Week 16, 2016

Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 29 degrees, fair, 1 mph wind.

Houston 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-HOU25 (1Q: 15:00) Stephen Sanders ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown. Key block delivered by Willie Philip.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE D.Foster	In Box	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen		+++	NT A.Donald	In Box	+++
TE J.Thomas		+++	RDE R.Nkemdiche	In Box	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor		+++	SLB J.Sanford	In Box	+++
RB S.Sanders	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB A.Brown	In Box	+++
SLOT D.Edison		+++	WLB T.Crawford	In Box	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	LCB K.Baker	Out of Box	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	RCB E.Wells	Out of Box	+++
C R.Pontbraind		---	NB C.Jones	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	In Box	---
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Out of Box	+++

2-3-HOU32 (1Q: 14:19) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Nelson Agholor. ILB Arthur Brown defended the pass.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE D.Foster	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Protect	+++	RDE R.Nkemdiche	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Short Zone	+++
RB S.Sanders	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SILB A.Brown	Short Zone	+++
SLOT D.Edison	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WLB T.Crawford	Blitz Passer	+++
LT C.Fleming		---	LCB K.Baker	Bump and Run	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	RCB E.Wells	Bump and Run	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	NB C.Jones	Blitz Passer	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Bump and Run	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

3-3-HOU32 (1Q: 14:13) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB Nelson Agholor for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Baker. Agholor gained 1 yard after the catch.

OFFENSE	221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE T.Crawford	Rush Passer	+++
TE L.Meerdink	Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	RDE J.Phillips	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Short Zone	+++
RB B.Sankey	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SILB A.Brown	Short Zone	+++
FB R.Ellison	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WILB G.Lloyd	Blitz Passer	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	WLB R.Jones	Short Zone	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	LCB K.Baker	Man-to-Man	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	RCB E.Wells	Deep Zone	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Deep Zone	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU38 (1Q: 13:34) Stephen Sanders ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Tre Wohlabaugh, assisted by S Landon Collins.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE D.Foster	In Box	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen		+++	NT A.Donald	In Box	+++
TE J.Thomas		+++	RDE R.Nkemdiche	In Box	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor		+++	SLB J.Sanford	In Box	+++
RB S.Sanders	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB A.Brown	In Box	+++
SLOT D.Edison		+++	WLB T.Crawford	In Box	---
LT C.Fleming		+++	LCB K.Baker	Out of Box	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	RCB E.Wells	Out of Box	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	NB C.Jones	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Jackson		---	SS L.Collins	In Box	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Out of Box	+++

2-7-HOU41 (1Q: 12:57) Stephen Sanders ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Ezra Wells.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE D.Foster	In Box	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen		+++	NT A.Donald	In Box	+++
TE J.Thomas		+++	RDE R.Nkemdiche	In Box	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor		+++	SLB J.Sanford	In Box	+++
RB S.Sanders	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB A.Brown	In Box	+++
SLOT D.Edison		+++	WLB T.Crawford	In Box	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	LCB K.Baker	Out of Box	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	RCB E.Wells	Out of Box	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	NB C.Jones	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Jackson		---	SS L.Collins	Out of Box	+++
RT S.Lauvao		---	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Out of Box	+++

3-5-HOU43 (1Q: 12:18) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson pass completed to FB Rhett Ellison for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford, assisted by ILB Greg Lloyd. Ellison gained 12 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE T.Crawford	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE J.Phillips	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Short Zone	+++
RB B.Sankey	Protect	+++	SILB A.Brown	Short Zone	+++
FB R.Ellison	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	WILB G.Lloyd	Short Zone	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	WLB R.Jones	Blitz Passer	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	LCB K.Baker	Deep Zone	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	RCB E.Wells	Deep Zone	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Short Zone	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-MIN45 (1Q: 11:36) Bishop Sankey ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford, assisted by ILB Arthur Brown. Key block delivered by Tre' Jackson.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE T.Crawford	In Box	+++
X(SE) S.Holmes		+++	NT A.Donald	In Box	+++
TE J.Thomas		+++	RDE J.Phillips	In Box	+++
Z(FL) A.Thielen		+++	SLB J.Sanford	In Box	+++
RB B.Sankey	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB A.Brown	In Box	---
TE L.Meerdink		+++	WILB G.Lloyd	In Box	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	WLB R.Jones	In Box	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	LCB K.Baker	Out of Box	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	RCB E.Wells	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Out of Box	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Out of Box	+++

2-4-MIN39 (1Q: 11:06) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Dominique Edison for 4 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins, assisted by CB Tre Wohlabaugh.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE D.Foster	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	---
TE J.Thomas	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	RDE R.Nkemdiche	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Blitz Passer	+++
RB S.Sanders	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SILB A.Brown	Short Zone	---
SLOT D.Edison	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB T.Crawford	Short Zone	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	LCB K.Baker	Bump and Run	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	RCB E.Wells	Blitz Passer	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	NB C.Jones	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Bump and Run	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	---

1-10-MIN35 (1Q: 10:31) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to TE Julius Thomas for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Landon Collins.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE D.Foster	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) A.Thielen	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE R.Nkemdiche	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Short Zone	+++
RB S.Sanders	Protect	+++	SILB A.Brown	Blitz Passer	+++
SLOT D.Edison	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	---	WLB T.Crawford	Short Zone	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	LCB K.Baker	Man-to-Man	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	RCB E.Wells	Man-to-Man	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	NB C.Jones	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Deep Zone	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	---

2-2-MIN27 (1Q: 10:04) Stephen Sanders ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrone Crawford. Key block delivered by Willie Philip.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE D.Foster	In Box	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen		+++	NT A.Donald	In Box	+++
TE J.Thomas		+++	RDE R.Nkemdiche	In Box	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor		+++	SLB J.Sanford	In Box	+++
RB S.Sanders	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB A.Brown	In Box	+++
SLOT D.Edison		+++	WLB T.Crawford	In Box	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	LCB K.Baker	Out of Box	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	RCB E.Wells	Out of Box	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	NB C.Jones	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Out of Box	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Out of Box	+++

1-10-MIN23 (1Q: 09:39) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to TE Lester Meerdink for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE T.Crawford	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) S.Holmes	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Protect	+++	RDE J.Phillips	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) A.Thielen	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Short Zone	+++
RB B.Sankey	Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SILB A.Brown	Short Zone	+++
TE L.Meerdink	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WILB G.Lloyd	Blitz Passer	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	WLB R.Jones	Blitz Passer	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	LCB K.Baker	Man-to-Man	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	RCB E.Wells	Man-to-Man	---
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Deep Zone	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

2-7-MIN20 (1Q: 09:12) Stephen Sanders ran around right end for -5 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrone Crawford, assisted by OLB Jordan Sanford.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE D.Foster	In Box	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen		+++	NT A.Donald	In Box	+++
TE J.Thomas		---	RDE R.Nkemdiche	In Box	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor		+++	SLB J.Sanford	In Box	+++
RB S.Sanders	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB A.Brown	In Box	+++
SLOT D.Edison		+++	WLB T.Crawford	In Box	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	LCB K.Baker	Out of Box	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	RCB E.Wells	Out of Box	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	NB C.Jones	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	In Box	+++
RT S.Lauvao		---	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Out of Box	+++

3-12-MIN25 (1Q: 08:29) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Julius Thomas. CB Ezra Wells defended the pass.

OFFENSE	230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE T.Crawford	Rush Passer	+++
TE L.Meerdink	Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4)	---	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Primary, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	RDE J.Phillips	Rush Passer	+++
TE Z.Miller	Outlet, S Screen (S)	---	SLB J.Sanford	Blitz Passer	+++
RB B.Sankey	Protect	+++	SILB A.Brown	Short Zone	+++
FB R.Ellison	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	WILB G.Lloyd	Short Zone	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	WLB R.Jones	Blitz Passer	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	LCB K.Baker	Bump and Run	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	RCB E.Wells	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Bump and Run	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

4-12-MIN25 (1Q: 08:20) Matt Prater attempted a 42 yard field goal and missed wide to the right.

1-10-MIN32 (1Q: 08:12) Gabriel Fox ran a reverse around right end for 11 yards. Tackled by S Tyrell Johnson, assisted by ILB Bobby Carpenter. Key block delivered by Ramon Harewood.

OFFENSE	131 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
TE C.Pang		+++	1tcDT A.Johnson	In Box	---
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) G.Fox	Ball Carrier	+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah		+++	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	+++
TE D.Byrd		+++	WILB J.Jenkins	Spy	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	WLB K.Robinson	In Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	RCB T.Simon	Out of Box	---
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS T.Johnson	Out of Box	+++

1-10-MIN43 (1Q: 07:39) Gabriel Fox ran a reverse around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. Key block delivered by Joe Looney.

OFFENSE	131 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
TE C.Pang		+++	1tcDT A.Johnson	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) G.Fox	Ball Carrier	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Spy	+++
RB A.Abdullah		+++	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	+++
TE D.Byrd		+++	WILB J.Jenkins	In Box	---
LT J.Veldheer		+++	WLB K.Robinson	In Box	---
LG R.Harewood		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	---
C J.Looney		+++	RCB T.Simon	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS T.Johnson	Out of Box	---

2-2-HOU49 (1Q: 07:04) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch. PENALTY: C Ramon Harewood of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT A.Branch	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	+++
SLOT A.Arrington		+++	WLB B.Loyd	In Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		---	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		---	RCB T.Simon	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		---	NB J.McCourty	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Out of Box	+++

2-12-MIN41 (1Q: 06:57) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jason McCourty. Matthews gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: WR Adrian Arrington of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Formation.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	1tcDT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Cooley	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	RDE P.Taylor	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	Short Zone	+++
SLOT A.Arrington	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	---	WLB B.Loyd	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Bump and Run	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB T.Simon	Bump and Run	---
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Double SLOT	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Deep Zone	+++

2-17-MIN36 (1Q: 06:50) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass was intended for WR Stevie Johnson and was intercepted by ILB Bobby Carpenter at the MIN50. Tackled by Corbin Pang.

OFFENSE	221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	Rush Passer	+++
TE C.Pang	Protect	+++	1tcDT A.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Cooley	Protect	+++	RDE P.Taylor	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	---	SLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Protect	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	Short Zone	+++
FB T.Gerhart	Protect	---	WILB J.Jenkins	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	WLB K.Robinson	Short Zone	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Bump and Run	+++
C J.Looney		+++	RCB T.Simon	Bump and Run	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Short Zone	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS T.Johnson	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-MIN50 (1Q: 06:41) Tavaris Jackson sacked by OLB Jordan Sanford for a loss of 5 yards. Sanford simply blew through Cameron Fleming to reach the quarterback and knock him down.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE D.Foster	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	---	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	RDE R.Nkemdiche	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Blitz Passer	+++
RB S.Sanders	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SILB A.Brown	Short Zone	+++
SLOT D.Edison	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB T.Crawford	Double X(SE)	+++
LT C.Fleming		---	LCB K.Baker	Bump and Run	+++
LG W.Philip		---	RCB E.Wells	Bump and Run	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	NB C.Jones	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Jackson		---	SS L.Collins	Deep Zone	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

2-15-HOU45 (1Q: 06:03) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Julian Edelman. CB Ezra Wells hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.

OFFENSE	005 Personnel		DEFENSE	True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE R.Nkemdiche	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	---	NT J.Rogers	Rush Passer	+++
SLOT J.Edelman	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE D.Foster	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SLB A.Brown	Short Zone	+++
SLOT D.Edison	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WLB J.Sanford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT S.Holmes	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	LCB K.Baker	Short Zone	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	RCB E.Wells	Blitz Passer	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	NB D.Floyd	Deep Zone	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	DB T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Deep Zone	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS J.Kinney	Deep Zone	+++

3-15-HOU45 (1Q: 05:56) Tavaris Jackson sacked by OLB Jordan Sanford for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Tre' Jackson.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE R.Nkemdiche	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	RDE D.Foster	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Blitz Passer	+++
RB B.Sankey	Protect	+++	SILB A.Brown	Short Zone	+++
SLOT D.Edison	Primary, 9 Fade (27-39)	---	WLB T.Crawford	Short Zone	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	LCB K.Baker	Short Zone	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	RCB E.Wells	Deep Zone	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	NB D.Floyd	Deep Zone	+++
RG T.Jackson		---	SS L.Collins	Short Zone	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

4-22-HOU38 (1Q: 05:33) Dustin Colquitt punted 43 yards. Drew Floyd returned the kick 19 yards to the MIN38. PENALTY: OLB Ray Jones of Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return.

1-10-MIN16 (1Q: 05:22) Ameer Abdullah ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Benjamin Loyd. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT A.Branch	In Box	---
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	+++
SLOT A.Arrington		+++	WLB B.Loyd	In Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB T.Simon	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Spy	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Out of Box	+++

1-10-MIN26 (1Q: 05:00) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix. Key block delivered by Logan Whiting.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT A.Branch	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	---
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	Spy	+++
SLOT A.Arrington		+++	WLB B.Loyd	In Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	---
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB T.Simon	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Out of Box	+++

2-5-MIN31 (1Q: 04:34) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Danny Shelton.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT A.Branch	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	Spy	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	---	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	+++
SLOT A.Arrington		+++	WLB B.Loyd	In Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB T.Simon	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		---	NB J.McCourty	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Out of Box	+++

3-9-MIN27 (1Q: 04:02) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jelani Jenkins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT A.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Cooley	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	RDE P.Taylor	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Primary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	Blitz Passer	+++
TE C.Pang	Outlet, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	WILB J.Jenkins	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	WLB K.Robinson	Short Zone	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Man-to-Man	+++
C J.Looney		+++	RCB T.Simon	Man-to-Man	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS T.Johnson	Deep Zone	+++

4-6-MIN30 (1Q: 03:27) Bryan Anger punted 67 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU03.

1-10-HOU03 (1Q: 03:16) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to TE Julius Thomas for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE D.Foster	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen	Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE R.Nkemdiche	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Short Zone	+++
RB S.Sanders	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SILB A.Brown	Short Zone	+++
SLOT D.Edison	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	WLB T.Crawford	Blitz Passer	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	LCB K.Baker	Bump and Run	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	RCB E.Wells	Bump and Run	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	NB C.Jones	Double X(SE)	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Deep Zone	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

2-5-HOU08 (1Q: 02:48) Tavaris Jackson sacked by DT Donald Foster for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Cameron Fleming. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Julius Thomas on the HOU03.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE D.Foster	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen	Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE R.Nkemdiche	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Blitz Passer	+++
RB S.Sanders	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	---	SILB A.Brown	Short Zone	+++
SLOT D.Edison	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	WLB T.Crawford	Short Zone	+++
LT C.Fleming		---	LCB K.Baker	Bump and Run	+++
LG W.Philip		---	RCB E.Wells	Blitz Passer	+++
C R.Pontbraind		---	NB C.Jones	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Jackson		---	SS L.Collins	Bump and Run	+++
RT S.Lauvao		---	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

3-10-HOU03 (1Q: 02:17) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Santonio Holmes for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Tre Wohlabaugh. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Holmes gained 3 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE T.Crawford	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) S.Holmes	Primary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Protect	+++	RDE J.Phillips	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) A.Thielen	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Blitz Passer	+++
RB B.Sankey	Protect	+++	SILB A.Brown	Bump and Run	+++
TE L.Meerdink	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	WILB G.Lloyd	Blitz Passer	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	WLB R.Jones	Blitz Passer	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	LCB K.Baker	Bump and Run	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	RCB E.Wells	Blitz Passer	---
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Bump and Run	---
RT S.Lauvao		---	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Bump and Run	+++

4-6-HOU07 (1Q: 01:38) Dustin Colquitt punted 63 yards. Drew Floyd returned the kick 16 yards to the MIN46. Tackled by Bishop Sankey.

1-10-MIN46 (1Q: 01:28) Gabriel Fox ran a reverse around right end for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Phil Taylor, assisted by CB Tharold Simon. Key block delivered by Joe Looney.

OFFENSE	005 Personnel		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE E.Griffen	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT A.Branch	In Box	+++
SLOT G.Fox	Ball Carrier	+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB Z.DeOssie	In Box	+++
SLOT A.Arrington		+++	WLB B.Loyd	In Box	+++
SLOT D.Humphrey		+++	LCB T.Simon	Out of Box	---
LT J.Veldheer		+++	RCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	NB V.Fuller	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	DB K.Robinson	Spy	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS T.Johnson	Out of Box	+++

1-10-HOU41 (1Q: 00:45) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. S Duron Harmon defended the pass.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews	Primary, S Screen (S)	---	1tcDT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Cooley	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE P.Taylor	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	Short Zone	+++
SLOT A.Arrington	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	WLB B.Loyd	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Man-to-Man	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB T.Simon	Man-to-Man	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Short Zone	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Deep Zone	---
RT K.Dunlap		---	FS D.Harmon	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-HOU41 (1Q: 00:33) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Jason McCourty, assisted by CB Tharold Simon.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	1tcDT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Cooley	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	RDE P.Taylor	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Blitz Passer	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Protect	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	Short Zone	+++
SLOT A.Arrington	Primary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	WLB B.Loyd	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Man-to-Man	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB T.Simon	Man-to-Man	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Short Zone	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Deep Zone	+++

Start of second quarter.

3-2-HOU33 (2Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Ameer Abdullah for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Keenan Robinson. Abdullah gained 7 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT A.Johnson	Rush Passer	---
TE J.Cooley	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	RDE E.Griffen	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SLB K.Robinson	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	Spy on QB	+++
SLOT A.Arrington	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	WLB J.Jenkins	Blitz Passer	---
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB D.Jackson	Bump and Run	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB V.Fuller	Bump and Run	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Bump and Run	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS T.Johnson	Short Zone	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS R.Clark	Bump and Run	+++

1-10-HOU21 (2Q: 14:21) Andy Dalton sacked by CB Jason McCourty for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by King Dunlap. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Andy Dalton on the HOU26.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews	Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	1tcDT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Cooley	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE P.Taylor	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	---	SLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Protect	---	SILB B.Carpenter	Short Zone	+++
SLOT A.Arrington	Outlet, S Screen (S)	---	WLB B.Loyd	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Man-to-Man	+++
LG R.Harewood		---	RCB T.Simon	Man-to-Man	+++
C J.Looney		---	NB J.McCourty	Blitz Passer	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Dunlap		---	FS D.Harmon	Deep Zone	+++

2-15-HOU26 (2Q: 13:39) Andy Dalton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE John Cooley.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	1tcDT A.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Cooley	Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	RDE P.Taylor	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	---	SILB B.Carpenter	Blitz Passer	+++
TE C.Pang	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WILB J.Jenkins	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	WLB K.Robinson	Blitz Passer	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Man-to-Man	+++
C J.Looney		+++	RCB J.McCourty	Man-to-Man	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS T.Johnson	Deep Zone	+++

3-15-HOU26 (2Q: 13:30) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 14 yards. Tackled by S Tyrell Johnson. Matthews gained 4 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews	Primary, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	1tcDT A.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Cooley	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE P.Taylor	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	Short Zone	+++
TE C.Pang	Outlet, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	WILB J.Jenkins	Blitz Passer	---
LT J.Veldheer		+++	WLB K.Robinson	Short Zone	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Man-to-Man	+++
C J.Looney		+++	RCB T.Simon	Man-to-Man	---
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS T.Johnson	Deep Zone	+++

4-1-HOU12 (2Q: 13:03) Cody Parkey attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 3, Houston 0

(2Q: 12:55) Cody Parkey kicked off 63 yards from the MIN35. Adam Thielen returned the ball 18 yards to the HOU20. Tackled by Toby Gerhart.

1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 12:34) Stephen Sanders ran a draw inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins. Key block delivered by Tre' Jackson.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE D.Foster	In Box	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen		+++	NT A.Donald	In Box	---
TE J.Thomas		+++	RDE R.Nkemdiche	In Box	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor		+++	SLB J.Sanford	In Box	+++
RB S.Sanders	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB A.Brown	In Box	+++
SLOT D.Edison		+++	WLB T.Crawford	In Box	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	LCB K.Baker	Out of Box	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	RCB E.Wells	Out of Box	+++
C R.Pontbraind		---	NB C.Jones	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Out of Box	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Out of Box	+++

2-3-HOU27 (2Q: 11:51) Bishop Sankey ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford.

OFFENSE	221 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE T.Crawford	In Box	+++
TE L.Meerdink		+++	NT A.Donald	In Box	+++
TE J.Thomas		+++	RDE J.Phillips	In Box	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor		+++	SLB J.Sanford	In Box	+++
RB B.Sankey	Ball Carrier	---	SILB A.Brown	In Box	+++
FB R.Ellison		+++	WILB G.Lloyd	In Box	+++
LT C.Fleming		---	WLB R.Jones	In Box	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	LCB K.Baker	Out of Box	+++
C R.Pontbraind		---	RCB E.Wells	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Out of Box	+++
RT S.Lauvao		---	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Out of Box	+++

3-7-HOU23 (2Q: 11:13) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Nelson Agholor. DT Aaron Donald drove right through Willie Philip to hurry the quarterback.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE R.Nkemdiche	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Protect	+++	RDE D.Foster	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Short Zone	+++
RB B.Sankey	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	---	SILB A.Brown	Short Zone	+++
SLOT D.Edison	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	WLB T.Crawford	Blitz Passer	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	LCB K.Baker	Short Zone	+++
LG W.Philip		---	RCB E.Wells	Deep Zone	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	NB D.Floyd	Deep Zone	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Short Zone	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

4-7-HOU23 (2Q: 11:06) Dustin Colquitt punted 43 yards. Drew Floyd returned the kick 10 yards to the MIN44. Tackled by Zak DeOssie.

1-10-MIN44 (2Q: 10:56) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE John Cooley. DE Danny Shelton drove right through Jared Veldheer to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews	Primary, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	1tcDT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Cooley	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	RDE P.Taylor	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Protect	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	Short Zone	+++
SLOT A.Arrington	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	WLB B.Loyd	Spy on QB	+++
LT J.Veldheer		---	LCB M.Gilchrist	Bump and Run	+++
LG R.Harewood		---	RCB T.Simon	Bump and Run	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Double SLOT	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-MIN44 (2Q: 10:50) Ameer Abdullah ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus Gilchrist.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT E.Griffen	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	---
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	Spy	+++
SLOT A.Arrington		+++	WLB B.Loyd	In Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB T.Simon	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Out of Box	+++

3-4-MIN50 (2Q: 10:21) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Ameer Abdullah for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. Abdullah gained 15 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Cooley	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE E.Griffen	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB Z.DeOssie	Blitz Passer	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB J.Jenkins	Short Zone	+++
SLOT A.Arrington	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB T.Simon	Bump and Run	---
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB J.McCourty	Bump and Run	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB V.Fuller	Blitz Passer	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS T.Johnson	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU31 (2Q: 09:57) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Bobby Carpenter. Key block delivered by Logan Whiting.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	---
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT A.Branch	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	---
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	+++
SLOT A.Arrington		+++	WLB B.Loyd	In Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB T.Simon	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Out of Box	+++

1-10-HOU17 (2Q: 09:16) PENALTY: T King Dunlap of Minnesota was called for a False Start.

1-15-HOU22 (2Q: 09:09) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 22 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Johnson gained 12 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Minnesota 9, Houston 0

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT A.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Cooley	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	RDE P.Taylor	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Primary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Double Z(FL)	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	Short Zone	+++
FB T.Gerhart	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WILB J.Jenkins	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	WLB K.Robinson	Short Zone	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	LCB J.McCourty	Man-to-Man	+++
C J.Looney		+++	RCB T.Simon	Man-to-Man	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Man-to-Man	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS T.Johnson	Deep Zone	+++

(2Q: 09:09) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. Minnesota 10, Houston 0

(2Q: 08:54) Cody Parkey kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback.

1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 08:54) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB Bishop Sankey for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Tre Wohlabaugh, assisted by CB Ezra Wells.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE T.Crawford	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) S.Holmes	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	---
TE J.Thomas	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	RDE J.Phillips	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) A.Thielen	Primary, S Screen (S)	---	SLB J.Sanford	Short Zone	+++
RB B.Sankey	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB A.Brown	Short Zone	---
TE L.Meerdink	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	WILB G.Lloyd	Blitz Passer	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	WLB R.Jones	Short Zone	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	LCB K.Baker	Man-to-Man	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	RCB E.Wells	Man-to-Man	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Deep Zone	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	---

2-5-HOU30 (2Q: 08:16) Tavaris Jackson pass was dropped by RB Bishop Sankey.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE T.Crawford	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) S.Holmes	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Outlet, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	RDE J.Phillips	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) A.Thielen	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Short Zone	+++
RB B.Sankey	Primary, W Wheel (9-18)	---	SILB A.Brown	Short Zone	+++
TE Z.Miller	Protect	+++	WILB G.Lloyd	Blitz Passer	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	WLB R.Jones	Blitz Passer	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	LCB K.Baker	Man-to-Man	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	RCB E.Wells	Man-to-Man	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Deep Zone	+++
RT S.Lauvao		---	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

3-5-HOU30 (2Q: 08:10) Bishop Sankey ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Greg Lloyd, assisted by S Landon Collins.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE T.Crawford	In Box	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen		+++	NT A.Donald	In Box	+++
TE J.Thomas		+++	RDE J.Phillips	In Box	---
Z(FL) N.Agholor		+++	SLB J.Sanford	In Box	+++
RB B.Sankey	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB A.Brown	In Box	+++
FB R.Ellison		+++	WILB G.Lloyd	In Box	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	WLB R.Jones	In Box	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	LCB K.Baker	Out of Box	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	RCB E.Wells	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Out of Box	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Out of Box	+++

4-4-HOU31 (2Q: 07:32) Dustin Colquitt punted 63 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN06.

1-10-MIN06 (2Q: 07:25) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Everson Griffen, assisted by S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix. Key block delivered by Logan Whiting.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT E.Griffen	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	+++
SLOT A.Arrington		+++	WLB B.Loyd	Spy	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB T.Simon	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	---
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Out of Box	+++

1-10-MIN17 (2Q: 06:58) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Bobby Carpenter. Key block delivered by Logan Whiting.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	---
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT E.Griffen	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	Spy	+++
SLOT A.Arrington		+++	WLB B.Loyd	In Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB V.Fuller	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Out of Box	+++

2-5-MIN22 (2Q: 06:31) Andy Dalton sacked by OLB Keenan Robinson for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Ramon Harewood. PENALTY: CB Marcus Gilchrist of Houston was called for Illegal Contact.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	---	1tcDT A.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Cooley	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	---	RDE P.Taylor	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	---	SLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Protect	---	SILB B.Carpenter	Short Zone	+++
TE C.Pang	Outlet, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	WILB J.Jenkins	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	WLB K.Robinson	Blitz Passer	+++
LG R.Harewood		---	LCB M.Gilchrist	Man-to-Man	---
C J.Looney		---	RCB T.Simon	Man-to-Man	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS T.Johnson	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-MIN27 (2Q: 06:17) Andy Dalton sacked by OLB Zak DeOssie for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by King Dunlap.

OFFENSE	014 Personnel		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-1
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE E.Griffen	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	---	1tcDT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Cooley	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE P.Taylor	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB Z.DeOssie	Blitz Passer	+++
SLOT A.Arrington	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB B.Loyd	Short Zone	+++
SLOT G.Fox	Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12)	---	LCB J.McCourty	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Veldheer		---	RCB M.Gilchrist	Man-to-Man	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	NB V.Fuller	Man-to-Man	+++
C J.Looney		---	DB K.Robinson	Man-to-Man	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Man-to-Man	+++
RT K.Dunlap		---	FS T.Johnson	Deep Zone	+++

2-15-MIN22 (2Q: 05:31) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Jelani Jenkins.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT A.Johnson	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	+++
FB T.Gerhart		---	WILB J.Jenkins	In Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		---	WLB K.Robinson	In Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	RCB J.McCourty	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS T.Johnson	Out of Box	+++

3-11-MIN26 (2Q: 05:01) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ameer Abdullah. OLB Zak DeOssie defended the pass.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	1tcDT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Cooley	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE E.Griffen	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	SLB Z.DeOssie	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB J.Jenkins	Blitz Passer	+++
SLOT A.Arrington	Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+)	+++	WLB D.Jackson	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB T.Simon	Bump and Run	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB J.McCourty	Bump and Run	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB V.Fuller	Short Zone	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Deep Zone	---
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Deep Zone	+++

4-11-MIN26 (2Q: 04:54) Bryan Anger punted 48 yards. Nelson Agholor returned the kick 11 yards to the HOU37. Tackled by Ameer Abdullah.

1-10-HOU37 (2Q: 04:46) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Dominique Edison for 54 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones. Edison gained 26 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE D.Foster	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	RDE R.Jones	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Short Zone	+++
RB S.Sanders	Protect	+++	SILB A.Brown	Short Zone	+++
SLOT D.Edison	Primary, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	WLB T.Crawford	Blitz Passer	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	LCB K.Baker	Blitz Passer	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	RCB E.Wells	Bump and Run	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	NB C.Jones	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Bump and Run	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

1-9-MIN09 (2Q: 04:12) PENALTY: G Tre' Jackson of Houston was called for a False Start.

1-14-MIN14 (2Q: 04:07) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Adam Thielen for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown. Thielen gained 6 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE T.Crawford	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) S.Holmes	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	RDE J.Phillips	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) A.Thielen	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Blitz Passer	+++
RB B.Sankey	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB A.Brown	Bump and Run	+++
TE L.Meerdink	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	WILB G.Lloyd	Blitz Passer	---
LT C.Fleming		+++	WLB R.Jones	Blitz Passer	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	LCB K.Baker	Bump and Run	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	RCB E.Wells	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Bump and Run	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Blitz Passer	+++

2-11-MIN11 (2Q: 03:51) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to TE Julius Thomas for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE D.Foster	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE R.Nkemdiche	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Blitz Passer	---
RB S.Sanders	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SILB A.Brown	Short Zone	+++
SLOT S.Holmes	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB T.Crawford	Short Zone	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	LCB K.Baker	Bump and Run	---
LG W.Philip		+++	RCB E.Wells	Blitz Passer	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	NB C.Jones	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Bump and Run	---
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	---

3-8-MIN08 (2Q: 03:27) Tavaris Jackson sacked by OLB Jordan Sanford for a loss of 8 yards. Sanford ran right past Cameron Fleming and knocked down the quarterback.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE T.Crawford	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen	Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+)	---	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Primary, 4 Curl (9-12)	---	RDE J.Phillips	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Blitz Passer	+++
RB B.Sankey	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	---	SILB A.Brown	Short Zone	+++
FB R.Ellison	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WILB G.Lloyd	Short Zone	+++
LT C.Fleming		---	WLB R.Jones	Blitz Passer	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	LCB K.Baker	Man-to-Man	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	RCB E.Wells	Man-to-Man	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Deep Zone	+++
RT S.Lauvao		---	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

4-16-MIN16 (2Q: 03:03) Matt Prater attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 10, Houston 3

(2Q: 02:55) Matt Prater kicked off 45 yards from the HOU35. Landon Collins returned the ball 67 yards to the HOU13. Tackled by Richie Clark. PENALTY: RB Ameer Abdullah of Minnesota was called for Holding on the Kick Return.

1-10-MIN50 (2Q: 02:20) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 28 yards. Tackled by CB Tharold Simon. Johnson gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews	Secondary, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	1tcDT E.Griffen	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Cooley	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	RDE P.Taylor	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Protect	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	Short Zone	+++
SLOT A.Arrington	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	WLB B.Loyd	Spy on QB	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Bump and Run	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB T.Simon	Bump and Run	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Double SLOT	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Deep Zone	+++

Official time out for the two-minute warning.

1-10-HOU22 (2Q: 02:00) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. DT Everson Griffen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	005 Personnel		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE E.Griffen	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews	Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	1tcDT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
SLOT G.Fox	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	RDE P.Taylor	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	SLB Z.DeOssie	Short Zone	+++
SLOT A.Arrington	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	WLB B.Loyd	Spy on QB	+++
SLOT D.Humphrey	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	LCB T.Simon	Bump and Run	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	RCB M.Gilchrist	Bump and Run	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	NB V.Fuller	Short Zone	+++
C J.Looney		---	DB K.Robinson	Short Zone	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Double SLOT	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS T.Johnson	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-HOU22 (2Q: 01:52) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE John Cooley for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Bobby Carpenter. Cooley gained 3 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) J.Matthews	Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	1tcDT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Cooley	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE P.Taylor	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Blitz Passer	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Protect	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	Short Zone	+++
SLOT A.Arrington	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB B.Loyd	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Man-to-Man	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB T.Simon	Man-to-Man	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Short Zone	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Deep Zone	---
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU11 (2Q: 01:32) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Matthews gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 16, Houston 3

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews	Primary, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	1tcDT E.Griffen	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Cooley	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	RDE P.Taylor	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Protect	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	Short Zone	+++
SLOT A.Arrington	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	WLB B.Loyd	Double SLOT	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB V.Fuller	Bump and Run	---
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB T.Simon	Spy on QB	---
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Bump and Run	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Deep Zone	---
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Deep Zone	+++

(2Q: 01:32) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. Minnesota 17, Houston 3

(2Q: 01:22) Cody Parkey kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback.

1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 01:22) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Dominique Edison for 26 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins. Edison gained 9 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	203 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE D.Foster	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
SLOT D.Edison	Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	RDE R.Nkemdiche	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Blitz Passer	---
RB B.Sankey	Protect	+++	SILB A.Brown	Short Zone	---
FB R.Ellison	Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	WLB T.Crawford	Short Zone	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	LCB K.Baker	Short Zone	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	RCB E.Wells	Deep Zone	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	NB C.Jones	Deep Zone	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Deep Zone	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-MIN49 (2Q: 00:51) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Julius Thomas. DT Aaron Donald hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE J.Phillips	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen	Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE R.Nkemdiche	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Short Zone	+++
RB S.Sanders	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SILB A.Brown	Short Zone	+++
SLOT D.Edison	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	WLB T.Crawford	Blitz Passer	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	LCB K.Baker	Short Zone	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	RCB E.Wells	Deep Zone	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	NB D.Floyd	Deep Zone	+++
RG T.Jackson		---	SS L.Collins	Deep Zone	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-MIN49 (2Q: 00:47) Tavaris Jackson sacked by DE Robert Nkemdiche for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Cameron Fleming.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE D.Foster	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen	Outlet, S Screen (S)	---	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Protect	---	RDE R.Nkemdiche	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Short Zone	+++
RB S.Sanders	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SILB A.Brown	Short Zone	+++
SLOT D.Edison	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WLB T.Crawford	Blitz Passer	+++
LT C.Fleming		---	LCB K.Baker	Short Zone	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	RCB E.Wells	Deep Zone	+++
C R.Pontbraind		---	NB C.Jones	Deep Zone	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Short Zone	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

Houston called a time out.

3-16-HOU45 (2Q: 00:36) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adam Thielen. S Landon Collins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE R.Nkemdiche	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen	Primary, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Secondary, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	RDE R.Jones	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Short Zone	+++
RB B.Sankey	Protect	+++	SILB A.Brown	Short Zone	+++
SLOT D.Edison	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	WLB T.Crawford	Short Zone	+++
LT C.Fleming		---	LCB K.Baker	Short Zone	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	RCB S.Wright	Deep Zone	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	NB D.Floyd	Deep Zone	+++
RG T.Jackson		---	SS L.Collins	Blitz Passer	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

4-16-HOU45 (2Q: 00:30) Dustin Colquitt punted 55 yards. Touchback.

1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 00:24) Andy Dalton dropped to one knee for -2 yards.

Start of third quarter.

(3Q: 15:00) Matt Prater kicked off 61 yards from the HOU35. Landon Collins returned the ball 43 yards to the MIN47. Tackled by Dominique Edison.

1-10-MIN47 (3Q: 14:41) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Benjamin Loyd. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE E.Griffen	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) J.Matthews	Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	1tcDT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
SLOT A.Arrington	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE P.Taylor	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB Z.DeOssie	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Protect	+++	WLB B.Loyd	Short Zone	+++
SLOT D.Humphrey	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	LCB J.McCourty	Bump and Run	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	RCB M.Gilchrist	Bump and Run	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	NB V.Fuller	Double SLOT	+++
C J.Looney		+++	DB K.Robinson	Short Zone	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS T.Johnson	Deep Zone	---

2-9-MIN48 (3Q: 13:57) Ameer Abdullah ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Benjamin Loyd, assisted by ILB Bobby Carpenter. Key block delivered by Logan Whiting.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT A.Branch	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	+++
SLOT A.Arrington		+++	WLB B.Loyd	In Box	---
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	---
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB T.Simon	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	---
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Out of Box	+++

1-10-HOU42 (3Q: 13:22) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. CB Tharold Simon defended the pass.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews	Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	1tcDT E.Griffen	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Cooley	Protect	+++	RDE P.Taylor	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	---	SLB D.Jackson	Blitz Passer	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	Short Zone	+++
SLOT A.Arrington	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	WLB B.Loyd	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Man-to-Man	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB T.Simon	Man-to-Man	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Short Zone	+++
RG L.Whiting		---	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-HOU42 (3Q: 13:18) Ameer Abdullah ran around the left tackle for 36 yards. Tackled by CB Vincent Fuller. Key block delivered by Jared Veldheer.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT E.Griffen	In Box	---
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	---
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	+++
SLOT A.Arrington		+++	WLB Z.DeOssie	In Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB V.Fuller	Out of Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB T.Simon	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Out of Box	+++

1-6-HOU06 (3Q: 12:43) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. OLB Jelani Jenkins defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT E.Griffen	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Cooley	Protect	+++	RDE P.Taylor	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Protect	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	Double SLOT	+++
SLOT A.Arrington	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	WILB J.Jenkins	Spy on QB	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	WLB K.Robinson	Short Zone	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Bump and Run	+++
C J.Looney		+++	RCB T.Simon	Bump and Run	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Dunlap		---	FS T.Johnson	Deep Zone	+++

2-6-HOU06 (3Q: 12:37) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by DE Danny Shelton.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT A.Johnson	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	Spy	+++
SLOT A.Arrington		+++	WILB J.Jenkins	In Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	WLB K.Robinson	In Box	---
LG R.Harewood		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	RCB T.Simon	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		---	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS T.Johnson	Out of Box	+++

3-7-HOU07 (3Q: 11:53) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. OLB Jelani Jenkins defended the pass.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Cooley	Protect	+++	RDE E.Griffen	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB Z.DeOssie	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Primary, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	SILB J.Jenkins	Short Zone	+++
SLOT A.Arrington	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	WLB D.Jackson	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB T.Simon	Man-to-Man	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB J.McCourty	Man-to-Man	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB V.Fuller	Short Zone	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS T.Johnson	Deep Zone	+++

4-7-HOU07 (3Q: 11:48) Cody Parkey attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 20, Houston 3

(3Q: 11:42) Cody Parkey kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback.

1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 11:42) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB Stephen Sanders for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Tre Wohlabaugh. PENALTY: G Willie Philip of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.

OFFENSE	131 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE T.Crawford	Rush Passer	+++
TE L.Meerdink	Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	RDE J.Phillips	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Man-to-Man	+++
RB S.Sanders	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SILB A.Brown	Man-to-Man	+++
TE Z.Miller	Protect	+++	WILB G.Lloyd	Man-to-Man	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	WLB R.Jones	Blitz Passer	+++
LG W.Philip		---	LCB K.Baker	Blitz Passer	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	RCB E.Wells	Man-to-Man	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Blitz Passer	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

1-20-HOU15 (3Q: 11:35) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to TE Julius Thomas for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Tre Wohlabaugh.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE T.Crawford	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen	Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Primary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	RDE J.Phillips	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Short Zone	+++
RB B.Sankey	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	SILB A.Brown	Short Zone	+++
FB R.Ellison	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WILB G.Lloyd	Blitz Passer	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	WLB R.Jones	Blitz Passer	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	LCB K.Baker	Bump and Run	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	RCB E.Wells	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Bump and Run	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

2-12-HOU23 (3Q: 11:11) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Nelson Agholor. CB Tre Wohlabaugh defended the pass.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE D.Foster	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	---	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Protect	+++	RDE R.Nkemdiche	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Short Zone	+++
RB S.Sanders	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SILB A.Brown	Short Zone	+++
SLOT D.Edison	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	WLB T.Crawford	Short Zone	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	LCB K.Baker	Man-to-Man	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	RCB E.Wells	Blitz Passer	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	NB C.Jones	Man-to-Man	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Deep Zone	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

3-12-HOU23 (3Q: 11:05) Tavaris Jackson scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins and assisted by OLB Ray Jones.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB T.Jackson		***	LDE R.Nkemdiche	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	---	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE D.Foster	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Blitz Passer	+++
RB B.Sankey	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SILB A.Brown	Short Zone	+++
SLOT D.Edison	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB R.Jones	Short Zone	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	LCB K.Baker	Short Zone	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	RCB E.Wells	Deep Zone	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	NB D.Floyd	Deep Zone	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Short Zone	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

4-7-HOU28 (3Q: 10:19) Dustin Colquitt punted 59 yards. Drew Floyd returned the kick 13 yards to the MIN26. Tackled by Zak DeOssie.

1-10-MIN26 (3Q: 10:08) Gabriel Fox ran a reverse around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus Gilchrist.

OFFENSE	014 Personnel		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-1
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE E.Griffen	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT A.Branch	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB Z.DeOssie	In Box	+++
SLOT A.Arrington		+++	WLB B.Loyd	In Box	+++
SLOT G.Fox	Ball Carrier	+++	LCB T.Simon	Out of Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	RCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	NB V.Fuller	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	DB K.Robinson	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS T.Johnson	Out of Box	+++

2-7-MIN29 (3Q: 09:27) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Tharold Simon. The quarterback threw into double coverage.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	1tcDT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Cooley	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	RDE P.Taylor	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Outlet, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Protect	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	Spy on QB	+++
SLOT A.Arrington	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB B.Loyd	Short Zone	---
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB V.Fuller	Bump and Run	---
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB T.Simon	Bump and Run	---
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Double SLOT	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Deep Zone	+++

3-9-MIN27 (3Q: 08:47) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE John Cooley for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Jason McCourty. Cooley gained 2 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews	Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	1tcDT A.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Cooley	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE P.Taylor	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Primary, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	Short Zone	+++
TE C.Pang	Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	WILB J.Jenkins	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	WLB K.Robinson	Blitz Passer	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	LCB J.McCourty	Man-to-Man	+++
C J.Looney		+++	RCB T.Simon	Man-to-Man	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS T.Johnson	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-MIN40 (3Q: 08:22) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Zak DeOssie, assisted by S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE E.Griffen	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT A.Branch	In Box	+++
SLOT A.Arrington		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB Z.DeOssie	Spy	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	WLB B.Loyd	In Box	---
SLOT D.Humphrey		+++	LCB J.McCourty	Out of Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	RCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	NB V.Fuller	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	DB K.Robinson	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Out of Box	+++

2-4-MIN46 (3Q: 07:37) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon. Key block delivered by Ramon Harewood.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT A.Branch	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	+++
SLOT A.Arrington		+++	WLB B.Loyd	In Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB T.Simon	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Out of Box	+++

1-10-HOU48 (3Q: 07:07) Ameer Abdullah ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon. Key block delivered by Tunes Looney.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT E.Griffen	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	---
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	+++
SLOT A.Arrington		+++	WLB Z.DeOssie	In Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB T.Simon	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Out of Box	+++

1-10-HOU37 (3Q: 06:42) Ameer Abdullah ran around the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix. Key block delivered by King Dunlap. PENALTY: G Logan Whiting of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT A.Branch	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	+++
SLOT A.Arrington		+++	WLB B.Loyd	In Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB T.Simon	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		---	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Out of Box	+++

1-20-HOU47 (3Q: 06:33) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 24 yards. Tackled by ILB Bobby Carpenter. Johnson gained 10 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	Rush Passer	+++
TE C.Pang	Protect	+++	1tcDT A.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Cooley	Protect	+++	RDE P.Taylor	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Protect	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	Short Zone	+++
FB T.Gerhart	Protect	+++	WILB J.Jenkins	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	WLB K.Robinson	Short Zone	---
LG R.Harewood		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Bump and Run	+++
C J.Looney		+++	RCB T.Simon	Bump and Run	---
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Short Zone	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS T.Johnson	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU23 (3Q: 06:00) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. S Tyrell Johnson defended the pass.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE E.Griffen	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	1tcDT A.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Cooley	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	RDE P.Taylor	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Protect	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	Short Zone	+++
TE C.Pang	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	WILB J.Jenkins	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	WLB K.Robinson	Short Zone	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Man-to-Man	+++
C J.Looney		+++	RCB T.Simon	Man-to-Man	+++
RG L.Whiting		---	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS T.Johnson	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-HOU23 (3Q: 05:55) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Phil Taylor, assisted by CB Jason McCourty.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT A.Branch	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	---
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	+++
SLOT A.Arrington		+++	WLB B.Loyd	Spy	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB T.Simon	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Out of Box	+++

3-4-HOU17 (3Q: 05:12) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Jelani Jenkins, assisted by S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews	Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	1tcDT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Cooley	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	RDE E.Griffen	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	SLB Z.DeOssie	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Protect	+++	SILB J.Jenkins	Short Zone	+++
SLOT A.Arrington	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	WLB D.Jackson	Blitz Passer	---
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB T.Simon	Man-to-Man	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB J.McCourty	Man-to-Man	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB V.Fuller	Short Zone	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS T.Johnson	Deep Zone	+++

4-4-HOU17 (3Q: 04:31) Cody Parkey attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. PENALTY: CB Vincent Fuller of Houston was called for Roughing the Kicker.

1-9-HOU09 (3Q: 04:26) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Bobby Carpenter. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT A.Branch	In Box	---
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	+++
SLOT A.Arrington		+++	WLB B.Loyd	In Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB T.Simon	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Out of Box	+++

2-2-HOU02 (3Q: 03:58) Andy Dalton scrambled for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 26, Houston 3

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	---	1tcDT A.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Cooley	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	RDE A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SLB E.Griffen	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	---	SILB K.Robinson	Short Zone	+++
SLOT A.Arrington	Outlet, S Screen (S)	---	WILB B.Warren	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	WLB J.Jenkins	Blitz Passer	+++
LG R.Harewood		---	LCB Z.DeOssie	Bump and Run	+++
C J.Looney		---	RCB V.Fuller	Bump and Run	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS J.McCourty	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS T.Johnson	Deep Zone	+++

(3Q: 03:58) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. Minnesota 27, Houston 3

(3Q: 03:48) Cody Parkey kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback.

1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 03:48) Stephen Sanders ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins, assisted by DE Robert Nkemdiche. PENALTY: WR Adam Thielen of Houston was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB J.Flacco		***	LDE D.Foster	In Box	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen		---	NT A.Donald	In Box	+++
TE J.Thomas		+++	RDE R.Nkemdiche	In Box	---
Z(FL) N.Agholor		+++	SLB J.Sanford	In Box	+++
RB S.Sanders	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB A.Brown	In Box	+++
SLOT D.Edison		+++	WLB T.Crawford	In Box	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	LCB K.Baker	Out of Box	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	RCB E.Wells	Out of Box	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	NB C.Jones	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	In Box	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Out of Box	+++

2-21-HOU14 (3Q: 03:38) Stephen Sanders ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Ezra Wells.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB J.Flacco		***	LDE D.Foster	In Box	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen		+++	NT A.Donald	In Box	+++
TE J.Thomas		+++	RDE R.Nkemdiche	In Box	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor		+++	SLB J.Sanford	In Box	---
RB S.Sanders	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB A.Brown	In Box	+++
SLOT D.Edison		+++	WLB T.Crawford	In Box	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	LCB K.Baker	Out of Box	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	RCB E.Wells	Out of Box	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	NB C.Jones	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	In Box	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Out of Box	+++

3-21-HOU14 (3Q: 03:10) Joe Flacco pass completed to WR Dominique Edison for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford. Edison gained 3 yards after the catch. PENALTY: DE Robert Nkemdiche of Minnesota was called for Offsides.

OFFENSE	023 Personnel		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB J.Flacco		***	LDE R.Nkemdiche	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) A.Thielen	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE D.Foster	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT D.Edison	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SILB A.Brown	Blitz Passer	+++
TE L.Meerdink	Primary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	WLB R.Jones	Short Zone	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	LCB K.Baker	Man-to-Man	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	RCB E.Wells	Blitz Passer	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	NB D.Floyd	Man-to-Man	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Deep Zone	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	---

3-16-HOU19 (3Q: 02:59) Joe Flacco pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Julius Thomas.

OFFENSE	230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB J.Flacco		***	LDE T.Crawford	Rush Passer	+++
TE L.Meerdink	Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Primary, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	RDE J.Phillips	Rush Passer	+++
TE Z.Miller	Outlet, S Screen (S)	---	SLB J.Sanford	Short Zone	+++
RB B.Sankey	Protect	+++	SILB A.Brown	Blitz Passer	+++
FB R.Ellison	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	WILB G.Lloyd	Short Zone	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	WLB R.Jones	Blitz Passer	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	LCB K.Baker	Bump and Run	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	RCB E.Wells	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Bump and Run	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

4-16-HOU19 (3Q: 02:53) Dustin Colquitt punted 63 yards. Drew Floyd returned the kick 22 yards to the MIN40. Tackled by Willie Philip.

1-10-MIN40 (3Q: 02:42) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus Gilchrist, assisted by S Tyrell Johnson.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT A.Johnson	In Box	---
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	+++
FB T.Gerhart		+++	WILB J.Jenkins	In Box	---
LT J.Veldheer		+++	WLB K.Robinson	In Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		---	RCB T.Simon	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS T.Johnson	Out of Box	+++

2-7-MIN43 (3Q: 02:13) Ameer Abdullah ran around left end for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Bobby Carpenter, assisted by OLB Keenan Robinson. Key block delivered by Jared Veldheer.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT A.Johnson	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	---
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	+++
TE C.Pang		+++	WILB J.Jenkins	In Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	WLB K.Robinson	In Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	RCB T.Simon	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS T.Johnson	Out of Box	+++

1-10-HOU44 (3Q: 01:41) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT E.Griffen	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	+++
SLOT A.Arrington		+++	WLB B.Loyd	In Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB T.Simon	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Out of Box	+++

2-6-HOU40 (3Q: 01:17) Ameer Abdullah ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT A.Branch	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	+++
SLOT A.Arrington		+++	WLB Z.DeOssie	In Box	---
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB V.Fuller	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Out of Box	+++

3-3-HOU37 (3Q: 00:54) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE John Cooley for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Danny Shelton.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews	Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	1tcDT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Cooley	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE E.Griffen	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	SLB Z.DeOssie	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Protect	+++	SILB J.Jenkins	Blitz Passer	+++
SLOT A.Arrington	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB D.Jackson	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB D.Harmon	Bump and Run	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB J.McCourty	Bump and Run	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB V.Fuller	Short Zone	---
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS T.Johnson	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU32 (3Q: 00:15) Ameer Abdullah ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Benjamin Loyd.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT A.Branch	In Box	---
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	---	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	+++
SLOT A.Arrington		+++	WLB B.Loyd	In Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB V.Fuller	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		---	FS D.Harmon	Out of Box	+++

Start of fourth quarter.

2-11-HOU33 (4Q: 15:00) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Tharold Simon, assisted by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. Matthews gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: DE Phil Taylor of Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	1tcDT E.Griffen	Rush Passer	---
TE J.Cooley	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	RDE P.Taylor	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Spy on QB	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	---	SILB B.Carpenter	Short Zone	+++
SLOT A.Arrington	Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+)	+++	WLB B.Loyd	Double SLOT	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Bump and Run	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB T.Simon	Bump and Run	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Short Zone	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU28 (4Q: 14:52) Gabriel Fox ran a reverse around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by CB Marcus Gilchrist.

OFFENSE	131 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
TE C.Pang		+++	1tcDT E.Griffen	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) G.Fox	Ball Carrier	+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah		+++	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	+++
TE D.Byrd		+++	WILB J.Jenkins	In Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	WLB K.Robinson	Spy	---
LG R.Harewood		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	RCB T.Simon	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS T.Johnson	Out of Box	+++

2-6-HOU24 (4Q: 14:22) Andy Dalton pass was intended for WR Adrian Arrington and was intercepted by OLB Benjamin Loyd at the HOU06. The interception was returned 8 yards. Tackled by Adrian Arrington.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Cooley	Protect	---	RDE P.Taylor	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	---	SLB D.Jackson	Blitz Passer	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Protect	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	Short Zone	+++
SLOT A.Arrington	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	---	WLB B.Loyd	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Blitz Passer	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB T.Simon	Man-to-Man	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Man-to-Man	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU14 (4Q: 14:13) Play-Action. Joe Flacco sacked by DT Jordan Phillips for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Bishop Sankey.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB J.Flacco		***	LDE T.Crawford	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	---	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE J.Phillips	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Blitz Passer	+++
RB B.Sankey	Protect	---	SILB A.Brown	Man-to-Man	+++
FB R.Ellison	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	WILB G.Lloyd	Blitz Passer	+++
LT C.Fleming		---	WLB R.Jones	Blitz Passer	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	LCB K.Baker	Man-to-Man	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	RCB E.Wells	Man-to-Man	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Man-to-Man	+++
RT S.Lauvao		---	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

2-15-HOU09 (4Q: 13:26) Joe Flacco pass completed to WR Santonio Holmes for 8 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins, assisted by CB Tre Wohlabaugh.

OFFENSE	005 Personnel		DEFENSE	True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4
QB J.Flacco		***	LDE R.Nkemdiche	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	NT J.Rogers	Rush Passer	---
SLOT J.Edelman	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE D.Foster	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	---	SLB A.Brown	Blitz Passer	+++
SLOT D.Edison	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WLB J.Sanford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT S.Holmes	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	LCB K.Baker	Short Zone	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	RCB E.Wells	Short Zone	---
LG W.Philip		+++	NB D.Floyd	Deep Zone	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	DB T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Deep Zone	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS J.Kinney	Deep Zone	+++

3-7-HOU17 (4Q: 12:45) Joe Flacco pass completed to WR Adam Thielen for 27 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford. Thielen gained 22 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB J.Flacco		***	LDE R.Nkemdiche	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	---
TE J.Thomas	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	RDE D.Foster	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Short Zone	+++
RB B.Sankey	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB A.Brown	Short Zone	+++
SLOT D.Edison	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WLB T.Crawford	Blitz Passer	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	LCB K.Baker	Short Zone	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	RCB E.Wells	Deep Zone	---
C R.Pontbraind		+++	NB D.Floyd	Deep Zone	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Short Zone	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU44 (4Q: 12:12) Stephen Sanders ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins, assisted by DE Tyrone Crawford.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB J.Flacco		***	LDE D.Foster	In Box	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen		+++	NT A.Donald	In Box	+++
TE J.Thomas		+++	RDE R.Nkemdiche	In Box	---
Z(FL) N.Agholor		+++	SLB J.Sanford	In Box	+++
RB S.Sanders	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB A.Brown	In Box	+++
SLOT D.Edison		+++	WLB T.Crawford	In Box	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	LCB K.Baker	Out of Box	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	RCB E.Wells	Out of Box	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	NB C.Jones	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	In Box	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Out of Box	+++

2-7-HOU47 (4Q: 11:35) Bishop Sankey ran a draw inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrone Crawford.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB J.Flacco		***	LDE J.Phillips	In Box	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen		+++	NT A.Donald	In Box	+++
TE J.Thomas		+++	RDE R.Nkemdiche	In Box	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor		+++	SLB J.Sanford	In Box	+++
RB B.Sankey	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB A.Brown	In Box	+++
SLOT D.Edison		+++	WLB T.Crawford	In Box	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	LCB K.Baker	Out of Box	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	RCB E.Wells	Out of Box	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	NB C.Jones	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Out of Box	+++
RT S.Lauvao		---	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Out of Box	+++

3-7-HOU47 (4Q: 11:09) Joe Flacco pass completed to TE Lester Meerdink for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Kerry Baker, assisted by CB Tre Wohlabaugh. Meerdink gained 1 yard after the catch.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man
QB J.Flacco		***	LDE T.Crawford	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) S.Holmes	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Protect	+++	RDE J.Phillips	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) A.Thielen	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Blitz Passer	+++
RB B.Sankey	Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SILB A.Brown	Bump and Run	+++
TE L.Meerdink	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WILB G.Lloyd	Bump and Run	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	WLB R.Jones	Blitz Passer	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	LCB K.Baker	Bump and Run	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	RCB E.Wells	Blitz Passer	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Blitz Passer	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Bump and Run	+++

1-10-MIN46 (4Q: 10:46) Stephen Sanders ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford, assisted by DE Tyrone Crawford.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB J.Flacco		***	LDE D.Foster	In Box	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen		+++	NT A.Donald	In Box	+++
TE J.Thomas		+++	RDE R.Nkemdiche	In Box	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor		+++	SLB J.Sanford	In Box	+++
RB S.Sanders	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB A.Brown	In Box	+++
SLOT S.Holmes		+++	WLB T.Crawford	In Box	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	LCB K.Baker	Out of Box	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	RCB E.Wells	Out of Box	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	NB D.Floyd	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Out of Box	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Out of Box	+++

2-7-MIN43 (4Q: 10:12) Bishop Sankey ran a trap outside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Tre Wohlabaugh, assisted by DE Tyrone Crawford. CB Ezra Wells knocked down Willie Philip to break up the play.

OFFENSE	203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB J.Flacco		***	LDE J.Phillips	In Box	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen		+++	NT A.Donald	In Box	+++
SLOT D.Edison		+++	RDE R.Nkemdiche	In Box	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor		+++	SLB J.Sanford	In Box	+++
RB B.Sankey	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB A.Brown	In Box	+++
FB R.Ellison		+++	WLB T.Crawford	In Box	+++
LT C.Fleming		---	LCB K.Baker	Out of Box	+++
LG W.Philip		---	RCB E.Wells	Out of Box	+++
C R.Pontbraind		---	NB C.Jones	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Out of Box	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Out of Box	+++

3-11-MIN47 (4Q: 09:46) Joe Flacco sacked by DE Robert Nkemdiche for a loss of 5 yards. Nkemdiche ran right past Bishop Sankey and knocked down the quarterback.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB J.Flacco		***	LDE R.Nkemdiche	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen	Primary, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Secondary, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	RDE D.Foster	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	---	SLB J.Sanford	Blitz Passer	+++
RB B.Sankey	Protect	---	SILB A.Brown	Short Zone	+++
SLOT D.Edison	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	WLB T.Crawford	Short Zone	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	LCB K.Baker	Short Zone	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	RCB E.Wells	Deep Zone	+++
C R.Pontbraind		---	NB D.Floyd	Deep Zone	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Short Zone	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

4-16-HOU48 (4Q: 09:17) Dustin Colquitt punted 51 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN01.

1-10-MIN01 (4Q: 09:09) PENALTY: C Joe Looney of Minnesota was called for a False Start.

1-10-MIN01 (4Q: 08:59) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. Key block delivered by Logan Whiting.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT A.Branch	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	+++
SLOT A.Arrington		+++	WLB B.Loyd	In Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB T.Simon	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Out of Box	---
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	---
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Out of Box	---

1-10-MIN11 (4Q: 08:32) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for -6 yards. Tackled by OLB Jelani Jenkins, assisted by ILB Bobby Carpenter.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT A.Johnson	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	+++
FB T.Gerhart		+++	WILB J.Jenkins	In Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		---	WLB K.Robinson	In Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		---	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	RCB T.Simon	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		---	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS T.Johnson	Out of Box	+++

2-16-MIN05 (4Q: 08:04) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Bobby Carpenter, assisted by S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT A.Johnson	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	+++
FB T.Gerhart		+++	WILB J.Jenkins	In Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	WLB K.Robinson	In Box	---
LG R.Harewood		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	RCB T.Simon	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS T.Johnson	Out of Box	+++

3-12-MIN09 (4Q: 07:27) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch, assisted by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT A.Branch	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE E.Griffen	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB Z.DeOssie	In Box	---
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB J.Jenkins	In Box	---
SLOT A.Arrington		+++	WLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB T.Simon	Out of Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB J.McCourty	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB V.Fuller	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS T.Johnson	Out of Box	+++

4-5-MIN16 (4Q: 06:41) Bryan Anger punted 52 yards. Nelson Agholor returned the kick 11 yards to the HOU43. Tackled by Jared Leisle.

1-10-HOU43 (4Q: 06:31) Joe Flacco pass was dropped by RB Nelson Agholor.

OFFENSE	203 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB J.Flacco		***	LDE D.Foster	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
SLOT S.Holmes	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE R.Nkemdiche	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Primary, 4 Curl (9-12)	---	SLB J.Sanford	Blitz Passer	+++
RB B.Sankey	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SILB A.Brown	Blitz Passer	+++
FB R.Ellison	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WLB T.Crawford	Blitz Passer	+++
LT C.Fleming		---	LCB K.Baker	Man-to-Man	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	RCB E.Wells	Man-to-Man	+++
C R.Pontbraind		---	NB C.Jones	Man-to-Man	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Man-to-Man	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-HOU43 (4Q: 06:22) Joe Flacco pass completed to RB Bishop Sankey for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown. Sankey gained 4 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB J.Flacco		***	LDE T.Crawford	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) S.Holmes	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Outlet, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	RDE J.Phillips	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) A.Thielen	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Blitz Passer	+++
RB B.Sankey	Primary, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	SILB A.Brown	Short Zone	+++
TE L.Meerdink	Protect	+++	WILB G.Lloyd	Short Zone	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	WLB R.Jones	Blitz Passer	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	LCB K.Baker	Man-to-Man	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	RCB E.Wells	Man-to-Man	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Deep Zone	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-MIN44 (4Q: 05:51) Play-Action. Joe Flacco pass was dropped by RB Nelson Agholor.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB J.Flacco		***	LDE T.Crawford	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE J.Phillips	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39)	---	SLB J.Sanford	Blitz Passer	+++
RB B.Sankey	Protect	---	SILB A.Brown	Blitz Passer	+++
FB R.Ellison	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	WILB G.Lloyd	Man-to-Man	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	WLB R.Jones	Blitz Passer	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	LCB K.Baker	Man-to-Man	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	RCB E.Wells	Man-to-Man	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Man-to-Man	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-MIN44 (4Q: 05:41) Joe Flacco pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adam Thielen. DT Donald Foster hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB J.Flacco		***	LDE D.Foster	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen	Primary, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Secondary, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	RDE R.Nkemdiche	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Short Zone	+++
RB S.Sanders	Protect	+++	SILB A.Brown	Short Zone	+++
SLOT D.Edison	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	WLB T.Crawford	Double X(SE)	+++
LT C.Fleming		---	LCB K.Baker	Bump and Run	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	RCB E.Wells	Bump and Run	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	NB C.Jones	Blitz Passer	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Deep Zone	+++
RT S.Lauvao		---	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

3-10-MIN44 (4Q: 05:31) Joe Flacco pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adam Thielen. DE Robert Nkemdiche drove right through Cameron Fleming to hurry the quarterback.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB J.Flacco		***	LDE R.Nkemdiche	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	RDE D.Foster	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	---	SLB J.Sanford	Short Zone	+++
RB B.Sankey	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SILB A.Brown	Short Zone	+++
SLOT S.Holmes	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB T.Crawford	Blitz Passer	+++
LT C.Fleming		---	LCB K.Baker	Short Zone	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	RCB E.Wells	Deep Zone	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	NB D.Floyd	Deep Zone	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Short Zone	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

4-10-MIN44 (4Q: 05:25) Joe Flacco pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Nelson Agholor. CB Ezra Wells knocked the ball out of his grasp. The ball goes over on downs.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB J.Flacco		***	LDE R.Nkemdiche	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) A.Thielen	Outlet, S Screen (S)	---	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Thomas	Protect	+++	RDE D.Foster	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) N.Agholor	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB J.Sanford	Short Zone	+++
RB B.Sankey	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	---	SILB A.Brown	Short Zone	+++
SLOT S.Holmes	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	---	WLB T.Crawford	Blitz Passer	+++
LT C.Fleming		+++	LCB K.Baker	Short Zone	+++
LG W.Philip		+++	RCB E.Wells	Deep Zone	+++
C R.Pontbraind		+++	NB D.Floyd	Deep Zone	+++
RG T.Jackson		+++	SS L.Collins	Short Zone	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-MIN44 (4Q: 05:21) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, assisted by DT Alan Branch.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT A.Branch	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	---	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	+++
SLOT A.Arrington		+++	WLB B.Loyd	In Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB T.Simon	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Out of Box	+++

2-8-MIN46 (4Q: 04:35) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Danny Shelton, assisted by S Duron Harmon. The defense looked very familiar with that play.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT E.Griffen	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	+++
SLOT A.Arrington		+++	WLB B.Loyd	In Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB T.Simon	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		---	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Out of Box	+++

3-7-MIN47 (4Q: 03:51) Ameer Abdullah ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Jelani Jenkins. Key block delivered by Logan Whiting.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB A.Dalton		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT E.Griffen	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE J.Hill	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	+++
TE C.Pang		+++	WILB J.Jenkins	In Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	WLB K.Robinson	In Box	---
LG R.Harewood		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	RCB T.Simon	Out of Box	---
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS T.Johnson	Out of Box	+++

1-10-HOU45 (4Q: 03:07) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Austin Johnson, assisted by ILB Bobby Carpenter. Key block delivered by Tunes Looney. Looney ran over Duron Harmon to set up the play.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB K.Clemens		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT A.Johnson	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	+++
FB T.Gerhart		+++	WILB J.Jenkins	In Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	WLB K.Robinson	In Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	RCB T.Simon	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS D.Harmon	Out of Box	---
RT K.Dunlap		---	FS T.Johnson	Out of Box	+++

2-4-HOU39 (4Q: 02:21) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, assisted by ILB Bobby Carpenter.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB K.Clemens		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT A.Branch	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	+++
SLOT A.Arrington		+++	WLB B.Loyd	In Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB T.Simon	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Out of Box	+++

Houston called a time out.

3-2-HOU37 (4Q: 02:10) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jelani Jenkins, assisted by ILB Bobby Carpenter. Key block delivered by Ramon Harewood.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB K.Clemens		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT A.Branch	In Box	---
SLOT A.Arrington		+++	RDE E.Griffen	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB K.Robinson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	+++
SLOT D.Humphrey		+++	WLB J.Jenkins	In Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB Z.DeOssie	Out of Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB J.McCourty	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB V.Fuller	Out of Box	---
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS D.Harmon	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS R.Clark	Out of Box	+++

Houston called a time out.

1-10-HOU35 (4Q: 02:03) Ameer Abdullah ran around the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Phil Taylor, assisted by OLB Benjamin Loyd. Key block delivered by Joe Looney.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB K.Clemens		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT E.Griffen	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	Spy	+++
SLOT A.Arrington		+++	WLB B.Loyd	In Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB V.Fuller	Out of Box	---
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB R.Clark	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Out of Box	---

Official time out for the two-minute warning.

1-10-HOU22 (4Q: 01:56) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Danny Shelton.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB K.Clemens		***	LDE D.Shelton	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT A.Branch	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	+++
SLOT A.Arrington		+++	WLB B.Loyd	In Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB T.Simon	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Out of Box	+++

Houston called a time out.

2-8-HOU20 (4Q: 01:45) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, assisted by CB Marcus Gilchrist.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB K.Clemens		***	LDE E.Griffen	In Box	+++
X(SE) J.Matthews		+++	1tcDT A.Branch	In Box	+++
TE J.Cooley		+++	RDE P.Taylor	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Johnson		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Abdullah	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB B.Carpenter	In Box	---
SLOT A.Arrington		+++	WLB B.Loyd	In Box	+++
LT J.Veldheer		+++	LCB M.Gilchrist	Out of Box	+++
LG R.Harewood		+++	RCB T.Simon	Out of Box	+++
C J.Looney		+++	NB J.McCourty	Out of Box	+++
RG L.Whiting		+++	SS H.Clinton-Dix	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Dunlap		+++	FS D.Harmon	Out of Box	+++

3-9-HOU21 (4Q: 00:58) Kellen Clemens dropped to one knee for -1 yards.

4-10-HOU22 (4Q: 00:11) Cody Parkey attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 30, Houston 3

(4Q: 00:05) Cody Parkey kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback.

1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 00:05) Joe Flacco pass was dropped by WR Julian Edelman.

OFFENSE	203 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4
QB J.Flacco		***	LDE T.Crawford	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) S.Holmes	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	NT A.Donald	Rush Passer	+++
SLOT J.Edelman	Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	---	RDE R.Jones	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) A.Thielen	Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39)	---	SLB G.Lloyd	Short Zone	+++
RB B.Sankey	Protect	+++	WLB J.Sanford	Short Zone	+++
FB R.Ellison	Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	LCB D.Floyd	Short Zone	+++
LT D.Joseph		+++	RCB S.Wright	Blitz Passer	+++
LG M.Philip		+++	NB K.Baker	Deep Zone	+++
C R.Pontbraind		---	DB E.Wells	Deep Zone	+++
RG W.Philip		+++	SS L.Collins	Deep Zone	+++
RT S.Lauvao		+++	FS T.Wohlabaugh	Deep Zone	+++

Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 30, Houston Texans 3

Informal Player Participation Grades

Houston	Plus (+++)	Minus (---)	Grade
C Marvin Philip	1	0	100%
G Davin Joseph	1	0	100%
S Richie Clark	3	0	100%
FB Rhett Ellison	14	0	100%
DE Jordan Hill	1	0	100%
ILB Byron Warren	1	0	100%
ILB Bobby Carpenter	59	1	98%
CB Jason McCourty	52	1	98%
RB Stephen Sanders	22	1	96%
DE Danny Shelton	62	3	95%
TE Julius Thomas	48	3	94%
S Tyrell Johnson	31	2	94%
OLB D'Qwell Jackson	61	4	94%
WR Santonio Holmes	15	1	94%
WR Dominique Edison	30	2	94%
CB Marcus Gilchrist	54	4	93%
S Duron Harmon	39	3	93%
OLB Benjamin Loyd	37	3	93%
TE Lester Meerdink	12	1	92%
G Willie Philip	52	5	91%
DE Phil Taylor	57	6	90%
S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix	62	7	90%
DT Alan Branch	35	4	90%
RB Nelson Agholor	41	5	89%
OLB Zak DeOssie	15	2	88%
DT Everson Griffen	28	4	88%
G Tre' Jackson	49	7	88%
CB Tharold Simon	51	9	85%
DT Austin Johnson	17	3	85%
C Ryan Pontbraind	48	9	84%
OLB Jelani Jenkins	25	5	83%
G Shawn Lauvao	47	10	82%
OLB Keenan Robinson	24	6	80%
WR Adam Thielen	41	11	79%
T Cameron Fleming	44	12	79%
CB Vincent Fuller	17	5	77%
RB Bishop Sankey	23	8	74%
WR Julian Edelman	2	1	67%
TE Zach Miller	2	2	50%

Minnesota	Plus (+++)	Minus (---)	Grade
TE Dominique Byrd	3	0	100%
OLB Ray Jones	24	0	100%
CB Shareece Wright	2	0	100%
CB Drew Floyd	14	0	100%
TE Corbin Pang	13	0	100%
WR Dennis Humphrey	5	0	100%
S Jessie Kinney	2	0	100%
CB Cyrus Jones	24	0	100%
CB Kerry Baker	56	1	98%
TE John Cooley	66	2	97%
DT Donald Foster	32	1	97%
ILB Greg Lloyd	19	1	95%
OLB Jordan Sanford	54	3	95%
S Landon Collins	54	3	95%
WR Jordan Matthews	64	4	94%
T Jared Veldheer	68	5	93%
WR Stevie Johnson	65	5	93%
ILB Arthur Brown	52	4	93%
CB Ezra Wells	52	4	93%
DT Aaron Donald	51	4	93%
WR Adrian Arrington	50	4	93%
DE Tyrone Crawford	49	4	92%
T King Dunlap	67	6	92%
C Ramon Harewood	67	6	92%
G Logan Whiting	67	6	92%
DE Robert Nkemdiche	33	3	92%
CB Tre Wohlabaugh	52	5	91%
C Joe Looney	65	8	89%
RB Ameer Abdullah	61	8	88%
RB Gabriel Fox	6	1	86%
DT Jordan Phillips	18	4	82%
FB Toby Gerhart	6	2	75%
DT Jeremiah Rogers	1	1	50%