| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 20 degrees, fair, 5 mph wind. |
| Buffalo won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Cody Parkey kicked off 69 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (1Q: 15:00) Jordan Howard ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Howard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-BUF25 (1Q: 14:15) Zach Ramsey ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Jordan Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson |
| +++ | SLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Ball Carrier | --- | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| --- | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | DB R.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-12-BUF23 (1Q: 13:37) Eli Manning pass completed to TE Will Dissly for 15 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Dissly gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Young | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Howard | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Dissly | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF38 (1Q: 13:09) Zach Ramsey ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Graham |
| +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| --- | WLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-BUF42 (1Q: 12:26) Jordan Howard ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones, assisted by ILB Arthur Brown. Key block delivered by Marcus Martin.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Howard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-MIN48 (1Q: 11:47) Zach Ramsey ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 30 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins. Key block delivered by Marcus Martin.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | --- | | RB Z.Ramsey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | --- | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN18 (1Q: 11:19) Eli Manning pass completed to TE Jimmy Graham for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Greg Lloyd, assisted by ILB Arthur Brown.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB J.Sanford | Spy on QB | --- | | RB Z.Ramsey | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-9-MIN17 (1Q: 10:53) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Aaron Dobson for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Baker. Dobson gained 4 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Darrel Young on the MIN10.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Howard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Young | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-MIN10 (1Q: 10:18) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Rashad Greene for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Buffalo 6, Minnesota 0
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | --- | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | DB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 10:18) Extra point by Nick Folk was good. Buffalo 7, Minnesota 0 |
| (1Q: 10:09) Nick Folk kicked off 69 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 10:09) Gabriel Fox ran a reverse around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Kendrick Ellis.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Thomas | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.England | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Fox | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB B.Vesser | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | LCB W.Thurmond | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB P.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | DB P.Chung | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Hill | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-MIN29 (1Q: 09:29) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 25 yards. Tackled by S Terrell Edmunds. Key block delivered by Joe Looney.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.England | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB A.Barr | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB W.Thurmond | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-BUF46 (1Q: 08:49) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Kyler Fackrell, assisted by DT Dion Jordan.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.England | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Barr | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | MLB B.Vesser | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Fackrell | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS U.Young | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-MIN50 (1Q: 08:22) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Dee Milliner, assisted by OLB Anthony Barr.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.England | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Barr | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | MLB B.Vesser | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | WLB K.Fackrell | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| --- | LCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS U.Young | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-11-BUF47 (1Q: 07:38) Andy Dalton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. OLB Leonard Williams blocked the pass. PENALTY: RB Gabriel Fox of Minnesota was called for an Illegal Shift. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Protect | +++ | SLB A.Barr | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Vesser | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | WLB K.Fackrell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| --- | LCB D.Milliner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-BUF47 (1Q: 07:28) Bryan Anger punted 47 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF20 (1Q: 07:23) Zach Ramsey ran a trap outside the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Nkemdiche. Key block delivered by Anthony Castonzo.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Coleman |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | --- | | FB J.Graham |
| +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | --- | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-BUF33 (1Q: 06:54) Play-Action. Eli Manning sacked by OLB Ray Jones for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Ty Sambrailo.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Graham | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-16-BUF27 (1Q: 06:18) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Aaron Dobson for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Baker. Dobson gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Young | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Howard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Nelson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Deep Zone | --- | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF48 (1Q: 05:50) Jordan Howard ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones. Key block delivered by Ali Marpet.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | --- | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | --- | | RB J.Howard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN42 (1Q: 05:25) Zach Ramsey ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Dissly |
| --- | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-MIN44 (1Q: 04:59) Eli Manning pass completed to RB Jordan Howard for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford. Howard gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Howard | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN32 (1Q: 04:16) Jordan Howard ran inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown, assisted by DT Aaron Donald.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Howard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| --- | NB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-MIN35 (1Q: 03:37) Jordan Howard ran a draw inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Aaron Donald, assisted by CB Eddie Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Howard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-MIN31 (1Q: 02:54) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass completed to RB Jordan Howard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Nkemdiche. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Arthur Brown for 73 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY: OLB Ray Jones of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Howard | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN26 (1Q: 02:43) Eli Manning pass completed to RB Zach Ramsey for 26 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Ramsey gained 19 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Buffalo 13, Minnesota 0
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | --- | | RB Z.Ramsey | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | --- | | FB J.Graham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | --- | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 02:43) Extra point by Nick Folk was good. Buffalo 14, Minnesota 0 |
| (1Q: 02:30) Nick Folk kicked off 47 yards from the BUF35. Dennis Humphrey returned the ball 38 yards to the BUF44. Tackled by D'Onta Foreman. |
1-10-BUF44 (1Q: 02:06) Gabriel Fox ran a reverse around right end for 27 yards. Tackled by S P. J. Williams. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | 3tcDT C.Thomas | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.England | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | MLB B.Vesser | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB W.Thurmond | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB P.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | DB P.Chung | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Hill | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF17 (1Q: 01:28) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 17 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Johnson gained 15 yards after the catch. Buffalo 14, Minnesota 6
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Barr | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Bump and Run | --- | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB W.Thurmond | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Bump and Run | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 01:28) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. Buffalo 14, Minnesota 7 |
| (1Q: 01:18) Cody Parkey kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (1Q: 01:18) Zach Ramsey ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford, assisted by ILB Greg Lloyd.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | --- | | FB J.Graham |
| --- | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF28 (1Q: 00:43) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Aaron Dobson for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | --- | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF38 (1Q: 00:10) Jordan Howard ran inside the left guard for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Nkemdiche. Key block delivered by Ali Marpet.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | --- | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | --- | | RB J.Howard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Out of Box | --- | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | --- |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-MIN48 (2Q: 15:00) Eli Manning pass completed to TE Jimmy Graham for 48 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Graham gained 36 yards after the catch. Buffalo 20, Minnesota 7
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Greene | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| --- | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (2Q: 15:00) Extra point by Nick Folk was good. Buffalo 21, Minnesota 7 |
| (2Q: 14:46) Nick Folk kicked off 57 yards from the BUF35. Dennis Humphrey returned the ball 30 yards to the MIN38. Tackled by Chidobe Awuzie. |
1-10-MIN38 (2Q: 14:21) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Chidobe Awuzie. Key block delivered by Brandon Shell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.England | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB A.Barr | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | --- | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB W.Thurmond | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-4-MIN44 (2Q: 13:48) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Dalvin Tomlinson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| --- | 3tcDT D.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.England | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB K.Fackrell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB A.Barr | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB W.Thurmond | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-MIN40 (2Q: 13:24) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Walter Thurmond.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Vesser | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Moore | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB W.Thurmond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB D.Milliner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN49 (2Q: 12:50) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Anthony Barr.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB A.Barr | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Vesser | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Fackrell | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN49 (2Q: 12:10) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Walter Thurmond, assisted by S Terrell Edmunds.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.England | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB A.Barr | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| --- | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB W.Thurmond | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-BUF46 (2Q: 11:42) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Chung. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Johnson gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Vesser | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Moore | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB W.Thurmond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB D.Milliner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF27 (2Q: 11:11) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland. Key block delivered by Joe Looney.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.England | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB A.Barr | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | --- | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB W.Thurmond | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-BUF22 (2Q: 10:33) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Anthony Barr. Key block delivered by Ethan Pocic.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.England | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB A.Barr | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB W.Thurmond | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF13 (2Q: 09:50) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Miller. OLB Anthony Barr defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Humphrey | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB A.Barr | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB W.Thurmond | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF13 (2Q: 09:41) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 7 yards. Tackled by S Usama Young. Matthews gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Buffalo's Usama Young was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor neck injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB A.Barr | Double TE | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Vesser | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Fackrell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Bump and Run | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-BUF06 (2Q: 09:13) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Sio Moore. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB B.Vesser | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB S.Moore | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB W.Thurmond | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB D.Milliner | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-3-BUF03 (2Q: 08:41) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Corbin Pang. OLB Leonard Williams drove right through Brandon Shell to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Barr | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | --- | MLB B.Vesser | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | WLB K.Fackrell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| --- | SS T.Edmunds | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS U.Young | Double TE | +++ |
|
2-3-BUF03 (2Q: 08:35) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Buffalo 21, Minnesota 13
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Barr | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Miller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Vesser | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Fackrell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | --- | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 08:35) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. Buffalo 21, Minnesota 14 |
| (2Q: 08:27) Cody Parkey kicked off 71 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (2Q: 08:27) Aaron Dobson ran a reverse around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Young |
| --- | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | --- | | RB Z.Ramsey |
| +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF28 (2Q: 07:45) Zach Ramsey ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Aaron Donald. Key block delivered by Anthony Castonzo.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Coleman |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF35 (2Q: 07:07) Eli Manning pass completed to TE Jimmy Graham for 3 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Young | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF38 (2Q: 06:27) Eli Manning sacked by OLB Jordan Sanford for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Ali Marpet.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-BUF36 (2Q: 05:48) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Aaron Dobson for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown, assisted by OLB Ray Jones. Dobson gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Howard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB Z.Ramsey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| 4-5-BUF40 (2Q: 05:24) Julio Concepcion punted 30 yards. Dennis Humphrey returned the kick 17 yards to the MIN47. Tackled by Joe Dahl. |
1-10-MIN47 (2Q: 05:13) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland. PENALTY: C Ramon Harewood of Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Fackrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Barr | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB W.Thurmond | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| --- | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-MIN37 (2Q: 05:03) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 37 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Anthony Barr. Matthews gained 23 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Barr | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB W.Thurmond | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF26 (2Q: 04:18) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Dion Jordan, assisted by S Terrell Edmunds. DT Dalvin Tomlinson knocked down Toby Gerhart to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | RDE D.England | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Barr | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| --- | MLB B.Vesser | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Fackrell | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS U.Young | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-BUF27 (2Q: 03:46) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Anthony Barr.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.England | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB A.Barr | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | NB W.Thurmond | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-BUF21 (2Q: 03:10) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Corbin Pang for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Anthony Barr.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Barr | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Vesser | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Fackrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS U.Young | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-6-BUF22 (2Q: 02:23) Cody Parkey attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 21, Minnesota 17 |
| (2Q: 02:17) Cody Parkey kicked off 62 yards from the MIN35. Patrick Chung returned the ball 14 yards to the BUF17. Tackled by Harry Aquino. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-BUF17 (2Q: 02:00) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jimmy Graham. CB Cyrus Jones defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Greene | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF17 (2Q: 01:56) Eli Manning pass completed to RB Jordan Howard for 36 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Carter Meister. Howard gained 29 yards after the catch. PENALTY: C Marcus Martin of Buffalo was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Greene | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Howard | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Short Zone | --- | | C M.Martin |
| --- | NB K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-18-BUF09 (2Q: 01:42) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Aaron Dobson for 24 yards. Tackled by S Jessie Kinney. Dobson gained 24 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Howard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | --- | | FB D.Young | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF33 (2Q: 01:05) Jordan Howard ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Aaron Donald, assisted by S Landon Collins. Key block delivered by Joe Dahl.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Coleman |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | --- | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Howard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | --- | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | --- | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-BUF39 (2Q: 00:46) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Rashad Greene for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | DB R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF46 (2Q: 00:37) Eli Manning pass was dropped by WR Corey Coleman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF46 (2Q: 00:29) Eli Manning sacked by DE Robert Nkemdiche and OLB Jordan Sanford for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Anthony Castonzo.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Howard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Young | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| --- | NB K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
3-14-BUF42 (2Q: 00:20) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Jordy Nelson for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT R.Greene | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Howard | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | NB J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | DB R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
| 4-6-MIN50 (2Q: 00:09) Julio Concepcion punted 50 yards. Touchback. |
| 1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 00:03) Andy Dalton dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Nick Folk kicked off 46 yards from the BUF35. Landon Collins returned the ball 36 yards to the BUF45. Tackled by D'Onta Foreman. Ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Will Dissly for 6 yards to the MIN49. Tackled by Dennis Humphrey. |
1-10-MIN49 (3Q: 14:51) Jordan Howard ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Aaron Donald, assisted by ILB Arthur Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Howard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-MIN50 (3Q: 14:27) Eli Manning pass completed to RB Jordan Howard for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB J.Howard | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-MIN50 (3Q: 13:45) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Jordy Nelson for 28 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins. Nelson gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Darboh | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | DB R.Jones | Deep Zone | --- | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Short Zone | --- | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN22 (3Q: 13:01) Eli Manning pass completed to RB Zach Ramsey for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-MIN23 (3Q: 12:40) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Darrel Young. DT Jordan Phillips hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Howard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-MIN23 (3Q: 12:34) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Aaron Dobson for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson, assisted by OLB Jordan Sanford.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Howard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | --- | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN12 (3Q: 11:56) Zach Ramsey ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown. PENALTY: T Anthony Castonzo of Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Graham |
| +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| --- | WLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-MIN22 (3Q: 11:50) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordy Nelson. DE Robert Nkemdiche simply tossed Anthony Castonzo aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Young | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-20-MIN22 (3Q: 11:45) Eli Manning sacked by DE Robert Nkemdiche for a loss of 6 yards. Nkemdiche ran right past Anthony Castonzo and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Howard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-26-MIN28 (3Q: 11:08) Eli Manning scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Arthur Brown on the MIN21.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Darboh | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| --- | RCB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | DB R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN21 (3Q: 10:59) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Leonard Williams, assisted by CB Dee Milliner. Key block delivered by Ramon Harewood.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.England | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey |
| +++ | WLB A.Barr | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | NB W.Thurmond | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-MIN29 (3Q: 10:29) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Corbin Pang for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Bobby Vesser. Pang gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Buford | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Barr | Rush Passer | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Vesser | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | MLB K.Fackrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | WLB D.Milliner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB C.Awuzie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Edmunds | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 10:06) Andy Dalton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB A.Barr | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB W.Thurmond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS J.Richards | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN38 (3Q: 10:01) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Dee Milliner.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.England | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB A.Barr | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB W.Thurmond | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-MIN42 (3Q: 09:35) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Corbin Pang for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Walter Thurmond, assisted by CB Will Redmond.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Vesser | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Moore | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB W.Thurmond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB W.Redmond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN49 (3Q: 08:51) Gabriel Fox ran a reverse around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Kendrick Ellis. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Ellis | In Box | --- | | SLOT G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | 3tcDT C.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.England | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | MLB B.Vesser | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB W.Thurmond | Out of Box | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB W.Redmond | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | DB P.Chung | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Hill | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF41 (3Q: 08:23) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Chidobe Awuzie. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB A.Barr | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| --- | RCB C.Awuzie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB W.Redmond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-6-BUF37 (3Q: 07:55) PENALTY: T King Dunlap of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-11-BUF42 (3Q: 07:50) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass was dropped by FB Toby Gerhart.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Barr | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | MLB B.Vesser | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Fackrell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-BUF42 (3Q: 07:40) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Walter Thurmond. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Vesser | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB S.Moore | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB W.Thurmond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB D.Milliner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| --- | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-BUF32 (3Q: 07:03) Cody Parkey attempted a 49 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. PENALTY: CB Dee Milliner of Buffalo was called for Roughing the Kicker. |
1-10-BUF17 (3Q: 06:55) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right guard for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Bobby Vesser, assisted by S Usama Young. Key block delivered by Brandon Shell.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.England | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Barr | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | MLB B.Vesser | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Fackrell | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS U.Young | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-2-BUF02 (3Q: 06:28) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Chad Thomas. PENALTY: C Ramon Harewood of Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| --- | MLB A.Barr | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | WLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB S.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB W.Thurmond | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| --- | SS P.Chung | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS U.Young | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-12-BUF12 (3Q: 06:21) Ameer Abdullah ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Dalvin Tomlinson, assisted by DT Damon England. DT Dion Jordan knocked down Brandon Shell to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.England | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Barr | In Box | --- | | FB T.Gerhart |
| --- | MLB B.Vesser | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | WLB K.Fackrell | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS U.Young | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-BUF09 (3Q: 05:58) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Dalvin Tomlinson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE K.Fackrell | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey |
| +++ | WLB A.Barr | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | NB W.Thurmond | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS J.Richards | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-BUF11 (3Q: 05:23) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DT Dalvin Tomlinson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Protect | --- | MLB B.Vesser | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB S.Moore | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB W.Thurmond | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB D.Milliner | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-BUF11 (3Q: 05:13) Cody Parkey attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 21, Minnesota 20 |
| (3Q: 05:07) Cody Parkey kicked off 67 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (3Q: 05:07) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass completed to WR Jordy Nelson for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson, assisted by CB Cyrus Jones. Nelson gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Howard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-1-BUF34 (3Q: 04:42) Eli Manning kept the ball, running around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown, assisted by CB Eddie Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Howard |
| +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-BUF34 (3Q: 04:02) Zach Ramsey ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown. Key block delivered by Marcus Martin.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Greene |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | --- | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | --- | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | WLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF36 (3Q: 03:27) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Amara Darboh for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Darboh | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Young | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT J.Nelson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | DB R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF39 (3Q: 02:53) Eli Manning sacked by DE Robert Nkemdiche and DT Jordan Phillips for a loss of 1 yard. Sack allowed by Ty Sambrailo. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Jordan Phillips on the BUF38.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Howard | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF38 (3Q: 02:43) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Anthony Barr. Johnson gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Fackrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB A.Barr | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB W.Thurmond | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF23 (3Q: 02:09) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Dee Milliner. Key block delivered by Joe Looney.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.England | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB A.Barr | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB W.Thurmond | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-1-BUF01 (3Q: 01:29) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. ILB Bobby Vesser defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT D.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Barr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | SLB B.Vesser | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | MLB K.Fackrell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | WLB D.Milliner | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Edmunds | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-1-BUF01 (3Q: 01:24) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DT Dion Jordan hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT D.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Barr | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB B.Vesser | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | MLB K.Fackrell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| --- | WLB D.Milliner | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB T.Edmunds | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-1-BUF01 (3Q: 01:18) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Corbin Pang for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 26, Buffalo 21
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Barr | Rush Passer | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Vesser | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | MLB K.Fackrell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | WLB D.Milliner | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB T.Edmunds | Bump and Run | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 01:18) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. Minnesota 27, Buffalo 21 |
| (3Q: 01:10) Cody Parkey kicked off 62 yards from the MIN35. Patrick Chung returned the ball 11 yards to the BUF14. Tackled by Eddie Jackson. |
1-10-BUF14 (3Q: 00:48) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordy Nelson. DT Jordan Phillips defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Howard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF14 (3Q: 00:41) Eli Manning sacked by DT Jordan Phillips for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Ty Sambrailo. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Aaron Donald on the BUF12.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Graham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WILB G.Lloyd | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF12 (3Q: 00:28) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Chidobe Awuzie. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Barr | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB W.Thurmond | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-1-BUF03 (4Q: 15:00) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Joe Looney. Minnesota 33, Buffalo 21
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.England | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Barr | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | MLB B.Vesser | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Fackrell | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS U.Young | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 15:00) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. Minnesota 34, Buffalo 21 |
| (4Q: 14:49) Cody Parkey kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (4Q: 14:49) Jordan Howard ran a trap outside the right tackle for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown. Key block delivered by Ty Sambrailo.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | --- | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Howard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-BUF42 (4Q: 14:07) Zach Ramsey ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown, assisted by CB Eddie Jackson. Key block delivered by Anthony Castonzo.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | --- | | FB J.Graham |
| +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-BUF48 (4Q: 13:32) Zach Ramsey ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman |
| +++ | NT A.Donald | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Young |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson |
| +++ | SLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | --- | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-BUF48 (4Q: 13:08) Eli Manning pass was intended for WR Aaron Dobson and was intercepted by OLB Ray Jones at the MIN34. The interception was returned 14 yards. Tackled by Aaron Dobson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Howard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Young | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN48 (4Q: 12:56) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Dalvin Tomlinson. Key block delivered by Ramon Harewood.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | --- | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE K.Fackrell | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Humphrey |
| +++ | WLB A.Barr | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB W.Thurmond | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-BUF47 (4Q: 12:24) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Dalvin Tomlinson, assisted by OLB Anthony Barr. Key block delivered by Ramon Harewood.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.England | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Barr | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | MLB B.Vesser | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Fackrell | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS U.Young | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-BUF40 (4Q: 11:50) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Damon England, assisted by OLB Leonard Williams.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.England | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Barr | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| --- | MLB B.Vesser | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Fackrell | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| --- | LCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| --- | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS U.Young | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-BUF42 (4Q: 11:19) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Ameer Abdullah for 14 yards. Tackled by S Usama Young, assisted by OLB Kyler Fackrell. Abdullah gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.England | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Barr | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Vesser | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Fackrell | Short Zone | --- | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Short Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF28 (4Q: 10:45) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. S Terrell Edmunds defended the pass. PENALTY: ILB Reggie Ragland of Buffalo was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Miller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Barr | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB W.Thurmond | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF23 (4Q: 10:39) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 20 yards. Tackled by OLB Anthony Barr. Key block delivered by Joe Looney.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | --- | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.England | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB A.Barr | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | --- | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB W.Redmond | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB W.Thurmond | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-3-BUF03 (4Q: 10:04) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 40, Buffalo 21
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.England | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Barr | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Vesser | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Fackrell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS U.Young | Double TE | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 10:04) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. Minnesota 41, Buffalo 21 |
| (4Q: 09:57) Cody Parkey kicked off 51 yards from the MIN35. Patrick Chung returned the ball 16 yards to the BUF30. Tackled by Harry Aquino. |
1-10-BUF30 (4Q: 09:34) Eli Manning pass completed to RB Zach Ramsey for 22 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones, assisted by CB Eddie Jackson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Ramsey gained 20 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT R.Greene | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | NB J.Kinney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | DB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN48 (4Q: 08:52) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Rashad Greene for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Baker.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Howard | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-MIN49 (4Q: 08:35) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Corey Coleman for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Coleman gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Young | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Howard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN27 (4Q: 08:11) Eli Manning pass completed to RB Jordan Howard for 11 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins. Howard gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Howard | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN16 (4Q: 07:47) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Aaron Dobson for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown. Dobson gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Young | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Howard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | RCB J.Kinney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB K.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-6-MIN06 (4Q: 07:28) Eli Manning pass completed to RB Zach Ramsey for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Greg Lloyd.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Graham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT A.Castonzo |
| --- | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN05 (4Q: 07:11) Eli Manning pass completed to RB Zach Ramsey for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Aaron Donald.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Bump and Run | --- |
|
3-5-MIN05 (4Q: 06:49) Eli Manning sacked by DT Donald Foster for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Ali Marpet.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Howard | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-11-MIN11 (4Q: 06:30) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Corey Coleman for 5 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins, assisted by CB Cyrus Jones. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Howard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| --- | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN06 (4Q: 06:20) Gabriel Fox ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Terrell Edmunds, assisted by CB Dee Milliner. Key block delivered by Brandon Shell.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.England | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Vesser | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB W.Thurmond | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB P.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | DB P.Chung | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS L.Hill | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-MIN12 (4Q: 05:34) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Terrell Edmunds. Key block delivered by Tunes Looney. PENALTY: S Jordan Richards of Buffalo was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE K.Fackrell | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB A.Barr | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB W.Thurmond | Out of Box | --- | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-MIN32 (4Q: 05:23) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Terrell Edmunds, assisted by S Jordan Richards.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.England | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB A.Barr | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| --- | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB W.Thurmond | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN36 (4Q: 04:37) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Dion Jordan.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.England | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB A.Barr | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB W.Thurmond | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| --- | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Out of Box | --- |
|
3-4-MIN38 (4Q: 03:52) Gabriel Fox ran inside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Terrell Edmunds. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Jordan | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | RDE C.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Vesser | In Box | --- | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | WLB S.Moore | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB W.Thurmond | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN48 (4Q: 03:08) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Kyler Fackrell, assisted by OLB Leonard Williams.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.England | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB A.Barr | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| --- | MLB B.Vesser | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | WLB K.Fackrell | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| --- | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS U.Young | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN49 (4Q: 02:24) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Chidobe Awuzie. Key block delivered by Ethan Pocic. PENALTY: C Ramon Harewood of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.England | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | WLB A.Barr | In Box | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB W.Redmond | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| --- | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-19-MIN39 (4Q: 02:10) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Terrell Edmunds. OLB Kyler Fackrell knocked down Toby Gerhart to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.England | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Barr | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| --- | MLB B.Vesser | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Fackrell | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS U.Young | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
3-18-MIN40 (4Q: 02:01) Gabriel Fox ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Will Redmond. CB Will Redmond knocked down Brandon Shell to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE C.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Vesser | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB S.Moore | In Box | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB W.Redmond | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS J.Richards | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-15-MIN43 (4Q: 01:54) Bryan Anger punted 47 yards. Usama Young called for a fair catch at the BUF10. |
1-10-BUF10 (4Q: 01:47) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rashad Greene. DE Robert Nkemdiche simply tossed Joe Dahl aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Donald | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| --- | NB M.Killebrew | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | DB R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF10 (4Q: 01:38) Eli Manning pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Darrel Young. DT Eddie Vanderdoes blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Coleman | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Howard | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Nelson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | DB R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-BUF10 (4Q: 01:28) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Rashad Greene for 90 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Greene gained 67 yards after the catch. Minnesota 41, Buffalo 27
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Greene | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Young | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Dobson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB A.Brown | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Howard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT J.Nelson | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Castonzo |
| +++ | RCB K.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Dahl |
| +++ | NB M.Killebrew | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | DB R.Jones | Deep Zone | --- | | RG A.Marpet |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Sambrailo |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 01:28) Extra point by Nick Folk was good. Minnesota 41, Buffalo 28 |
| (4Q: 00:59) Nick Folk kicked off (onside) from the BUF35. MIN Jared Leisle recovered the kick. |
| 1-10-BUF46 (4Q: 00:54) PENALTY: C Joe Looney of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN49 (4Q: 00:54) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Dion Jordan, assisted by CB Dee Milliner.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE L.Williams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.England | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Barr | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Gerhart |
| +++ | MLB B.Vesser | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Fackrell | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB D.Milliner | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Harewood |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS U.Young | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
| 2-11-BUF47 (4Q: 00:44) Andy Dalton dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Buffalo called a time out. |
| 3-13-BUF49 (4Q: 00:33) Andy Dalton dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 41, Buffalo Bills 28 |