| Played in St. Louis, MO, weather: 46 degrees, fair, 2 mph wind. |
| St. Louis won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Cody Parkey kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-STL25 (1Q: 15:00) Tre Mason ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| --- | NB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| --- | SS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-STL23 (1Q: 14:25) Tre Mason ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Greg Lloyd, assisted by ILB Arthur Brown.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hall |
| +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-12-STL23 (1Q: 14:04) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Donnie Avery for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Drew Floyd.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Archer | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB D.Floyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB E.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-13-STL22 (1Q: 13:23) Jonathan Ludwig punted 57 yards. Drew Floyd returned the kick 20 yards to the MIN41. Tackled by Brian Winters. |
1-10-MIN41 (1Q: 13:13) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry, assisted by ILB Erin Henderson.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Buford |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Tuaolo | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Leisle |
| +++ | MLB E.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB P.Schmaltz | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| --- | SS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-MIN41 (1Q: 12:31) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for -3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Janoris Jenkins. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sanford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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3-13-MIN38 (1Q: 11:59) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Alexander Osborne for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Donnie Patrick.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sanford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Tuaolo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE F.Alexander | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Patrick | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Osborne | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB P.Schmaltz | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS K.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-STL47 (1Q: 11:18) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Janoris Jenkins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sanford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-STL42 (1Q: 10:50) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Ryan Shazier, assisted by S LaRon Landry. Key block delivered by John Cooley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Spy | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-STL33 (1Q: 10:07) Andy Dalton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. PENALTY: C Ramon Harewood of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sanford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB R.Shazier | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB I.Cassaday | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-20-STL43 (1Q: 09:59) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE John Cooley for 26 yards. Tackled by S Matt Johnson. Cooley gained 15 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Tuaolo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | Double Z(FL) | --- | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB P.Schmaltz | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Bump and Run | --- | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Bump and Run | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-STL17 (1Q: 09:20) PENALTY: C Ramon Harewood of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-STL22 (1Q: 09:12) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Ameer Abdullah for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Ryan Kerrigan, assisted by OLB Philip Schmaltz.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Tuaolo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.Leisle | Protect | --- | MLB E.Henderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB P.Schmaltz | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-STL17 (1Q: 08:47) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Alexander Osborne for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Tyrone Gomez, assisted by CB Janoris Jenkins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Osborne gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sanford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Short Zone | --- | | RG L.Whiting |
| --- | SS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-STL14 (1Q: 08:13) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ameer Abdullah. DE Frank Alexander hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT J.Sanford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Protect | --- | 1tcDT W.Tuaolo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE F.Alexander | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB D.Patrick | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB P.Schmaltz | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB I.Cassaday | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS K.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-STL14 (1Q: 08:03) Cody Parkey attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 3, St. Louis 0 |
| (1Q: 07:57) Cody Parkey kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-STL25 (1Q: 07:57) Dri Archer ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford. Key block delivered by Brandon Scherff.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery |
| +++ | RDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon |
| +++ | SLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Archer | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Benjamin |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Out of Box | --- | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB D.Floyd | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | DB E.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-STL30 (1Q: 07:15) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bernard Blair. ILB Arthur Brown hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-STL30 (1Q: 07:10) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Howie Aragon for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Archer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Short Zone | --- | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB D.Floyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB E.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| --- | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-3-STL32 (1Q: 06:39) Jonathan Ludwig punted 41 yards. Drew Floyd returned the kick 13 yards to the MIN40. Tackled by Brandon Flowers. |
1-10-MIN40 (1Q: 06:29) Andy Dalton pass was intended for WR Jordan Matthews and was intercepted by OLB Ryan Shazier at the STL47. The interception was returned 6 yards. Tackled by John Cooley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT J.Sanford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN47 (1Q: 06:17) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Howie Aragon for 26 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford. Aragon gained 17 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | --- | | TE A.Hall | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | --- | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN21 (1Q: 05:30) Drew Brees sacked by ILB Arthur Brown for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Kelechi Osemele.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Avery | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Benjamin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Archer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | RCB D.Floyd | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| --- | NB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| --- | DB E.Wells | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-12-MIN23 (1Q: 04:44) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Donnie Avery for 23 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Avery gained 15 yards after the catch. St. Louis 6, Minnesota 3
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 04:44) Extra point by Darnell Ross was good. St. Louis 7, Minnesota 3 |
| (1Q: 04:30) Darnell Ross kicked off 66 yards from the STL35. Landon Collins returned the ball 32 yards to the MIN31. Tackled by Kyle Juszczyk. |
1-10-MIN31 (1Q: 03:53) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Matt Johnson. Key block delivered by Jared Veldheer.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Tuaolo | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | In Box | --- | | FB J.Leisle |
| +++ | MLB E.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB P.Schmaltz | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-MIN39 (1Q: 03:16) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Johnnie Sanford. Key block delivered by Joe Looney.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Out of Box | --- | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Out of Box | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-STL50 (1Q: 02:31) Andy Dalton pass was intended for TE John Cooley and was intercepted by CB Ike Cassaday at the STL37. The interception was returned 2 yards. Tackled by John Cooley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT J.Sanford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| --- | LCB J.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB I.Cassaday | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | NB T.Gomez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-STL39 (1Q: 02:19) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Cordarrelle Patterson for 38 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown. Patterson gained 37 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN23 (1Q: 01:45) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Donnie Avery for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Ezra Wells. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: DE Stephen Tulloch of Minnesota was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Bump and Run | --- | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-5-MIN18 (1Q: 01:36) PENALTY: G Brian Winters of St. Louis was called for a False Start. |
1-10-MIN23 (1Q: 01:28) Tre Mason ran a draw inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford, assisted by ILB Greg Lloyd.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | --- | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hall |
| +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-7-MIN20 (1Q: 00:53) PENALTY: T Bobby Massie of St. Louis was called for a False Start. |
2-12-MIN25 (1Q: 00:48) Tre Mason ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Aaron Donald.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Aragon |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Juszczyk |
| +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-MIN20 (1Q: 00:20) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Donnie Avery for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown. Avery gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Archer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB D.Floyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB E.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
| 4-3-MIN16 (2Q: 15:00) Darnell Ross attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. St. Louis 10, Minnesota 3 |
| (2Q: 14:53) Darnell Ross kicked off 58 yards from the STL35. Drew Floyd returned the ball 31 yards to the MIN38. Tackled by Kyle Juszczyk. |
1-10-MIN38 (2Q: 14:22) Andy Dalton pass was intended for WR Alexander Osborne and was intercepted by CB Ike Cassaday at the STL45. The interception was returned 41 yards. Tackled by Alexander Osborne.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT J.Sanford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN14 (2Q: 14:09) Play-Action. Drew Brees pass completed to TE Armard Hall for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Hall gained 5 yards after the catch. St. Louis 16, Minnesota 3
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 14:09) Extra point by Darnell Ross was good. St. Louis 17, Minnesota 3 |
| (2Q: 14:00) Darnell Ross kicked off 51 yards from the STL35. Landon Collins returned the ball 28 yards to the MIN42. Tackled by Brandon Flowers. |
1-10-MIN42 (2Q: 13:24) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Tyrone Gomez.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT D.Humphrey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Alexander | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Fowler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Patrick | Spy on QB | --- | | SLOT A.Osborne | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | DB B.Flowers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS K.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-MIN41 (2Q: 12:58) Ameer Abdullah ran around left end for 11 yards. Tackled by S Matt Johnson. Key block delivered by Jared Veldheer.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT F.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | In Box | --- | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-STL48 (2Q: 12:13) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Ryan Shazier, assisted by DE Jason Pierre-Paul. Key block delivered by Joe Looney.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT F.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| --- | LCB J.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-5-STL43 (2Q: 11:45) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. ILB Erin Henderson defended the pass. PENALTY: T King Dunlap of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Tuaolo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB P.Schmaltz | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | LCB J.Jenkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | RCB I.Cassaday | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-MIN47 (2Q: 11:41) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Janoris Jenkins, assisted by DE Jason Pierre-Paul.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT F.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Aquino |
| +++ | MLB E.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB P.Schmaltz | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-15-MIN47 (2Q: 11:02) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Ameer Abdullah for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S LaRon Landry.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Tuaolo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB P.Schmaltz | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | LCB J.Jenkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Short Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-STL40 (2Q: 10:33) Cody Parkey attempted a 57 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
1-10-STL47 (2Q: 10:25) Tre Mason ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones, assisted by OLB Jordan Sanford. Key block delivered by Kelechi Osemele.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Aragon |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| --- | LCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| --- | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN48 (2Q: 09:43) Play-Action. Drew Brees sacked by OLB Jordan Sanford and DE Stephen Tulloch for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Kelechi Osemele. PENALTY: CB Ezra Wells of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| --- | LCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN43 (2Q: 09:27) Tre Mason ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch, assisted by CB Kerry Baker.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-MIN43 (2Q: 08:56) Drew Brees scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Ezra Wells.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| --- | LCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-MIN40 (2Q: 08:13) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Howie Aragon for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown. Minnesota's Kerry Baker was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Archer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB D.Floyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB E.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-2-MIN35 (2Q: 07:33) Drew Brees pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Cordarrelle Patterson. DE Tyrone Crawford blocked the pass. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Hume | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB J.Sanford | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| --- | NB D.Floyd | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| --- | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN35 (2Q: 07:27) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Alexander Osborne for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Ike Cassaday. Osborne gained 22 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT F.Alexander | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-STL36 (2Q: 06:40) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Jason Pierre-Paul. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | --- | | TE T.Buford |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Tuaolo | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Leisle |
| +++ | MLB E.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB P.Schmaltz | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Out of Box | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-STL30 (2Q: 06:05) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Ameer Abdullah for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Ike Cassaday. Abdullah gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Tuaolo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB P.Schmaltz | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Double Z(FL) | --- |
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1-10-STL25 (2Q: 05:19) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Alexander Osborne for 16 yards. Tackled by S Matt Johnson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sanford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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1-9-STL09 (2Q: 04:57) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DE JPP Pierre-Paul hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sanford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-STL09 (2Q: 04:50) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Janoris Jenkins. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sanford | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Cooley | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | --- | MLB E.Henderson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Bump and Run | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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| 3-8-STL08 (2Q: 04:29) PENALTY: C Joe Looney of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
3-13-STL13 (2Q: 04:19) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 8 yards. Tackled by S Kyle Fuller.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sanford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE F.Alexander | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB D.Patrick | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB P.Schmaltz | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS K.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-5-STL05 (2Q: 03:57) Cody Parkey attempted a 22 yard field goal and succeeded. St. Louis 17, Minnesota 6 |
| (2Q: 03:50) Cody Parkey kicked off 61 yards from the MIN35. Dri Archer returned the ball 22 yards to the STL26. Tackled by Harry Aquino. |
1-10-STL26 (2Q: 03:12) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Donnie Avery. DT Aaron Donald hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| --- | LCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-10-STL26 (2Q: 03:02) Drew Brees scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Greg Lloyd.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-STL31 (2Q: 02:19) Drew Brees pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Cordarrelle Patterson. DT Todd Cunningham blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Archer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB D.Floyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| --- | NB E.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-5-STL31 (2Q: 02:14) Jonathan Ludwig punted 54 yards. Drew Floyd returned the kick 17 yards to the MIN32. Tackled by Andy Spiak. |
1-10-MIN32 (2Q: 02:07) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Ryan Shazier. Johnson gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sanford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT A.Osborne | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Short Zone | --- | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-STL49 (2Q: 01:59) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE John Cooley. DT Dante Fowler hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT F.Alexander | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Tuaolo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Fowler | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB D.Patrick | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | NB T.Gomez | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | DB B.Flowers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS K.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-STL49 (2Q: 01:55) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Tyrone Gomez, assisted by S Kyle Fuller.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sanford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Deep Zone | --- | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS K.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-STL42 (2Q: 01:31) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 17 yards. Tackled by S Matt Johnson, assisted by CB Ike Cassaday. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sanford | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Tuaolo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE F.Alexander | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Patrick | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS K.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-STL25 (2Q: 01:12) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE John Cooley for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Ryan Shazier. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Tuaolo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | --- | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB P.Schmaltz | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| --- | SS M.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-STL21 (2Q: 00:54) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Alexander Osborne for 13 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry, assisted by OLB Ryan Shazier.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sanford | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Aquino | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Deep Zone | --- | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
1-8-STL08 (2Q: 00:46) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE John Cooley for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! St. Louis 17, Minnesota 12
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT F.Alexander | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 00:46) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. St. Louis 17, Minnesota 13 |
| (2Q: 00:38) Cody Parkey kicked off 66 yards from the MIN35. Dri Archer returned the ball 15 yards to the STL14. Tackled by Alexander Osborne. |
| 1-10-STL14 (2Q: 00:31) Drew Brees dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
2-11-STL13 (2Q: 00:05) Tre Mason ran a draw inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown, assisted by DE Tyrone Crawford. PENALTY: CB Kerry Baker of Minnesota was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| --- | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| --- | LCB K.Baker | Out of Box | --- | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-STL24 (2Q: 00:01) Drew Brees pass completed to RB Tre Mason for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Short Zone | --- | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB D.Floyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Darnell Ross kicked off 69 yards from the STL35. Drew Floyd returned the ball 104 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 19, St. Louis 17 |
| (3Q: 15:00) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. Minnesota 20, St. Louis 17 |
| (3Q: 14:46) Cody Parkey kicked off 60 yards from the MIN35. Tre Mason returned the ball 16 yards to the STL21. Tackled by Harry Aquino. |
1-10-STL21 (3Q: 14:11) Tre Mason ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Tre Wohlabaugh. PENALTY: CB Kerry Baker of Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Juszczyk |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| --- | LCB K.Baker | Out of Box | --- | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-STL26 (3Q: 14:00) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Donnie Avery for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Jeff Greene. Avery gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Avery | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Short Zone | --- | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-STL37 (3Q: 13:31) Drew Brees pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Howie Aragon. DE Tyrone Crawford blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Protect | --- | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-STL37 (3Q: 13:19) Tre Mason ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Benjamin |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-STL39 (3Q: 12:56) Play-Action. Drew Brees pass completed to TE Armard Hall for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Ezra Wells.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Archer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-STL43 (3Q: 12:14) Jonathan Ludwig punted 41 yards. Drew Floyd returned the kick 11 yards to the MIN27. Tackled by Kyle Juszczyk. |
1-10-MIN27 (3Q: 12:03) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Alexander Osborne for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Ryan Shazier.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sanford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN29 (3Q: 11:16) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Alexander Osborne for 2 yards. Tackled by S Matt Johnson. PENALTY: WR Jordan Matthews of Minnesota was called for Illegal Motion.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT F.Alexander | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-13-MIN24 (3Q: 11:09) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Janoris Jenkins.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Buford |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Tuaolo | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Aquino |
| +++ | MLB E.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB P.Schmaltz | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-MIN29 (3Q: 10:40) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Ameer Abdullah for 13 yards. Tackled by S Matt Johnson. Abdullah gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Tuaolo | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB P.Schmaltz | Short Zone | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN42 (3Q: 10:10) Ameer Abdullah ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 19 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry. Key block delivered by Tunes Looney.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | In Box | --- | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-STL39 (3Q: 09:33) Ameer Abdullah ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT F.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-STL37 (3Q: 09:09) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Osborne |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-STL35 (3Q: 08:45) Andy Dalton sacked by DT Johnnie Sanford for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Tunes Looney.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT J.Sanford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT W.Tuaolo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE F.Alexander | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Patrick | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB P.Schmaltz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| --- | LCB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB I.Cassaday | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | NB T.Gomez | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS K.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-STL38 (3Q: 08:05) Cody Parkey attempted a 55 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 23, St. Louis 17 |
| (3Q: 07:57) Cody Parkey kicked off 72 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-STL25 (3Q: 07:57) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Kelvin Benjamin for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Tre Wohlabaugh. Benjamin gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Blair | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Benjamin | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-STL39 (3Q: 07:16) Tre Mason ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown. PENALTY: RB Tre Mason of St. Louis was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hall |
| --- | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| --- | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-STL37 (3Q: 07:05) Tre Mason ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins, assisted by OLB Jordan Sanford.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hall |
| +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | LG K.Osemele |
| --- | LCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-12-STL37 (3Q: 06:33) PENALTY: T Bobby Massie of St. Louis was called for a False Start. |
3-17-STL32 (3Q: 06:27) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Bernard Blair for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Drew Floyd, assisted by CB Ezra Wells. Blair gained 6 yards after the catch. PENALTY: TE Bernard Blair of St. Louis was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Archer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB D.Floyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB E.Wells | Deep Zone | --- | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-20-STL29 (3Q: 06:18) Jonathan Ludwig punted 52 yards. Drew Floyd returned the kick 18 yards to the MIN37. Tackled by Armard Hall. Ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Jared Leisle at the MIN37. |
1-10-MIN37 (3Q: 06:07) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alexander Osborne. CB Tyrone Gomez defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sanford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN37 (3Q: 05:57) Ameer Abdullah ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Erin Henderson. PENALTY: DT Muhammad Wilkerson of St. Louis was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT F.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-STL46 (3Q: 05:47) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | In Box | --- | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-STL40 (3Q: 05:26) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. CB Tyrone Gomez defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT F.Alexander | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| --- | LCB J.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| --- | SS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-STL40 (3Q: 05:17) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Alexander Osborne for 18 yards. Tackled by S Matt Johnson. Osborne gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sanford | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Tuaolo | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE F.Alexander | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Patrick | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB P.Schmaltz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS K.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-STL22 (3Q: 04:35) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 9 yards. Tackled by S LaRon Landry.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT W.Tuaolo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB P.Schmaltz | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Deep Zone | --- | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-STL13 (3Q: 03:56) Andy Dalton sacked by DT Muhammad Wilkerson and DE JPP Pierre-Paul for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Tuaolo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| --- | WLB P.Schmaltz | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-STL18 (3Q: 03:10) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE John Cooley. DE Frank Alexander hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sanford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Tuaolo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE F.Alexander | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Patrick | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB P.Schmaltz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS K.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-STL18 (3Q: 03:02) Cody Parkey attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 26, St. Louis 17 |
| (3Q: 02:55) Cody Parkey kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-STL25 (3Q: 02:55) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Cordarrelle Patterson for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford. Patterson gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Double X(SE) | --- | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-STL37 (3Q: 02:25) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Armard Hall for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| --- | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-STL36 (3Q: 01:45) Drew Brees pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Donnie Avery. DE Stephen Tulloch blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ringer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| --- | LCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| --- | RCB E.Wells | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-STL36 (3Q: 01:39) Drew Brees pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Armard Hall.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Archer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB D.Floyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| --- | NB E.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-STL36 (3Q: 01:35) Jonathan Ludwig punted 44 yards. Drew Floyd called for a fair catch at the MIN20. |
1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 01:25) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Erin Henderson, assisted by OLB Ryan Shazier. Key block delivered by King Dunlap. Dunlap ran over Ryan Kerrigan to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Spy | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-MIN26 (3Q: 00:44) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Matt Johnson. Key block delivered by Logan Whiting.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Tuaolo | In Box | --- | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Leisle |
| +++ | MLB E.Henderson | In Box | --- | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB P.Schmaltz | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN34 (3Q: 00:09) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Erin Henderson, assisted by S LaRon Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Wilkerson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB E.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB I.Cassaday | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| --- | SS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-12-MIN32 (4Q: 15:00) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Ryan Shazier. Key block delivered by Logan Whiting.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Out of Box | --- | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-STL50 (4Q: 14:18) Ameer Abdullah ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Erin Henderson, assisted by OLB Ryan Kerrigan. PENALTY: C Ramon Harewood of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Wilkerson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB I.Cassaday | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-MIN40 (4Q: 14:09) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE John Cooley for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Frank Alexander. Cooley gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT F.Alexander | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB P.Schmaltz | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-STL46 (4Q: 13:28) Ameer Abdullah ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Muhammad Wilkerson, assisted by OLB Ryan Shazier. Key block delivered by Jared Veldheer.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Tuaolo | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | MLB E.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB P.Schmaltz | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-STL40 (4Q: 13:02) Andy Dalton pass was dropped by RB Ameer Abdullah.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT F.Alexander | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB R.Shazier | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.Leisle | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| --- | WLB P.Schmaltz | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-STL40 (4Q: 12:58) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 24 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Erin Henderson. Johnson gained 16 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sanford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT A.Osborne | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-STL16 (4Q: 12:13) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. OLB Ryan Kerrigan drove right through King Dunlap to hurry the quarterback. PENALTY: QB Andy Dalton of Minnesota was called for Intentional Grounding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sanford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB B.Flowers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB I.Cassaday | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-20-STL26 (4Q: 12:03) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Ameer Abdullah for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Philip Schmaltz. Abdullah gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Tuaolo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | FB J.Leisle | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB P.Schmaltz | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Bump and Run | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-19-STL25 (4Q: 11:19) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. OLB Ryan Kerrigan hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sanford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Tuaolo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE F.Alexander | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Patrick | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB P.Schmaltz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| --- | LCB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS K.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-19-STL25 (4Q: 11:12) Cody Parkey attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 29, St. Louis 17 |
| (4Q: 11:07) Cody Parkey kicked off 69 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-STL25 (4Q: 11:07) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Tre Mason. DE Tyrone Crawford defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB D.Floyd | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-STL25 (4Q: 11:03) Tre Mason ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Tre Wohlabaugh.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hall |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Juszczyk |
| +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-STL25 (4Q: 10:43) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Armard Hall for 25 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins. Hall gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Hall | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Archer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB K.Juszczyk | Protect | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-STL50 (4Q: 09:57) Drew Brees pass completed to RB Tre Mason for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford, assisted by CB Jeff Greene.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN48 (4Q: 09:18) Tre Mason ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown. The ball was fumbled and recovered by STL Kelechi Osemele to the MIN42.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hall |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| --- | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-MIN42 (4Q: 08:41) Drew Brees pass completed to RB Tre Mason for 11 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins, assisted by CB Tre Wohlabaugh.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Protect | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Hume | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB J.Sanford | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB E.Wells | Bump and Run | --- | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN31 (4Q: 08:00) Play-Action. Drew Brees pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Armard Hall. DE Stephen Tulloch blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN31 (4Q: 07:56) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cordarrelle Patterson. OLB Jordan Sanford defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB D.Floyd | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN31 (4Q: 07:48) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Donnie Avery. CB Drew Floyd defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Archer | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB D.Floyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB E.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-MIN31 (4Q: 07:42) Jonathan Ludwig punted 31 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 07:35) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Erin Henderson. PENALTY: C Joe Looney of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Tuaolo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB P.Schmaltz | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | RCB I.Cassaday | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Fuller | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-20-MIN10 (4Q: 07:27) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Ike Cassaday, assisted by S Matt Johnson. PENALTY: TE John Cooley of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Tuaolo | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Leisle |
| --- | MLB E.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB D.Patrick | In Box | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-17-MIN13 (4Q: 07:21) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Wyatt Tuaolo, assisted by OLB Ryan Shazier.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Buford |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Tuaolo | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Leisle |
| +++ | MLB E.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB P.Schmaltz | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-16-MIN14 (4Q: 06:35) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Tyrone Gomez. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Matthews gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Sanford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE F.Alexander | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Patrick | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB P.Schmaltz | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS K.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN35 (4Q: 05:51) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. DE Jason Pierre-Paul hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sanford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB B.Flowers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| --- | SS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN35 (4Q: 05:44) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE John Cooley for 23 yards. Tackled by OLB Philip Schmaltz. Cooley gained 15 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Tuaolo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Shazier | Double Z(FL) | --- | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Spy on QB | --- | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB P.Schmaltz | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-STL42 (4Q: 05:01) Andy Dalton pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE John Cooley. DE Jason Pierre-Paul blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT F.Alexander | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-STL42 (4Q: 04:54) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 22 yards. Tackled by S Matt Johnson, assisted by OLB Ryan Shazier. Matthews gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT F.Alexander | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Double Z(FL) | --- |
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1-10-STL20 (4Q: 04:06) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alexander Osborne. DE Jason Pierre-Paul hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT F.Alexander | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-STL20 (4Q: 03:59) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Janoris Jenkins. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT J.Sanford | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Kerrigan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Henderson | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Bump and Run | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Landry | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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3-4-STL14 (4Q: 03:11) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 35, St. Louis 17
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sanford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Wilkerson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE F.Alexander | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Patrick | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Osborne | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB P.Schmaltz | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB J.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB I.Cassaday | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Short Zone | --- | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS K.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (4Q: 03:11) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. Minnesota 36, St. Louis 17 |
| (4Q: 03:04) Cody Parkey kicked off 71 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-STL25 (4Q: 03:04) Drew Brees pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Donnie Avery. PENALTY: DT Aaron Donald of Minnesota was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Hall | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-5-STL30 (4Q: 02:58) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Cordarrelle Patterson for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Jeff Greene. Patterson gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | --- | | RB T.Mason | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Benjamin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Short Zone | --- | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-STL45 (4Q: 02:35) Drew Brees scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Tre Wohlabaugh.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB D.Floyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-STL50 (4Q: 02:11) Drew Brees sacked by DE Tyrone Crawford for a loss of 3 yards. Crawford ran right past Chester Ambrose and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| --- | LCB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| --- | NB J.Greene | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| --- | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-8-STL47 (4Q: 02:00) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Cordarrelle Patterson for 38 yards. Tackled by CB Ezra Wells. Patterson gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Archer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB K.Juszczyk | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB D.Floyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| +++ | NB E.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN15 (4Q: 01:33) Drew Brees pass was intended for RB Tre Mason and was intercepted by S Landon Collins at the MIN08. The interception was returned 92 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 42, St. Louis 17
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Aragon | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Mason | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Scherff |
| +++ | LCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | RCB E.Wells | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Ambrose |
| --- | NB J.Greene | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Winters |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Massie |
| +++ | FS T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (4Q: 01:33) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. Minnesota 43, St. Louis 17 |
| (4Q: 01:25) Cody Parkey kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-STL25 (4Q: 01:25) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Donnie Avery for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Ezra Wells.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Benjamin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB T.Cunningham | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ringer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB D.Floyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Pugh |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Winters |
| +++ | DB T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Massie |
| +++ | SS E.Wells | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Frisch |
| +++ | FS B.Hume | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-STL30 (4Q: 01:04) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Cordarrelle Patterson for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Jeff Greene.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Benjamin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Cunningham | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ringer | Protect | +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB D.Floyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Pugh |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Deep Zone | --- | | C B.Winters |
| +++ | DB T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Massie |
| +++ | SS E.Wells | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Frisch |
| +++ | FS B.Hume | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-STL39 (4Q: 00:32) Glen Yepremian pass was dropped by RB Dri Archer.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Benjamin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB T.Cunningham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Archer | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | LCB D.Floyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Pugh |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Winters |
| +++ | DB T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Massie |
| +++ | SS E.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Frisch |
| +++ | FS B.Hume | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-STL39 (4Q: 00:23) Glen Yepremian pass completed to WR Donnie Avery for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Tre Wohlabaugh. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Avery gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Benjamin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Cunningham | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ringer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Avery | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB D.Floyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Pugh |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Osemele |
| +++ | NB J.Greene | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Winters |
| +++ | DB T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | --- | | RG B.Massie |
| +++ | SS E.Wells | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Frisch |
| +++ | FS B.Hume | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 43, St. Louis Cardinals 17 |