afalava.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| --- | RDE A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | NB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-16-MIN24 (1Q: 12:27) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Moise Fokou. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Johnson gained 4 yards after the catch. Pittsburgh's Moise Fokou was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Wade | Short Zone | --- | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN42 (1Q: 11:49) Andre Brown ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes |
| +++ | WLB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-MIN44 (1Q: 11:08) Andy Dalton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Santonio Holmes. ILB Austin Spitler blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Spitler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Wade | Short Zone | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-MIN44 (1Q: 11:03) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. ILB Kaluka Maiava hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.Leisle | Protect | +++ | WILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB A.Spitler | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-8-MIN44 (1Q: 10:57) Bryan Anger punted 52 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT04. |
1-10-PIT04 (1Q: 10:50) Le'Veon Bell ran a draw inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Brody Russett.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| --- | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-PIT05 (1Q: 10:05) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Mike Willams for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Brad Jones. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Schouman | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Willams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Fassnacht | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Floyd | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT14 (1Q: 09:42) Le'Veon Bell ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Kerry Baker.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | --- | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-PIT13 (1Q: 09:12) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Brody Russett.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | --- |
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3-10-PIT14 (1Q: 08:40) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 43 yards. Tackled by CB Jeff Greene. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hester gained 39 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB E.Wells | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN43 (1Q: 08:01) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch, assisted by CB Kerry Baker.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Schouman |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Willams |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | MLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Floyd | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-MIN42 (1Q: 07:24) Le'Veon Bell ran a trap outside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Drew Floyd. Key block delivered by Lane Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | --- | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | --- | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Schouman |
| +++ | MLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Floyd | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-MIN34 (1Q: 06:40) Le'Veon Bell ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Brenden Hall. Key block delivered by Junius Coston.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE B.Russett | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | --- | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB B.Hume | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN33 (1Q: 06:02) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 33 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY: G Manuel Ramirez of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| --- | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-20-MIN43 (1Q: 05:52) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Tre Wohlabaugh, assisted by CB Jeff Greene. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB M.Fassnacht | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Floyd | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-16-MIN39 (1Q: 05:29) Le'Veon Bell ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Jeff Greene. PENALTY: WR Devin Hester of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| --- | 3tcDT B.Russett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| --- | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | --- | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-26-MIN49 (1Q: 05:18) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Greg Olsen for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Alan Montgomery, assisted by CB Kerry Baker.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-15-MIN38 (1Q: 04:38) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Jeff Greene.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Short Zone | --- | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB E.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-MIN27 (1Q: 03:55) Dan Carpenter attempted a 44 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. The holder did not do a very good job of getting the ball down in time. |
1-10-MIN34 (1Q: 03:48) Andy Dalton sacked by CB Johnathan Wade and DE Kawann Short for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Cooley | Protect | +++ | WLB A.Spitler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Wade | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-18-MIN26 (1Q: 03:06) PENALTY: WR Santonio Holmes of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-23-MIN21 (1Q: 02:59) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Curtis Marsh, assisted by S Quinton Carter.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Posey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB P.Dillard | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB C.Marsh | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | NB C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | DB Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-27-MIN17 (1Q: 02:28) Andy Dalton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Protect | --- | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB P.Dillard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB C.Marsh | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB D.Lowery | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB Q.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-27-MIN17 (1Q: 02:20) Bryan Anger punted 52 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 1 yard to the PIT32. Tackled by Dewayne Robertson. |
1-10-PIT32 (1Q: 02:13) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Baker. Key block delivered by Manuel Ramirez.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Fassnacht |
| +++ | MLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Floyd | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-PIT39 (1Q: 01:42) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown. Hester gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB A.Montgomery | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-1-PIT41 (1Q: 00:55) Le'Veon Bell ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE B.Russett | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB A.Brown | In Box | --- | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB B.Hume | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| --- | SS K.Baker | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-1-PIT41 (1Q: 00:25) Britton Colquitt punted 38 yards. Drew Floyd called for a fair catch at the MIN21. |
1-10-MIN21 (1Q: 00:16) Cory Boyd ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Kawann Short, assisted by S Chris Horton.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Witten |
| +++ | WILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-8-MIN23 (2Q: 15:00) Andre Brown ran a draw inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly, assisted by CB Johnathan Wade.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes |
| +++ | WLB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB C.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-MIN30 (2Q: 14:24) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 40 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Lowery. Johnson gained 31 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Irvin | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Cooley | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB A.Spitler | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB C.Marsh | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS Q.Carter | Double SLOT | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-PIT30 (2Q: 13:50) Andy Dalton pass completed to FB Jared Leisle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Lowery, assisted by OLB A. J. Klein.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Leisle | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB A.Spitler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Bump and Run | --- | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-PIT28 (2Q: 13:13) Andre Brown ran outside the right tackle for 21 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Irvin | In Box | --- | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE A.Branch | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Gomez |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes |
| +++ | WLB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB C.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-7-PIT07 (2Q: 12:36) Andy Dalton scrambled for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY: DE Kawann Short of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. Minnesota 6, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Spitler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Wade | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 12:36) Extra point by Dustin Hopkins was good. Minnesota 7, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (2Q: 12:23) Dustin Hopkins kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 12:23) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for 28 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry. Bell gained 25 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN47 (2Q: 11:38) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Greg Olsen for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue. PENALTY: CB Greg Blue of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN42 (2Q: 11:31) Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Greg Olsen. DE Tyrone Crawford blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT B.Russett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB A.Montgomery | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| --- | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN42 (2Q: 11:24) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Greg Olsen for 9 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-MIN33 (2Q: 10:37) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Tre Wohlabaugh.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE B.Russett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB B.Hume | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-MIN34 (2Q: 10:10) Dan Carpenter attempted a 51 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. |
1-10-MIN41 (2Q: 10:02) Andre Brown ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes |
| +++ | WLB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| --- | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB C.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-MIN43 (2Q: 09:23) Cory Boyd ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Kawann Short.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Irvin | In Box | --- | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Leisle |
| +++ | WILB A.Klein | In Box | --- | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB C.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-MIN45 (2Q: 09:03) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Andre Brown for 14 yards. Tackled by S Chris Horton, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews. Brown gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB P.Dillard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB C.Marsh | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB D.Lowery | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB Q.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT41 (2Q: 08:31) Cory Boyd ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava, assisted by DT Johnny Jolly.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| --- | RDE A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes |
| +++ | WLB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-PIT45 (2Q: 08:00) Andy Dalton pass was dropped by WR Stevie Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Posey | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Spitler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | NB J.Wade | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-PIT45 (2Q: 07:54) Andy Dalton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. ILB Austin Spitler blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Leisle | Protect | +++ | WILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB A.Spitler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-PIT45 (2Q: 07:44) Bryan Anger punted 45 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (2Q: 07:37) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Alan Montgomery, assisted by ILB Arthur Brown. DT Brenden Hall knocked down Manuel Ramirez to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| --- | 3tcDT B.Russett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| --- | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT23 (2Q: 07:10) Devin Hester ran a reverse around left end for 14 yards. Tackled by DT Hardy Newman. Key block delivered by Manuel Ramirez.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell |
| +++ | MLB A.Brown | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | --- | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT37 (2Q: 06:31) Le'Veon Bell ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Kerry Baker. Key block delivered by Lane Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | --- | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | In Box | --- | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-PIT43 (2Q: 05:51) Le'Veon Bell ran a draw inside the left guard for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Baker, assisted by DE Tyrone Crawford. Key block delivered by Junius Coston.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-MIN44 (2Q: 05:20) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Baker, assisted by DT Brenden Hall. Key block delivered by Daryn Colledge.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Brown | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-MIN38 (2Q: 04:49) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Le'Veon Bell. CB Jeff Greene defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT B.Russett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB A.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-MIN38 (2Q: 04:44) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Willams. CB Kerry Baker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: CB Kerry Baker of Minnesota was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Clayton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Willams | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Montgomery | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.White | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | NB D.Floyd | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB E.Wells | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN33 (2Q: 04:40) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Tre Wohlabaugh. Cribbs gained 16 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN15 (2Q: 03:58) Le'Veon Bell ran a trap outside the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Brody Russett. Key block delivered by Manuel Ramirez.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Newman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Clayton |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Willams |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.White |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | --- | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | NB D.Floyd | Out of Box | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-3-MIN03 (2Q: 03:25) Cam Newton pass completed to WR D.J. Hackett for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY: RB Cadillac Williams of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Motion.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | --- | | RB C.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB B.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Floyd | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Bump and Run | --- | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-8-MIN08 (2Q: 03:17) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. S LaRon Landry defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN08 (2Q: 03:12) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Mike Willams for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Willams gained 1 yard after the catch. Minnesota 7, Pittsburgh 6
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Clayton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Willams | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.White | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | Short Zone | --- | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 03:12) Extra point by Dan Carpenter was good. Minnesota 7, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (2Q: 03:06) Dan Carpenter kicked off 73 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 03:06) Cory Boyd ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Corvey Irvin.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE C.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Leisle |
| +++ | WILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB C.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-MIN23 (2Q: 02:34) Cory Boyd ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Austin Spitler, assisted by DE Andre Branch. PENALTY: C Joe Looney of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined. Minnesota's Andy Dalton was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes |
| +++ | WLB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | NB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-14-MIN21 (2Q: 02:23) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR DeVier Posey for 27 yards. Tackled by S Chris Horton. Posey gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Posey | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB C.Marsh | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB D.Lowery | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB Q.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-MIN48 (2Q: 02:00) Andre Brown ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| --- | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| --- | WILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB C.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-MIN46 (2Q: 01:25) Andre Brown ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry. Key block delivered by Joe Looney.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes |
| +++ | WLB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB C.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-PIT45 (2Q: 00:45) Andre Brown ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry, assisted by OLB Phillip Dillard.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Brocker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | --- | | SLOT S.Holmes |
| +++ | WLB P.Dillard | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB C.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| 4-4-PIT46 (2Q: 00:34) Bryan Anger punted 45 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT01. |
1-10-PIT01 (2Q: 00:27) Le'Veon Bell ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrone Crawford, assisted by DE Stephen Tulloch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB A.Brown | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Dan Carpenter kicked off 52 yards from the PIT35. Drew Floyd returned the ball 29 yards to the MIN42. Tackled by Stephen Sanders. |
1-10-MIN42 (3Q: 14:37) Andre Brown ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. Key block delivered by Joe Looney.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | WILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB C.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT48 (3Q: 13:59) Andre Brown ran a trap outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Michael Brocker, assisted by S Chris Horton. Key block delivered by Tunes Looney.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | WILB A.Klein | In Box | --- | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT37 (3Q: 13:32) Andre Brown ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly. Key block delivered by Ramon Harewood.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes |
| +++ | WLB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB C.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT27 (3Q: 12:59) Andre Brown ran inside the right guard for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. Key block delivered by Oniel Cousins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes |
| +++ | WLB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-PIT12 (3Q: 12:28) Andy Dalton sacked by DE Kawann Short for a loss of 16 yards. Short ran right past Cory Boyd and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | --- | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Leisle | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| --- | WLB A.Spitler | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | RCB C.Marsh | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-26-PIT28 (3Q: 12:01) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 17 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry. Johnson gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB A.Brown | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Spitler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Wade | Short Zone | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-PIT11 (3Q: 11:20) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. CB Al Afalava hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB P.Dillard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Posey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB C.Marsh | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | NB C.Horton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | DB Q.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| --- | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-PIT11 (3Q: 11:10) Dustin Hopkins attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 10, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (3Q: 11:02) Dustin Hopkins kicked off 54 yards from the MIN35. Josh Cribbs returned the ball 29 yards to the PIT40. Tackled by Greg Blue. |
1-10-PIT40 (3Q: 10:28) Cadillac Williams ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch. Key block delivered by Manuel Ramirez.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | --- | | RB C.Williams | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT45 (3Q: 09:45) Le'Veon Bell ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue, assisted by OLB Alan Montgomery. Key block delivered by Daryn Colledge.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | --- | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Brown | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN50 (3Q: 09:23) Cam Newton pass was dropped by TE Greg Olsen.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT B.Russett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| --- | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN50 (3Q: 09:13) Cam Newton sacked by DE Stephen Tulloch for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Junius Coston.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| --- | SS K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
3-15-PIT45 (3Q: 08:45) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Baker, assisted by ILB Arthur Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB E.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-MIN43 (3Q: 08:14) Britton Colquitt punted 43 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 08:07) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Santonio Holmes. CB Dwight Lowery defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | --- | WLB P.Dillard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Posey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | LCB C.Marsh | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | NB C.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | DB Q.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN20 (3Q: 07:59) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 80 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Johnson gained 78 yards after the catch. Minnesota 16, Pittsburgh 7
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB A.Spitler | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB C.Marsh | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (3Q: 07:59) Extra point by Dustin Hopkins was good. Minnesota 17, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (3Q: 07:40) Dustin Hopkins kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 07:40) Le'Veon Bell ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Brody Russett. DE Tyrone Crawford knocked down Daryn Colledge to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | In Box | --- | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT25 (3Q: 07:04) Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR D.J. Hackett.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT B.Russett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB A.Montgomery | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT25 (3Q: 06:57) Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Josh Cribbs. DE Tyrone Crawford blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB E.Wells | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| --- | SS K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
| 4-10-PIT25 (3Q: 06:50) Britton Colquitt punted 43 yards. Drew Floyd returned the kick 18 yards to the MIN50. Tackled by Greg Olsen. |
1-10-MIN50 (3Q: 06:39) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Santonio Holmes for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Spitler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Wade | Short Zone | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-14-MIN46 (3Q: 05:52) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Santonio Holmes for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Holmes gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB A.Brown | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT S.Holmes | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Spitler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Wade | Short Zone | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT37 (3Q: 05:06) Cory Boyd ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Lowery, assisted by OLB A. J. Klein. Key block delivered by Jared Veldheer.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Brocker | In Box | --- | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Witten |
| +++ | WILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | In Box | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-PIT31 (3Q: 04:33) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE John Cooley for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews, assisted by CB Dre Kirkpatrick.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Irvin | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Leisle | Protect | +++ | WILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB A.Spitler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Bump and Run | --- | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT27 (3Q: 03:46) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Dre Kirkpatrick, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews. Johnson gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB A.Spitler | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB C.Marsh | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT22 (3Q: 03:05) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Samuel Gomez for 7 yards. Tackled by S Quinton Carter.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | WLB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Posey | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB C.Marsh | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | NB C.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | DB Q.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT15 (3Q: 02:36) Andre Brown ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Chris Horton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | WILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB A.Spitler | In Box | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT12 (3Q: 01:54) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Johnson gained 2 yards after the catch. Minnesota 23, Pittsburgh 7
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Posey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Spitler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB C.Marsh | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 01:54) Extra point by Dustin Hopkins was good. Minnesota 24, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (3Q: 01:43) Dustin Hopkins kicked off 45 yards from the MIN35. Josh Cribbs returned the ball 15 yards to the PIT35. Tackled by Stevie Johnson. PENALTY: OLB Phillip Dillard of Pittsburgh was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-PIT20 (3Q: 01:24) Le'Veon Bell ran a trap outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Brenden Hall.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | TE D.Schouman |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Willams |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | --- | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | MLB A.Brown | In Box | --- | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Floyd | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT23 (3Q: 00:47) Play-Action. Cam Newton sacked by DE Tyrone Crawford for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Junius Coston.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | --- | MLB A.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| --- | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-PIT16 (3Q: 00:17) Cam Newton pass completed to FB Mo Fassnacht for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Fassnacht gained 6 yards after the catch. PENALTY: T Daryn Colledge of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Willams | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Fassnacht | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Bump and Run | --- | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-1-PIT29 (3Q: 00:07) Britton Colquitt punted 37 yards. Drew Floyd called for a fair catch at the MIN34. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-MIN34 (4Q: 15:00) Andre Brown ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Chris Horton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Jolly | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Gomez |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | WILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | RCB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN36 (4Q: 14:36) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Andre Brown for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB A.Spitler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Wade | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-MIN42 (4Q: 14:11) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Samuel Gomez for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Lowery. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Gomez gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Irvin | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Klein | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB A.Spitler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB C.Marsh | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS Q.Carter | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 1-10-MIN49 (4Q: 13:40) PENALTY: FB Jared Leisle of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN44 (4Q: 13:30) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DT Johnny Jolly hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Posey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB P.Dillard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB C.Marsh | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | NB C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | DB Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-MIN44 (4Q: 13:26) Andy Dalton pass was dropped by WR Samuel Gomez.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Spitler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Wade | Short Zone | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-MIN44 (4Q: 13:21) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE John Cooley for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Leisle | Protect | +++ | WILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB A.Spitler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Short Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-PIT49 (4Q: 12:43) Bryan Anger punted 49 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 12:38) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to TE Greg Olsen for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown. Olsen gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | --- | MLB A.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-PIT29 (4Q: 11:53) Le'Veon Bell ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Tre Wohlabaugh. Key block delivered by Daryn Colledge.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Schouman |
| +++ | MLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Floyd | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT31 (4Q: 11:24) Le'Veon Bell ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch, assisted by CB Kerry Baker.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-PIT30 (4Q: 10:42) Le'Veon Bell ran a trap outside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrone Crawford. 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 | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Newman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Clayton |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Willams |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.White |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| --- | RCB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| --- | NB D.Floyd | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB E.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-PIT32 (4Q: 10:13) Play-Action. JaMarcus Russell pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Ezra Wells. Bell gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB E.Wells | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-PIT37 (4Q: 09:50) Britton Colquitt punted 45 yards. Drew Floyd returned the kick 17 yards to the MIN35. Tackled by Mike Willams. Ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Dewayne Robertson at the MIN35. |
1-10-MIN35 (4Q: 09:41) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Samuel Gomez. CB Dre Kirkpatrick defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Posey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Spitler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Wade | Short Zone | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN35 (4Q: 09:36) Cory Boyd ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews, assisted by S Dawan Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes |
| +++ | WLB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-MIN41 (4Q: 09:01) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews, assisted by S Chris Horton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Johnson gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Posey | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB A.Brown | Protect | +++ | WLB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB C.Marsh | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | NB D.Kirkpatrick | Deep Zone | --- | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | DB Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT49 (4Q: 08:19) Andre Brown ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Austin Spitler, assisted by DT Johnny Jolly.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes |
| +++ | WLB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB C.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT49 (4Q: 07:39) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DE Kawann Short hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Spitler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Wade | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT49 (4Q: 07:29) Andy Dalton sacked by DE Kawann Short and DT Otis Finley for a loss of 8 yards. Short ran right past Oniel Cousins and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB P.Dillard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| --- | LCB C.Marsh | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB D.Lowery | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | NB Q.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-18-MIN43 (4Q: 06:43) Bryan Anger punted 52 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT05. |
1-10-PIT05 (4Q: 06:32) JaMarcus Russell pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Greg Olsen.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | MLB A.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Floyd | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT05 (4Q: 06:26) JaMarcus Russell pass was intended for WR D.J. Hackett and was intercepted by CB Greg Blue at the PIT40. The interception was returned 40 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 30, Pittsburgh 7
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB A.Montgomery | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| --- | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| --- | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| --- | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 06:26) Extra point by Dustin Hopkins was good. Minnesota 31, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (4Q: 06:13) Dustin Hopkins kicked off 69 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 06:13) Play-Action. JaMarcus Russell pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Jeff Greene.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB A.Montgomery | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-6-PIT29 (4Q: 05:33) Play-Action. JaMarcus Russell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Willams. CB Greg Blue defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Clayton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Willams | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Montgomery | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.White | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | NB D.Floyd | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB E.Wells | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-PIT29 (4Q: 05:26) JaMarcus Russell pass was dropped by WR Devin Hester. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Russett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | --- | MLB A.Brown | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB E.Wells | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-PIT29 (4Q: 05:20) PENALTY: T Daryn Colledge of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
4-11-PIT24 (4Q: 05:14) JaMarcus Russell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. CB Jeff Greene knocked the ball out of his grasp. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Floyd | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT24 (4Q: 05:05) Cory Boyd ran a trap outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Corvey Irvin, assisted by OLB A. J. Klein. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Jolly | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Gomez |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | WILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Out of Box | --- | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT14 (4Q: 04:19) Cory Boyd ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Kawann Short, assisted by OLB A. J. Klein.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE C.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Leisle |
| +++ | WILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB A.Spitler | In Box | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB C.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT11 (4Q: 03:35) Andre Brown ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein, assisted by CB Dwight Lowery.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Gomez |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | WILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB C.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-PIT12 (4Q: 02:52) Andre Brown ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Gomez |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes |
| +++ | WLB P.Dillard | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB C.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Cousins |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 4-8-PIT12 (4Q: 02:41) Dustin Hopkins attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 34, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (4Q: 02:33) Dustin Hopkins kicked off 72 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 02:33) JaMarcus Russell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Cribbs. S LaRon Landry defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Protect | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Coston |
| +++ | NB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Brewer |
| --- | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT25 (4Q: 02:26) JaMarcus Russell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Greg Olsen. DE Tyrone Crawford hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Protect | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Coston |
| +++ | NB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Brewer |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-PIT25 (4Q: 02:16) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to TE Derek Schouman for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell. Schouman gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | --- | | RB C.Williams | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Coston |
| +++ | NB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Brewer |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-PIT43 (4Q: 02:00) JaMarcus Russell pass was dropped by WR D.J. Hackett.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Coston |
| +++ | NB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Brewer |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT43 (4Q: 01:53) Play-Action. JaMarcus Russell pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Cadillac Williams. DE Stephen Tulloch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: T James Brewer of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Coston |
| +++ | DB K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Brewer |
| --- | SS L.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS B.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-20-PIT33 (4Q: 01:49) Play-Action. JaMarcus Russell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Cribbs. DT Brenden Hall hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Protect | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Clayton | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Shipley |
| --- | NB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Coston |
| +++ | DB K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Brewer |
| +++ | SS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS B.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-20-PIT33 (4Q: 01:45) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to WR D.J. Hackett for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue, assisted by ILB Greg Lloyd. Hackett gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Protect | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB G.Blue | Deep Zone | --- | | C J.Coston |
| +++ | DB K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Brewer |
| --- | SS L.Landry | Short Zone | --- | | RT D.Colledge |
| +++ | FS B.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-8-PIT45 (4Q: 01:09) Britton Colquitt punted 55 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 01:02) Cory Boyd ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | RDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes |
| +++ | WLB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | LCB C.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C O.Cousins |
| +++ | NB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Larsen |
| --- | SS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-MIN20 (4Q: 00:19) Cory Boyd ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | RDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Boyd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Leisle |
| +++ | WILB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | WLB P.Dillard | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB C.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | C O.Cousins |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Larsen |
| --- | SS Q.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 34, Pittsburgh Steelers 7 |