| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 32 degrees, rain, 13 mph wind. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Paul Ernster kicked off 70 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 15:00) Gabriel Fox ran a reverse around right end for 20 yards. Tackled by ILB Josh Forrest. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah |
| +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Buford |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN45 (1Q: 14:24) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry. Key block delivered by Joe Looney.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-MIN50 (1Q: 13:57) Ameer Abdullah ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-PIT47 (1Q: 13:35) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Ameer Abdullah for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles. Abdullah gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Forrest | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB S.Weatherspoon | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-PIT38 (1Q: 13:03) Andy Dalton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. DE Kawann Short blocked the pass. PENALTY: DE Kawann Short of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT33 (1Q: 12:58) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the right guard for 15 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. Key block delivered by Logan Whiting. PENALTY: T King Dunlap of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Spy | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | --- | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 1-20-PIT43 (1Q: 12:48) PENALTY: T Jared Veldheer of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-25-PIT48 (1Q: 12:42) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Corbin Pang for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-13-PIT36 (1Q: 12:11) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles. Johnson gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | --- | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT20 (1Q: 11:27) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 20 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Matthews gained 11 yards after the catch. Minnesota 6, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Deep Zone | --- | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | --- | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 11:27) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. Minnesota 7, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (1Q: 11:14) Cody Parkey kicked off 66 yards from the MIN35. Corn Elder returned the ball 37 yards to the PIT36. Tackled by Shareece Wright. |
1-10-PIT36 (1Q: 10:47) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins, assisted by OLB Jordan Sanford. Key block delivered by Parker Ehinger.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| --- | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Out of Box | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-PIT43 (1Q: 10:15) James Conner ran a trap outside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Aaron Donald. OLB Jordan Sanford knocked down John Terry to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-PIT45 (1Q: 09:33) James Conner ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Greg Lloyd.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | RDE A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB R.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS B.Carlson | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-1-PIT45 (1Q: 08:57) Drew Kaser punted 50 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN05. |
1-10-MIN05 (1Q: 08:47) Ameer Abdullah ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles. Key block delivered by Corbin Pang.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Spy | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | --- | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN26 (1Q: 08:03) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 9 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Spy on QB | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-MIN35 (1Q: 07:39) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-MIN31 (1Q: 07:02) Gabriel Fox ran a reverse around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters, assisted by S Matt Elam.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Spy | +++ | | SLOT G.Fox | Ball Carrier | --- | LCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | DB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-5-MIN31 (1Q: 06:37) Bryan Anger punted 57 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the PIT12. |
1-10-PIT12 (1Q: 06:30) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. OLB Jordan Sanford hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: C A.Q. Shipley of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT12 (1Q: 06:21) James Conner ran around left end for -4 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| --- | SS L.Collins | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-14-PIT08 (1Q: 05:42) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. OLB Ray Jones knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Floyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-14-PIT08 (1Q: 05:34) Drew Kaser punted 52 yards. Dennis Humphrey returned the kick 6 yards to the MIN46. Tackled by John Terry. |
1-10-MIN46 (1Q: 05:23) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | --- | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-MIN47 (1Q: 04:57) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Mouton | Spy | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-MIN48 (1Q: 04:25) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Matthews gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | --- | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT41 (1Q: 03:43) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton, assisted by CB B. W. Webb. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-PIT36 (1Q: 03:16) Andy Dalton sacked by OLB Justin O'Neal for a loss of 16 yards. Sack allowed by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-21-MIN48 (1Q: 02:31) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 11 yards. Tackled by S Matt Elam.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | --- |
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| 4-10-PIT41 (1Q: 01:58) Bryan Anger punted 35 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the PIT06. |
1-10-PIT06 (1Q: 01:51) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-PIT09 (1Q: 01:15) James Conner ran a trap outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Baker, assisted by ILB Arthur Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| --- | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-11-PIT05 (1Q: 00:36) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Vance McDonald. S Landon Collins defended the pass. PENALTY: T Oliver Humphrey of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Crawford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| 4-11-PIT05 (1Q: 00:32) Drew Kaser punted 39 yards. Dennis Humphrey returned the kick 7 yards to the PIT37. Tackled by Sean Weatherspoon. Ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Greg Lloyd at the PIT37. |
1-10-PIT37 (1Q: 00:23) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 15 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. Key block delivered by King Dunlap. Dunlap ran over Jonas Mouton to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | --- | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Spy | --- | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | --- | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-PIT22 (2Q: 15:00) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | --- | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-PIT23 (2Q: 14:33) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. PENALTY: DE Kawann Short of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-PIT18 (2Q: 14:24) Andy Dalton scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-PIT15 (2Q: 13:46) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles. Johnson gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-4-PIT04 (2Q: 13:03) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. ILB Josh Forrest hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Bump and Run | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB J.Mouton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Blitz Passer | +++ |
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2-4-PIT04 (2Q: 12:58) Andy Dalton sacked by OLB Clay Matthews for a loss of 1 yard. Sack allowed by Logan Whiting.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | --- | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-PIT05 (2Q: 12:19) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ameer Abdullah. DE Matt Shaughnessy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-5-PIT05 (2Q: 12:14) Cody Parkey attempted a 22 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 10, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (2Q: 12:07) Cody Parkey kicked off 73 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 12:07) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford |
| +++ | WLB T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-PIT23 (2Q: 11:26) James Conner ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones, assisted by OLB Jordan Sanford. PENALTY: RB James Conner of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Motion.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| --- | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-17-PIT18 (2Q: 11:17) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Troy Niklas for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Baker. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Crawford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- |
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3-14-PIT21 (2Q: 10:30) Cam Newton sacked by DT Eddie Vanderdoes for a loss of 5 yards. Vanderdoes ran right past James Conner and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | --- | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Floyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-19-PIT16 (2Q: 09:57) Drew Kaser punted 54 yards. Dennis Humphrey returned the kick 14 yards to the MIN44. PENALTY: TE Corbin Pang of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
1-10-MIN27 (2Q: 09:50) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the right guard for 12 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry, assisted by S Marcus Peters. Key block delivered by Jared Veldheer.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-MIN39 (2Q: 09:17) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Corbin Pang for 35 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles. Pang gained 35 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT G.Fox | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | DB C.Elder | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT26 (2Q: 08:38) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by CB B. W. Webb, assisted by OLB Rodney Duffy.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne |
| +++ | LCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | DB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-PIT22 (2Q: 08:09) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry, assisted by DT Andrew Billings. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | --- | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | --- | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT10 (2Q: 07:29) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. CB B. W. Webb defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | --- | SILB J.Mouton | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT10 (2Q: 07:22) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 2 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | NB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-8-PIT08 (2Q: 07:02) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Johnson gained 1 yard after the catch. Minnesota 16, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 07:02) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. Minnesota 17, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (2Q: 06:52) Cody Parkey kicked off 69 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 06:52) The Hammer Sims ran around right end for -6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Landon Collins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| --- | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Floyd | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-16-PIT19 (2Q: 06:30) Cam Newton pass was intended for WR Shaquille Brooks and was intercepted by CB Kerry Baker at the PIT39. The interception was returned 39 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 23, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB T.Crawford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB D.Floyd | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 06:30) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. Minnesota 24, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (2Q: 06:20) Cody Parkey kicked off 72 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 06:20) Charles Sims ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones, assisted by ILB Arthur Brown. Sims slipped a little on the wet field.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Floyd | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-PIT26 (2Q: 05:59) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to TE Vance McDonald for 23 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrone Crawford. McDonald gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB D.Floyd | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT49 (2Q: 05:32) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Troy Niklas. DE Robert Nkemdiche hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Crawford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT49 (2Q: 05:25) Cam Newton sacked by DE Robert Nkemdiche and DT Donald Foster for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Oliver Humphrey. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Jordan Sanford for 12 yards to the PIT31.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB T.Crawford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS E.Jackson | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT31 (2Q: 05:11) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT A.Osborne | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | DB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT28 (2Q: 04:52) Andy Dalton sacked by DE Noah Spence for a loss of 9 yards. Spence ran right past Ameer Abdullah and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | --- | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-16-PIT37 (2Q: 04:35) PENALTY: T King Dunlap of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
3-21-PIT42 (2Q: 04:26) Andy Dalton sacked by OLB Justin O'Neal for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | --- | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-26-PIT47 (2Q: 03:54) Bryan Anger punted 39 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 5 yards to the PIT13. Tackled by Jared Leisle. |
1-10-PIT13 (2Q: 03:47) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Troy Niklas. CB Kerry Baker knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Crawford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| --- | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT13 (2Q: 03:41) Charles Sims ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Aaron Donald.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| --- | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-14-PIT09 (2Q: 02:58) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. DT Jordan Phillips hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Floyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-PIT09 (2Q: 02:49) Drew Kaser punted 43 yards. Dennis Humphrey returned the kick 52 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 30, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (2Q: 02:49) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. Minnesota 31, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (2Q: 02:39) Cody Parkey kicked off 72 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 02:39) Cam Newton pass completed to FB Mitch Spencer for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Greg Lloyd, assisted by CB Tre Wohlabaugh. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: CB Kerry Baker of Minnesota was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Crawford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Spencer | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN45 (2Q: 02:29) Cam Newton pass completed to FB Mitch Spencer for 45 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Spencer gained 38 yards after the catch. Minnesota 31, Pittsburgh 6
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Crawford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Spencer | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 02:29) Extra point by Paul Ernster was good. Minnesota 31, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (2Q: 02:14) Paul Ernster kicked off 71 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 02:14) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Mercilus | In Box | --- | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Smith |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-5-MIN30 (2Q: 02:00) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Kawann Short.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-MIN32 (2Q: 01:19) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 68 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Matthews gained 54 yards after the catch. Minnesota 37, Pittsburgh 7
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 01:19) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. Minnesota 38, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (2Q: 01:05) Cody Parkey kicked off 72 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 01:05) Cam Newton sacked by DE Robert Nkemdiche for a loss of 10 yards. Sack allowed by Oliver Humphrey.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Spencer | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-20-PIT15 (2Q: 00:44) Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR Shaquille Brooks.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB T.Crawford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-20-PIT15 (2Q: 00:35) Cam Newton pass was intended for WR Shaquille Brooks and was intercepted by S Landon Collins at the PIT24. Tackled by Shaquille Brooks.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Floyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT24 (2Q: 00:24) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Matthews gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| 2-2-PIT16 (2Q: 00:03) Cody Parkey attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 41, Pittsburgh 7 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Cody Parkey kicked off 52 yards from the MIN35. Jacoby Ford returned the ball 17 yards to the PIT30. Tackled by Ameer Abdullah. |
1-10-PIT30 (3Q: 14:12) Cam Newton pass was dropped by TE Troy Niklas. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: G Rodney Hudson of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Crawford | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| --- | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-PIT20 (3Q: 14:05) Charles Sims ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Tyrone Crawford.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Ford |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams |
| +++ | WLB T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB D.Floyd | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-19-PIT21 (3Q: 13:22) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Shaquille Brooks for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Ford | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB D.Floyd | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Wohlabaugh | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-5-PIT35 (3Q: 12:53) PENALTY: QB Cam Newton of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
3-10-PIT30 (3Q: 12:46) James Conner ran around the left tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Drew Floyd. Key block delivered by Oliver Humphrey.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB D.Floyd | Out of Box | --- | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT45 (3Q: 12:02) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to RB James Conner for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Tre Wohlabaugh.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | --- | | TE V.McDonald | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB T.Crawford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-PIT49 (3Q: 11:37) The Hammer Sims ran a draw inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Jordan Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford |
| +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | In Box | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB D.Floyd | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-MIN49 (3Q: 10:56) James Conner ran around the left tackle for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson, assisted by DE Tyrone Crawford. Key block delivered by Parker Ehinger.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | --- | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Floyd | Out of Box | --- | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN30 (3Q: 10:15) Bryce Petty sacked by DT Aaron Donald and DE Robert Nkemdiche for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by John Terry. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Robert Nkemdiche for 17 yards to the PIT46.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | --- | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT46 (3Q: 10:00) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 20 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. Arrington gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT26 (3Q: 09:19) Ameer Abdullah ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Whitney Mercilus.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-PIT28 (3Q: 08:42) Ameer Abdullah ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Mouton | Spy | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-PIT21 (3Q: 08:01) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 10 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry. Johnson gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Short Zone | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Osborne | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | NB D.Landry | Deep Zone | --- | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | DB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT11 (3Q: 07:18) Kellen Clemens pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 3 yards. Tackled by CB B. W. Webb. Arrington gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Clemens |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-PIT08 (3Q: 06:47) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Matt Shaughnessy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB K.Clemens |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-PIT02 (3Q: 06:04) Kellen Clemens sacked by ILB Josh Forrest and DE Whitney Mercilus for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Tunes Looney.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB K.Clemens |
| *** | LDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB H.Vergara | Double SLOT | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | --- | SILB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Mouton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB J.Forrest | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB J.O'Neal | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| --- | SS M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 4-6-PIT07 (3Q: 05:19) Cody Parkey attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 44, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (3Q: 05:13) Cody Parkey kicked off 71 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 05:13) James Conner ran inside the left guard for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Nkemdiche, assisted by DT Aaron Donald. Key block delivered by Parker Ehinger.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Ford |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | --- | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Floyd | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT39 (3Q: 04:38) James Conner ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrone Crawford.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | --- | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford |
| +++ | WLB T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB D.Floyd | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT39 (3Q: 04:13) Bryce Petty sacked by DT Donald Foster for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Parker Ehinger.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Crawford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB D.Floyd | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-17-PIT32 (3Q: 03:50) Bryce Petty pass completed to RB James Conner for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Landon Collins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Ford | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Floyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-4-PIT45 (3Q: 03:12) Drew Kaser punted 45 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN10. |
1-10-MIN10 (3Q: 03:01) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Clemens |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN13 (3Q: 02:21) Ameer Abdullah ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Rodney Duffy.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Clemens |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | WILB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | --- | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB R.Duffy | In Box | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-MIN19 (3Q: 01:50) Kellen Clemens pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon. Johnson gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB K.Clemens |
| *** | LDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Vergara | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB R.Duffy | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN32 (3Q: 01:19) Gabriel Fox ran a reverse around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Clemens |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | SLOT G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-MIN31 (3Q: 00:35) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. PENALTY: DE Matt Shaughnessy of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Clemens |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | --- | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | --- | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN36 (3Q: 00:27) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Andrew Billings, assisted by S Dawan Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Clemens |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| --- | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Spy | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
3-4-MIN38 (4Q: 15:00) Gabriel Fox ran a reverse around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Matt Shaughnessy, assisted by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Clemens |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Spy | --- | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | LCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | NB D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | DB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-1-MIN41 (4Q: 14:25) Bryan Anger punted 59 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 14:20) Bryce Petty sacked by DE Robert Nkemdiche for a loss of 11 yards. Sack allowed by Oliver Humphrey.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Corcoran | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Crawford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB D.Floyd | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| --- | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS E.Jackson | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
2-21-PIT09 (4Q: 13:45) Bryce Petty pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Crawford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-21-PIT09 (4Q: 13:36) Play-Action. Bryce Petty pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. OLB Ray Jones knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Ford | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB D.Floyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-21-PIT09 (4Q: 13:29) Drew Kaser punted 31 yards. Dennis Humphrey called for a fair catch at the PIT40. |
1-10-PIT40 (4Q: 13:22) Kellen Clemens pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. Johnson gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Clemens |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-PIT33 (4Q: 12:57) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry, assisted by ILB Jonas Mouton. Key block delivered by Logan Whiting.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Clemens |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | --- | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Spy | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | --- |
|
| 1-10-PIT30 (4Q: 12:28) PENALTY: OLB Sean Weatherspoon of Pittsburgh was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-PIT25 (4Q: 12:18) Kellen Clemens pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Hunter Vergara.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB K.Clemens |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 11:32) Ameer Abdullah ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Matt Elam. Key block delivered by Jared Veldheer.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Clemens |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | --- | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | WILB J.Mouton | In Box | --- | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT15 (4Q: 10:49) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Javon Hargrave, assisted by S Dawan Landry. Key block delivered by King Dunlap. Dunlap ran over Matt Shaughnessy to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB K.Clemens |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Smith |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-8-PIT08 (4Q: 10:09) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Matt Shaughnessy, assisted by DE Noah Spence.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB K.Clemens |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Smith |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-PIT04 (4Q: 09:31) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Jared Veldheer. Minnesota 50, Pittsburgh 7
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Clemens |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Spy | +++ | | SLOT A.Arrington |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Whiting |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 09:31) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. Minnesota 51, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (4Q: 09:20) Cody Parkey kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 09:20) Bryce Petty pass completed to RB James Conner for 7 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins, assisted by CB Kerry Baker.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Crawford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Wohlabaugh | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-3-PIT32 (4Q: 08:36) Bryce Petty scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Protect | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB G.Lloyd | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT C.Corcoran | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB D.Floyd | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB T.Wohlabaugh | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| --- | NB L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS S.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT43 (4Q: 08:05) Bryce Petty pass was intended for WR Cory Corcoran and was intercepted by S Landon Collins at the MIN43. The interception was returned 16 yards. Tackled by Jacoby Ford.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Corcoran | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| --- | LCB D.Floyd | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB T.Wohlabaugh | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| --- | NB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS S.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT41 (4Q: 07:54) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB K.Clemens |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | --- | | FB J.Leisle |
| +++ | WILB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | WLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | LCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | RCB D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT38 (4Q: 07:07) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon, assisted by ILB Jonas Mouton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Clemens |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Matthews |
| +++ | WLB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | LCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | RCB D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Veldheer |
| --- | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-PIT38 (4Q: 06:20) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon, assisted by ILB Jonas Mouton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Clemens |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Matthews |
| +++ | WLB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | LCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | RCB D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-5-PIT36 (4Q: 05:33) Cody Parkey attempted a 53 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 54, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (4Q: 05:25) Cody Parkey kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
| 1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 05:25) PENALTY: WR Jacoby Ford of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
1-15-PIT20 (4Q: 05:20) Bryce Petty scrambled for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Tre Wohlabaugh.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Corcoran | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| --- | LCB D.Floyd | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB T.Wohlabaugh | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Ehinger |
| --- | SS K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS S.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT35 (4Q: 04:46) Bryce Petty pass completed to WR Cory Corcoran for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Shareece Wright, assisted by CB Kerry Baker.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT C.Corcoran | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB D.Floyd | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB T.Wohlabaugh | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS S.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT38 (4Q: 04:05) Bryce Petty pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cory Corcoran. DT Aaron Donald drove right through Oliver Humphrey to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Corcoran | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| --- | LCB D.Floyd | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB T.Wohlabaugh | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS S.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-PIT38 (4Q: 03:55) Play-Action. Bryce Petty pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Jacoby Ford.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Corcoran | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB D.Floyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Shipley |
| --- | RCB T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| --- | FS S.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-PIT38 (4Q: 03:49) Drew Kaser punted 55 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN07. |
1-10-MIN07 (4Q: 03:40) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Clemens |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| --- | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Matthews |
| +++ | WLB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | LCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | RCB D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN09 (4Q: 02:57) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Rodney Duffy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Clemens |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Matthews |
| +++ | WLB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Dunlap |
| --- | LCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| --- | RCB D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-11-MIN06 (4Q: 02:14) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Clemens |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | SLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Matthews |
| +++ | WLB R.Duffy | In Box | --- | | LT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | LCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Whiting |
| +++ | RCB D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Veldheer |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-9-MIN08 (4Q: 02:00) Bryan Anger punted 45 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 1 yard to the PIT48. Tackled by Harry Aquino. |
1-10-PIT48 (4Q: 01:51) Bryce Petty pass completed to WR Cory Corcoran for 16 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB C.Sims | Protect | +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Corcoran | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB D.Floyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | RCB T.Wohlabaugh | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | DB K.Baker | Deep Zone | --- | | RG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | SS S.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS A.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN36 (4Q: 01:09) Bryce Petty pass completed to WR Cory Corcoran for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown. Corcoran gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Ford | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Corcoran | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB D.Floyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | RCB T.Wohlabaugh | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | DB K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | SS S.Wright | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS A.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-MIN29 (4Q: 00:25) Bryce Petty scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Baker.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Protect | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Corcoran | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB D.Floyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB T.Wohlabaugh | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| --- | NB L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS S.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 54, Pittsburgh Steelers 7 |